my 2001 4Runner ... finally something to show
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my 2001 4Runner ... finally something to show
I've had my 01 since November and have been acquiring parts here and there (mostly used here on YT). Finally have had a chance to get it together. Since November, I've added: TJM T17 bumper, Warn M8000 winch with synthetic line, Stubbs sliders, Tundra front coils/struts, OME 891 and N86 springs/shocks in rear, IPF 968 lights and 255/85/16 BFG MTs. Took it offroad today for the first time since installing the lift late last week - what a difference the Tundras/OME's make.
Anyway, here's a few pics:
Anyway, here's a few pics:
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Thanks all ... I forgot to add pics of my drawer system. Raw wood in picture one, then herculined in pic 2.
Taller than a 285, slightly narrower than stock and for my kind of wheeling they are a better fit. This explains tall/narrow well:
http://www.expeditionswest.com/resea...tion_rev1.html
The only rubbing I'm having with these is the bolt heads holding on the SR5 flares. Need to look into a smoother bolt head. I also need a set of Bamachem spacers to help level it out a bit more.
All in all thought, I am impressed with the ride of the Tundra/OME combo. I don't find the 891's too firm at all.
Taller than a 285, slightly narrower than stock and for my kind of wheeling they are a better fit. This explains tall/narrow well:
http://www.expeditionswest.com/resea...tion_rev1.html
The only rubbing I'm having with these is the bolt heads holding on the SR5 flares. Need to look into a smoother bolt head. I also need a set of Bamachem spacers to help level it out a bit more.
All in all thought, I am impressed with the ride of the Tundra/OME combo. I don't find the 891's too firm at all.
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There is an access hole, but we had to cut part of the bumper to give better access to the lever. I've read of people extending the lever, but cutting the bumper was easier.
I also had to trim the stock grill a bit to fit the winch controller. At some point I'll probably do something like the Satoshi grill to help keep rocks and stuff from doing possible damage (plus it looks cool).
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I've had my 01 since November and have been acquiring parts here and there (mostly used here on YT). Finally have had a chance to get it together. Since November, I've added: TJM T17 bumper, Warn M8000 winch with synthetic line, Stubbs sliders, Tundra front coils/struts, OME 891 and N86 springs/shocks in rear, IPF 968 lights and 255/85/16 BFG MTs. Took it offroad today for the first time since installing the lift late last week - what a difference the Tundras/OME's make.
Anyway, here's a few pics:
Anyway, here's a few pics:
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Been happy with the Stubbs sliders - well built, went on easily and seem quite sturdy. As far as the kickout, I'm not sure. I can see the benefits, but have no complaints about what I have.
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I am thinking about 33" tires... but without regearing I am worried about low-end torque. Is yours manual or automatic? Any noticeable difference in pulling power?
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I also just added some spacers to even it out, looks MUCH better. Waiting to get on a trail to get some updated pics though.
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Looks great. So how do you like the ride on the 255 on and off road, any mayor handling difference? You are one of the few I have seen going narrow (even though it should give better traction) rather than big and wide.
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Love them. Noisy, but what can you expect from an MT. Off road they are great - especially when aired down the combo of the tires, Tundra coils and OME rear makes for an awesome off-road ride with great flex.
As I said in a previous post, I just evened out the truck by adding spacers up front so need to take it out again. Hoping for this weekend. I'll update pics when I do.
Tall and skinny tires are great.
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The Tundra/OME 891 setup is awesome though. I'm not sure why people say the 891 is too stiff, I like them.
We'll have to hit a trail sometime. What rig do you have?
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