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The Dark Knight 4Runner + Hilux 4x4

Discussion in '5th Gen Builds (2010-2024)' started by Dark Knight, Sep 18, 2016.

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    I thought the skid was as Pro as she was gonna go? Well, after the pain in the wallet eases back off, now you are comitted to black or MGM valences. I haven't even blacked out the emblems yet because I am not sure I want to follow it up with the usual suspects, so may hydro dip the emblems MGM against my silver and stay Trail.
     
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  2. Mar 3, 2017 at 3:38 AM
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    Still thinking about that. When I get time I need to go through the king paperwork and see if it reads "must remove suspension to adjust". I had multiple sources tell my the t handle tool would allow me to not disassemble everything.
     
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  3. Mar 3, 2017 at 3:51 AM
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    It was something that I kept thinking about because I like it with the silver trail valences. Because it stayed on my mind, I bought the grille. I have anthracite plastidip for for the rear badges to match the new front.

    I totally said the skid plate was as pro as it gets. The grille won but I'm holding out with the silver valences. I like the contrast with the factory wheels. If I ever buy wheels, I'll probably get black valences and be a full poser.
     
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  4. Mar 3, 2017 at 4:31 AM
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    Embrace the Po Pro, yo.
     
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  5. Mar 3, 2017 at 9:40 AM
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    Not 100%
     
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  6. Mar 3, 2017 at 11:02 AM
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    No likey the pro grill?
     
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    Would y'all recommend 0 or -12 wheel offset? Was gonna keep stock Trail wheels but wife wants some new wheels.
     
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  8. Mar 3, 2017 at 3:36 PM
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    What's the full details on the wheels you want?
     
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    Do you have factory upper control arms? Any lift? What size tires are going on the wheels?
     
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    Factory Ucas, 5100s with 884s set at 0, rear 1 1/4" spacer and 5100s. 275/70/17
     
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    Not installed yet but have everything, will install after spring break. Going to Florida and want to keep it stock till then.
     
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    Ok, so mild lift and one size up on tires. Here is the breakdown. 9" wide wheels with a -12 offset are going to sit outside the wheel well further, creating a larger scrub radius when turning the steering wheel. this will potentially cause the need for removal of front mudflap and possible front fender apron mod.

    If you go with the 0 offset the wheel will sit in the wheel well better but with a wider tire and rim combination could cause the tire to rub the upper control arm at full lock of the steering wheel.

    Given that style wheel. I would recommend the ICON version. It's 8.5" wide. Doesn't sound like much but it helps things a bit.
    http://iconvehicledynamics.com/shop/iconalloys-wheels/1191-17-sixspeed-wheel-satin-black-finish.html
     
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    I'll look into those thanks :cheers:
     
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    @Dark Knight any objections to me moving this thread to 5th gen builds?
     
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  16. Mar 4, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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    all good.
     
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  17. Mar 4, 2017 at 1:33 PM
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    front and rear emblem color match.

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    Jeff- Did you take off the rear lettering and badge? I was actually contemplating buying the black out lettering/symbol kit and painting them before applying. Looks awesome man, I didn't grok what you meant with anthracite but now I do...
    The black letters over the black back panel never did it for me.
     
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    I just masked around it. Plastidip cleans up so easily. I plastidiped over the black emblem kit. Now as my mind changes with the wind I can do what ever I want with it back there.

    I never was 100% with the blackout kit on the black background either.
     
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    Ordered a different shade Grey to try to match the front better. We'll see how it turns out at a later date.
     
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    Much better. The first shade of grey had a blue tint to it in certain light. New one (bottom) does not. Near perfect match. IMG_0555.jpg

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    KDSS at its limit.

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    And, a poser shot. IMG_0568.jpg
     
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    Husky. They have better coverage for the driver side foot rest. Maybe better coverage elsewhere??
     
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    Nice I was debating on weather techs or Husky, you helped me decide. Where did you find the best price and place to buy from?
     
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    Amazon prime got me the best deal. I ordered them before I left the finance office at the dealer. Haha
     
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    Nice ok I'm about to pull the trigger thanks.
     
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    Tows the new to me boat really well. Excel 1551 Duck boat.
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    Jealous man, I really want a small boat to run the intercoastal near me. I love my RTIC 30 soft cooler btw! That dog photo bombed the hell out of that sunset.
     
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    It was the 5yr old pups first boat ride. You can see the uncertainty on her face. She liked it a lot when we were stationary. Going to be a good fishing partner
     
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