Lifestyle Overland 2014 4Runner Build

[Lifestyle Overland]

@jordanbrooks Honestly, I simply don't use it much. With a good set of sliders, it's much easier to load the rack from the sides than to climb on top. I bet I haven't used it 5 times. But to be fair, I'm 6'3" so shorter folks might prefer climbing up on the roof.
As to the quality, it's top notch.

 

[Overland-Indiana]

@stringtwelve i'm 6'1" so not to far off.. I just like it for getting to the back and have always wanted one. I plan on going with that ladder and getting some good sturdy sliders also.

 

[toxicity_27]

Here's a recent pic with the LEDs installed and the new Turtleback hitched up. Eventually I want to cut down the LED brackets to get them closer to the roof rack fairing. They stand up too tall for my taste now.

That just looks sooooooo good.

 

[WreckDiver1321]

I'm gonna have to agree ^

Your 4Runner is sexy

 

[Tim]

Here's a recent pic with the LEDs installed and the new Turtleback hitched up. Eventually I want to cut down the LED brackets to get them closer to the roof rack fairing. They stand up too tall for my taste now.

Looks great, makes me want to buy a modern Toyota. Having said that, if I ever have the money I want to go older and get a 40 series.

 

[deeker]

Good looking rig. Simple, functional modifications that make it work better. Nice.
Enough building and modifying, time to get out and enjoy what your efforts created!

 

[Lifestyle Overland]

Thanks everyone, glad you like our setup!

As to using it... we are doing just that for the next 9 days. Check out our instgram account to get the most up to date info. I will follow up with some blog posts when I get back to civilization!

 

[Alexander Bunyard]

Great looking rig. I love the led light setup you have.

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[Lifestyle Overland]

I'm not saying the rig build is "done" but we've finally reached a place where everything is pretty much set the way we want it for the long haul. We just returned from our west coast via Death Valley trip which was incredible. I'm a bit depressed now that its all over and so I turn to Overland Bound again to start dreaming and planning on the next adventure.

Here's some pictures from our trip:

 

[Pazuzu1991]

Love it, absolutely positively love it!


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[Steve]

This photo is all kinds of awesome!

 

[Lifestyle Overland]

Build update... looks like we are getting a new wiring harness:

I had parked the rig in the barn out of the hail storm... not 6 hours later I pulled it out and had all kinds of warning lights blinking. After two hours of investigation I found 4 sets of wires clipped by rats both on top of the transmission and between the engine and firewall. After a quick call to the insurance to confirm coverage, I sent the poor girl to the dealer for some TLC.
I usually do all my own repairs, but not wanting to risk the possibility of missing a half-chewed wire, I sent it in for some "professional" care.

Looks like the Beast just got promoted to daily driver!

In the meantime... anyone want to help hunt rats?

 

[Overland-Indiana]

The "Beast" would be a fun one to DD!

 

[Mike G]

@stringtwelve sorry to hear about your wire harness. Good thing the insurance will pick up the tab. You may want to look into getting the Rid-O-Rat for the rig.

http://www.rid-a-rat.com/

 

[Lifestyle Overland]

She's finally home after 3 weeks of down-time. Time to ride...

 

[Rattlesnake44]

I love my Southern Style Offroad Slimline bumper. Glad to see another person who admires the whale shark mouth as much as I do

 

[Crispy]

@stringtwelve sorry to hear about your wire harness. Good thing the insurance will pick up the tab. You may want to look into getting the Rid-O-Rat for the rig.

http://www.rid-a-rat.com/

Is this real? Never heard of this device.

Build update... looks like we are getting a new wiring harness:

I had parked the rig in the barn out of the hail storm... not 6 hours later I pulled it out and had all kinds of warning lights blinking. After two hours of investigation I found 4 sets of wires clipped by rats both on top of the transmission and between the engine and firewall. After a quick call to the insurance to confirm coverage, I sent the poor girl to the dealer for some TLC.
I usually do all my own repairs, but not wanting to risk the possibility of missing a half-chewed wire, I sent it in for some "professional" care.

Looks like the Beast just got promoted to daily driver!

In the meantime... anyone want to help hunt rats?

 

[Lifestyle Overland]

I love my Southern Style Offroad Slimline bumper. Glad to see another person who admires the whale shark mouth as much as I do

Haha! Who wants to cover up such a thing of beauty, right?

 

[JusticeZ33]

Nice build...I am going to have to keep an eye on this one.

 

[Mike G]

Is this real? Never heard of this device.

Oh, its real brother! I've never used one so I cant say if it works or not but they do offer a 100% refund if you don't like it. A few years back I had a Rat chew up some wires on the 4Runner and I was looking into buying one. It might be a good investment especially if your out in the woods.

http://www.rid-a-rat.com/