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New member from Cali 96 4Runner SR5 names Poni

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Poniss95, Dec 17, 2020.

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Suggestions on next upgrades?

  1. A lift

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  2. Off-roading front end set up

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  3. Keep it stock

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  4. After market front and rear lights

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  5. New better grill

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  1. Dec 17, 2020 at 12:54 AM
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    Poniss95

    Poniss95 [OP] New Member

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    Poni
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    Solid
    White 1996 Toyota 4Runner SR5.. I got it a few months ago best investment ever. The person who owned it took care of it, it’s a solid truck. It’s mainly stock but it has a remote starter, upgraded stereo, factory tinted glass, sway bar delete as well as rims. The springs seem as if they were changed it gives it like +1 1.5 lift but I have no idea what they are I’d like suggestions on mods/upgrades/parts if you have knowledge on schematics/dimensions on parts I’m hella interested in diy. It’s my daily and trailing vehicle so I’d like a happy medium it’s not specifically a rock crawler. I plan on keepin it forever. I’ve put new tires (265/75r16) on it, replaced the rack and pinion, the power steering pump, replaced all fluids, spark plugs, breaks and rotors, and belts. I have yet to install my back up cam I have on the way after market headlights, a roof rack, new coolant reservoir and a dash cam.

    Suggestions on..
    • Lift kits/Leveling kits/shocks/springs
    • Deletes/upgrades/mods
    • Brands/parts/Toyota specific shops/videos
    • Off-roading bumpers/leds/skid plates/trim/tents.
      I’m curious to hear what y’all have to say!

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  2. Dec 17, 2020 at 3:10 AM
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    Trekker

    Trekker Regular Member

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    Welcome to the forum. I personally am into keeping the vehicle looking stock while stealthily modifying it to make it better off road (so adding lockers and stuff under the hood). But mine is my only vehicle and I like the low profile.

    The real answer is do what you like and what will suit your use best. They are great vehicles for that reason. :)
     
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  3. Dec 17, 2020 at 4:05 AM
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    Toy4X4

    Toy4X4 New Member

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    RevTek 3" front- 2" rear leveling, JBA uca's, LED interior lights, Cooper 275-70-17 AT3 LT
    Welcome from Wisconsin!
     
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  4. Dec 17, 2020 at 4:46 AM
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    JET4

    JET4 New Member

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    welcome
     
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  5. Dec 17, 2020 at 4:51 AM
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    Ironguy

    Ironguy New Member

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    Bisbee AZ
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    2020 Black 4Runner Venture 1967 FJ40 Land Cruiser
    New pine scent hanger, new sun shade
    Welcome from Arizona! Your rig looks pretty well set up and maintained already.
     
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  6. Dec 17, 2020 at 7:30 AM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome, i don’t see how many miles are on it, but i would check the lbj’s, and the radiator if they have not been replaced.
     
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  7. Dec 17, 2020 at 2:42 PM
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    Poniss95

    Poniss95 [OP] New Member

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    280k sadly but the tranny and engine are goin strong!
     
  8. Dec 17, 2020 at 2:44 PM
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    Poniss95

    Poniss95 [OP] New Member

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    Ohh maa b.. and radiator looks to have been replaced.
     
  9. Dec 17, 2020 at 2:52 PM
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    Trekker

    Trekker Regular Member

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    That is normal, I replaced mine an 168k. It had cracks starting to form, but it wasn't leaking.
     
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  10. Dec 17, 2020 at 2:54 PM
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    Poniss95

    Poniss95 [OP] New Member

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    Yeah mine looks a lil beat but it isn’t leaking so it’s ok for now the only leak I had was from the rack and pinion but I replaced that already.
     

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