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TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

Discussion in '4Runners' started by ramonortiz55, Jul 21, 2015.

  1. Dec 17, 2015 at 9:57 PM
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    Russtoy

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    We'll have no fear my friend...it works! I always wondered why that little notice think would pop up once in a while. Wow...magic!!
     
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  2. Dec 17, 2015 at 9:58 PM
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    Yea I'm out as well, will get those light bar pics as soon as possible
     
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  3. Dec 17, 2015 at 10:02 PM
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    The more you learn right?
     
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  4. Dec 17, 2015 at 10:03 PM
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    Well since @97runner is leaving...that means the party is over! So I'm going to crash also....crap, it's already 01:00. Wow..tomorrow going to be a long day!! :bikewheelie2:
     
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  5. Dec 17, 2015 at 10:04 PM
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    Everyone is crashing out. Tomorrow is my monday and I will be up in mountains before work, so everyone have a good night and day.
     
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  6. Dec 18, 2015 at 3:48 AM
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  7. Dec 18, 2015 at 4:06 AM
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  8. Dec 18, 2015 at 5:11 AM
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    :pccoffee: so....go with the aluminum or steel exhaust system...? worth the $100 more?

    what it says on site:

    Aluminized heavy-duty tubing Aluminized Steel has been hot-dip coated with a special, corrosion-resistant aluminum-silicon alloy. Aluminized steel gives you the look and feel of aluminum with the superior strength and lower cost of steel.

    409-L stainless steel tubing 409-L stainless steel is a cost-effective, high-grade, low carbon steel with excellent corrosion resistance, and strength.

    only thing I'm worried about is the corrosion. What do you guys think?

    @MattJakobs
     
  9. Dec 18, 2015 at 5:18 AM
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    do you guys get a lot of salt on the roads?
     
  10. Dec 18, 2015 at 5:19 AM
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    No, it snows maybe 2-3 times a year.
     
  11. Dec 18, 2015 at 5:25 AM
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    do you whore the runner out on the beach?
     
  12. Dec 18, 2015 at 5:25 AM
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  13. Dec 18, 2015 at 5:27 AM
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    saying "a lot" would be pushing it. When I do, I power wash the bottom not too long afterwards. Might just spray high temp paint on it before I install it and not worry about it
     
  14. Dec 18, 2015 at 5:37 AM
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    This
     
  15. Dec 18, 2015 at 5:38 AM
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  16. Dec 18, 2015 at 5:45 AM
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    I went with the steel because of the extra warranty it adds. With the aluminum you get a year but with the steel, you get lifetime. I spray my underside often I the winter just to keep it clean, same with summer when I head down to the outer banks.

    If it gets to a place where it does start corroding, I'll spray it with some high heat stuff but I'm not worried about it as of now.
     
  17. Dec 18, 2015 at 5:47 AM
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    did they give you a lead time on shipping? want to avoid package thieves and deciding whether I should ship it to the in-laws house or my house since I'll be gone for the holidays.
     
  18. Dec 18, 2015 at 5:50 AM
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    ship it to my place. ill hold it for you
     
  19. Dec 18, 2015 at 5:50 AM
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    on the 4runner
     
  20. Dec 18, 2015 at 5:51 AM
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    I would probably be safe with that since you take months to install a baja rack. You would take months before you thought about installing an exhaust...:rolleyes:
     

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