OVRAROK. My 87 4runner

swilson · May 05, 2021, 09:40:28 PM

Nice purchase! That's on my list to buy also

I haven't seen that brand before. What did they sell for?

swilson · May 05, 2021, 09:42:44 PM

Found it. $280+shipping

https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Product-Service/buntrailwelder/posts/

Gnarly4X · May 06, 2021, 03:37:09 AM

Quote from: swilson on May 05, 2021, 09:42:44 PM
Found it. $280+shipping

https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Product-Service/buntrailwelder/posts/

The poor man's version of that is about $50.00.

Jumper cables, welding googles, and some rods.

Gnarls.

LittleSteve · May 06, 2021, 12:57:14 PM

I like the Karnage welder. has its own integral battery comes in a pelican case like a Miller Wire feed case and is rain proof
Just a little bulky.

OVRAROK · May 08, 2021, 01:54:05 PM

Couple pics of the progress.. finished passenger side.. bought a few items to finish the job. Will be seam sealing from the inside. 3m rubber undercoating for the outside wheelwells. Use about 4 tablespoons of bondo( just to make it look REALLY good). I'm sure 3/4 off that will be sanded of.. also ordered some DEI spray boom mat to finish the inside of wheelwells..

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OVRAROK · May 09, 2021, 12:32:26 PM

Got the passenger side pretty much buttoned up.. ill give it one more body massage... drivers side seems to turn out a little better, even though it has more dents.. both side weren't straight... made my job a tad more easier..HAHA.. last pic of pass side.. just needs a little paint.

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swilson · May 09, 2021, 12:47:33 PM

Nice work. I remember how many hours my inner fenders took to finish!!

OVRAROK · May 09, 2021, 02:10:35 PM

Quote from: swilson on May 09, 2021, 12:47:33 PM
Nice work. I remember how many hours my inner fenders took to finish!!

4 days so far...

OVRAROK · May 10, 2021, 09:49:47 AM

It's not perfect it shall do... seam sealer on everything.. waiting for it to dry, so I can spray rubber undercoating on the exterior fenderwells.

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LittleSteve · May 10, 2021, 11:45:46 AM

That'll do!

OVRAROK · May 10, 2021, 02:21:41 PM

Last couple pics of the exterior fenderwells...

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Snowtoy · May 11, 2021, 10:33:11 AM

Quote from: OVRAROK on May 05, 2021, 07:47:06 PM
24v trail welder.. uses 2 batteries.. welds 1/4".. gets you off the trail..

Have you had a chance to try it out yet?

RUGER · May 11, 2021, 01:21:28 PM

as always. looks great.

RUGER

OVRAROK · May 12, 2021, 05:40:19 AM

Quote from: Snowtoy on May 11, 2021, 10:33:11 AM
Have you had a chance to try it out yet?

I have not.. but im getting ready to change my electrical quite a bit.. which will require batteries to be out of 4runner.. going to try then..

OVRAROK · June 03, 2021, 08:58:24 AM

My batteries are out of truck currently, so I had the chance to try out my bun trail welder.. WOW... this thing is awesome....

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emsvitil · June 03, 2021, 07:08:22 PM

I assume it uses flux-core mig wire..........

OVRAROK · June 04, 2021, 05:25:34 AM

Quote from: emsvitil on June 03, 2021, 07:08:22 PM
I assume it uses flux-core mig wire..........

Yes, 2lb spool of Flux core..

OVRAROK · June 04, 2021, 09:15:31 AM

Been working on installing 50 amp dc/dc mppt charger in 4runner. Here's a couple pics...

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Wainiha · June 04, 2021, 10:44:44 AM

Looking good!

OVRAROK · June 06, 2021, 11:59:22 AM

Update... with my 130 watt solar panel, I can run fridge with zero loss of power.. left truck off, no starting for 3 full days and nights. During the day solar panel will 100% charge my aux battery, and even trickle charge my starter battery..

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helipilot77 · June 07, 2021, 09:49:52 AM

I'm stealing this. I am working on building a lithium battery pack from either 38120 Headway cells or reclaimed 18650's from DeWalt batteries.

Rockcrawlintoy · June 07, 2021, 11:25:11 AM

Quote from: OVRAROK on June 04, 2021, 09:15:31 AM
Been working on installing 50 amp dc/dc mppt charger in 4runner. Here's a couple pics...

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That is pretty snazzy man.

83Camo · July 01, 2021, 04:10:02 PM

Nice work fellas, i've got some seams to weld and fill myself.....Great doings !

I use a Miller 211 , light, portable nice options ......Sweet little machine

CB.TypeG · July 02, 2021, 08:49:24 AM

Beautiful work, Love this build man and the quality work you're doing. Looking forward to future updates!

83Camo · July 02, 2021, 08:22:18 PM

Hey OVRAROCK.... Thanks for all these pics and info !
noticed that you have "reversed " your drive shafts so the slip joint is at your diff and not tranny output
Is there a benefit to this ?
Thanks !
Plus , nice heads up on the little compact welder, gonna look into that

OVRAROK · July 03, 2021, 08:32:29 AM

Quote from: 83Camo on July 02, 2021, 08:22:18 PM
Hey OVRAROCK.... Thanks for all these pics and info !
noticed that you have "reversed " your drive shafts so the slip joint is at your diff and not tranny output
Is there a benefit to this ?
Thanks !
Plus , nice heads up on the little compact welder, gonna look into that

With dual transfer cases, you use your original front driveshaft( cv joint double cardan). So in the rear the telescopic portion is at the rear diff..