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PreRunner to 4x4 Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by bellassaiw10, Feb 19, 2013.

  1. Feb 19, 2013 at 7:26 PM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 [OP] Formally afroman5015

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    Been on here for a while and have learned some great information so figured Id start a build page after 3 years ha.

    Started off as my stepdads truck that I only drove to school and back home. Rolled it one day being young an stupid :rolleyes:. My punishment was the title to the truck :D and I would have to pay for the damages if I wanted the fixed. Needless to say I left it dented and looking like shit for 2 years, joined the army as an MP and got all the dents removed and repainted while I was gone. Recently converted to 4WD also.

    00 Prerunner SR5 converted to 4WD

    Current Mods:

    Suspension/lift/steering:
    Fabtech 2.5" DirtLogics
    Poly Body Mount Bushings
    Rear OMD Spring Mod


    Electronics/Lighting:
    Morimoto D2S 3.0s
    - Red Demon Eye
    - Osram 4300k Bulbs
    - Gatlin Gun Shrouds


    Kenwood HU
    Rockford T1 Components
    Powered By Rockford 400/4
    JL 10W7 tuned to 33 hz
    Powered By JL 500/1 V2

    LEDS All Around
    Ultraguage
    Train Horn


    Tires/Wheels/Brakes:
    Current:
    33x13.50r15 Nitto Mud Grappler MTs
    - 221,893 miles on the ODO
    33X12.5X15 Nitto Trail Grapplers MTs
    - Retired with 41,000 miles on em

    MT Sidebiters in 15X8.0 -30mm 3.31 BS

    Engine/Driveline:
    Mganaflow 14"
    Magnaflow Cat
    K&N Intake

    Misc.
    5% Tint Doors
    5% over stock on back
    35% Windshield with 5% brow
    UWS Toolbox


    Future Mods:
    18x12 Fuel Hostages
    - 33x1250R18 Trail Grapplers

    Duramax
    SAS

    Current as of 23APR15
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    Rolled it in 2010 Most expensive mistake to date lol
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    Waxed and Removed pinstripes
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    Truck went on pause for a while, joined the NC National Guard and had to finish my spring semester of 2012 to leave for OSUT form May-Oct Had a collegiate BASS tournament on Lakes Guntersville before I left for training
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    Graduated an MP and came home for some family time and to start back on the truck :D
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    Started with the Retrofit
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    Ended up losing the XB rings, and blacked out the entire housing

    Windshield tinted and 5% all the way around
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    Lasted about 4 hours then got pulled over
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    Then re-wired my whole stereo system and wired in the two amps
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    Got parts in Jan. 2013 and finally got to installing it after 2 years of searching and looking at parts. Installed new tires the same day

    Feb. 15 2013
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    As of Tonight! Had to test it out
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    MTs throw some chunks
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    Truck currently has 215,xxx miles on it

    Hope yall enjoy! Any questions about 4x4 swap just post here or PM me and Ill help you out
     
    Last edited: Aug 5, 2015
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  2. Feb 19, 2013 at 8:07 PM
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    NW4RUNNER

    NW4RUNNER Well-Known Member

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    Bad ass truck man. Looks great. I like that you ditched the pin stripes. You going to take off the nerf bars?
     
  3. Feb 19, 2013 at 8:13 PM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 [OP] Formally afroman5015

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    Thanks man! Yeah actually got pb blaster soaking on them right now haha Ive hated em since day one and always forget to take em off
     
  4. Feb 20, 2013 at 12:24 AM
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    RoyalThunder

    RoyalThunder Know Hope

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    How you get your wheels to stick out
     
  5. Feb 20, 2013 at 12:28 AM
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    Justus

    Justus fucks not given

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    In ur toolbox
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    stockish
    nice rig, thank you for your service!

    can u see in ur mirrors at night with 2.5% ?
     
  6. Feb 20, 2013 at 7:27 AM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 [OP] Formally afroman5015

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    Yeah I could barely, but now I have 35 up front and 2.5 on the back


    Ordered rims with correct back spacing and 33x12.50 tires
     
  7. Feb 20, 2013 at 7:31 AM
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    rjsimz

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    is that north campus?
     
  8. Feb 20, 2013 at 7:36 AM
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    99TacoDriver

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    nice truck man!
    if you dont mind me asking...how much was it after installation and everything?
     
  9. Feb 20, 2013 at 8:27 AM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 [OP] Formally afroman5015

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    Scored transmission, t-case, and all the front end parts for about 1200 then another 300 for ball joints, all new gear oil, and misc. bolts and wires so 1500 out of pocket if i cant sell any of my old prerunner things


    That it is :spy:
     
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  10. Feb 20, 2013 at 12:43 PM
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    socal16

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    wheels and tires, k&n cold air intake, limo tint,bhlm,TRD seatcovers, OME lift
    Awesome looking truck! Also thanks for your service
     
  11. Feb 20, 2013 at 5:19 PM
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    rjsimz

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    Haha nice. I used to live in copper beach. Sweet build btw
     
  12. Feb 20, 2013 at 5:39 PM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 [OP] Formally afroman5015

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    Copper beech is nice to, preciate it man
     
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  13. Feb 24, 2013 at 5:24 PM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 [OP] Formally afroman5015

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    4wd Light wired
     
  14. Feb 24, 2013 at 6:00 PM
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    trdracing5

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    Where did you get the black UWS toolbox from?
     
  15. Feb 25, 2013 at 1:01 PM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 [OP] Formally afroman5015

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    Ordered it from Amazon
    I know TAC in moyock carries them
     
  16. Mar 9, 2013 at 11:57 AM
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    EL TACOROJO

    EL TACOROJO SNAPPIN NECKS AND CASHIN CHECKS.

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    nice build man
     
  17. Mar 9, 2013 at 6:44 PM
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    01GREENTACO

    01GREENTACO Not all who wander are lost

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    Lost track many, many mods ago.
    Truck looks awesome! Congrats on the 4WD conversion!
     
  18. Mar 10, 2013 at 4:38 PM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 [OP] Formally afroman5015

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    Preciate the compliments
     
  19. Mar 11, 2013 at 4:48 PM
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    Subbed...
     
  20. Mar 17, 2013 at 2:50 PM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 [OP] Formally afroman5015

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    Steps removed!
     

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