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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by ee4r21, May 5, 2021.

  1. May 5, 2021 at 2:37 PM
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    ee4r21

    ee4r21 [OP] New Member

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    Always wanted a 4Runner and finally decided to get one. Working from home now, so no more worrying about spending a ton on gas! 2021 Blizzard Pearl Nightshade.
     
  2. May 6, 2021 at 3:00 AM
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    Toy4X4

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  3. May 6, 2021 at 5:15 AM
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    karmatp

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  4. May 6, 2021 at 5:20 AM
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  5. May 6, 2021 at 8:45 AM
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    ee4r21

    ee4r21 [OP] New Member

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    Thanks everyone! I'm from Northern California! Glad to be here!
     
  6. May 6, 2021 at 8:52 AM
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    kmeeg

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    Wow that looks good. Congratz..!!

    I haven't noticed that blacked out trim at the lower part. I like that style, looks good to me.

    upload_2021-5-6_9-51-39.jpg
     
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  7. May 6, 2021 at 9:02 AM
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    koukimonster

    koukimonster DYNO4

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    Yeah, the Nightshades look sweet!
    Grats!
    4WD? :)
     
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  8. May 6, 2021 at 9:09 AM
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    ee4r21

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    Thanks @kmeeg! Honestly, thinking about changing out the rocker panel to get a different side step. That one sits too low and Limited/Nightshades have their rocker panels sitting lower than rest of the 4Runners. Didn't know that until after I bought and installed that side step :(!

    Thanks @koukimonster! Yep. Full-time 4wd too. That's why I wanted it along with the creature comforts of a Limited/Nightshade. Although, I'm hoping to change wheels, tires, and lift it some day. Hopefully sooner rather than later! But, the full-time 4wd helps save me having to explain anything to the wife if she takes it out during bad weather...not like California where I live has enough bad weather, but just in case!
     
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  9. May 6, 2021 at 11:33 AM
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    koukimonster

    koukimonster DYNO4

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    Heard. I didn't know a whole lot about 4Runner drive-train before I bought mine. I've really warmed up to the full-time 4WD option.. and love the way the Nightshades look!

    I was at the dealer the other day.. I didn't even know they made 2WD Nightshades! Ugh. Sorry, but this guy over here gets a little ruffled over 2WD 4Runners...
     
  10. May 6, 2021 at 4:25 PM
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  11. May 6, 2021 at 4:47 PM
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    ee4r21

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    They make 2WD Nightshades? I didn't know. I get ruffled too hearing about 2WD 4Runners. Funny story. I have a friend who owned a 2WD Sequoia. Got stuck when he went out camping on a small patch of mud and had to embarrassingly ask for help getting out.
     
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  12. May 7, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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    None. Bone Stock. EXCEPT: Brushguard, tow hitch, both welded to the frame. It's good to have friends and a fully equipped garage!
    In my thinking, by definition a 4Runner is a 4WD vehicle. They should have made up another name for the 2WD versions. Maybe a 2Runner, or a 2Walker, or something. But a 2WD vehicle is NOT a 4Runner! No, nope, not even, and so on.

    Have fun, all!
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  13. May 7, 2021 at 11:21 AM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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  14. Aug 12, 2021 at 11:19 PM
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    Dick_Hammerbusch

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    Holy s***! The photo I was looking for! Dude I got the grey Nightshade. You slap some Nfab Nerf Bars on your rig? I needed to see a Nightshade with these on. If so, nicely done and thanks in advance for the reply
     
  15. Aug 13, 2021 at 8:30 AM
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    Yep. Those are the Nfab side steps. Hope this link works, but this is where I got them: https://n-fab.com/nerf-step-system/2021/toyota/4runner

    They're the only ones I could actually find that fit the limited/nightshade edition. Nobody makes side steps, running boards, rocker panels for the limited/nightshade. I was about to remove and replace the rocker panel/lower trims just so I could add something. Luckily, I found these. I still might take them out though to get a different look, but that won't be for a while until I get good use out of these.
     
  16. Aug 13, 2021 at 9:06 AM
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    Dick_Hammerbusch

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    Thank you my dude. Real actual input is what I needed. Your pic sold me to boot! Take care and thanks again!
     
  17. Aug 13, 2021 at 10:09 AM
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    paratrooper311

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  18. Aug 13, 2021 at 4:16 PM
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    jt41l5d3

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    I just got the exact same trim and color. That looks sick!!!!

    Did you lift it at all? I'm worried those Nerf bars might make it seem too low.
     
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  19. Aug 13, 2021 at 4:42 PM
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    Dick_Hammerbusch

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    Hmm, I kinda agree with you, but OP rec and input helps reinforce I'll make the right decision in the end.
     
  20. Aug 13, 2021 at 5:17 PM
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    mousemeat

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    welcome to the forum...
     

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