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I Think I Finally Get It

Discussion in '5th Gen Builds (2010-2024)' started by JTDGtransfer, Feb 21, 2024.

  1. Feb 21, 2024 at 10:48 AM
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    JTDGtransfer

    JTDGtransfer [OP] New Member

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    So as a 1 month first time Toyota owner coming from what seems like a lifetime driving Jeeps, I think I finally get the popularity of the 4 Runner. It was 63 degrees out today, sunny, and carefree, so I finally opened the moon roof (first moon roof ever other than riding my motorcycle) and rolled down the lift gate window. Bebobed down the road with the wind on my bald head, radio up loud, and felt like a 4 wheel Harley rider annoying everyone around me with the loud radio and open Vehicle. Ha! Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever had a vehicle where the rear window opened fully either. With all the windows open it sure moves a lot of air through the interior at 70 mph. Looks like I'm going to really enjoy my 73rd spring on the roads.
     
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  2. Feb 21, 2024 at 10:49 AM
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    djdaves

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    lift, wheels, tires, stuff.....
    Welcome!! I love that feeling.
     
  3. Feb 21, 2024 at 10:55 AM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome to the forum Walter.
     
  4. Feb 21, 2024 at 1:06 PM
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    steelevo

    steelevo Not so new anymore...

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    Welcome. With all of the windows down and the moonroof open, it almost feels like a convertible.
     
  5. Feb 21, 2024 at 4:28 PM
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    Bought brand new 2016 After May 2021: -Approx 3" lift/level: Bilstein 5100's, OME 2884 590lb 3" front lift springs, SPC UCA's, ICON 158506 2" lift rear coils, diff drop -Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ LT285/70R17 Load E -Mickey Thompson Sidebiter ll 17x9, 0 offset, 5 backspace -Pro Comp black spline lugs ^installed by 4WheelParts^ -New brakes and rotors by brake shop -4-piece ARB skid kit -Smittybilt 2" nerf steps -MBRP black exhaust tip, chopped OEM -Drivers side OEM FJ oh shit handle -All blacked out emblems -Blacked out roof rails -4x WeatherTech window rain guards -OEM custom rear mud flap deletes -KICK BACK MUD FLAPS 12" WIDE - BLACK TOP AND BLACK WEIGHT -FRAM EXTRA GUARD CA10835 engine air filter -1797 LED tricolor fog bulbs Yellow 3000K White 6000K Blue 15000K 28W 4000LM -Armour paint lower rear bumper -Front bumper high stage high clearance cut -Fenders cut straight across, pink reservoir sprayed black -4Runner Lifestyle sequential fog fangs -4Runner Lifestyle smoked taillight decals -Pedal Commander -Rear passenger cargo mounted 120v truck tire pump -4x Spidertrax 1.25" black aluminum wheel spacers -Yota Twins Paracord Hatch Strap sand camo -Teton Workshop hard anodized matte black aluminum shift knob -Ditch flood lights 4 LED 20w 1400lm w/ OEM hood mounts on OEM style dash switch -Backup flood lights under bumper 6 LED 18w 1500lm on OEM style dash switch -Body Mount Chop; cut, weld, paint -Fender mount chop, re-weld, paint -Fender Liner cut behind wheel (I cut liner in front of wheel clean off at top of viper cut) -Wheel well firewall hammering, painting ^done by Arc One Industries^ -valance cap trim -Agency6 Black Shackle Block 2" US Certified 6061 T6 CNC machined aluminum -DRT fab universal hitch skid -ACDelco inner tie rods, outer tie rods, bellows -Full Dr. KDSS switch kit -March 31 Behind grille 13-1/4" 32 LED light bar + wide-angle, eagle-eye lens 6000lm on OEM style dash switch -RAA Powder coated steel roof rack cargo basket, 1" side rails, 64" x 39" x 6", 250lb limit -roof gas can, water can, shovel -PEAKTOW PTT0063 Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier 51-1/2 x 17-1/2 x 4 inches 500 lbs. Capacity (trips only) -July/2023: purchased first needed SPC balljoint replacement kit - newly released, upgraded non-zerk sealed joints 25002 -July 15/2023: The Original Universal EZ Flares, 1". All four corners -Dec. 2023: removed bumper cover and crash bar, drilled frame, installed Apex Overland KDSS Recovery Points -Jan. 2024: SPC balljoint replacement kit - upgraded non-zerk sealed joint design 25002 -Jan. 2024: custom installed 2lb fire extinguisher between drivers seat and door -Feb. 2024: swapped interior lighting to diode dynamics led’s -Feb. 3/ 2024: 4x KC Wire Hiders, for roof rack lighting -Feb. 13/2024: double ditch lights, on new Rago Fabrication Extension brackets. -3inch Quad Row Amber Pods from LED-Club. 32W 3200Lm 16-LED Spot Beam. Existing: 3inch EVERGEAR clear lens LED pods -May 2024: custom black aluminum grille mesh installed in front of factory plastic -June 2024: custom built powder coated dom sliders -Nov. 2024: thermo-plastic rear mudflaps -Dec. 2024: rear bumper cover clearance cut, sprayed newly exposed parts black -Jan. 2025: trailer hitch removal, relocation of rear led pods to crossmember New: -Exhaust pipe chop after axle -March 2025: new SPC upper control arms, bushings, balljoints. Raised front end 0.75” via Bilstein 5100 spring seat. -April 2025: Evergear bezel-less cube ditch lights 4 LEDs 40W 3.33A 4800Lm 328’ beam distance 30° 6000k beam angle shatter & crack resistant lens -April 2025: Evergear Ultra Series light bar 27-3/4” flood spot combo 60 LEDs 60W 5A 6000Lm 1227’ beam distance Dual row, dual beam angle 30°/60° April 2025: BULLY Rock Crawler Hi-Intensity LED Utility Lights, Pair 1260 lumens @ 15w (3 x 5w CREE) each 120° flood beam waterproof, dustproof. Under hood: -Blue Fire 6-Circuit Fuse Block w/ LED Indicator & Protection Cover -Blue Sea 100A Circuit Breaker w/ reset lever In progress/in the garage queue: ~ Wanted - 80% OFFROAD Hitch Replacement Recovery Point, PerryParts or Wheelers bump stops, 1" body lift, custom dom front bumper, winch, rear dom bumper with side hoops, kdss angle correction, C or D load 35’s, bolt on cat shields
    Welcome Walter!

    Love this, man

    I enjoy this as a fellow sly bald dude
    I have the moonroof too

    Feel like the famous rapper Too Short in the song Top Down:
    "shiny bald head catchin' sunrays!"
     
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  6. Feb 21, 2024 at 7:17 PM
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    JTDGtransfer

    JTDGtransfer [OP] New Member

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    Ha. Us baldies can still have lot of fun.....I've been posting about a bit of a disappointing experience with my new 24 runner, but have turned the corner today with a most enjoyable ride....Even though a couple of my jeeps were soft tops, I didn't really drop the top much because of the road noise. I found the runner road noise very acceptable with everything open except the front windows.
     
  7. Feb 21, 2024 at 7:32 PM
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    This is the universe's way of telling you that you need another one.
     
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