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Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by David@Toytec, Jan 26, 2021.

  1. Jan 26, 2021 at 8:21 AM
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    David@Toytec

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    David from Toytec back again! But with a new vehicle!!

    Sold the 3rd gen to a friend of mine that is going to continue forward with the build process.
    I found the 3rd gen was a little to small for me (6 ft 4).


    "Upgraded" to a 4th gen 4Runner V6 SR5.

    Build process;


    2005 4Runner purchased with 280k miles - runs amazing


    Purchased December 20th, 2019


    Current list as it sits;


    Suspesnion:

    Toytec BOSS Aluma 2.5 Resi fronts

    Total Chaos Upper Control Arms

    Total Chaos Expedition series lower control arms


    Toytec Superflex 2.0 rear coil springs

    Toytec BOSS Aluma rear shocks

    Durobumps installed front and rear

    Armor:

    Lil B's Fab front bumper

    Hefty fab works full skid package

    - Front skid

    - Trans skid

    - Transfer skid

    - Gas tank skid

    Hefty Fab works sliders


    Maintenance done:

    Religious oil changes
    Radiator
    T-stat
    Belt
    Alternator
    Tie Rods
    All fluid flush front to rear


    Wheel/ Tire combos;

    Had: Alpha Wheels - Falken Wildpeak 285/70/17s

    Currently have : FN 5 Stars - BFG KM3 - 315/75/16s


    Smittybilt 9.5 K Winch
    Durobumps Front/ Rear







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    Updates to come overall been really busy so Ill try to be on top of this!


    Here is a few pictures of it :)


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  2. Jan 26, 2021 at 1:04 PM
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    Looks great! I have my rear set up same as yours and I absolutely love the toytec products!
     
  3. Jan 26, 2021 at 3:42 PM
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    Very nice!
     
  4. Feb 9, 2021 at 10:53 AM
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    David@Toytec

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    Got the Durobumps installed. Checking for clearance. Good to go.


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  5. Feb 14, 2021 at 6:36 AM
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    RonT4R

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    That thing is a beast.....
     
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  6. Feb 15, 2021 at 11:07 AM
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    Thank you!
     
  7. May 3, 2021 at 10:32 AM
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    Quick update on the Runner!!

    Installed the Smittybilt 10K winch and the BXBUILT Head lights!!

    Use discount code BXDM21 on the BxBuilt Website for your specific forum savings!


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  8. May 9, 2021 at 6:55 PM
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    Hey David,

    Love the build. Your pictures have helped me pull the trigger on ordering the Lil B's Fabrication bumper. You had the bumper on when you had the Falken Wildpeak in a 285/70/17. Would you happen to have more pictures of the vehicle from that time when you had that combo installed? I'd love to see those pics if you've got them. Also, I'd like to install 4 pods on the bumper. Do you think there is a solid place to mount a pair of KC Cyclones (one on each side) with those 4 pod spaces installed? My goal is to have 4 pods and turn signals. Thanks for your time!
     
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  9. May 10, 2021 at 3:16 PM
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    Sure thing man! Here is a few older ones







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  10. May 10, 2021 at 8:17 PM
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    I normally dont like the 4th gens but yours is looking pretty good. Like how beefy it looks. :thumbsup:
     
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  11. May 11, 2021 at 8:07 AM
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    I appreciate that!
     
  12. May 12, 2021 at 2:48 AM
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    Looks great
     
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  13. Jun 3, 2021 at 1:23 PM
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    totally bit the bullet and ordered the bxbuilt headlights for my 4th gen.
     
  14. Jun 3, 2021 at 1:53 PM
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    Awesome!! Hope you used the code for a bit of a discount!! :D
     
  15. Jun 14, 2021 at 3:55 AM
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    2" Bilstein 5150 front and rear lift with OME rear springs. Falken Wildpeak 275/70R17. Spider Trax 1.25" spacers front and rear. Fender liner hack job on the front and mud flap removal on the back. Incoming: Lil b custom fab full height bar, and prinsu roof rack.
    Great build! What kind of rims are you running and did you buy them with an offset? I'm having trouble understanding what I should be doing to mine to prevent the rubbing against my stock UCA's. Currently I have a 2" bilstein lift front to back and wildpeak 275/70r17's.
     
  16. Jun 22, 2021 at 9:28 AM
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    I did I did tyvm! Love the truck btw! We are twinsies. lol
     
  17. Jun 22, 2021 at 12:20 PM
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    Little front end fun :)

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  18. Jun 22, 2021 at 12:20 PM
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    Great to hear man!!! :D Twin game STRRONNGG!!
     
  19. Jun 22, 2021 at 2:22 PM
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    sweet ride....looks @#$%ing awesome !
     
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  20. Jun 22, 2021 at 10:47 PM
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    DAMN your rig is looking sick as hell. Its making me want a 4th GEN now. :thumbsup:
     
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  21. Jun 23, 2021 at 6:22 AM
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    Dig your build! Think you could lend any background reasoning you might have on why you chose TC LCAs instead of say Dirt King or Camburgs? Really debating between those big 3 myself. :cheers:
     
  22. Jun 25, 2021 at 7:19 AM
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    Honestly. With me seeing how TC is made, the masterminds behind it, they are all great friends, and for durability aspects along with articulation aspects, it was a no brainer for me personally.

    Some people may say, "X" is better but I have zero issues with mine, and they get beaten up very well lol
     
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  23. Sep 16, 2021 at 1:23 PM
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    Went up to MSV this past weekend! - got a little hariy in a spot- ripped out my valve stem - Quick trail fix - Slammed a stick in valve stem- Swelled it with water - Held for the next 2 miles or so until I was able to get to a flat spot for a quick spare tire swap :)

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    Hey man, for your rear suspension setup did you do the 2.0 or 2.5 toytec rear shocks? and do you have the regular superflex coils in the rear or the heavy duty ones? really like how your rig sits dude!
     
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  25. Oct 6, 2021 at 2:52 PM
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    Yooo! 2.0 rear shocks along with 2.0 Non HD rear springs- Just the standard duty rear superflex coil springs :D


    Thank you man!!
     
  26. Feb 14, 2023 at 11:53 AM
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    Wow - abandoned the hell out of this thread huh haha

    Not much has changed in the past couple of years. I did end up selling the 4Runner but then shortly bought it back after realizing the mistake I made lol

    After purchasing it back I hit the ground running again - New tires- Cooper STT PROs 315/75/16s

    Auxbeam 8Gang switch system

    2X Baja Designs LP6 lights!
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  27. Feb 28, 2023 at 11:06 AM
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    New wheels added!

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  28. Mar 5, 2023 at 11:47 PM
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    All I get is this little box?!
    35’s looking downright BEEFY on the 4th gen. Nice!
     
  29. Mar 6, 2023 at 6:22 AM
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    Lots with more in the works
    Curious if you have regeared for the larger tires at all.
     

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