Hey guys....already have a thread to show off my 4runner, but now I want one so you guys can help me build it up! Here's a list of upgrades so far:

TJM-17
3" OME coils/shock lift
1" RB Body lift
285/75 r16 BFG All Terrains
16x10" pacer rims(cheap "rock crawlers")
Bud Built diff. skid AND belly skid
Aussie Locker in the front
Injen cold air intake(i know i know)
Cherry Bomb vortex muffler(sounds great!)

Future plans:
regear to either 4.88's or 5.29's(help?)
warn 8000 winch
rear irbis offroad bumper
rear air locker
another inch of body lift
total chaos upper control arms
im sure something else will come up

 

your 4runner is alot meaner looking than that heep.

 

Ha, thanks! Yeah, he was riding the trail with me that day....had to park alot more too! As for next on the list, I think the tjm and winch are next, since they will be back in stock soon, what do you guys think?

 

i think you should take a look at the Super Winches E.P. 9. THey have great line speed and i think they costs less. Thats what i run/used to run and even the warn guys thought it was a good winch--also think you should go with a TJM- T-15. Nice truck--good work

 

How about some larger flares to cover up that wheel offset or it'll murder the paint on the sides not too mention the rocks you'll throw at others behind you.

 

I'm not worried about my paint, the paint was dead when I got the truck with horrible scratches, dents, etc but I am concerned about hurling rocks at other peoples cars while on the highway....I looked into some bushwackers,in fact it was the first thing I wanted after the lift, but I only found them for $400 or so and couldn't justify spending that on flares when I needed many other things to make it better offroad. Surely someone knows where to get them for less.

 

I originally thought a TJM-15 as well, but the more I look at the 17's, the more I like them.

 

TJM-17 is finally ordered! Winch is next on the list...will post pictures up of when I get the tjm in and put on.

 

dyetrix I noticed the TN liscence plate. Where in TN are you??

 

I live in east TN in Greeneville, about an hour east of Knoxville, 30 minutes from Johnson City.

 

New pictures of the TJM-17 I put on this morning are up. Warn 8000 and some KC's are next on my list.

 

After the winch, I am going to finally regear to get back some of the power I have lost. I am leaning towards 4.88's, as i still need to drive this thing on the highway everyday and the interstate often, also my tranny is auto. Any suggestions?

 

the regearing would depend on the engine. if its a 3.4 i would go 4.88 (or 4.56 if you never plan on upping your tire size) if you're running the 2.7 4.88 at least or 5.29s if you plan on more weight and such

 

It's a 3.4, and the only thing weight wise I'm adding is a winch and rear/bumper tire carrier, so it sounds like 4.88 is what I want.....and upping my tire size is what I would like to do, not sure if it will ever be done, but I might as well do it to where I can if I ever decide to...thanks for the input, anyone else?

 

Last ime I had tires sticking out that far "my 87". I got hasseled and ticketed by the local law enforcement. It was So Cal? Go figuure.

 

I got pulled over the other night in Tennessee and got complimented by the local police enforcement.....ha, different attitude around here I guess.

 

4.88s are good with 285s. Don't think I'd gear lower if you plan to highway drive at all. That TJM looks bad. Thats one of the next items on my list too.

 

Thanks for the input! Yeah, I love the TJM, it is very sturdy too, I got to test it out today!

 

are you rubbing much with those tires? What gearing do you have in there now? I would think 4.56s would be better for a 33 inch tire. I have ran 4.56s on jeeps with 35s and it was about perfect.

 

Yeah, I am rubbing a little bit at full crank when turning, on an incline or decline, not level(its fine level). So a little more trimming is needed on my part.....but I am starting to agree, I am thinking what I have is fine, for now atleast. If i decide to do another inch or two of body lift and run 35's, then I'll reconsider, but I don't see any need or reason for 35's at this point. Also, warn M8000 is now installed!