Build Thread: Sixstringsteve's 2005 4Runner Lorenzo

[airmanwilliams]

Lowrangeoffroad has some roof racks from rage powersports I was going to go look at today after work. I think they have 3 in their universal yardsale section for around $80 each and 2 of them I think have deflectors on them.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Thanks. Can't argue with that price. I think I want something a little lower profile. Something more like a flat rack rather than a basket.

 

[airmanwilliams]

I have seen a few of those and they are really sharp. I will see what I can dig up in some local groups on facebook and see if we can find you one.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Thanks. I may just end up building my own or having bluewolffab make me something out of aluminum.

 

[Kevin B.]

having bluewolffab make me something out of aluminum.

I vote for this. Chance is a smart guy, I bet he could come up with a set of disconnects so you could pull it off easy when you don't need it?

 

[sixstringsteve]

When you're a short guy, roof racks kinda suck. I think most of the ladders on 4th gens look stupid, so I'm not sure what to do. That being said, I don't need a roof rack.

Here's a guy with a similar rig with a gobi.

[video=youtube;FZgqENaGl9Y]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZgqENaGl9Y[/video]

While I think that roof rack is far more than what I need, it does help envision what this rig would look like with black tires and a little lift.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I seem to remember moody had some sort of hitch mount gas can carrier, but I couldn't find it in the search.

 

[airmanwilliams]

When you're a short guy, roof racks kinda suck. I think most of the ladders on 4th gens look stupid, so I'm not sure what to do. That being said, I don't need a roof rack.

Here's a guy with a similar rig with a gobi.

[video=youtube;FZgqENaGl9Y]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZgqENaGl9Y[/video]

While I think that roof rack is far more than what I need, it does help envision what this rig would look like with black tires and a little lift.

Now that is hot. I definately can feel the pain using my roof basket(especially a few weeks ago when we loaded all oour camping gear in it for a trip just north of rexburg). I wish I could incorporate a ladder into the sidekick but I am just not sure it would work well unless I lost about 120 pounds. Thank you for pointing this out, I may look for a lowprofile basket myself like this or even just a straight flat one.

 

[airmanwilliams]

I seem to remember moody had some sort of hitch mount gas can carrier, but I couldn't find it in the search.

Post #23 http://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.ph...ig-for-an-extended-trip/page2&highlight=moody

I know there were more posts about it and his friend making them I think but I cannot find them ANYWHERE.

 

[BlueWolfFab]

Just cruising across IG and came across a pretty low profile bumper.

 

[BlueWolfFab]

Gobi makes nice Hummer racks too but they are not for the poor! $$$$

 

[BlueWolfFab]

Post #23 http://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.ph...ig-for-an-extended-trip/page2&highlight=moody

I know there were more posts about it and his friend making them I think but I cannot find them ANYWHERE.

I think Steve may be referring to version 2.0 of that one.

 

[Kiel]

here ya go steve, I've been looking at it also. moody's holder- http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22178

 

[STAG]

That's the one I was thinkin of! ^

 

[sixstringsteve]

Just cruising across IG and came across a pretty low profile bumper.

I really like that. Who makes it? It looks just like the demello one

 

[BlueWolfFab]

I really like that. Who makes it? It looks just like the demello one

It was just a one-off custom by an Instagram user.

 

[nnnnnate]

I bought the hitch fuel carrier from Moody that he listed a while back. I really like it but broke some welds while we were down in Beef Basin in June. It was Rogers brother that he built them with, at the time the brother had a fab business that has since gone under. I need to get the carrier fixed but have just had other priorities.

This pic was taken like ten minutes before it broke on me. As far as tailgate access, it hinges away from the vehicle to clear the rear hatch. It doesn't clear enough for my JK but it was enough for Rogers 100.



Edit: here is a better pic that shows it from the side. I had to add the extender to clear my spare tire.

 

[sixstringsteve]

sweet, thanks for those pics. I'll probably make my own that's a little more tucked in.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I've been reading up on the pfran LED kit for the interior. Anyone have any experience with these LED swaps? I don't want a harsh blue light, but I like the idea of the lights putting out more light than stock. Link to install thread for future reference.

 

[STAG]

Diode Dynamics is a great source for LED replacements of OEM lights.

http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/led-bulbs/listed-by-vehicle.html