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POOLGUYS son's 4RUNNER upgrades

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by POOLGUY, Aug 16, 2016.

  1. Aug 16, 2016 at 8:51 PM
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    POOLGUY

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    Just bought a 2008 4runner about a week ago. Find you guys on Tacomaworld, thought I would say hello. Looking forward to learning about the 4runner and some cool easy mods for it.
     
  2. Aug 17, 2016 at 8:10 AM
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    Welcome to the site! What mods do you have planned so far?
     
  3. Aug 17, 2016 at 9:28 AM
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    jester243 rabble rabble rabble

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    I changed some lights, tires and tinted windows...mind blowing huh
    Welcome Jeff, got any pics?
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  4. Aug 17, 2016 at 8:49 PM
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    POOLGUY

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    The runner is actually for my son. He needed a vehicle to get to college and back. So mods are going to be slow, but roof rack, small lift and new tires are in the future. Already built a platform in the back to hide survival gear and tools. I'll have to get some pictures to post.
     
  5. Aug 17, 2016 at 9:11 PM
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    POOLGUY

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    Here one of it next to my tacoma.image.jpg
     
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  6. Aug 17, 2016 at 9:13 PM
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  7. Aug 17, 2016 at 9:17 PM
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    The platform we built.image.jpg
     
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  8. Aug 18, 2016 at 5:21 AM
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    Hey, I know you! Good looking ride! Glad to see a familiar name over here from tacomaworld to finally make me sign up over here.
     
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  9. Aug 18, 2016 at 8:14 AM
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    Nice platform! I was thinking of building something like this for my wifes for when we went camping to allow easier access to stuff stacked on the bottom.
     
  10. Aug 18, 2016 at 7:41 PM
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    POOLGUY

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    I'm following your build thread over at TW.
     
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  11. Aug 18, 2016 at 7:43 PM
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    Thank you, I still need to build the doors for it. It took about 4 hours to build, including picking up the materials and eating a quick bit.
     
  12. Jul 22, 2017 at 7:29 PM
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    Its been year since we purchased the 4runner, now time for so upgrades.

    Redo the platform and add drawers;

    Lift;

    Roof rack;

    Pictures to come as each step as done.
     
  13. Jul 26, 2017 at 3:57 AM
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    image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg New platform and drawers:image.jpg
     
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  14. Jul 26, 2017 at 3:58 AM
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  15. Jul 26, 2017 at 8:33 AM
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    Looks great, love the new shelves.
     
  16. Jul 26, 2017 at 4:55 PM
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    Thank you. It's a big improvement, and better organized. My son is happy about how it turned out.
     
  17. Nov 22, 2020 at 5:29 AM
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    upload_2020-11-22_7-28-58.jpg

    Roof rack on.
     
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    Pure Branded Sliders, Icon Suspension, ARB OUtback Console, Baja Designs Lights, BajaRack Ladder, Baja Rack Spy Light System, Banks IQ Man-Machine Interface, Body Mount Chop, Bushwacker Flares, Cabin FIlter, Carbon Fiber Door Handles, CB Radio, Cowl Light Bracket, Custom Light Brackets, DBC Grille, EBC Brakes & Rotors, Edge CTS, Expedition One Front Bumper, skinny Toyo Open Country MTs, Fenix LED Hood Light, Fourtreks Mounts, Halo Headlights, Hood Decal, KC LZR LED, Locking Billet Gas Cap, MBRP Exhaust, Method Race Wheels, Overland Springs, Power Stop Brakes, Putco LED Headlights, Spring Booster, RCI SKid Plates, Rear Window Screen, Rhino Rack Awnings, Roll Top Console, Sound Proofing, Spare Tire Spacer, SPOD, Stereo Instal, Badges, Blackout Kits, Wheel Bearings and Spacers....etc..
    Great car!
     
  19. Nov 29, 2020 at 4:19 PM
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    Thank you. He enjoys it a lot.
     
  20. Feb 5, 2022 at 4:42 PM
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    We took the 4Runner (and my tacoma) on a cross country road trip. Here’s some pictures of the trip.

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    Texas moon:C7E74C3B-E32F-4ADB-A849-C3F868AD811D.jpg
    Roswell, New Mexico:66C670EB-F05D-4A1A-8C45-8937100A5623.jpg
    Northern California sunset:5DA3BB21-3D85-4110-8E9A-CD04A66E2A05.jpg
    The Grand Canyon:95747029-289A-403B-9C3C-0D95CA11C758.jpg 38F57428-C110-4022-AAD5-412733BC2488.jpg
    Being chased by the 4Runner between the Grand Canyon and Flagstaff. 351CCE4B-29DA-44B5-A0E5-9FD53515EC9A.jpg
    We found Sid from Ice Age: C60D6C7B-225E-4A82-9EFC-97E63EE411FC.jpg
    Rest stop, almost home:9309CC16-8DA4-47F8-89C5-427E939C24C0.jpg F4363D6A-872C-447F-8778-E477F0C41DFE.jpg
     
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  21. May 30, 2022 at 3:48 AM
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    :oldglory::oldglory:
     
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  22. May 30, 2022 at 5:50 AM
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    God Bless America!
     
  23. Jul 4, 2022 at 3:48 AM
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    Happy Fourth everyone! :oldglory:
     
  24. Jul 4, 2022 at 6:16 AM
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    I really like your platform/drawer setup. Food for thought.


    :oldglory::oldglory::oldglory::oldglory::oldglory::oldglory::oldglory::oldglory::oldglory::oldglory::oldglory::oldglory:

    GOD BLESS THE USA! Happy Independence Day, everyone! I've actually been considering getting a flagpole.
     
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  25. Jul 4, 2022 at 11:15 AM
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    Thank you. It had been very handy to have tools and emergency supplies tucked away.
     

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