before and after pics and my new toy
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before and after pics and my new toy
This was when I first got my 4runner:
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Since then my list of things I've done to it include:
-Taking off the running boards
-Removing those nasty gold emblems and put some pearl black yota emblems but left most of it naked. Just the two toyota emblems were installed.
-I put the BFG 265/75 tires on and I love them.
-Put a TRD sticker on my back window
-Purchased the weathertech rear lining for my dog and a net to stop my dog from crawling on my leather.
I got my tires installed on Saturday and were at my girlfriends family cookout and what do you know someone needs help getting out of a raveen. I jump up and volunteer. I drive over to see the damage and I come to find a Dodge Ram 1500 with a wood chipper attached to it stuck in mud. The guy sees my 4runner and I can tell right away he's not sure it can handle getting it out. We get it hooked up and by this time we have a nice crowd gathered around looking at us. With the first pull I get him right out and the tires don't even spin at all. I was so proud of my baby and the guy afterward started saying to me that toyota's are very reliable cars and let me take his H-D V-rod out for a spin haha.
So here it is now. Let me know what you guys think and any mods you would recommend
And here is my new commuter/toy that gives 60mpg
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Since then my list of things I've done to it include:
-Taking off the running boards
-Removing those nasty gold emblems and put some pearl black yota emblems but left most of it naked. Just the two toyota emblems were installed.
-I put the BFG 265/75 tires on and I love them.
-Put a TRD sticker on my back window
-Purchased the weathertech rear lining for my dog and a net to stop my dog from crawling on my leather.
I got my tires installed on Saturday and were at my girlfriends family cookout and what do you know someone needs help getting out of a raveen. I jump up and volunteer. I drive over to see the damage and I come to find a Dodge Ram 1500 with a wood chipper attached to it stuck in mud. The guy sees my 4runner and I can tell right away he's not sure it can handle getting it out. We get it hooked up and by this time we have a nice crowd gathered around looking at us. With the first pull I get him right out and the tires don't even spin at all. I was so proud of my baby and the guy afterward started saying to me that toyota's are very reliable cars and let me take his H-D V-rod out for a spin haha.
So here it is now. Let me know what you guys think and any mods you would recommend
And here is my new commuter/toy that gives 60mpg
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Honestly, I say put in some coils in the rear to bring up the ass-end just a bit, and then just enjoy it as it is for a while. Maybe some sliders to have even just to keep rocks down and accessing the roof. Other than that I say leave it since it looks pretty clean right now.
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Honestly, I say put in some coils in the rear to bring up the ass-end just a bit, and then just enjoy it as it is for a while. Maybe some sliders to have even just to keep rocks down and accessing the roof. Other than that I say leave it since it looks pretty clean right now.
Thanks! I'm trying to get a nice collection of my dream cars started and I have this and my bike next is a bmw2002.
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Well is it a 99 or an 00'? It all really depends on what you want out of your rig, but some OME906's or Performance product springs are usually a safe bet for bumping up any sagging without getting into the larger lifts.
As for the sliders, there are many many options now for 3rd gens. Personally I have some trailgear 60' with the kickout and I think they are a good bang for your buck. My buddy did some really cool fabbing so the sliders are removable.
Actually a really good thing to do if the rocks are starting is to go to a place that does the 3M protection film and get them to put some down the rear door area. I got a shop here to make some "dog-leg" cutouts for my flares and have stopped any rocks from chipping off the paint. Pretty cheap too..about 20 bucks a side.
As for the sliders, there are many many options now for 3rd gens. Personally I have some trailgear 60' with the kickout and I think they are a good bang for your buck. My buddy did some really cool fabbing so the sliders are removable.
Actually a really good thing to do if the rocks are starting is to go to a place that does the 3M protection film and get them to put some down the rear door area. I got a shop here to make some "dog-leg" cutouts for my flares and have stopped any rocks from chipping off the paint. Pretty cheap too..about 20 bucks a side.
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Well is it a 99 or an 00'? It all really depends on what you want out of your rig, but some OME906's or Performance product springs are usually a safe bet for bumping up any sagging without getting into the larger lifts.
As for the sliders, there are many many options now for 3rd gens. Personally I have some trailgear 60' with the kickout and I think they are a good bang for your buck. My buddy did some really cool fabbing so the sliders are removable.
Actually a really good thing to do if the rocks are starting is to go to a place that does the 3M protection film and get them to put some down the rear door area. I got a shop here to make some "dog-leg" cutouts for my flares and have stopped any rocks from chipping off the paint. Pretty cheap too..about 20 bucks a side.
As for the sliders, there are many many options now for 3rd gens. Personally I have some trailgear 60' with the kickout and I think they are a good bang for your buck. My buddy did some really cool fabbing so the sliders are removable.
Actually a really good thing to do if the rocks are starting is to go to a place that does the 3M protection film and get them to put some down the rear door area. I got a shop here to make some "dog-leg" cutouts for my flares and have stopped any rocks from chipping off the paint. Pretty cheap too..about 20 bucks a side.
I don't know why it didn't cross my mind to do the the 3m lining thanks for the suggestion I will be looking into that real soon.
I look at least twice a week for it and I found one in TN but they won't ship it to me. nonetheless that is something that's at the top of my list to do.
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Very clean man. Reminds me a little bit of my old Runner.
The back end is sagging a little bit but it looks fine to me. The only time I think it would be an issue is if you're hauling something.
I like how you've kept it close to stock looking, the tires add a lot.
Looks to be in great shape too!
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The back end is sagging a little bit but it looks fine to me. The only time I think it would be an issue is if you're hauling something.
I like how you've kept it close to stock looking, the tires add a lot.
Looks to be in great shape too!
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Honestly man, I wouldn't lift it. I did and the mods didn't stop after that.
I'm keeping my Taco stock except for the muds I just put on and I couldn't be happier.
Your Runner is definitely slick as it is.
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I'm keeping my Taco stock except for the muds I just put on and I couldn't be happier.
Your Runner is definitely slick as it is.
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Very clean man. Reminds me a little bit of my old Runner.
The back end is sagging a little bit but it looks fine to me. The only time I think it would be an issue is if you're hauling something.
I like how you've kept it close to stock looking, the tires add a lot.
Looks to be in great shape too!
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The back end is sagging a little bit but it looks fine to me. The only time I think it would be an issue is if you're hauling something.
I like how you've kept it close to stock looking, the tires add a lot.
Looks to be in great shape too!
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Thanks for the compliments everyone else. I've already been aware of the slight sag I have going on but don't know what the best option for me to take care of it is. I will look into the OME 906's I just don't want anything crazy I would like to keep it road friendly as well as having a slight edge to it. And will do the body protection because if I don't I can kiss my paint away-those damn rocks.
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Get the 267/75's you'll love it. And they look awesome on my buddies taco I think the taco's show it off a little better than the runner's do.
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Oh no worries I love my car I wouldn't let anyone talk about it haha. But I have been a little down about that rear sagging I was hoping before I posted nobody would say anything about it.
Get the 267/75's you'll love it. And they look awesome on my buddies taco I think the taco's show it off a little better than the runner's do.
Get the 267/75's you'll love it. And they look awesome on my buddies taco I think the taco's show it off a little better than the runner's do.
And I'm looking forward to putting some bigger meats under the Taco, it should look more aggressive if I go with 265/75-16. 4Runners and Tacos with bigger tires and lifts remind me of the Stompers toys my brother and I had as kids.
Pat your truck is bad a$$, black with the hoodscoop is hotness. And tint on a black vehicle looks perfect, just not too dark or you get the "limo" look.
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