3rd Gen 4Runner ARB Bracket – Behind the Build, Part 3: How 18 New Brackets Rebuilt the Batch

by fourlockedfab | Apr 29, 2025 | Behind the Build, Insight, Production News, Production Updates

Timeline Reference: April 21–28, 2025 Sometimes the right path isn’t the easy one. Sometimes it means starting over — with a bigger plan, a better partner, and a commitment to doing it right. Here’s how 18 freshly cut brackets turned a tough setback into a real...

3rd Gen 4Runner ARB Bracket – Behind the Build, Part 2: Welding Woes, Tax Time, and Tough Calls

by fourlockedfab | Apr 27, 2025 | Behind the Build, Insight, Production News, Production Updates

Timeline Reference: April 14–20, 2025 When we wrapped Part 1, the “good enough” brackets were scrapped, and the bar was set higher. But the real battle to finish this batch — and finish it right — had only just begun. 🪙 Tax Week: When Progress Hits Pause...

3rd Gen 4Runner ARB Bracket – Behind the Build, Part 1: Why I Scrapped “Good Enough”

by fourlockedfab | Apr 25, 2025 | Behind the Build, Insight, Production News, Production Updates

Timeline Reference: April 7-14, 2025 Sometimes “good enough” isn’t good enough — especially when you’re building gear that off-roaders trust on real-world trails. This is the story behind why your ARB bracket hasn’t shipped yet — and why...

How to Install Hidden Winch Mount by AMP’d Up LLC 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner

by fourlockedfab | Aug 3, 2023 | How-To

One of the best Hidden Winch Mounts out there is by a small Idaho shop run by Albert called AMP’d Up LLC. The strength and simplicity of this winch mount is superb in many ways and overall the unit doesn’t have many draw backs. I bought one for the 4Locked...