My "new" 4runner with a few enhancements
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My "new" 4runner with a few enhancements
Welcome to my pavement pounder. (for now)
I figured i'd start this for a few reasons. One of them being theres not a thread like it that i've seen....and two, there seems to be a serious lack of interesting 3rd gen (& Tacoma) threads w/pics.
So I'm putting lots of effort, time, and $ into my 4runner that im gonna share.
As some of you know, i bought this '96 after my '92 was totaled. After much ongoing dilemma, i've decided to keep it "stock" but we'll see how long that lasts.
The paint was in BAD shape when i got around to finally waxing it. I used Meguiar's "ScratchX" paint cleaner followed by 2 coats of Meguiar's "NHT Tech Wax". I wish i would of taken before pics because it made a HUGE world of a difference that i'm happy about...
This was taken on the shaded side:
I figured i'd start this for a few reasons. One of them being theres not a thread like it that i've seen....and two, there seems to be a serious lack of interesting 3rd gen (& Tacoma) threads w/pics.
So I'm putting lots of effort, time, and $ into my 4runner that im gonna share.
As some of you know, i bought this '96 after my '92 was totaled. After much ongoing dilemma, i've decided to keep it "stock" but we'll see how long that lasts.
The paint was in BAD shape when i got around to finally waxing it. I used Meguiar's "ScratchX" paint cleaner followed by 2 coats of Meguiar's "NHT Tech Wax". I wish i would of taken before pics because it made a HUGE world of a difference that i'm happy about...
This was taken on the shaded side:
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Originally Posted by rocket
Welcome to my pavement pounder. (for now)
I figured i'd start this for a few reasons. One of them being theres not a thread like it that i've seen.... and two, there seems to be a serious lack of interesting 3rd gen (& Tacoma) threads w/pics.
I figured i'd start this for a few reasons. One of them being theres not a thread like it that i've seen.... and two, there seems to be a serious lack of interesting 3rd gen (& Tacoma) threads w/pics.
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Thanks for the comments. I forgot to say that i'll be adding pictures of everything i'm doing as time permits. JHupp, your 4runner looks awesome!
Vinylex works wonders:
I sold my OEM hitch and bought an aftermarket hitch that i liked a little more:
Makes a good step too:
Added a hood deflector to help keep flying rocks off my windshield:
Vinylex works wonders:
I sold my OEM hitch and bought an aftermarket hitch that i liked a little more:
Makes a good step too:
Added a hood deflector to help keep flying rocks off my windshield:
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swap those running boards for sliders and put some 33" MTR's on and it will look perfect!! but as is it looks sweet too! I dont think Iv seen a 4runner that color before
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f-f-finally we get to see it! Looks great and I dig those wheels. For some reason I was under the impression your new 4runner was white..
I told myself when I bought my newest 4runner that I was gonna start one of these ongoing progress threads but I ran out of motivation and money to make it worthwhile..
Good work finding that, hope you keep it!
I told myself when I bought my newest 4runner that I was gonna start one of these ongoing progress threads but I ran out of motivation and money to make it worthwhile..
Good work finding that, hope you keep it!
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Bought a MIT Airaid intake tube, Trueflow air filter, replaced some hoses, cleaned the MAF sensor, thottle body, and airbox. The gains in performance were unbelievable!
I used brass fittings from Lowe's on the intake tube.
I used brass fittings from Lowe's on the intake tube.
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It's really hard to keep that sucker shiny. I have the same color and after getting it about a year ago, I've put some time and dollars into getting her to shine more.
If you're interested, I had a detail shop do the whole nine yards on her and for preventative maintenance, do the following:
1. Only wash her once every three weeks or so;
2. Dust her off every morning w/ a California duster;
3. Once a week, go over the paint w/ a quick-detail spray and clean the windows;
4. Once a year, I'll have her detailed again. The paint has become pretty smooth but in no means does she look brand new. Since I have her washed at the car wash, I'll always have those swirl marks...
If you're interested, I had a detail shop do the whole nine yards on her and for preventative maintenance, do the following:
1. Only wash her once every three weeks or so;
2. Dust her off every morning w/ a California duster;
3. Once a week, go over the paint w/ a quick-detail spray and clean the windows;
4. Once a year, I'll have her detailed again. The paint has become pretty smooth but in no means does she look brand new. Since I have her washed at the car wash, I'll always have those swirl marks...
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Originally Posted by ebelen1
1. Only wash her once every three weeks or so;
2. Dust her off every morning w/ a California duster;
3. Once a week, go over the paint w/ a quick-detail spray and clean the windows;
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thats sounds funny to me...to wash the car 1 time every three weeks and once a week hit it with a quick detail spray. did you mean once a week wash it and every three hit it with quick detail?
the duster isnt going to "clean" your car 100% and i feel like you are adding to the swirl marks by whipping it without being washed. maybe im wrong but it sounds strange to me.
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Awesome, looking good! I just had 2 questions for ya,
1: Did you just wash down the engine with degreaser, or did you power wash it, or a combination of both. I want to do mine, but, I was seeing if anyone had any tips, you definately want to leave the engine off right?
2: Did you have to add the ifttings for the vacuum lines on the air raid? Were the holes pre-drilled or did the air-raid tube offer no holes, and no fittings?
Thanks for the compliments before, my only suggestion would be to ditch those running boards, the 4Rs look sooo much better without them, and at least you can get front mudflaps for your body style. Lookin good,
1: Did you just wash down the engine with degreaser, or did you power wash it, or a combination of both. I want to do mine, but, I was seeing if anyone had any tips, you definately want to leave the engine off right?
2: Did you have to add the ifttings for the vacuum lines on the air raid? Were the holes pre-drilled or did the air-raid tube offer no holes, and no fittings?
Thanks for the compliments before, my only suggestion would be to ditch those running boards, the 4Rs look sooo much better without them, and at least you can get front mudflaps for your body style. Lookin good,
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Originally Posted by fireteacher
thats sounds funny to me...to wash the car 1 time every three weeks and once a week hit it with a quick detail spray. did you mean once a week wash it and every three hit it with quick detail?
the duster isnt going to "clean" your car 100% and i feel like you are adding to the swirl marks by whipping it without being washed. maybe im wrong but it sounds strange to me.
the duster isnt going to "clean" your car 100% and i feel like you are adding to the swirl marks by whipping it without being washed. maybe im wrong but it sounds strange to me.
I've been doing this for about 8 months and the truck stays clean and smooth. I even took it to the detail guy to ask when should I come back in and he said I really didn't need to.
Swirl marks do not come from the quick detail spray b/c I only wipe off the spray, not rub it in. Swirl marks were there before I got the truck and until I start doing true hand washes, they will stay.