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What have you done to your 5th Gen 4Runner today?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Bob, Jul 24, 2016.

  1. Oct 22, 2017 at 7:29 AM
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    Led4x4

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  2. Oct 22, 2017 at 7:30 AM
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  3. Oct 22, 2017 at 7:31 AM
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    Thanks I figured that might be the case.
     
  4. Oct 22, 2017 at 7:32 AM
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    Rear spacers are fine. front is a bad idea.
     
  5. Oct 22, 2017 at 7:33 AM
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    What would be the most economical and best way to get 2in lift.
     
  6. Oct 22, 2017 at 7:42 AM
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    2016 4Runner SR5 CONTACT ME FOR CORNFED LIFT SPACERS 631-202-8245

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    What's your budget and who will be doing the install
     
  7. Oct 22, 2017 at 7:47 AM
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    1000 installed by shop or installed by me if not to bad
     
  8. Oct 22, 2017 at 7:49 AM
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    Spacers in the back with 5100 series shocks. Adjustable 5100 series up front with the stock coils set at .85
     
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  9. Oct 22, 2017 at 7:52 AM
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    I figured that was the answer. The shop told me they wouldn't even install bilstein. They said it was hard to do and not worth it. Everything I have read on hear says different
     
  10. Oct 22, 2017 at 8:01 AM
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    Sounds like you're dealing with a clueless shop that should be avoided. I went with the ToyTec Ultimate kit and added a 3/4" spacer in the back. Installed myself, into it for maybe $1600 super easy bolt in swap for the stock stuff. With what I said about, having a shop install it, you won't be into it for less than $1000, probably more. You can't swap the springs from your stock coilovers to the Bilsteins yourself either. IMO, spend a little more and get the ultimate kit. No spring swapping, no need for a shop, do it yourself.
     
  11. Oct 22, 2017 at 8:04 AM
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    Ok thanks for info
     
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  12. Oct 22, 2017 at 8:05 AM
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    Where are you from and what shop told you Bilstein was junk?
     
  13. Oct 22, 2017 at 9:00 AM
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    Gadsden Al
     
  14. Oct 22, 2017 at 9:04 AM
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    Understand that - simply was saying what I run on my Tacoma - Sorry for the confusion
     
  15. Oct 22, 2017 at 1:50 PM
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    That looks awesome man I have the same truck, color and all. Still stock everything at this point but will b making upgrades soon. I like that matte black look though
     
  16. Oct 27, 2017 at 6:24 PM
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    Attended an Expedition Overland viewing party with it. First time meeting some of the Utah offroad guys since moving here from TX

    Typed like a child from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
     
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  17. Oct 30, 2017 at 7:06 AM
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    Is the south America season out? It's not on their website.

    Edit, never mind...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu3t0FsTMOA&feature=youtu.be

    it's on their FB
     
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  18. Oct 30, 2017 at 2:06 PM
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    The last 4 months worth of upgrades, new shoes, weather guards, NFab nerf bars. Up next will be the grill swap to the Pro Toyota logo.
    [​IMG]
     
  20. Nov 1, 2017 at 11:51 PM
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    9.jpg 10.jpg 11.jpg 12.jpg 13.jpg
    DIY Lift Jack Rock Slider Adapter
     
  21. Nov 2, 2017 at 10:11 AM
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    Nice!
     
  22. Nov 2, 2017 at 10:35 AM
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    I would not lift you vehicle like that with your "sliders".
     
  23. Nov 2, 2017 at 6:01 PM
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    Agreed. Those are NOT sliders and will not support the weight of the truck. They're simply over built steps that bolt to the body the same way the stock steps do. You will cause serious damage to the truck and possibly yourself if you jack the truck up using those steps.
     
  24. Nov 2, 2017 at 8:06 PM
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    Today I got my flag on...20171028_140741.jpg
     
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  25. Nov 3, 2017 at 12:02 AM
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    Today DIY Rock Slider Stent


    DSC_0397.jpg
     
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  26. Nov 3, 2017 at 5:45 AM
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    RusPro17

    RusPro17 Back home again!!

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    SCS wheels and Westcott lift
    64B421FF-0F23-4280-B133-241E085356E5.jpg Just cleaned it up!!
     
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  27. Nov 4, 2017 at 6:28 AM
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    Those welds are way to cold, no penetration. Not trying to knock your work but I wouldn't trust those under the weight of the truck. Great design but they need to be welded properly.
     
  28. Nov 4, 2017 at 2:44 PM
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    Weld-on sliders from 4x innovations came in today, hella fast shipping! Ordered them on Thursday, and they showed up today. Pretty stoked they arrived, can't wait to get them mounted on the wife's 2017 TRD OR T4R.

    32CF0DB1-1701-4BF4-ABD4-420C8C73D437.jpg
     
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  29. Nov 4, 2017 at 4:12 PM
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  30. Nov 4, 2017 at 4:59 PM
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    I finally upgraded my headlights (worst feature on the 4Runner) to HID's. Who would have thought you would buy a 40K+ TRDPRO with crap headlights!
     

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