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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by rayray311, May 30, 2018.

  1. May 30, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    rayray311

    rayray311 [OP] New Member

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    Hey All!

    I just bought my first 4Runner this week. Its a 2000 SR5. She only has 152,000 miles on her and in great shape. I've always liked these older 4Runners. I come from the Jeep world. I've owned 3 XJs and still own a Jeep Grand Wagoneer. I live in Portland OR. Can't wait to take her out to the mountains.

    Excited to start working on my new 4Runner and making her just right.

    Anyone have any instant suggestions, tips, etc?

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  2. May 30, 2018 at 9:47 AM
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    jester243

    jester243 rabble rabble rabble

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    I changed some lights, tires and tinted windows...mind blowing huh
    Welcome to the site Ray, my son just picked up a 2002 and I'm really liking them
     
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  3. May 30, 2018 at 9:53 AM
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    rayray311

    rayray311 [OP] New Member

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    They have a great reputation...and Ive always been drawn to their look.

     
  4. May 30, 2018 at 9:57 AM
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    Tinted front windows | Hard-wired radar detecter | Heritage grille | Bumper, wheelwell and mudflap mod | 285/70 Nitto Grapplers | Plasti-Dipped valances, rack rails and logos | Replace all interior lamps w/LEDs | XenonDepot HIDs | Salex console and glove box organizers | RCI aluminum skid plate | Sprint Booster | Bilstein 5100 Shocks - Leveled @ .85 |
    Looks brand new in the pic! Welcome.
     
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  5. May 30, 2018 at 2:45 PM
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    Bob

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    Welcome!
     
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  6. May 30, 2018 at 2:59 PM
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    rayray311 [OP] New Member

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    thanks....that easy to do?

     
  7. May 30, 2018 at 3:07 PM
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    jester243 rabble rabble rabble

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    I changed some lights, tires and tinted windows...mind blowing huh
    If its like the newer ones it's just 5 or 6 bolts underneath that go up into the body, just have someone to help hold the other end so it doesn't fall on you (speaking from experience)
     
  8. May 31, 2018 at 7:02 PM
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    Welcome aboard!
     
  9. Jun 1, 2018 at 8:25 AM
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    187AC47C-50A1-4155-8DD7-304E018494AC.jpg Removing the running boards is very easy. I’d put some TRD decals also! Welcome to the site! Sweet 4R
     
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  10. Jun 1, 2018 at 8:41 AM
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    Where ya grab that decal?

     
  11. Jun 1, 2018 at 8:49 AM
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  12. Jun 1, 2018 at 8:51 AM
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    AF05F826-3E9A-4717-9106-1E9C5DFB95A5.jpg Hood deflectors look great on 4Runners also! I have one on mines check it out :)
     
  13. Jun 1, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    What year is that rig?
    Where u get the hood deflector?
    Also whats the deal with that awesome grill?!?!

     
  14. Jun 1, 2018 at 9:45 AM
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    I have a 99! Same gen as yours.
    I got that hood defector on eBay!
    And that grill I got from SRQ fabrications
    It was 300$ :notsure:
     
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  15. Jun 1, 2018 at 11:56 AM
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    Just ordered the deflector off ebay...and those grills are cheap! gonna look into which one I want

     
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  16. Jun 3, 2018 at 11:26 AM
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    Upload a picture when it comes in Bro
     
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  17. Jun 5, 2018 at 8:57 AM
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    jgcaps Lovin the Colorado Life.!

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    Clean looking rig... very nice. Welcome
     
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