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Thinking about some more customization

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by blade4runner, Oct 28, 2016.

  1. Oct 28, 2016 at 9:48 PM
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    blade4runner

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    After owning my 4Runner now I seem to notice every other 4Runner on the road I look at all the modifications others have done some of them where hits and others were big misses I guess it's all in what you like and what your wallet can bear so I will be doing things slowly where budgets allow . I invite you to follow my progress 20161028_134120.jpg
     
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  2. Oct 29, 2016 at 3:26 PM
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    What mods do you have planned?
     
  3. Oct 29, 2016 at 5:33 PM
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    Is your first mod upgrading with those trail wheels on a SR5?
     
  4. Oct 29, 2016 at 6:49 PM
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    Yes good catch, I like the look and also the running boards and a 1.5 front shock Tower leveling kit
     
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  5. Oct 29, 2016 at 6:50 PM
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    I have a bull bar that I want to install on the front but it may make the front look too busy and I have heard that in even minor accidents they cause more damage then if they were not even on the vehicle...Bull bars equal damage multipliers
     
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  6. Oct 30, 2016 at 6:21 PM
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    unfortunately this is pretty true, they're aesthetically pleasing to some but they honestly don't offer any protection from any sort of serious impact, they'll end up increasing either the depth or surface area of impact if you do hit something or get hit
     
  7. Nov 6, 2016 at 1:25 PM
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    Well mine is quite large it encompasses the entire Grill till about 2 inches under the hood line.
     
  8. Nov 6, 2016 at 7:31 PM
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    OP, I agree with what you said about bullbars making the front too busy. But if you already have it, might as well give it a try.
     
  9. Nov 7, 2016 at 6:38 PM
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    the only problem I foresee is I will have to cut holes through the grill to mount brackets through to the core support
    Maybe I'll do a mock fitting and take some pictures
     
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  10. Nov 17, 2016 at 4:48 PM
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    Got a set of OEM mud flaps for the running boards you need these to keep the dirt from the tires slinging up onto the top of them and making them collectors of road debris
     
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  11. Feb 10, 2018 at 8:33 PM
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