New-ish to YT: My '98 4Runner SR5

Atomic · 12-03-2007, 05:24 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm kind of new to the board and realized I never introduced myself, how rude of me!

I've been on the board since July, but don't post much; I'd rather read up on what you guys have done to your rigs.

Well, here is my 4Runner, Tess!

1998 Toyota 4runner SR5 4WD with 138,000 miles on the 3.4. All I have done performance wise is a deckplate and isr. On the outside she has 2 Hella 500's on front bumper, Sylvania Silverstars, and I took off runningboards the first week I got her. Over this christmas break I'm planning on Herculining my front and rear bumpers plus the rockers if it's not too cold outside. If I have time, I'm also going to install my FMU in the dash by the radio. I still have to check on the IL tint laws to see what I can do about the front windows.

In the future I'm planning on getting a 3'' OME lift or a SS1.1 lift kit, TJM-15, and 285's. Right now Tess is my DD 90% of the time so I plan on getting BudBuilt plates after graduating, then I'll a different DD and keep Tess mostly for a trail rig.

Here are the pictures, all poser shots right now. I hope I can find a place in ohio to get off the pavement soon!

By the way, you guys rock!

edit: Oh yeah, any northern Chicago owners out there? Ohio (near Cinci)?

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Texas_Ace · 12-03-2007, 06:09 PM

Love the LED inside acsent lights.... lol

Nice truck!

SC4Runner · 12-03-2007, 07:01 PM

Dude, how'd you get those crazy disco lights on the inside? I want some that I can switch on just to impress the ladies.

Atomic · 12-03-2007, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC4Runner

Dude, how'd you get those crazy disco lights on the inside? I want some that I can switch on just to impress the ladies.

That's why I have them!

I got them from http://www.oznium.com. I know most people think they are ricey, but I could care less.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas_Ace

Love the LED inside acsent lights.... lol

Nice truck!

Thanks!

Texas_Ace · 12-03-2007, 07:27 PM

Well if you are serius SC then look on ebay. They sell million color kits for dirt cheap. I got mine there (I am sure YOU have seen them but for anyone else look in my sig). They are great since you can pick a differnt color for whatever mood you are in at the time. And the real beauty is that when off no one would know they are there!

SC4Runner · 12-03-2007, 08:50 PM

I was serious, but, wanted them for a non-serious purpose, does that count?

I'll check that out. Thanks. !!

I am having bad luck.... Which kit is it from Oznium? What should I search on ebay for? I just want some for the inside and make it all tricked out looking. I wanna just flip a switch and screw with people.

Atomic · 12-03-2007, 09:14 PM

I got these: http://www.oznium.com/cathode-kit
one set of 12" and one of 4". The ones in the rear are kind of weak, but fit great under the seats.

In my gauge cluster I have these: http://www.oznium.com/194
They are amazing! No hot spots at all

Atomic · 12-03-2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas_Ace

They sell million color kits for dirt cheap.

I got mine for $6.80 per set and IIRC they come with a warranty.

Texas_Ace · 12-03-2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC4Runner

I was serious, but, wanted them for a non-serious purpose, does that count?

I'll check that out. Thanks. !!

I am having bad luck.... Which kit is it from Oznium? What should I search on ebay for? I just want some for the inside and make it all tricked out looking. I wanna just flip a switch and screw with people.

Just search ebay for, well here is a search: http://search.ebay.com/search/search...fsoo%3D2&fgtp=

You can edit it for more results and if you only want one color then search for that as well.

Get LED lights whatever you get, they cost a little more but it is WELL worth it. They last longer, use less power (not a big deal but every little bit helps) and can do all sorts of cool effects like dancing ect.

The million color kits while costing a little more are WELL worth it for the cool factor, you can have them scroll through the colors or dance around or change colors to the music. All sorts of neat things.

If you look at my truck I actually have 6 - 15” tubes inside. 2 under the front dash, 2 under the front seats aiming toward the front and 2 more under the front seats aiming towards the back. Gives a nice even and bright light all around. Add in the million color underbody kit and it can really get interesting with the ladies (I have had more looks from the girls when driving around with the LEDs on then anything else, they seem to like them........)

