2006 V6 SR5 Build

I installed an Oedro 5th gen 4Runner rear mat in my 4th gen. It was too long so I cut about 2” off the back. I cut holes for the d-rings so I could secure my jack. The sides were a little too wide, but i didnt trim those, I just let them rest between the wheel wells. I’m betting the trip digit heat in Texas during the summer will make it settle into place. So for those curious, no it’s not a perfect fit, but they are half the price of other options, so it’s good enough for me

 

Awesome build!

 

Thanks Michael!

 

Installed an AES intake manifold spacer a few days ago. That required some moving/refitting of several things. I trimmed the bracket for the ACIS sensor on the manifold and flipped it upside down because the harness was stretched. The vacuum lines for the FPR and running on top of the manifold were replaced, they were barely long enough. Then the throttle body coolant lines were in a bind too, so I pulled those off, and bypassed it using one of the old hoses looping it from one fitting to the other. I did this mainly because I was worried about a coolant leak becoming an issue over time.

Then finally, the aluminum extensions for the intake support brackets provided were an after thought, so those went in the bin. I ordered a spare set of intake manifold brackets and cut and tig welded them back together so it looks more factory.

 

Quick follow up to the initial transmission dipstick install. Today I cut off the excess brackets and repurposed one so now it is hard mounted to the driver side cylinder head on the back side. Bonus now without all the extra brackets is the tube can be removed from the top side. Test fit went well so now it’s time to paint it black and put it back

 

I installed an aFe intake and put around 5 sq ft of sound deadener on the inside & outside of the air box. I’ll take it for a drive today, hopefully it’s not obnoxiously loud. Trying to have my cake and eat it too

 

love the build i have the same exact truck. i just ordered the manifold spacers. how did you like em? notice a difference?

 

Thanks! I do like the manifold spacer. There appears to be a little bump in hp and tq. Nothing overwhelming, but every little bit helps imo. I wasn’t crazy about how everything fit after the install but I guess that depends on how particular you are

 

Installed an aFe prefilter today. I drive on a lot of dirt roads so I’m hoping this helps to keep things a little cleaner

 

Picked up some 4wd conversion parts out in Midland last weekend that came out of a 2013 Tacoma. Me and a buddy are going to rebuild the A750F and install a Ratiotek HD valve body kit. I got the transmission for free along with
- Trans crossmember
- Trans mount
- Tq converter
- Front driveshaft
- Starter
- Rebuild kit with clutches & seals
- Tacoma transfer case (I’m willing to pay this forward if someone can use it- i’m going with an AWD V8 case)


it was dusty out there! Air filter is getting a good cleaning now, but it didn’t look bad surprisingly