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5th Gen Armor

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by SixthSnail, Feb 24, 2016.

  1. Mar 7, 2018 at 5:24 PM
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    Relentless

    Relentless Offroad armor Fabricating beast! Vendor

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    Lifted on 35s and Relentless Armored, too much to list!
    Can't stand the KDSS and XREAS systems personally. I always mod my vehicles so they just get in the way and add unnecessary cost when purchasing the vehicle. Best for those that keep their vehicles close to stock IMO
     
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  2. Mar 7, 2018 at 5:36 PM
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    The left coast
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    It’s just a mechanical system. Well, the KDSS system is. For what I use the 4Runner for, it works for me. If I go the route of building a rig for a purpose then I’ll probably opt out of some of the fancier options...or a 1st Gen Tacoma
     
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  3. Mar 7, 2018 at 5:42 PM
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    Relentless

    Relentless Offroad armor Fabricating beast! Vendor

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    Lifted on 35s and Relentless Armored, too much to list!
    I know plenty of people love KDSS in their rigs. We just love TC Long Travel setups more :laughing:
     
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  4. Apr 5, 2018 at 10:00 AM
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    Anyone have any insight, or Toyota reps that can speak to,6F4F0115-0FE1-4D72-B747-96D6C28E9C70.jpg on the Toyota rack showing on the 2019 4R Pro? Their little blip of video shows it and then a very brief description of the accessory. Just didn’t know if it would be any good compared to the other racks out there.
     
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  5. Apr 10, 2018 at 9:42 AM
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    Riding Dirty

    Riding Dirty Sinner; saved by grace

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    Is plasti-dip a mod?!
    It looks just like the roof rack the fj had, I like it looks wise better than the ones now. I have no idea on weight, but it looks sturdier.
     
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  6. Jun 7, 2018 at 4:55 AM
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    Haven’t looked through the whole thread, but I didn’t see RSG listed for sliders. They just released them a few months ago, and I have been very impressed with the sliders, but more impressed with the company. They have them built and in stock. Ordered mine on a Sunday, received on Friday (bare metal). https://rsgmetalworks.com/

    CB53564D-CBF1-4B43-8DF9-37AB1B76ECDD.jpg 74F60FCF-3F56-45F1-B985-F07487C4221D.jpg
     
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  7. Jun 13, 2018 at 10:29 AM
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    thirdyota shouldn't be trusted

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  8. Jun 21, 2018 at 12:56 PM
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    Texoma IG: @triplecchopshop

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    Just bought dat bish
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  9. Sep 2, 2018 at 7:57 AM
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    toronto4Runner

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    none yet
    i haven't tried, but my friend said his happy having it.
     
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  10. Sep 13, 2018 at 6:11 PM
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    Rguest3 2018 TRD Off-Road Premium

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    I've been looking into getting a Rear Bumper and Tire Carrier for my 18 4Runner. Hefty Fab, Pelfreybilt and Expedition One make the list so far.

    Any input on the these Rear Bumpers and the Companies themselves?

    Thanks
     
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  11. Sep 13, 2018 at 7:14 PM
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    MeefZah

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    Mmmm Pelfreybilt. You have apparently missed the shit show.
     
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  12. Sep 14, 2018 at 4:42 AM
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    Rguest3 2018 TRD Off-Road Premium

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    I guess I did. Not the positive response I was hoping for.

    They are listed on the first page of this thread, so I was hoping they were a good choice. Good looking stuff.
     
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  13. Sep 14, 2018 at 5:03 AM
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    MeefZah

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    They were.

    To briefly summarize: they took $300,000 worth of payments for orders, stonewalled customers for months, then filed bankruptcy and screwed over a lot of guys. Some people are out $3-5,000.

    Massive thread on TacomaWorld.

    Feel free to place an order, though! LOL!
     
  14. Sep 14, 2018 at 5:48 AM
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    ruiz4251

    ruiz4251 "but it was funny huh?"

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    ICON custom stage 6 3"; 33's; gobi rack; SSO bumper; SSO high clearance; Rigid lights; 10k X2o winch; AFe intake; brola cat back; tint; aftermarket sound; opor sliders; pedal commander, viper smart start mobile tracker, Canvasback Liner; Rago rear window molles; victory 4x4 center console molle; cbi front skid steel; cbi aluminum tran skid; rci fuel aluminum skid; rci dif skid; rago rear shock skids; rci lower link skids; tenton workshop shift knob; yoga shop grenade trans knob;alpha rex headlights; USR blacked out tails; USR turns to turns; blacked out sequential mirror turn
    want to be able to carry spare, gas/water can, and jack? look into wilco offroad. it's hitch mount swing arm system. enable you to having on trail and save weight in DD mode. just an idea.
     
