Duke's 4runner and other vehicles build

[Dukestaco]

Bumper is coming along


Other things got in the way.



I was going to redo the rock feature on the pool and then I find cracks on the tile on the slide and on some on the feature. So now I am a Masson repair man. Chipped all the tile off repaired all the cracks and tiles the slide with glass round tiles. That mofo is going to be fast as fuck.






4runner work will begin next week. I need a break.

 

[Stairgod]

Fucking penny tile.....
Order more grout than you think you need.

 

[Dukestaco]

Fucking penny tile.....
Order more grout than you think you need.

You ain’t lying. I calculated two tubs well guess who had to order one more. Also this grout is a crazy epoxy with glitter or some sparkly stuff in it. Different to work with than traditional grout.

 

[Dukestaco]

Taking way longer than I wanted it to but it’s getting done.

 

[Dukestaco]

Check out my custom IFS Offroad CV axles.

 

[Dukestaco]

 

[4runner DOA]

Check out my custom IFS Offroad CV axles.

I'm surprised there's still any of those floating around. I find a random one around my room here and there still but I haven't ordered in ages.

 

[Dukestaco]

I'm surprised there's still any of those floating around. I find a random one around my room here and there still but I haven't ordered in ages.

I have a few left. Maybe you should get some more. Lol

 

[Dukestaco]

Bumper is done lights are in and so is the winch. I use Auxbeams 3 inch cubes and 3.5 round led lights. Got a good price on the Rough Country synthetic line winch.

https://www.amazon.com/Auxbeam-Offroad-Driving-Wrangler-Pickup/dp/B0998TN6BG/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=GM0K1VYKSBQR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.t3Xk6d9bYsa476Dip-uFQdBXbVyvk72pIBwgFHUXc3IDirHr4Tvfkkk1xAgv9LNNZcJYUUtzy8c1s-oKu47NZ84WLXo17V1UJvv1933S2MCIX4iynJyTqV_SdvTYoy5oxeo-d6sNYigCsdSdrxcP8Mm_ZynJzpI9kntGauMTQDNvO-RzBouEsIddwirmXwqLxZcoOZwea2TDt2mNjlwwfg.fld8W5q8WoFbR7_UvITTYPVjr3IPHQW_d6TCIf03X8I&dib_tag=se&keywords=auxbeam%2Bled%2Bpods&qid=1739496480&sprefix=auxbeam%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-4&th=1&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Auxbeam-Offroad-Driving-Wrangler-Pickup/dp/B086HCMX3F/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=KMPLE4WHPKU8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8FOHfEY9kXaWm0CrElVQJAu4GqPPhqd94ap8SJnk6jEP8aTStG1zsfVHGVok-j6ZJGsYvYdF5PIY3m_y2gB1egEhj4tkbD6XAXcCNYfXo8oyK_c-vTmwQ9Nu3LdYKHBGjYy1OzsX9RC8s3ZZtp0QBH-QA0umNnCncdQ0ikPAGH9mmth_7spGjhLMYFGUO8qxlRQobtF1i67gwVf7MclA1w._WL4-VlXRdgTnwhK60c14GB93Gj-taTp_jsV__9-CGQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=auxbeam+3.5&qid=1739496680&sprefix=auxbeam+3.5%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Rough-Country-PRO9500S-Electric-Synthetic/dp/B00B8TWM3K/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3VMZ6FMGFDLEK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vvoUwmvxVHzn1r4DFO88LvQsazixDPnju0tsArqlq6s2CBp9Q6QBPzY7UZlVaSOk2KYLcmkdPCHZXImTWTVmaRlMHL0__ixo9pABHerMlJjRHVSr5LZbFv6EzD6wEX-xLljAdW2BWQOZdzl39zlia1IHbF4VMdzL2677Ufo7YjERtwqJX7BWaVa3aRU3LpyoNCiCIMgnOmPlKzCxu-cYAA.T5kQ7qtrAMidT0Izpdg7fZQS58P229kBrrB8wW-LysQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=rough+country+winch&qid=1739496740&sprefix=rough+country+winch%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-3

 

[Dukestaco]

Ran a winch isolation switch just in case.

 

[4runner DOA]

Ran a winch isolation switch just in case.
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What's with the dual radiator fans? Not getting enough air flow on those 115 degree days?

 

[Dukestaco]

What's with the dual radiator fans? Not getting enough air flow on those 115 degree days?

They help when stopped in traffic to get airflow through the AC condenser. Keeps in nice and cool when it’s hell hot outside.

 

[Stairgod]

My dual.fans are for the overworked tranny.

 

[Dukestaco]

My dual.fans are for the overworked tranny.

By overworked tranny I hope you are referring to the transmission not the guy in a dress doing the landscaping?

 

[Dukestaco]

It’s been a while but here is some actual 4x4 related shit. My next set of tires are going to be kenda klevers 35-10.5-17. I already have spc uppers that help with additional caster. I ve been looking at ways to get some more caster to help the tires fit without having to cut and pound the inner wheel well.

My options were SuperPro https://superpro-suspension.com/us/...ts-to-suit-toyota-lexus-9995-trc482.htmllower control arms with offset bushings or BTF https://btffabrication.com/collections/4runner-03-09lower control arms with the offset built into the control arms. The SuperPros were on Christmas sale so I jumped on those.

The SuperPros come with Mooge lower ball joints and beefy alignment cams. I pressed out the moots and installed some TTX ball joints instead. They look well built and have some good features.

Now here are some pics for the crayon eaters like myself.






I did a home alignment so don’t have the numbers yet.

 

[4runner DOA]

It’s been a while but here is some actual 4x4 related shit. My next set of tires are going to be kenda klevers 35-10.5-17. I already have spc uppers that help with additional caster. I ve been looking at ways to get some more caster to help the tires fit without having to cut and pound the inner wheel well.

My options were SuperPro https://superpro-suspension.com/us/...ts-to-suit-toyota-lexus-9995-trc482.htmllower control arms with offset bushings or BTF https://btffabrication.com/collections/4runner-03-09lower control arms with the offset built into the control arms. The SuperPros were on Christmas sale so I jumped on those.

The SuperPros come with Mooge lower ball joints and beefy alignment cams. I pressed out the moots and installed some TTX ball joints instead. They look well built and have some good features.

Now here are some pics for the crayon eaters like myself.

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I did a home alignment so don’t have the numbers yet.

You're going to have to cut and pound. It's just part of fitting 35s on these things.

 

[Dukestaco]

You're going to have to cut and pound. It's just part of fitting 35s on these things.

Noooooooo. Skinny 35’s I can pound I don’t want to cut. They are 34.7. So hopefully not to much pounding.