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New guy from the Pacific Northwest.

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by MountainMan, Aug 14, 2019.

  1. Aug 14, 2019 at 8:53 PM
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    MountainMan

    MountainMan [OP] New Member

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    Brought home a new 2019 4Runner today. Nothing fancy, but compared to the 2005 GMC Yukon it replaced, it is wonderfully equipped.

    I'll have to learn the lingo associated with 4Runners, lol.

    Ironically, I have been researching and wanting a Tundra the past month or so and joined a Tundra Forum to help me choose what options I wanted/needed and to gain insight into the capabilities. I own a 2018 Honda Pioneer 500 UTV and wanted to be able to haul my UTV in the bed of a pickup, and tow a medium-sized RV trailer for camping in the mountains.

    But, after reviewing finances and the cost of RVs, I realized if I bought a new pickup, I couldn't afford a new RV. And, even if I did get a cheaper RV, I would only need to tow the camper and bring the UTV a couple of times a year.

    But every week I need to run into town with my dog, and at least once a month, I go into the woods with my girlfriend and another couple with my dog, so an extra cab pickup just wouldn't work.

    So, the Yukon was fine and perfect for 99% of what I did. The problem was that it was a GM, and things started going wrong with it at only 100k miles. The day I test drove the Tundra, the "Service Air Bag" light came on. The month before, the AC went out. Last week, the transmission started feeling funny.

    I decided to buy something that would haul 4 passengers plus my 100lb Great Dane/Lab mix, tow a 2500lb utility trailer/UTV, off-road capable, got at least 16mpg, absolutely reliable, and cost as close to $35k as possible. The 4Runner was it.

    Mine had dealer added side steps, factory rubber floor liners, blacked out trim, and the upgraded sound system.

    Still need to read about all of the goodies it has since I have done zero research on it.

    I have always loved the 4Runners, and have wanted one for decades. Now I have one!

    As for mods, will be adding some black rims and probably more aggressive tires soon. Could use some more HP, so will research that. Exhaust could use a free-flowing muffler and some more noise. Roof rack as well. But fine with the suspension height and tire size; the UTV is for exploring the mountains.

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  2. Aug 14, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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    travieb1

    travieb1 New Member

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    Travis
    Seattle
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    2018 Toyota SR5 premium with 3rd row seating
    2018 SR5 Premium with sunroof and 3rd row seating- tinted windows, debadged side emblems, blacked out rear emblems, AVS low profile Rain Deflectors, AVS Aeroskin 2, Toyota Cargo cover, AJT Design Fob, AJT billet Aluminum red TRD battery bracket, AJT climate control knobs, TRD Skid Plate with Red TRD Inlays, Custom Fuse/Relay Block fabbed from High-Density Polyurethane, Borla Exhaust, N-Fab Nerf Bars, Blue Sea battery meter with additional USB and cigarette lighter with full time power, OEM Audio Plus Reference 500Q System with dual Sub Woofer, Fulltime backup camera mod with AOB switch, Precision LED Full interior LED lighting kit, Xenon Depot HID kit, Diode Dynamics switchback Turn signal LEDs, Precision LED backup LEDs, Diode Dynamics taillight as blinker mod, AJT Customs DRL’s, Toyota “Canadian” 3rd row Cargo mat, Bilstein 5100’s, Toytec 3” lift, JBA Upper Control Arms, Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/70/17, YodaTEQ Underhood Lighting Kit, TRD hood with flat black hood insert, TRD shift knob, TRD Oil cap, TRD Cold Air Intake, TRD SEMA wheels, Spidertrax spacers, Diode Dynamics SS3 fog-lights, Matte black painted TRD front end, TRD valances front and back painted matte black, Gobi Stealth rack, Gobi ladder, Rotopax with Red Fuel pack, Overland Equipped bolt on step, Kuat bike rack, White Raptor lights with Yoda LED’s switch, Pedal Commander, sequential side mirror blinker LED’s, Bunker Industries Recovery Boards with custom roof mounts, Tepui Awning with Gobi stealth mounts, CVT Mt Shasta Extended Summit Edition RTT, Southern Style Off-road Lo-Pro bumper with 20” Rigid light bar, Accessorides Remote Start.
    Welcome! And I’m sorry for your wallet with all the mods you are going to want to do once you start and once you see all of the cool stuff you can do to your 4runner. ;)


     
  3. Aug 14, 2019 at 9:52 PM
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    JET4

    JET4 New Member

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    Welcome very nice
     
  4. Aug 14, 2019 at 10:15 PM
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    4Runner fun

    4Runner fun Just the beginning...

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    Nebraska
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    2019 Black T4R TRD Off Road Premium
    Wrangler Duratracs, center console organizer & trav all 1576 dog divider for the rear. Xpel wrap with ceramic coating. 20% tint on front windows. TRD intake. TRD oil cap Plus parts on shelf & a wish list.
    Welcome from Nebraska.
    Also, congratulations!
    You got a great truck there. Now save for mods & enjoy!
    :transformer:
     
  5. Aug 15, 2019 at 1:55 AM
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    toy33

    toy33 New Member

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    CA: OC LA SD BB
    Vehicle:
    2016 Platinum Tundra 4x4
    Driver Grab handle, Billy 4600 up front, OME 0-2 Sport Shocks in back, CoachBuilder +1 Shackles, AJT accents and fob case, Rear axle breather mod, Meso custom leds, Pass side oem matte clips, Fencing over air ducts, New TRD Pro grill, Black TRD pro led haedlights, Angels baseball steering wheel cover, 'T' Toyota Trucks billet hitch cover. Pro high grade tint all windows, PPF on front hood, grill and lights, led oem black fogs, shorty antenna.
    Congrats ! Really enjoying my 4Runner over my last Tacoma and even a platinum Tundra. Still consider 4Runner a truck with a covered bed. You'll like the maneuverability and mpg over the Tundra.
     
  6. Aug 15, 2019 at 4:10 AM
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    brownbear

    brownbear Relax

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    OB Fl
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    2018 4Runner TRD OFF ROAD
    NFab side steps TRD matte blk wheels K&N airfilter, go rhino rear hitch step,
    Welcome from FL.
     
  7. Aug 15, 2019 at 5:01 AM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome.
     
  8. Aug 15, 2019 at 8:11 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

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