KG6ZJL's Build Thread: 2016 4Runner Trail

[kg6zjl]

I owned an '88 4Runner for around a decade, and loved exploring every inch of California behind the wheel of that rig. When I sold it, it was bore'd and cam'd, SAS'd with dual cases and a twin-stick, sitting on 35" BFG KM's. Life changed and I sold it about 5 years ago. I spent many, many weeks living out of that rig, exploring and camping. I made some incredible memories and lifelong friends.

Out with the old:

And in with the new:

Fast forward to December of 2016, I'm now married with a 1yo son. We picked up our brand new '16 Trail and I am more than thrilled to be behind the wheel of a T4R again as my family and I continue exploring California. I strongly believe my son needs to grow up seeing and experiencing the types of things I was able to do with my last rig.

With less than 200 miles on the odometer, we were sitting on 275/70r17 BFG KO2's. And a month later we put in an order for a Gobi stealth rack that should be arriving very soon.

The build:
-2016 4Runner Trail with KDSS, A-TRAC, Rear E-Locker, Etc
-BFG KO2'S in 275/70r17
-Blue Sea Systems Fuse Panel
-Gobi Stealth Rack and Ladder
-CaliRaised LED bar for roof rack
-Icom 207H (2m/440)
-Midland CB

Future plans: Lots and lots of miles spent exploring! And maybe some armor :)

 

[Cavo]

Good luck on getting the Gobi rack soon. I ordered mine Jan. 2 and still nada.........great rig and grats...enjoy!!!!!

 

[kg6zjl]

Good luck on getting the Gobi rack soon. I ordered mine Jan. 2 and still nada.........great rig and grats...enjoy!!!!!

That is so frustrating. I ordered a couple weeks after you. I've been calling them every week and was told it would get to the shipping company this week.... Although I haven't been billed for it yet and the shipping co hasn't contacted me yet. I'll keep my fingers crossed that they ship them out soon!

 

[kg6zjl]

Ran a few trails up near Shasta Dam this past weekend. Beautiful area!!!

 

[ngurney]

Great looking rig! I am on the fence about a 4runner, so I am excited to see how your build goes!

 

[kg6zjl]

After a 16 week wait, the Gobi Rack finally arrived. Need to find time to bolt up the rack, but my son approves of the ladder!

 

[kg6zjl]

Added a bolt-together DIY shovel mount for the Gobi Rack.

 

[kg6zjl]

~$25 shovel mount

 

[Lifestyle Overland]

Great looking rig! Looking forward to seeing the build progress!

 

[Levidale]

Nice runner!

 

[Levidale]

I need to get a shovel mount I like that one.

 

[kg6zjl]

Working on my comm setup. Running my dual band ICOM 207h out of my old '88 4Runner. Antenna is mounted to the Gobi Ladder. The face is just resting there on the steering column. If I like it enough, I'll Velcro it in place.

 

[Jeff Graham]

I love your build. I need to get my HAM license, so I can be part of the cools kids club, and run in other spectrums. I'm stuck with just a CB today.

 

[A10MileHusker]

Nice Rig! Sub'd to see the progress. Just joined the 5th gen 4runner community from the 4th gen.

 

[exploregon]

Sub'd
I am on the fence about switching to the 4runner community. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

 

[kg6zjl]

Awning Mounted!

We're pinching our pennies right now, so I made a Gobi and Home Depot sandwich with a side of Superstrut. "It ain't pretty, but it's functional." And ridiculously strong. Mount cost was $40 including a ton of extra material.

 

[Notedhillbilly]

Fantastic set up!

Turbo Diesel YJ

 

[kg6zjl]

Spent the weekend exploring some forest land up near Yuba Pass. I love the awning setup!!!

 

[kg6zjl]

Next up: New camp kitchen! Time to organize this mess.

 

[Notedhillbilly]

My stuff tends to come home looking like that.

Turbo Diesel YJ