4Runner Fun Build

I’m shopping for a front bumper, and yours looks almost exactly like C4’s hybrid. Was it recommended you remove the front power steering steel lines that go in front of the condenser? It doesn’t look hard to do, but I’d rather not tamper with it and it looks like you kept your OEM setup.

 

It is pretty close to the C4 hybrid. I didn’t have to do a thing except cut the factory front bumper. I didn’t have to modify or touch the front steering lines at all. I did keep my OEM setup for the power steering.

 

Very nicely done.

 

how are you liking that V700? Do you feel it will last a long time?

 

Oh yeah. It is doing great. No problems and it has been dry as a bone so far even in all the rain. Really happy I have it.

 

Ordered the C4 rear bumper about a month ago and looking forward to that coming in at the end of January. I got the double swing. I also have the C4 rear diff skid and the C4 gas skid at the same time. Super pumped about getting that but was bummed because it weighs a bit more than I wanted. Guess the kids will have to ride in the trailer . jk obviously.

 

Hey all… you all have been really helpful so I figured I would take it to the forum… any ideas how to remedy this situation???

The above is the front of my Yakima Skybox unit and you can see a big gap. The last time we used this we went through an epic rainstorm/tornado warning in Texas and when we opened it everything was soaking wet (I thought ahead and already had everything vacuum packed so our stuff was actually dry because of that but I would rather that not happened in the first place. Trying to get ideas in correcting this big gap then I want to put a rubber seal around the entire lip. Kinda bummed because I spent a good amount of money on this used unit and it is too late to get my money back.

Inside the Skybox (wife locked me in but finally got me out) you can see the difference…

Inside looking out the front:

looking at the side by the locks where it is tight:

 

Just thinking out loud here, but maybe try a heat gun on the lid to see if you can shape it back in place.

 

I will give this another go and see what happens. Just waiting now to hear from Yakima and see what they suggest. I will share what I find out but I am not holding my breath since I am not under warranty

 

I got the call today from C4 about my rear bumper being assembled along with my gas skid and diff skid plate. They estimated about 2 weeks I should have it. It will be at the powder coat shop and then I get to look forward to a “fun install”. Just to clarify the rear bumper does not look fun to install.

 

Great build so far!

 

C4 bumper with swing outs and other parts have completed powder coating today. Got the gas skid, and rear diff skid as well and I installed those parts. Almost done with my build.

All wrapped up:


Unwrapped (oh boy there are a few parts):


Gas skid:


Diff skid:

 

Finished installing the swing arms on the 4Runner. I still have to finish the license plate light and the rear backup camera but saving that for another time.

Measurements for bumper install (Bottom of fender to ground):
Pre bumper:
Driver: 39.75”
Passenger: 40.63”

Post bumper:
Driver: 38.94”
Passenger: 39.75”

 

Wow! ^^^

Going over the top!

Can you post some pics of how your whole trucking is looking today ???

 

My whole trucking? Can you elaborate? Happy to help get what your seeking.

 

Damn, that's sexy!

 

Thank you @Thatbassguy can’t wait for you to see it

 

Nice!!!

 

Okay, what color/finish are the relation race wheels? I must of missed it in plain sight. Great looking rig btw.

 

They are the Matte Gunmetal. Thank you for the feedback btw. We really like it as well and are happy with it.

 

Lol did you actually crawl inside the box to take the picture??

 

Yes I did and my wife closed me in and couldn’t open it back up. I was stuck in there for a good 3-5 minutes until she figured it out. I bet she enjoyed that.

 

I'm surprised you fit in there. No more getting the trunk area all dirty from hauling bodies now! hahaha sorry to derail your thread. Love the build.

 

Oh the skybox I have is HUGE. I had no problem fitting. With a proper placement you could fit 2 people in it. Thank you for the feedback as well.

 

Awesome build!

 

Thank you.

 

Wow man, that looks fantastic! Any more pics from the front and sides with how it currently sits?

 

No but I can surely get some. I plan on doing a rig walk around video at some point and posting it up on YouTube.

 

While not a rig walk around this is the 4Runner performing 2 recoveries. First time putting the C4 rear bumper to use.

https://youtu.be/cN3s4X3-A3M

I should have done a rig walk around at the beach but honestly I didn’t think of it until after I got off the beach.

 

Did you install your front bumper yourself? I'm seriously considering the same lil b fab bumper, but they recommend getting it professionally installed due to the weight. Also, did you get the bumper with the full height bar?

Thanks,
Dakka