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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by ericam38, Jan 20, 2021.

  1. Jan 20, 2021 at 10:24 AM
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    I bought my 4Runner little over a year ago, I have made minor modifications. I am looking to do more in the near future. Hoping to learn a lot from this forum.
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    Welcome,

    Nice Runner!! Is that Fiesta Island?? Nice shot!
     
    stunner_4runner, Jan 20, 2021
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  3. Jan 20, 2021 at 11:48 AM
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    Welcome to the forum Erica.
     
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    Welcome from Arizona!
     
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  5. Jan 20, 2021 at 3:37 PM
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    Thanks, yes that is Fiesta Island
     
    ericam38, Jan 20, 2021
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    Welcome! Carlsbad here.
     
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    Welcome from Wisconsin!
     
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    Welcome- Fellow Newbie to 4Runners here in San Diego
     
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    Welcome from Wisconsin Tom!
     
    Toy4X4, Jan 20, 2021
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    And welcome from a former SoCal dude.
     
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    Truck looking good,
     
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  12. Jan 20, 2021 at 6:19 PM
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    Awesome, San Diego representing in this Forum!!
     
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  13. Jan 21, 2021 at 11:41 AM
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    Thank you, only done a few minor mods so far
    • Replaced skid plate with TRD skid plate
    • Blacked out the Valances
    • replaced lights with LED lights
    • tinted all the windows
    • Blacked out rims and painted emblem red
    • Blacked out all the emblems
    Next on the agenda:
    • Lift/Leveling kit
    • All terrain tires
    • Maybe change the running boards
    If any of my fellow San Diegans have a local spot I can check out for kits. Let me know
     
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    What type of Lift Kit are you wanting?

    Check out Nexgen Off-road. They are in the Temecula-Murrietta area. Customer Service is excellent and best prices in San Diego County.

    If you want just in SD and don’t want to drive 45 minutes to Temecula then check out The Truck Shop and SoCal Suspension.
     
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    Thanks for the suggestion. I'll def check them out. I am out that way quite often.

    I am not sure what kind of kit yet. I have the KDSS system so I know there are constraints as to how high. I am only looking at lifting maybe about 2 inches and leveling it out.
     
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    Gotcha,

    Check out Eibach or Bilstein lift kits. Lots of guys on here love the Eibach lift kit. When I bought my Runner, the dealer had added Bilstein 5100s which sweetened the deal. I enjoyed the Bilstein 5100s and did some light off roading with them. I since upgraded my suspension and went with Radflo.
     
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    I use The Truck Shop for all my work, very good customer service, and stand behind their work.

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    cheers!
     
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