TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Dec 11, 2015 at 11:15 AM
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    Been slowly working on it to remove the SC, reinstall ADD cv's & spindles, ball joints and a general updating. Still need to paint one side of the flares and cladding, but I should have it for sale this next week.
     
  2. Dec 11, 2015 at 11:20 AM
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    Gimme your retros for my OEM ones ;)
     
  3. Dec 11, 2015 at 11:27 AM
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    Hmmmm, nahhhh. Those will be staying as it completes the look. They are simple to make yourself though. Took me an afternoon my first time.
     
  4. Dec 11, 2015 at 11:52 AM
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    Did you sell the S/C?
     
  5. Dec 11, 2015 at 11:54 AM
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    you beat me to it. haha
     
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    I have owned to 22RE Toyotas and also have a 4Banger Camry, so I am used to no power. But driving home from Fort Collins last night, some those hills really max out the 3.4L.
     
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    Auto or manual? I have towed a 4k pound trailer from foco to alamosa over 285. soooo not fun. Plus I towed a ducati the same trip. also not fun.
     
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    I wish I had a manual...when I bought my 4Runner I was looking for either an E-Locker or Manual. Found the E-locker first, so have an auto :(
     
  9. Dec 11, 2015 at 12:00 PM
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    I lucked out. I found a manual with a locker. I jumped on it. lol
     
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    The Unicorn!
     
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    I just wish it was the 99. With the AWD/4WD transfercase. oh, and the cupholders, no cupholders.
     
  12. Dec 11, 2015 at 12:04 PM
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    time for a cupholder mod
     
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    Have you seen the 3D printed cupholders I bought? I really like them and can hold my Camelba Eddy water bottle.
     
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    Love my 99
     
  15. Dec 11, 2015 at 12:08 PM
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    I just need to find a junkyard with the right year. Hard here 4runners are picked clean in hours...

    I have not. Are they in your build thread?

    I did '99 headlights. Just need the cupholders.
     
  16. Dec 11, 2015 at 12:09 PM
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    @mr optimist I believe the link is in the build thread. If not I can find it when I get home from work.
    20150724_164919_HDR_zpsjoxhwpdl_981a41c8214b7857e1f83d0321122e3154949b67.jpg
     
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    I did 99+ headlights...so much nicer then the old ones. I want to get an upgraded grill and the 01-02 Tail lights
     
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    Those are nice. May end up doing that route.

    I bought aftermarket lights they were so awful. Ended up going oem toyota $500! :eek:
     
  19. Dec 11, 2015 at 12:19 PM
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    The cupholders were cheaper and easier than doing the retro-fit. So far they are holding up, he started his business doing the cupholders for Land Cruisers. I think you can only get a single cupholder for the manual though. I bought mine off of Amazon for about $100 for the pair, so far so good.
     
  20. Dec 11, 2015 at 12:23 PM
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    Love my headlights. Crystal clear OEM ones. About to ruin them and attempt a retrofit projector from TRS
     

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