Rage469's 1997 4Runner Build-Up Thread - Project "MUD"
01-19-2010, 03:20 PM
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Rage469's 1997 4Runner Build-Up Thread - Project "MUD"
Just wanted to start a thread so I can kind of keep track of what all I do to my 4runner. When I got it the truck was totally stock and very dirty. The lady that owned it was very good on maintenance but not good on keeping it clean on the outside. I just cleaned the hell out of it and try to keep it that way. My plans are to eventually put 35" tires on it with the sport hood, 99-02 headlights, custom grill with FJ "toyota" logo in center of it, etc. Here are some pics and some things done since I got it....
-Flushed Transmission
-Flushed Power Steering
-Flushed Brake Fluid
-Installed K&N Air Filter
-Flushed Coolant System
-Replaced Spark Plugs With Factory Plugs
-Replaced Leaking Valve Cover Gaskets(Very Common)
-New 265/65r17 Michellin Tires on FJ steel wheels
-Rear Differential Serviced
-Installed 2 1/2" Daystar spacer lift
That is all I can think of for now....
Next to do is upgrade to 33" tires on some nice wheels and then sport hood with newer headlights...If not obvious I am a tech for Toyota so that is why maintenance is all done first. Thanks for looking and hope to keep updated quickly.....
-Flushed Transmission
-Flushed Power Steering
-Flushed Brake Fluid
-Installed K&N Air Filter
-Flushed Coolant System
-Replaced Spark Plugs With Factory Plugs
-Replaced Leaking Valve Cover Gaskets(Very Common)
-New 265/65r17 Michellin Tires on FJ steel wheels
-Rear Differential Serviced
-Installed 2 1/2" Daystar spacer lift
That is all I can think of for now....
Next to do is upgrade to 33" tires on some nice wheels and then sport hood with newer headlights...If not obvious I am a tech for Toyota so that is why maintenance is all done first. Thanks for looking and hope to keep updated quickly.....
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01-20-2010, 06:53 PM
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Just got truck retinted with limo in back half and 20% on the front two windows....Will have to get updated pics..
Debating on just buying some nice 17" wheels to use the same tires or finding a nice used set of 33" tires/wheels for now and then lifting more later...This truck is just a driver and not a functional truck so I am going for cosmetics..
Debating on just buying some nice 17" wheels to use the same tires or finding a nice used set of 33" tires/wheels for now and then lifting more later...This truck is just a driver and not a functional truck so I am going for cosmetics..
02-04-2010, 06:28 PM
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Be interesting to see how your rig looks with a set of 33's with the 2 1/2 lift. I just currently installed the same lift on my 96 runner and its sitting on a set of goodyear 31x10.5x15 and i'm thinking of upgrading to a set of 33 too. I think it would fit pretty nicely.
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02-04-2010, 06:30 PM
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The 33's would fit nicely but I want to go 35's so I don't know if better to buy the 33's and ride on them till I can afford to modify to go 35's or just wait and do it all at once?
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