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Another new guy from Arizona

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by White Walker, Aug 10, 2022.

  1. Aug 10, 2022 at 1:18 PM
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    White Walker

    White Walker [OP] Double badass

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    Hi everyone my name is James I live in Arizona.
    I purchased a Gen 5 TRD Pro about a week ago. I was a Tundra/Jeep rock krawler guy until I sold them both in the last year for a corvette ( midlife crisis ) and now 4runner. It's white with a leveling kit 285 70 17 nitto ats and some nfab running board's. My 4runners name is White Walker.
    I have big plans for White Walker because this set up isn't working for me because I love off-roading so I'll be needing some help from the community on do's and don't!!!

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  2. Aug 10, 2022 at 1:55 PM
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    Steely123

    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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    travelinscout

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    SlvrSlug

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    Welcome to the forum James.
     
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  6. Aug 10, 2022 at 3:52 PM
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    Dabigono

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  7. Aug 10, 2022 at 5:10 PM
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    4runGirl88

    4runGirl88 Get a little mud on the tires!

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    Welcome to the forum. There are many here that are glad to help you spend money on your T4R! :D
     
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  11. Aug 11, 2022 at 12:52 AM
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    White Walker

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    Thanks everyone for welcoming me!!!
     
  12. Aug 11, 2022 at 2:14 AM
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    Toy4X4

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    White Walker

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    I'm in Chandler az
     
  16. Aug 11, 2022 at 7:28 AM
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    White Walker

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    Like your shepherd!! I have one too

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  17. Aug 11, 2022 at 10:05 AM
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    Raptrlvr

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    Welcome from New Mexico. Silver City area about 3 hours from Tucson.
     
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  18. Aug 11, 2022 at 10:11 AM
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    S8ULATR

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    Welcome ! For off roading, there is obviously a huge aftermarket. Most run 33's like you have - if you want to go 35's, it definitely do-able but is not nearly as simple as throwing them on a relatively stock Wrangler, for instance. You will need some trimming, body mount chop etc.. Most would ditch running boards for true sliders, ditch the leveling kit for a suspension lift etc... You probably know about all of this a lot more than me given your experience. In addition to this forum, www.trail4runner.com is an awesome site with tons of articles (i.e. how to fit 35's) on everything you could ever imagine for a 4R.

    Enjoy your new truck!
     
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  19. Aug 11, 2022 at 10:55 AM
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    White Walker

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    Thanks brother I appreciate the sound advise.
    I am putting a plan together now on my build, I'm not going to 35s but am going with 295 70 17 and I'm doing the Viper cut to gain some clearance for the tires.
     
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  20. Aug 11, 2022 at 11:06 AM
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    S8ULATR

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    295-70-17 are a great choice. I'm running 285-70 like you and yearn for something a little bigger, but don't want to do 35's. Perhaps 285-75's, who knows.

    I have a feeling your build is going to be pretty awesome, consider starting a "build thread" so we can all tag along!
     
  21. Aug 11, 2022 at 11:55 AM
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    White Walker

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    That's a good idea, I think I'll do that today!!!
    I'm thinking on a overlander style
    Again good advice brother
     
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