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Noob from Nebraska

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Elfer1, Nov 26, 2020.

  1. Nov 26, 2020 at 7:04 AM
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    Elfer1

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    Hey All,

    Just brought home a new (2020) Venture Edition in Nautical Blue Metallic. This is my first 4Runner and I’m looking forward to upgrading and making it my own. I had a ‘76 Bronco that I did quite a bit of work on, so hoping I can get lots of pointers on here so that I can wrench on this thing as well. I plan to put a lift kit on it (unsure what stage), step bars, bigger tires (285/75’s) and some other bits.
    I welcome any and all advice/suggestions as a new owner.

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  2. Nov 26, 2020 at 7:10 AM
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    HondaKen

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    Welcome, new myself here. I like your ride!
     
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  3. Nov 26, 2020 at 7:19 AM
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    JET4

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    welcome
     
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  4. Nov 26, 2020 at 7:38 AM
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  5. Nov 26, 2020 at 7:45 AM
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    jvinhj240

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    welcome, it looks sharp just being stock.
     
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  6. Nov 26, 2020 at 8:02 AM
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    Elfer1

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    I agree... that’s what really drew me towards it when I was looking. But then the service director from the dealership started showing me a bunch of pics of builds he had done and now I’m hellbent on lifting it and putting bigger tires on it.

    This is what really sold me:

    E0D2D6DD-93F1-43AC-844A-009FE98868D9.jpg
     
  7. Nov 26, 2020 at 8:31 AM
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    Toy4X4

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  8. Nov 26, 2020 at 12:27 PM
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    SlvrSlug

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  9. Nov 26, 2020 at 12:46 PM
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    4Runner fun

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    Welcome neighbor!
    We are in Omaha also.
    Happy Thanksgiving, nice truck & color!
    Ryan
     
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  10. Nov 26, 2020 at 1:07 PM
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    How was dealing with Village Pointe? We bought from Corwin. They haven't seen ours since. I buy oil filters from them with a milage note for any warranty issues.
    Who do you plan to use for installs? I have a great shop I use.
    I will PM you later. It is time to eat.
    Ryan.
     
  11. Nov 26, 2020 at 1:18 PM
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    Elfer1

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    VP was great. The entire process took a little while, but everyone was very friendly and nice to work with. I’ll start doing my own maintenance once my free 2 year/25k mile service is up. I haven’t really looked into any shops to do work... i wrench on my own vehicles quite a bit, so I’ll likely do a good amount of the work on my own. But I would definitely be interested in knowing who you’ve used in town in case I get into some stuff I don’t want to tackle on my own.
    Enjoy your meal! I’ll keep an eye out for your Pm.
     
  12. Nov 26, 2020 at 4:21 PM
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    Welcome to the forum. Let the fun begin.
     
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  13. Nov 26, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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    You mean the bleeding of money... no doubt!
     
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  14. Dec 12, 2020 at 4:40 PM
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    Welcome! I'm in Nebraska as well rockin' a 2020 white Venture.

    So far added RSG slides and Kenda R/Ts. Gobi ladder on the way (man they take forever!).

    I'm looking at a lift, 33s, and a front bumper in the next year.

    Can't decide on the lift. I'm far from mechanically sound and figuring out what I should be getting.
     
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  15. Dec 12, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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    Welcome...!!
    285/75 might need some extra work. 285/70 will keep the stock look but little better. Mine got 285/70 with OME lift. The 884 coils gives 2.5 lift front but not for long..LoL.. Its getting ELKA lift in couple of weeks. Pic is just to give an idea how 285s look.
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  16. Dec 12, 2020 at 5:28 PM
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    Welcome & congratulations!
    Are you in Eastern Nebraska or Western? There are few on here from Nebraska. I am in Omaha. We need views! Lol
    Ryan.
     
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  17. Dec 12, 2020 at 5:37 PM
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    I'm in LNK. Of course I'm moving to Illinois as soon as I find some friends on here :facepalm:
     
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  18. Dec 12, 2020 at 6:14 PM
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    I would prefer Colorado, Texas or Arizona. However our careers keep us here. Travel to explore! Why our vehicles are 400k mile capable.
    Ryan.
     
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  19. Dec 12, 2020 at 6:27 PM
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    I moved from Maryland to Colorado. Absolutely love this place for the views..
     
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    That’s too bad that you’re moving... why Illinois? I moved to Omaha from Chicago back in 2011 and while I miss all the great food and sports, I don’t miss the taxes.

    Anyways, how long have you had your Venture? How are you liking it? I think I’ve made up my mind on the tire size and will most likely go 285/70 for some weight savings and less aggressive clearance mods. I ordered all of my suspension during Black Friday sales and got a great deal on King 2.5’s, but I was told 18 weeks until they get delivered :rolleyes:... so now I wait.

    Have you driven any trails around the area? Would like to get mine on some terrain once I get it set up, but don’t think we have much in the way of trails around us.
     
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  21. Dec 12, 2020 at 7:06 PM
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    Thanks! Your lift looks great in that pic!
     
  22. Dec 12, 2020 at 7:17 PM
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    Thankfully we're headed to the Chambana area, so cost of living is actually better than NE... never thought I'd see that!

    I got mine in early May. Was planning on a Off-road but loved the rack and got them down to 37K and couldn't resist taking the Venture. I've loved it more and more every day. Stock it is capable for just about anything... but I love those mods :D

    For trails, not a ton around here. Tuttle Creek just over the KS border is a great off-road park that also had trails though - quick 2ish hour drive. West NE has some great stuff (sandhills especially). Nothing too close to the Omaha/Lincoln area unfortunately
     
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    Howdy from Texas.
     
  24. Feb 6, 2023 at 5:42 AM
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