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What were your first mods and add-ons?

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by Mhamo77, Jun 24, 2020.

  1. Jun 24, 2020 at 1:02 PM
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    Mhamo77

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    None yet. Just switched out factory tires for A/T.
    What was your first modification or add-on to your rig?

    I have upgraded my tires to all-terrains, and want to go to the next step.

    Advice and personal experiences are appreciated.
     
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  2. Jun 24, 2020 at 1:16 PM
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    travelinscout

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    I was on a budget, so I started with cosmetic items first. Blacked out badge overlays, Plasti dipped valences, TRD Pro skid plate, TRD Pro wheels, Red shackles front and rear, LED Headlights and Fogs. I am still saving up for off road tires and a better suspension. Do you have pics of your ride?
     
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  3. Jun 24, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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    4Run Like An Antelope

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    I bought all-terrain tires then rock sliders and skid plates in that order.
     
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  4. Jun 24, 2020 at 5:57 PM
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    depends on what you what to do with it.. If you're going to wheel it, #1 armour #2 lift #3 tires. if you want to pose, lift, wheels/tires and call it a day
     
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  5. Jun 24, 2020 at 6:06 PM
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    LED headlights: one burned out in two miles,
    Front bullbar: cross threaded a mounting bolt, had to weld it....
     
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  6. Jun 24, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    2021 4Runner: King Coilovers King rear shocks Camburg UCA’s Spc rear Trail arms Icon 52700 rear springs Icon panhard bar SCS Ray10’s Rci Sliders Rci Full Skids 2022 Tacoma Offroad: King Coilovers King rear shocks Deaver leaf springs Camburg UCA Scs Gen 5 Bamf front hybrid bumper Rci Full Skids Rci Sliders
    tint
    Kings/suspension
    Ceramic Coating
    Sliders/trilogy skids


    In that order.
     
  7. Jun 24, 2020 at 6:23 PM
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    3K9s

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    In process: Slee Rock sliders, dual battery, compressor, hidden wireless winch w/factor 55 hook and fair lead, ceramic tint, clear bra full front end and rocker panels, gobi rack, rock lights, LED head lights & high beams, 2” lift (revtek), Icon rebound rims, 285/70/17 Good year Duratrac tires...to be continued
    Just started mine ceramic tint, clear paint protection for front, hood, mirrors, and rocker panels, then sliders.

    lift in process plus wheels/tires and a few goodies like on board air and dual battery and a gobi stealth rack.
     
  8. Jun 24, 2020 at 7:14 PM
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    Bodie the Dog

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    Tint
    Running board delete came first, after I used them like sliders on one trip.
    Roof rack cross bars.
    Seat covers.
    Schrockworks sliders (get the solid step plates, or sticks can become wedged in your sliders and stab the side of your truck!).
    3"/2" Revtech lift
    Black-out of logo, valance, sun visors, and roof rack about the same time.
    Wheels/tires right after lift.
    LED rock lights, 16 million colors, baby!
    Rear bumper (schrockworks), which then required rear coil upgrade.
    LED interior lights, changed front amber lights to blue.
    ARB rear differential breather.
    Rear storage compartment/sleeping platform.
    Ceiling storage rack.
    Interior LED strip light (this is about when one of those idiot Engineers on the other forum started calling me "Brian O'Conner," lol).
    RCI steel front skid. Aluminum probably would've been sufficient.



    Next? LED light bar mounted behind grill, upgraded reverse lights.

    BTD
     
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  9. Jun 24, 2020 at 7:22 PM
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    Seat covers
    Floor/cargo mats
    Rav 4 mirror swap
    Driver's A-pillar grab handle
     
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  10. Jun 26, 2020 at 5:45 AM
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    I forgot that I did 15% tint all the way around. The sun here in AZ, is like living on the surface of the sun.:bananadead:
     
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  11. Jun 26, 2020 at 6:53 AM
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    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Did you document the driver's A-pillar grab handle install? Seriously considering that next.
     
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  12. Jun 26, 2020 at 6:56 AM
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    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Seat covers & dash mat
    Replaced Predator steps with RSG sliders
    Eibach struts & shocks
    Falken Wildpeaks
    Rear diff breather extension
     
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  13. Jun 26, 2020 at 7:34 AM
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    I did not but there is a nice write up here and the instructions the fab guy sends with are easy to follow.
     
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  14. Jun 26, 2020 at 7:38 AM
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    Stock with headers and after market wheels.
    Removed that dreaded crossover exhaust pipe and ran headers down each side of my 3.0 as well as deleted the EGR, then I added a loud assed airhorn to warn distracted drivers before they try and crash my ride again.
     
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  15. Jun 26, 2020 at 8:51 AM
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    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Thank you for the link. I just need to get everything ordered and get to work. My biggest concern is what's the best method for removing the A-pillar plastic cover without destroying it...?
     
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  16. Jun 26, 2020 at 10:22 AM
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    I bought something similar to this several years back. Well worth the few bucks.
    https://www.amazon.com/GLISTON-Remo...refix=auto+body+removal+tools,aps,212&sr=8-11
     
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  17. Jun 26, 2020 at 11:32 AM
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    I don't. Check the thread I linked. I'm pretty sure there is a video somewhere. I know the instructions with the bracket shows you.
     
  19. Jun 26, 2020 at 12:27 PM
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    4 x 4 Innovations sliders Greenlane Rear hatch ladder
    4 x 4 Innovations rock sliders; Greenlane rear hatch ladder; LED high beams; interior LED bulbs
     
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    I started mine with front bumper and a winch.
     
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    Wiring for the fridge.
     
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    33"KM2s, 4.88s, Spartan Locker, TG rear bumper, AllPro Kickout sliders, 4Crawler 1.5" BJS, OME 2" Dakar springs.
    If you plan on actually going on some rugged trails then this is what you’ll need and in this order. Every penny I’ve ever put into my rig has been to increase its performance off- road. I’ve never wasted a cent on cosmetic bs. But that’s just me. What do I know? :notsure:
     
  23. Jun 26, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    This was back in the 90's when I got my 92. New wheels as it came with 15x10's. Tires stuck out horribly. CD changer in the back, remember those? Alarm system. New shocks and steering stabilizer. Bushwacker fender flares. Lund spoiler. TRD off road stickers. That's all I remember for now.
     
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    All mods listed in order in my signature.
     

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