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2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by NYStateofMind85, Jun 5, 2016.

  1. Jun 5, 2016 at 4:44 PM
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    NYStateofMind85

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    2015 4Runner Trail Premium Nautical Blue.
    Bilstein 5100s up front set to .85" - stock rear
    275/70/17 BF Goodrich KO2 ATs
    Dipped front/rear bumpers and front/rear emblem/badges

    Plan on dipping the wheels next weekend...Hmmmm what else? Thoughts?

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  2. Jun 6, 2016 at 4:30 PM
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    Looks great! I am getting some Bilstein 5100's for Fathers day and I have been going back and forth between .85 and 1.75. Your pics made me decide on .85. That is the perfect look with stock rear.

    I just purchased some TRD Pro grey wheels and I am thinking about KO2's. How do you like yours?
     
  3. Jun 6, 2016 at 5:52 PM
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    Thanks! Everything I've read on these forums say that unless you want to raise the rear as well, the .85" is your best best. Here's a better picture of the side profile to show the "level-ness" a little better. I agree, it looks perfect! Love the KO2s so far. They give that aggressive look I want and don't sacrifice much. Only drawback is they are slightly louder than the stock 265s that came with my truck but not a deal breaker by any means. Post some pics of your Runner when it's done!

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  4. Jun 6, 2016 at 6:09 PM
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    You look perfect at .85! That is what I am looking for. I thought about 1.75 and 1" rear spacer but your truck is exactly the look I am going for. I am also sticking with 265/75 so I might go KO's in load range C to save weight.

    Thanks for posting that pic, makes me 100% sure I want .85.
     
  5. Jun 6, 2016 at 6:11 PM
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    You're welcome, let's see some pics when it's done!
     
  6. Jun 6, 2016 at 6:13 PM
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    karmatp

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    I will for sure.
     
  7. Jun 10, 2016 at 6:12 PM
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    Update: Blacked out the wheels! Very pleased with the outcome!

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  8. Jun 10, 2016 at 7:27 PM
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    Looks great! Quick question, how do your KO's ride? Are they nice and smooth and quiet. Also, did you lose much MPG's with the switch? I am going to run 265/70/17's load range C so I should not lose much if any.
     
  9. Jun 10, 2016 at 7:35 PM
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    KOs ride pretty smooth...they produce a little more noise than the stock 265s when the windows are down at sub-highway speeds but it's nothing I would ever complain about. Sub-highway speeds with windows up isn't noticeable. Highway it's a little noisier but again, not significant. With the music up even a little, you won't notice. I will note, I've only had them for exactly one week now so I can get more detailed in another week or two. Some highway travel and off-roading is in store next weekend. Hopefully some pics as well...
     
  10. Jun 12, 2016 at 9:41 AM
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    UPDATE: Added blue interior LEDs - looks sick! Unfortunately the pictures from my phone make the light look purple so just use your imagination a bit

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  11. Jun 30, 2016 at 6:11 PM
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    Hi, congrats on your new 4runner. May I ask what did you use to black out the rims? plasti dip or paint? thanks.
     
  12. Jul 1, 2016 at 10:04 AM
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    I used Plastidip. It was fairly easy to do - biggest pain was the prep work. Took me about three cans total.
     

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