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Wife's new ride!!

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by tacotundra, Oct 21, 2017.

  1. Apr 13, 2019 at 7:18 AM
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    Haha, yes its hers. I do love that thing though it's a beast offroad :D
     
  2. Apr 13, 2019 at 2:01 PM
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    You’re sure now, that it’s the wife’s ride....I’m just saying!! :rofl::rofl::rofl:. I totally understand what you’re saying...I once bought a BMW M3 for my wife. I added exhaust, tuner, methanol injector, supercharger among other things. Maintaining that it’s the wife’s all along. She only ever driven it twice in all the time that we had the car. But, the only way that I knew that I would be able to buy the car, was to convince her that we were getting the car for her:rofl::rofl::rofl:.
     
  3. Apr 13, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    Yup you totally understand. Same boat haha!!!
     
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  4. Aug 30, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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    So I haven't updated this at all. But here is some stuff I been getting done this weekend in preparation for Moab in October. Added some baja designs amber squadron pros. Finally decided on tires went with 285/70r17 Nitto Trail Grapplers. 4.88's from motive gear will be going in, in the next 2 weeks. Got some SDHQ abs guards coming and some cross bars from Victory 4x4 for the stock rack coming also. So it's coming along nicely for our trip. My wife is super stoked with how her truck is coming along!!!

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  5. Aug 30, 2019 at 8:29 PM
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    No sliders?
     
  6. Aug 30, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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    Not yet. I am working overtime to get them haha. Sliders are definitely on the list.
     
  7. Sep 3, 2019 at 7:11 PM
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    More parts for the wife's 4runner.

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  8. Sep 3, 2019 at 8:10 PM
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    Man there’s work? I thought those days were over.... Isn’t any work around here, that’s for sure...
     
  9. Sep 3, 2019 at 9:02 PM
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    Theres a little going on....
     
  10. Sep 10, 2019 at 2:03 PM
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    Thanks I try haha...
     
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  11. Sep 10, 2019 at 3:35 PM
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    That's a true statement. Haha. Thanks for the compliment
     
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  12. Sep 10, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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    Nice, how you liking those Ads shocks. I mean how does she like it?
     
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  13. Sep 11, 2019 at 7:48 AM
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  14. Sep 11, 2019 at 7:51 AM
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    ADS is a great company they build quality stuff. All my vehicles are equipped with ADS. The ride is awesome on the 4runner very plush and controlled I dont run a front sway bar also.
     
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  15. Sep 19, 2019 at 6:37 PM
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    So yanked the 3rd members today. Will have 4.88's in this weekend :):mudding:

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  16. Sep 22, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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    So 4.88's are in. And initial impression is that they are worth the effort. So far the drivability is way better. Feels like it is in the right gear now instead of searching for gears. This upgrade made me like this 4runner way more than I already did haha...:D
     
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  17. Sep 27, 2019 at 12:55 PM
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    Got the crossbars mounted from Victory 4x4 @victoryrunner. Gonna get couple more ordered later. They seem pretty versatile and perfect for my needs. They will get tested out next weekend in moab holding some of our recovery gear.

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  18. Sep 27, 2019 at 1:00 PM
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    Look forward to the Moab photos!
     
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  19. Oct 1, 2019 at 11:53 AM
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    Can I get some more info on the Victory crossbars? Those are just what I need right now before I can get enough for the entire Victory 3/4 roof rack.
     
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  20. Oct 1, 2019 at 12:06 PM
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    Sure, what do you want to know?
     
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  21. Oct 3, 2019 at 7:07 PM
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    So day one Moab. It freaking awesome I love it here! Did Gemeni Bridges and Fins and things today. Fins and things is freaking bad ass! This thing with 4.88s and nitto trail Grapplers is climbing like a billy goat.

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  22. Oct 3, 2019 at 7:45 PM
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    Beutiful landscape!
     
  23. Oct 4, 2019 at 5:07 AM
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    Awesome photos! Moab is amazing!
     
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  24. Oct 4, 2019 at 5:16 AM
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    nice rig....but I too believe this is yours and you using the wording "the wife's" to be able to play more. LOL
     
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  25. Oct 4, 2019 at 7:16 AM
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    Lol!! She isn't in to me yet!!! :D
     
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  26. Oct 4, 2019 at 7:17 AM
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    Thanks,will get some more today.
     
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  27. Oct 5, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    So this trip has been awesome! Here couple of pics from last 2 days. We ran Shaffer trail to Moab, Willow creek to Arches enjoyed the sunset. And today Poison spider made it pretty far but turned around lack of lockers and armor hindered us could have pushed through but wifey didnt want her truck beat up lol. Also did pucker pass today. Any way now beers and shots before we head home tomorrow. Gonna go through Valley of the Gods and Monument Valley tomorrow in way home so I have more pics. Oh also hit Musslemen Arch while at canyon lands. Sorry pics taking forfore to load I will post pics when have wifi or better signal.
     
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  28. Oct 8, 2019 at 11:20 AM
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    Ended up leaving Valley of Gods for next trip. Here's a couple more pics. Moab is amazing cant wait to get back there again soon.

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  29. Jan 22, 2023 at 4:28 PM
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    Been a super long time since I have posted on here. Installed a Demello front bumper on the wifeys ride. She is super happy with outcome was fun weekend project. Any way here some pics

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  30. Jan 23, 2023 at 6:54 AM
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    that is awesome
     
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