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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by my2nd4runner, Dec 20, 2022.

  1. Dec 20, 2022 at 9:45 AM
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    my2nd4runner

    my2nd4runner [OP] New Member

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    First Name:
    Gerry
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    Cold air intake
    My first 4Runner was a 2000 4x4 Limited that I had for 20 years. The odometer had about 287K miles when the head gasket went. I loved Vanessa with all of my heart and it was a very tough decision to part with her. I bought it about 2002 with 83,000 miles on it.
    It came standard with 2 1/2 inch exhaust and I put headers (not Doug Thorley) and a cold air intake that made it scream. I put on KYB shocks and struts on all 4 corners for a very smooth drive.
    For now, the cold air intake is all I've put on my SR5 Sport, but much more is coming!
     
  2. Dec 20, 2022 at 9:53 AM
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    Ironguy

    Ironguy New Member

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    New pine scent hanger, new sun shade
    Welcome from Arizona!
     
  3. Dec 20, 2022 at 10:27 AM
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    JET4

    JET4 New Member

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    welcome
     
  4. Dec 20, 2022 at 11:18 AM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome to the forum.
     
  5. Dec 20, 2022 at 11:28 AM
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    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    RumHamRunner73

    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Welcome from North Carolina!
     
  7. Dec 20, 2022 at 11:30 AM
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    Steely123

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

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    Welcome
     
  8. Dec 20, 2022 at 1:07 PM
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    Pentangler

    Pentangler Happy Member

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    Welcome & Happy Holidays!
     
  9. Dec 20, 2022 at 9:14 PM
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    Dabigono

    Dabigono Just Joined

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  10. Dec 21, 2022 at 2:10 AM
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    Toy4X4

    Toy4X4 New Member

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    Welcome from Wisconsin!
     
  11. Dec 21, 2022 at 1:35 PM
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    4Runner'9

    4Runner'9 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the forum, from SoCal!
     
  12. Dec 26, 2022 at 4:21 PM
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    my2nd4runner

    my2nd4runner [OP] New Member

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    Gerry
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    Cold air intake
    Thank you all for the warm (pun intended) welcome.
    Tomorrow is going to be a beautiful day, so I'll take some snaps of my ride and post them. Because...:worthless:
     
  13. Dec 27, 2022 at 2:15 PM
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    my2nd4runner

    my2nd4runner [OP] New Member

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    Gerry
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    Cold air intake
    Here they are
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    I had the front end aligned and then put on Continental tires...and yes I have a speedo error :rolleyes: I always put a steering wheel cover on every one of my cars, so there! I got a rear cargo area cover with mounts. And it came with a Viper auto security system. The rims came powder coated. :woot:
     
  14. Dec 27, 2022 at 8:05 PM
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    UofLCardfan77

    UofLCardfan77 Large Member

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    Black Out Overlays, Windows tinted (front doors),
    Welcome from the center of the bourbon universe.
     

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