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What have you done to your 4th Gen 4Runner today?

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by wnelax04sr5, Apr 7, 2014.

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  1. Jul 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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    djwantke

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    Bought brand new 2016 After May 2021: -Approx 3" lift/level: Bilstein 5100's, OME 2884 590lb 3" front lift springs, SPC UCA's, ICON 158506 2" lift rear coils, diff drop -Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ LT285/70R17 Load E -Mickey Thompson Sidebiter ll 17x9, 0 offset, 5 backspace -Pro Comp black spline lugs ^installed by 4WheelParts^ -New brakes and rotors by brake shop -4-piece ARB skid kit -Smittybilt 2" nerf steps -MBRP black exhaust tip, chopped OEM -Drivers side OEM FJ oh shit handle -All blacked out emblems -Blacked out roof rails -4x WeatherTech window rain guards -OEM custom rear mud flap deletes -KICK BACK MUD FLAPS 12" WIDE - BLACK TOP AND BLACK WEIGHT -FRAM EXTRA GUARD CA10835 engine air filter -1797 LED tricolor fog bulbs Yellow 3000K White 6000K Blue 15000K 28W 4000LM -Armour paint lower rear bumper -Front bumper high stage high clearance cut -Fenders cut straight across, pink reservoir sprayed black -4Runner Lifestyle sequential fog fangs -4Runner Lifestyle smoked taillight decals -Pedal Commander -Rear passenger cargo mounted 120v truck tire pump -4x Spidertrax 1.25" black aluminum wheel spacers -Yota Twins Paracord Hatch Strap sand camo -Teton Workshop hard anodized matte black aluminum shift knob -Ditch flood lights 4 LED 20w 1400lm w/ OEM hood mounts on OEM style dash switch -Backup flood lights under bumper 6 LED 18w 1500lm on OEM style dash switch -Body Mount Chop; cut, weld, paint -Fender mount chop, re-weld, paint -Fender Liner cut behind wheel (I cut liner in front of wheel clean off at top of viper cut) -Wheel well firewall hammering, painting ^done by Arc One Industries^ -valance cap trim -Agency6 Black Shackle Block 2" US Certified 6061 T6 CNC machined aluminum -DRT fab universal hitch skid -ACDelco inner tie rods, outer tie rods, bellows -Full Dr. KDSS switch kit -March 31 Behind grille 13-1/4" 32 LED light bar + wide-angle, eagle-eye lens 6000lm on OEM style dash switch -RAA Powder coated steel roof rack cargo basket, 1" side rails, 64" x 39" x 6", 250lb limit -roof gas can, water can, shovel -PEAKTOW PTT0063 Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier 51-1/2 x 17-1/2 x 4 inches 500 lbs. Capacity (trips only) -July/2023: purchased first needed SPC balljoint replacement kit - newly released, upgraded non-zerk sealed joints 25002 -July 15/2023: The Original Universal EZ Flares, 1". All four corners -Dec. 2023: removed bumper cover and crash bar, drilled frame, installed Apex Overland KDSS Recovery Points -Jan. 2024: SPC balljoint replacement kit - upgraded non-zerk sealed joint design 25002 -Jan. 2024: custom installed 2lb fire extinguisher between drivers seat and door -Feb. 2024: swapped interior lighting to diode dynamics led’s -Feb. 3/ 2024: 4x KC Wire Hiders, for roof rack lighting -Feb. 13/2024: double ditch lights, on new Rago Fabrication Extension brackets. -3inch Quad Row Amber Pods from LED-Club. 32W 3200Lm 16-LED Spot Beam. Existing: 3inch EVERGEAR clear lens LED pods -May 2024: custom black aluminum grille mesh installed in front of factory plastic -June 2024: custom built powder coated dom sliders -Nov. 2024: thermo-plastic rear mudflaps -Dec. 2024: rear bumper cover clearance cut, sprayed newly exposed parts black -Jan. 2025: trailer hitch removal, relocation of rear led pods to crossmember New: -Exhaust pipe chop after axle -March 2025: new SPC upper control arms, bushings, balljoints. Raised front end 0.75” via Bilstein 5100 spring seat. -April 2025: Evergear bezel-less cube ditch lights 4 LEDs 40W 3.33A 4800Lm 328’ beam distance 30° 6000k beam angle shatter & crack resistant lens -April 2025: Evergear Ultra Series light bar 27-3/4” flood spot combo 60 LEDs 60W 5A 6000Lm 1227’ beam distance Dual row, dual beam angle 30°/60° April 2025: BULLY Rock Crawler Hi-Intensity LED Utility Lights, Pair 1260 lumens @ 15w (3 x 5w CREE) each 120° flood beam waterproof, dustproof. Under hood: -Blue Fire 6-Circuit Fuse Block w/ LED Indicator & Protection Cover -Blue Sea 100A Circuit Breaker w/ reset lever In progress/in the garage queue: ~ Wanted - 80% OFFROAD Hitch Replacement Recovery Point, PerryParts or Wheelers bump stops, 1" body lift, custom dom front bumper, winch, rear dom bumper with side hoops, kdss angle correction, C or D load 35’s, bolt on cat shields
    Nice.
    I like that red switch on the 12v “cigarette lighter” connector. Never seen one mounted on the plug itself. I have the same switch but standard housing. Is that a proprietary switch/cord attached to one of your devices?
    Thank
     
    djwantke, Jul 7, 2025
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  2. Jul 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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    Bluesky 07, Jul 7, 2025
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  3. Jul 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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    Finally got around to replacing the starter… that is not a fun job. Hopefully won’t have to do it again for 18 years :cheers:
     
    TN_FunRunner, Jul 7, 2025
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  4. Jul 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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    I love your bumper build.
     
    BaiiTRD, Jul 7, 2025
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  5. Jul 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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    What would you change?

    20250712_205545.jpg

    Yes, it's all in the green,but for an optimal driving experience, what would you want to see...99% DD on paved roads...
     
    LOSTR4, Jul 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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    LOSTR4

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    Also, a couple years ago I upgraded from OEM rotors and calipers to Powerstop Z36 package including the calipers...they stop very well and look sharp...however, they have providing some occasional heavy pumping or wobbles...not always, but often enough to become unsavory. What are your suggestions on the brake side of things? I am tired of throwing money in hopes things last longer than they have so I'd like to be on a budget...I don't think front rotors should be costing me $150 each plus shipping...I like the idea of the Frozen Cryo Rotors and have only heard great things regarding them on both 4runners and Tundras, but I cannot justify the price...and the warranty on the Powerstops have long passed...

    The calipers are performing well...I think, and I honestly can't see any warpage on the rotors (see?) but the braking needs to be better...the rumble/pumping/heavy vibration is alarming when driving...it's just not consistent. Any ideas or suggestions?

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    LOSTR4, Jul 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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  7. Jul 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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    Advics rotors and pads are a very good choice.
     
    4onto, Jul 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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  8. Jul 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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    LOSTR4

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    Thank you for your suggestion. I'm not familiar with Advi s, but ill check them out. Do you have a vender you even had success with?
     
    LOSTR4, Jul 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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