Sloan · 12-03-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

I got these:
In my gauge cluster I have these: http://www.oznium.com/194
They are amazing! No hot spots at all

so if i buy just that one bulb, it will make my dash look as blue as yours?

Texas_Ace · 12-03-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sloan

so if i buy just that one bulb, it will make my dash look as blue as yours?

No, you would need to replace all the lights in the dash. If you were to only replace one it would not only look wierd but would only be LED in a small area of the cluster.

Atomic · 12-04-2007, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Sloan

so if i buy just that one bulb, it will make my dash look as blue as yours?

No, IIRC you need 4 of them. Plus a bunch of 74 LED's to change the turn signals, CC, 4WD light, etc.

Atomic · 12-06-2007, 04:07 PM

Picked up the Herculiner today, can't wait to get rid of that stupid chrome on the rear bumper!

joshwindeel · 12-06-2007, 06:31 PM

as far as cincy owners go, i'm in northern ky, just a hop over the river. You go to Miami? I know some people up there. Nice rig, too.

Atomic · 12-06-2007, 06:50 PM

Thanks! Yea, I do go to Miami, maybe I know some of your friends...?

Do you know of any good places to wheel in KY? I've been there a couple time, but never long enough to find places.

mikes19984x4 · 12-06-2007, 07:00 PM

hey atomic, can ya give me info on the mod you did with the dual-filament bulbs in the turn signals, such as: parts needed, where you got them, how you did it, etc? i'd really appreciate it, as i would like to do the same thing, as i think it looks pretty cool...thanks man...

Atomic · 12-08-2007, 02:30 PM

I didn't do anything thing to my turns yet, in the pictures I think I had the flashers on. I do plan on doing this to them though.

joshwindeel · 12-10-2007, 10:10 PM

ehh, there aren't too many good spots right up in the northern parts. There's some good farms and a couple bits of open territory more to the south though. I'm in school at louisville for the time being, though, so I can't take advantage of any of them right now :/

Atomic · 12-12-2007, 11:36 AM

Thanks. Yeah, school sucks, can't wait for a break!

keithguts · 12-12-2007, 11:51 AM

Very nice rig, the best of luck with it. Any info you need, you will find it here.

12-03-2007, 07:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,892	Dude, how'd you get those crazy disco lights on the inside? I want some that I can switch on just to impress the ladies. __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

12-03-2007, 08:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,892	I was serious, but, wanted them for a non-serious purpose, does that count? I'll check that out. Thanks. !! I am having bad luck.... Which kit is it from Oznium? What should I search on ebay for? I just want some for the inside and make it all tricked out looking. I wanna just flip a switch and screw with people. __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe. Last edited by SC4Runner; 12-03-2007 at 08:55 PM.

12-03-2007, 09:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Atomic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Crystal Lake IL (Home) or Oxford OH (MU Ohio) Posts: 317	I got these: http://www.oznium.com/cathode-kit one set of 12" and one of 4". The ones in the rear are kind of weak, but fit great under the seats. In my gauge cluster I have these: http://www.oznium.com/194 They are amazing! No hot spots at all __________________ Tess- 1998 4Runner 4WD SR5: 154k, Evergreen Pearl Metallic, ARB Tacoma Bull Bar, Hella 500's, Deckplate, ISR, WabFab discos, 5.25'' Infinity Reference rears, Baja amp powering a 10'' Infinity Reference sub, Sylvania Silverstars, JB L.E.D. Taillights 1996 4Runner 2WD SR5: stock, dented, almost dead, 207k- Brother's

12-06-2007, 04:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
Atomic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Crystal Lake IL (Home) or Oxford OH (MU Ohio) Posts: 317	Picked up the Herculiner today, can't wait to get rid of that stupid chrome on the rear bumper! __________________ Tess- 1998 4Runner 4WD SR5: 154k, Evergreen Pearl Metallic, ARB Tacoma Bull Bar, Hella 500's, Deckplate, ISR, WabFab discos, 5.25'' Infinity Reference rears, Baja amp powering a 10'' Infinity Reference sub, Sylvania Silverstars, JB L.E.D. Taillights 1996 4Runner 2WD SR5: stock, dented, almost dead, 207k- Brother's

