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Hi Steve, 4runner gone?

On top of weight there is issue with 'real estate'. I like the 1/2" steel because it is the smallest package with enough strength. Most people use 8020 which adds up to unused space. instead of 1/2" it's 1" and if you have 4 beams across, your wall thickness add up 4 inches instead of 2 with...

I did a metal combo version. Doors are 6061-t6 and cabinets sheet metal and 1/2" square tube. All powder coated GR-01 navy gray. It's cheap, very easy to work with (MIG) and really light. Drawers are aluminum from the flight attendant cart with soft close guides. It bolts to the floor...

Mate, your craftsmanship is amazing. Truly inspiring. Do you still have the cabinets and bed built in the back?

Always drill holes and weld stainless nuts. It becomes a habit.

Great Video. I had to take the leaky heater out so figured that the amount of hair and crud that was embedded in it, might as well take it to a radiator shop for an immersion cleaning and pressure test at the same time. As for the rack above the tire... It does not carry much weight. I...

Hi Steve, Fantastic build. Takes time and commitment (and $) to do. I know! Did you consider weight distribution with the Road Shower on one side (and on the top)? Also, is there any indication of how much water is left in the tank. I'm having this problem with my system that I built...

Mate, You will love this truck. if you take care and maintain it, it will last as long as there is fuel on the planet. Cheers --o

Spent last weekend in the Mojave with the clean crew. What an amazing desert. Having to deal with a leaky front heater core a few months ago, I found out that 30 year old cars do not have a cabin air filter. Seems like the evaporator was doing the 'job'. After cleaning it up, we had 4...

Nicely done mate. Is this a pre or post turbo gage? And where would you consider the ‘red range’ on the 4B?

I just love that sound. No radio is needed.

I let someone else work on my rig. The only time in 10 years. They just did not grease properly. Now I carry a set of OEM bearings and sets of seals with me.

Just came back from a weekend reppelling into the Grand Canyon. First night on the way east we got off the freeway into a dirt road in the Mojave. Sunrise was spectacular. The next two nights we camped on the North rim of the Grand Canyon on BLM land.The rig supported 2 more couples as far as...

Thanks Kent for organizing this. You are a hero! Cheers to all --o

I just got this guy for $3500. It's going into one of our 40 series. Parts are available here, and are less expensive them local Toyota gas engine parts. IH8MUD has a full section and support on this.

You have some body work project there. This is fun and challenging. All you need is patience (and a welder). I have 3 landcruiser and the 85 60 is my daily driver. I put a 13B-t Toyota turbo diesel with a 5 speed in it and get on a good day 28 mpg. 500k miles in the frame. If you ever...

This weekend was productive. First start. Took a while to get the fuel into the injectors, but after that is starts in a touch. Still need to tune the injector pump timing.

A small add on. Figured we replace the small fan with a fan from an old Mac computer. It is a high power so I added a speed control and replaced the trim pot with a 10K pot and a knob. 3D printed the box. The fan swings on a hinge with 2 magnets, so we can do inside-outside air circulation...

Main seals and oil pan is on. Today, I welded a small frame so the engine can sit on it and I have access to mount the flywheel, clutch, bellhousing and starter. Intake manifold needs the gasket (on order), and once this is done, I hope I can start it on the bench. I always remember the first...

This weekend, installed the rebuilt pump, and con-rod bearings. The bearings were in great shape, but figured, since I don't know the total history of this engine, might as well while it is upside-down... Sooo much easier. I replaced the main oil seals and harmonic balancer. Also, used the...