TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Jan 7, 2016 at 2:07 PM
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    I forget what the labels say but the range of temperatures that they are safe to be stored in isn't that high - certainly the cab of the vehicle gets a lot hotter while sitting in the sun all day...
     
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    This is nerve racking! I'm not nervous about cutting the whole I'm nervous about it being in the right place! Lol
     
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    HAVE A COUPLE DRINKS FIRST TO CALM YOUR NERVES....
     
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  4. Jan 7, 2016 at 2:27 PM
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    Measure, measure, measure, then cut!
     
  5. Jan 7, 2016 at 2:45 PM
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    Anyone on here have a non-lifted 01?
     
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    Got my new wheels in today for my 4th gen runner

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    These things are sick, lets see some pictures when installed!
     
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    that's just nasteeeee

    im glad i have my setup also!

    how do you guys clean up that mess?

    If i ever go this route, i will make sure to pick up a fender from a junk yard to practice on.

    you need measurements? I still have mine somewhere.

    please send me those.
     
  9. Jan 7, 2016 at 3:10 PM
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    Thanks fir the comments guys! I'll get some pics up asap. I found them on eBay. Some dealership in CA has a few sets of them on there.
     
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  10. Jan 7, 2016 at 3:11 PM
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    mandatory pics of your 4runner please.
     
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    I wonder if a rotopax style fuel can would work on top of the spare tire? Idk
     
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    Hub to fender measurements please. About to do my adjustable panhard bar and I have no clue how much lift I actually have in the rear. Somewhere between 3 and 5 inches maybe?
     
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    theres a rotopax adapter for attaching it to your spare. @JWaldz has it on his spare I think
     
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    even 1 or 2 hours in the sun and my Runner is super hot inside

    stock bumper, that doesn't work for me.
     
  18. Jan 7, 2016 at 3:53 PM
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    looks like youre getting a swingout then.
     
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    point of no return
     

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