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Rebuilt 2005 GX470 Project - From CO to TX and Back (soon)

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  1. Nov 19, 2023 at 3:57 PM
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    Depends a little on the body color you go with...
     
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    I'm kinda back on the fence with paint color. To do a good job, like the door jams and stuff would need to be painted, and that's gonna drive up the price. I may just respray the factory color. I'm gonna talk to the body shop guy about options and costs when I pick up the quarter panel from him
     
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    Totally. Black then.
     
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    A repaint of different color will be expensive, jams and all that drive up the price. I vote for original color and BLACK wheels, it’ll look sharp.
     
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  6. Nov 19, 2023 at 4:58 PM
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    Such a good look
     
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    Could always just wrap it if you’re going to wheel it. Be a lot easier to clean off and less maintenance for scratches and such. It may only last 5-7 years or so.
     
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  8. Nov 19, 2023 at 6:31 PM
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    Bill Moore Lake in Empire, CO

    The jeep/rock are in the top right of picture

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    Bill Moore is a fun trail.
     
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    It's a nice one with a few harder routes you can choose to take. But mostly an intermediate trail. Our family cabin is just below the trail system, the lake dumps into a creek that runs through our property
     
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  13. Nov 20, 2023 at 11:52 AM
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    Old vs New rear shocks

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  14. Nov 20, 2023 at 12:08 PM
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    Got some sway bar end links off Amazon

    Old vs New

    + $35

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    Oh, the body shop just called and my Quarter Panel and Quarter Extension arrived! I'll have to go rent a truck again from Home Depot to pick it up like I did the Tailgate. But it was super cheap
     
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    Also, he said they don't usually accept non-insurance paint jobs just because they get so much. But they usually quoat $4-600 per panel, full respray $4-6k. Said my cheapest bet is Macco paint job. May do that...assuming I do every bit of prep work for it myself
     
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    I’ve heard Macco paint quality is garbage. Something to keep in mind.
     
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    Ya same. I'll research around, I'm fine with spending $1-3k on it. $5k would be my limit though. Still gotta supercharge it after all! Lol
     
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    Some Maacos can give you whatever you’re willing to pay for. Hacked out, no prep color change up to premium, better than oe refinish work. The one in Northglenn is such a location. Well run and some good techs. They’re franchised so quality varies wildly.
     
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    Old Rear Air Bags vs New Eibach Load Leveling Spring System

    You can tell the Airbags were replaced at some point because of the "Made in Amerca" sticker. And one of them was leaking.

    Removed the OEM compressor also, one of the two bolts snapped...

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    Put in an order for 4Runner OEM TRD Pro wheels, and rear OEM upper control arms

    PTR20-35110-BK Toyota 17" TRD PRO Wheels OEM Matte Black for 4Runner 4 $865.12
    48710-35070 Upper Control Arm $117.20 1 $117.20
    48710-35060 Upper Control Arm $117.20 1 $117.20

    + $1,168

    [​IMG]
     
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    After poking around with a screwdriver, pretty much same as the front rust wise. Not good, not terrible.

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    I was able to remove every rear control arm nut a lot easier than I was anticipating. They did require breaker bars and some effort, but they all broke loose. Even all the bolts spun, so none of those are seized. Leaving all the arms in for now because, well...I've learned my lesson before. Don't want the axle to flop all over the place.
     
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    Body parts are here!

    Old vs New Quarter Extension

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    Address rear rust and POR15 it
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    Straighten what needs to be straight underneath
    Install new body panels

    I've never done body work before let alone weld anything, so this will all be a learning process for me
     
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    My fear with welding and body work is twofold:
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    Oh I lied, one more

     
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    Lol fire is the main concern! Luckily there's not any electronics near where I'll be cutting and welding. The Spot welder is heavy! So I have to rig up a counter weight pulley system from the garage rafters. But there will be a few areas that require rosette welds. Those are gonna be the main test of new found abilities
     
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    Take your time and let it cool. Hope all the luck is with you!!! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that all goes well!!!! Best of luck your way!:)
     
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