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  15. Sep 14, 2018 at 6:47 AM
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    Rguest3

    Rguest3 2018 TRD Off-Road Premium

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    Thanks for getting me up to speed. Too bad, they did make good looking stuff.

    I'm glad i did not order earlier and get caught up in the mess. I hope it works out in the end for all......

    That narrows my list for Rear Bumper / Tire Carrier.

    I've read great things about Expedition One.

    Any additional feedback is appreciated on E One and Hefty Fab.
     
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  16. Sep 26, 2018 at 7:25 PM
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    eaglescout

    eaglescout 2018 SR5

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    FN FX PRo Wheels Matte Dark Bronze. Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/70/17/load C 3" Dobinson Coil Lift Blackout Kit Raptor Style Grill LED C4 Fab Lo Pro Winch Bumper LFD Offroad Skid Plate Shrockworks Sliders Rago Molle Panels Extreme LED Ditch Lights Ecotechne Roof Rack Detours Offroad Swingout Tire Carrier
    LFD Offroad is coming out with A rear bumper this month. I just put on their skid plate last week, its damn nice and only $149.99 bare metal.
     
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  17. Sep 30, 2018 at 7:20 AM
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    None yet
    Any updated list?
     
  18. Oct 26, 2018 at 5:55 PM
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    Is plasti-dip a mod?!
    Hey, OP, you ought to remove pelfreybilked.......they’re belly up.
     
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  19. Nov 22, 2018 at 1:01 AM
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    The left coast
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    Mad driver mod. OME Suspension. 285/70R17 BFG AT KO2
    Done
     
  20. Nov 22, 2018 at 1:16 AM
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    The left coast
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    Mad driver mod. OME Suspension. 285/70R17 BFG AT KO2
    Or...early depending on where you’re at.

    I did get a 2 hour nap in after work today and a few IPA’s in me
     
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  21. Dec 19, 2018 at 8:11 PM
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    So many of my folks from tacoma world up in this thread lol @G.T. got a ram mount solution for the 4r yet?
     
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  22. Dec 25, 2018 at 6:43 PM
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    king 3" lift kit, fuel vectors, 285 toyo mt's, oem audio 500q, morimoto hid headlights, morimoto led fogs,
    C4 Fab should have a shot of thier lopro on the list. Personally keeping the look of the front styling C420180602_171317.jpg 20180602_171400.jpg lopro looks the best IMO.
     
  23. Jan 15, 2019 at 10:54 PM
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    Icon 2.5 RR w/CDCV Icon 2.5RR rears w/CDCV Icon billet UCA W/delta joints Icon 3" overland rear coil springs
    Anyone know why rsg metalworks sliders base plates have the gap on the drivers side? No other brands I looked at had this.
    87EDA446-ABE3-4151-85B0-355BD7B4901E.jpg
     
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  24. Jan 16, 2019 at 9:32 AM
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    Dark Knight Get off my lawn

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  25. Jan 16, 2019 at 10:53 AM
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    Icon 2.5 RR w/CDCV Icon 2.5RR rears w/CDCV Icon billet UCA W/delta joints Icon 3" overland rear coil springs
    That’s what I was thinking, so they are showing it with KDSS an most others don’t.
     
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  26. Jan 16, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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    They only sell one type that will fit both non-KDSS and KDSS. Saves making 2 versions of their different varieties.
     
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  27. Jan 16, 2019 at 11:58 AM
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    Icon 2.5 RR w/CDCV Icon 2.5RR rears w/CDCV Icon billet UCA W/delta joints Icon 3" overland rear coil springs
    Logical enough.
     
  28. Apr 7, 2019 at 1:02 PM
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    Built2Ride Who wants to ride out?! PM Me.

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    All my rigs are purpose built. From crawling to camping. I also enjoy a nice stock truck for what that’s worth. Toyota’s are the jam!
    At first glance they reminded me of the SleeOffroad sliders, and then I saw the next pic.
    Looks to me that they would collect a lot of debri up under the inside. It’s no completely boxed. I say that’s a perfect place for wet mud to slowly cause corrosion.
    I rolled with Demello Hybrid sliders. I like the strength that the square tube gives on the main rail, while using the round tube on the exterior.
    I will post some pics of my armor as well.
     
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  29. May 1, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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    Has anyone replaced the whole Limited grill/bumper with an SR5 grill/bumper? I can't find it again, but I believe in some discussion of replacing the Limited grill with a TRD Pro, someone said the SR5 actually matches up with the Limited's attachment points.
     
  30. May 1, 2019 at 9:59 AM
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    Also, has anyone used Line X to blacken bumper or any chrome?
     

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