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Daria’s 2018 AND 1985 4Runner thread

Discussion in '5th Gen Builds (2010-2024)' started by Daria, Apr 18, 2018.

  1. Apr 18, 2018 at 7:18 PM
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    Daria

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    April 10th, 2018.
    Eleanor joins the fleet.
    2018 T4R Off-road Premium.
    No KDSS. No sunroof. No bullshit.

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    @RPS1030 ‘s 2016 Powerwagon and my 2018 4Runner ORP.

    And we added a second 4Runner. Meet Tracy the ‘85.
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  2. Apr 18, 2018 at 7:19 PM
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    Daria

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    2. Build


    Current/installed:
    TOYO ATII tires, size 255/80/17
    OME kit
    TC Uppers
    RCI full aluminum skids
    Diaz Fabrication devil horns
    Method NVs
    Morimoto fogs
    SOS Concepts sliders, angled with kick out, no fill plate.
    SOS Concepts streamline bumper


    Most current:
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  3. Apr 18, 2018 at 7:19 PM
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    3. Wishlist, ideas, plans, etc:

    Full CBI bumper. One day..... :bored:
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2018 at 7:19 PM
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    4. Tracy the ‘85.

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    5.29s and Spartan Lockers
    4.7 TCase
    High Steer
    Bilstein 5150s
    New Driveshafts
    All pro Leafs
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2018 at 7:19 PM
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    5. Things.
     
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  6. Apr 18, 2018 at 7:54 PM
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    The left coast
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    Mad driver mod. OME Suspension. 285/70R17 BFG AT KO2
     
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  7. Apr 19, 2018 at 5:06 AM
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  8. Apr 19, 2018 at 6:34 AM
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    Yesterday, ordered new tires. They get installed tomorrow.

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  9. Apr 21, 2018 at 8:20 PM
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    Got new tires installed yesterday. I decided to go with Toyos AT2s in 255/80/17. I’ve always wanted pizza cutters and finally got them. Very pleased with the look and fit pre-lift.


    Stopped in Hammertown on our way home from LA today.

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    Poor Runner also ended up with a couple scratches.
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    Week and a half old, 1600+ miles later.... I still love this vehicle.
     
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  10. Apr 22, 2018 at 5:06 AM
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    Nice ride Daria. I'm in for the build.
     
  11. May 1, 2018 at 8:49 PM
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    Just a big ol list of parts I’m waiting on.
    :llama:
     
  12. May 2, 2018 at 4:03 AM
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    Any issues with the 255s and no lift? They def seem to fill the wheel wells. Glad to see that you put a build page on the 4runner forum since the TacomaWorld one got a little packed with the BS to really follow along haha
     
  13. May 2, 2018 at 5:07 AM
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    No issues, I did remove mudflaps though. I will put them back on once I shorten them and install lift. Didn’t see much of a change in MPGs with new tires and no road noise. Glad I went with the Toyos.
     
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  14. May 2, 2018 at 5:40 AM
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  15. May 2, 2018 at 8:13 AM
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    o nice! I'll take a look at the Toyo's once I burn the stock tires down a bit more
     
  16. May 21, 2018 at 8:25 PM
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    Went to Colorado for a long weekend, found snow.

    Post lift shot.
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  17. May 21, 2018 at 8:45 PM
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    :worthless:

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  18. May 21, 2018 at 9:12 PM
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    1. Where did you all hide the curbs.

    2. Nice scenery! A little envious!
     
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    Malls are different in CO apparently.
     
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  20. May 22, 2018 at 11:09 AM
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    What lift did you go with?

    That scenery makes me a little jealous
     
  21. May 22, 2018 at 8:25 PM
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    OME kit with 884 springs up front and 889 springs in the rear. Total Chaos UCAs. It’s sitting ass high so I’ll likely swap to different springs for the fronts once bumper and skids arrive.

    Steven at Wheelers hooked me up. Can’t complain. It’ll be just fine until I order a new set up next year at bonus time. Maybe. We shall see.
     
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  22. May 23, 2018 at 5:16 AM
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    I’m running a similar suspension as @Daria I went with the 885 front coils and 898 rear coils.

    I also went through Wheelers and have nothing but good things to say about them!

    For the rears, did you get the 898’s and the 889 was a typo?
     
  23. May 23, 2018 at 8:37 AM
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    We definitely ordered 889. Gotta check the boxes now. :annoyed:
     
  24. May 23, 2018 at 9:05 AM
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    I swear I saw 899 vice 889. And I didn’t drink last night
     
  25. May 24, 2018 at 8:08 PM
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    Ordering my new wheels tomorrow. Yay for Discount Tire sales!
    :spending:
     
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  26. May 25, 2018 at 10:13 AM
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    Hey @Daria BlackPearl aka (Rhonda) here I’m OCD08 wife from TW. Pretty new to forums but wanted to say hi. :thumbsup:
     
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    Nice. Congrats on the new ride. 4Runner > Tacoma. My 4Runner just turned 6 weeks old and she’s at 3800 miles. Love this thing.
     
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    I agree with that statement. Traded in 2017 Tacoma off road for a 2018 4Runner off road. Absolutely happy!
     
  29. May 26, 2018 at 4:57 AM
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    Thanks guys! New to the runner scene so try to look up what’s out there. I did like the Bilstein 6112s on my Tacoma. I had bad luck with OME shocks on my first Tacoma, but didn’t have a complaint about their springs
     
  30. May 26, 2018 at 6:03 AM
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    I ran just 5100s with 885s on my Tacoma. I was indifferent with the ride. It was a truck, I didn’t expect it to ride like a Cadillac. OME shocks have been fine so far. Really considering upgrading with my bonus in the spring though.
     

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