12-06-2007, 06:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
joshwindeel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 20	as far as cincy owners go, i'm in northern ky, just a hop over the river. You go to Miami? I know some people up there. Nice rig, too. __________________ '98 SR5 - Deckplate, ISR, Manik grille guard, Addco sway bars and ES poly bushings, Compustar 2W900FM-S

12-06-2007, 06:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
Atomic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Crystal Lake IL (Home) or Oxford OH (MU Ohio) Posts: 317	Thanks! Yea, I do go to Miami, maybe I know some of your friends...? Do you know of any good places to wheel in KY? I've been there a couple time, but never long enough to find places. __________________ Tess- 1998 4Runner 4WD SR5: 154k, Evergreen Pearl Metallic, ARB Tacoma Bull Bar, Hella 500's, Deckplate, ISR, WabFab discos, 5.25'' Infinity Reference rears, Baja amp powering a 10'' Infinity Reference sub, Sylvania Silverstars, JB L.E.D. Taillights 1996 4Runner 2WD SR5: stock, dented, almost dead, 207k- Brother's

12-06-2007, 07:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
mikes19984x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 703	hey atomic, can ya give me info on the mod you did with the dual-filament bulbs in the turn signals, such as: parts needed, where you got them, how you did it, etc? i'd really appreciate it, as i would like to do the same thing, as i think it looks pretty cool...thanks man... __________________ 1998 4Runner SR5 4x4 3.4 w/5-speed & E-Locker Deckplate & ISR mod w/K&N, 2.5-inch Exhaust w/40-Series Flowmaster Centerforce Clutch Bilstien Shocks, 265/75/16 Buckshot Mudders Sylvania Silverstars, Hella 500s on front bumper (no longer), Orange Gauge Lights, JVC Arsenal Head Unit, Pioneer REV-Series Speakers More mods to come...

12-08-2007, 02:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
Atomic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Crystal Lake IL (Home) or Oxford OH (MU Ohio) Posts: 317	I didn't do anything thing to my turns yet, in the pictures I think I had the flashers on. I do plan on doing this to them though. __________________ Tess- 1998 4Runner 4WD SR5: 154k, Evergreen Pearl Metallic, ARB Tacoma Bull Bar, Hella 500's, Deckplate, ISR, WabFab discos, 5.25'' Infinity Reference rears, Baja amp powering a 10'' Infinity Reference sub, Sylvania Silverstars, JB L.E.D. Taillights 1996 4Runner 2WD SR5: stock, dented, almost dead, 207k- Brother's

12-10-2007, 10:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
joshwindeel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 20	ehh, there aren't too many good spots right up in the northern parts. There's some good farms and a couple bits of open territory more to the south though. I'm in school at louisville for the time being, though, so I can't take advantage of any of them right now :/ __________________ '98 SR5 - Deckplate, ISR, Manik grille guard, Addco sway bars and ES poly bushings, Compustar 2W900FM-S

12-12-2007, 11:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
Atomic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Crystal Lake IL (Home) or Oxford OH (MU Ohio) Posts: 317	Thanks. Yeah, school sucks, can't wait for a break! __________________ Tess- 1998 4Runner 4WD SR5: 154k, Evergreen Pearl Metallic, ARB Tacoma Bull Bar, Hella 500's, Deckplate, ISR, WabFab discos, 5.25'' Infinity Reference rears, Baja amp powering a 10'' Infinity Reference sub, Sylvania Silverstars, JB L.E.D. Taillights 1996 4Runner 2WD SR5: stock, dented, almost dead, 207k- Brother's

12-12-2007, 11:51 AM	#20 (permalink)
keithguts Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bay Shore, NY Posts: 1,422	Very nice rig, the best of luck with it. Any info you need, you will find it here. __________________ IF YOU DON'T DRIVE A TOYOTA, TEST DRIVE ONE TODAY! MY PICS 95 4runner 3.0 auto 4x4 My Rig My Rig RangerMan Enjoy

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