vmax84

Thanks a lot for the responses. Sorry for jumping around on my own thread. Just trying to get some of the loose ends tied up.

I like the plexiglass idea, however, I think I'd paint it grey (just trying to hide as much from the burglers). Need to hide the little 8" Dayton sub as well. I looked into one of those shallow subs, but I was running out of room to hide stuff behind the panels!!!

And as for the tires, I appreciate the feedback/suggestions.

vmax84

abecedarian

I threw the plexi idea out there just cause....
I suppose you could file the 'vents' off the back of the stock cover and maybe cover it with window screen or something.

vmax84

And then on to fixing the rear end butt drag!!!! That might be next years project since Mrs. Vmax has seen enough money thrown at the 4runner for this year!!

Oh yeah, I have since this pic was taken replaced these nice shocks with even nicer ones. Did help the ride a lot, but the butt sag is still there.

vmax84

abecedarian

So you're saying that if I give my wife new shocks it won't help her sagging butt? I tried the shackles but she giggled and asked about the whips.
dang... now I'm gonna have to pay for the lift.

thook

The leafs aren't really that bad. In other words, you've not attained the infamous negative arch, yet. So, if you're not hauling substantial weight ever or only rarely, rearching them would work for a good while. Or, simply adding another leaf....only one that is heavier duty and brand new. I had done the latter on my 4rnr when I first bought it. Brought it back to stock height and it wasn't expensive. The only problem is after a couple of years of hauling animal feed and a few loads of brick, they went nego-archo on me. So, neither of what I've suggested would be good for hauling on a regular basis. New springs or air bags would be better for that.

Bridgestone or Michelin All-seasons are good, long life tires.

thook

Go with the whips. You get shocks and shackles at the same time. Best of both worlds.......

vmax84

I'm gonna go out on a limb here, but I'd venture your evening is going better than mine!! Have fun!

vmax84

abecedarian

not sure whether I should take your advice, or ask for pictures as proof.


hmm. apparently you didn't see my location under my avatar: I live in California, but have been temporarily relocated to Athens, Georgia.... work has sent me out here for a few weeks or so. Home is still in California... as is my wife. Someone has to make sure Jesus saves... our landscaping.

just a 22re

wow clean frame wanna trade? lol clean truck man real clean tyres well bfs or michelins