Wiper switch upgrade for the van
One of the things that I’m not too fond of with older cars is the lack of intermittent wiper functions. Having to deal with a drizzle by constantly cycling the wiper switch by hand is a good way to...
View Article2 meter ham radio into the 4runner
I got some time today to install my favorite 2 meter ham radio into the 4runner. It’s an Icom IC-V8000 radio that I’ve had for a few years, and has always been awesome to use. Installation was typical...
View ArticleSnow (or lack thereof)
This was about all the snow wheeling I was able to do this year. Draught’s suck.
View ArticleHome brew snorkel
I’ve been thinking about doing something like this for a while now, and I think it’s about time. This Surf has a little different air box, but I think I can adapt mine and make it work. I will probably...
View ArticleTrail Gear rear bumper tire carrier part 2
In an effort to keep this fairly light weight I decided to go the minimal steel route. I added gussets where I thought I needed them and it turned out very strong. I’ll pick up some studs and lug nuts...
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I finally got around to swapping the original transmission out of the 4runner. While I was celebrating the odometer rolling over on 300,000 miles I realized that it was time to get this done. What I...
View ArticleMore 4runner updates
I did a little more fabrication on the rear bumper recently. The hi-lift jack needs a home, so here is what I came up with. The old tires where getting a little dull, so after a bit of craigslist...
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