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[JackSilb]

Just starting this Thread for him because I have several questions that may help others too.

You can find the cool pictures an info here:
http://www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner.html
-JACK





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[JackSilb]

Questions:

Front ARB. Did you install it alone? Can you give a hand if some one us want to do it too?

Swaybar disconnect. Where to get it? How much? How much work to install?

-JACK
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[transalper]

Thanks for starting a thread for me. It makes me feel very welcome. :) I would like to start out with an official 'yah hey der' from Minnesota.

Front ARB install - I bought a spare diff and had a shop install the ARB and set the gears. Other than that, my brother and I did the rest of the install for the front ARB and the rear e-locker retrofit. With the diffs, wiring, and everything else prepped and ready to go, it took us a day and a half to install the dual lockers. I went with a Viar450 compressor and custom-made the wiring harness. ARB supplied a great wiring diagram. This was my 2nd ARB install. I put a rear ARB in my old Montero as well.
www.4x4wire.com/mitsubishi/tech/ARB_install/ (http://www.4x4wire.com/mitsubishi/tech/ARB_install/)
I'd be happy to help with the install if you bring your rig to MN. I enjoy a good day of wrenching. I wish I could help with the gears, but I do not have the skills or the tools (that's what brothers, friends, and shops are for).

I got the front swaybar disco from Lars Dennert. Easy to install, although sometimes the oem links are a pain to remove.
home.earthlink.net/~larsdennert/4runner/swaybar/ (http://home.earthlink.net/~larsdennert/4runner/swaybar/)

I've had the truck since October of 02. It's my second 'expedition' vehicle and a vast improvement over my old Montero. My main mods so far:
ARB IFS Air locker
E-locker retrofit
SAW Racerunner coil overs
HD OME rear coils and shocks
ARB Bull bar
Superwinch X9
Armor - more coming soon
Camping mods - rear shelf, roof rack, awning, etc.
I had 32' MTRs on it but just replaced them with Revos. So far I'm very impressed by the Revos. I liked the MTRs too, but the AT tire is better suited to the trips we have planned over the next year or two.

Jay - 97 4Runner
http://www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner

[JackSilb]

Welcome. Good see good people around.

Superwinch X9. Why this model?

Thanks,
-JACK


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[transalper]

The X9 is a simple, reliable winch. It pulls fine for my infrequent recovery/landscaping needs. I know a few folks who've had them for years and they seem to hold up to a lot of abuse. Most importantly, I got it new (a return to Northern Tools) with roller fairlead for $400.

Jay - 97 4Runner
www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner (http://www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner)

[transalper]

Installed a $17 t-case armor plate today . . .

Jay - 97 4Runner
www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner (http://www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner)

[BajaTaco]

Hey, I like the price. http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/biggrin.gif Let us know how it works.


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[JackSilb]

Hey I liked the t-case pate a lot.
Where did you get it?


The price on the winch, I liked too much!

Is there a way we can do a group buy somewhere?

-JACK


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[transalper]

I bought the plate at my favorite metal yard. I had 'em cut it for me. All I did was measure it and drill the holes. I may end up reinforcing the plate a bit, but I think 3/16 should do fine and it may not need it. We'll see . . .

The x9 price is for a returned unit at the local Northern Tools outlet. No group buy option there.

Jay - 97 4Runner
www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner (http://www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner)

[JackSilb]

Got it.

Good job.
I need to find a junk yard close to San Diego. You can always use some parts on projects.
For instance I could use new clear headlights. I am not sure where to look for them here in San Diego.

-JACK


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[transalper]

I finally finished my rear shelf bed. It's very comfy. My kids want to camp out in the truck tonight.

Write-up here: www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner_shelfbed.htm (http://www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner_shelfbed.htm)

Jay - 97 4Runner (http://www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner)
St. Paul, Minnesota
'She's locked and loaded, you know der eh?'

[BajaTaco]

OHmygosh - that is NICE!!! Great job!

That first pic is sumthin else. You seem to have a way with these heart-melting pics http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/ok-kewl.gif ... like butter.. LOL!



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[JackSilb]

Cool!
I can see a good nigh of sleep in there.
Time to take the kids for a real camping.

It would be nice to have the 4WDTrips kids all together in a trip one day.

-JACK


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[transalper]

Speaking of camping. This friday is my first Brownie "encampment." In other words I will be entertaining a bunch of 2nd grade girls. HELP!!!!

The troop leader has labeled me as the camping expert, so I get to bring all of our tents (we have four), ground pads, tarps, etc. It looks like rain, so I may have totest out the 4runner condo. :)

Jay - 97 4Runner (http://www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner)
St. Paul, Minnesota
'She's locked and loaded, you know der eh?'

[JackSilb]

> so I get to bring all of our tents (we have four), ground pads, tarps, etc. It looks like rain, so I may have to test out the 4runner
> condo. :)

Ohoh, lots of work. But hey the payment from the kids will come in form of smiles, hugs and kisses. Enjoy it!
-JACK


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[RTaylor]

anything new Jay?

-Ryan-
2000 4Runner
OME suspension, 1' body lift, TJM/winch, ARB locker, skid plates, sliders, 265 Revo ATs

[transalper]

Absolutely. It's kinda 4runner related. I'm building a new garage! :)

Other than replacing the siezed SAWs with new SAWs, the 4runner hasn't had any mods for a while. I may do a new rear bumper this winter, but for now I'm just gonna drive it.

I do have one cool mod that my kids really like. Pic coming soon . . .




Jay - 97 4Runner (http://www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner)
St. Paul, Minnesota

[transalper]

My kids' favorite mod:

It's not just a hi-lift,
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It's a marshmallow stick holder!


I am such a geek. http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/ieh.gif




Jay - 97 4Runner (http://www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner)
St. Paul, Minnesota

[BajaTaco]

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[WhiteThaiGer]

You know how to keep the crew happyhttp://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/ok-kewl.gif. First those sleeping quarters, now the marshmallow mod.




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[JackSilb]

Seems to work just fine. All in the name of the family.

What is that wind deflector you seems to have? It seems a thick plastic made ...


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[transalper]

It's the Thule fairing. Works fine and was easy to install on the Wilderness rack. I simply had to add some spacers to get the clamps to hold on tightly.
http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/images/largepics/871.jpg




Jay - 97 4Runner (http://www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner)
St. Paul, Minnesota

[BajaTaco]

How close is the bottom edge of the fairing to the roof? It looks like you have a 4" deep rack?



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[transalper]

The bottom of the fairing is real close to the roof - less than 1/2" away. Yes, it's the 4" rack and the top of the fairing is a bit lower than the top bar of the rack.The mounting brackets have little rubber feet that hook on to the bottom of the fairing and rest on the roof. I have tape on the roof to prevent scratches.











Jay - 97 4Runner (http://www.geocities.com/transalper/4runner)
St. Paul, Minnesota

Post Edited (transalper) : 7/16/2004 1:35:01 PM (GMT-8)