TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Feb 20, 2016 at 6:06 AM
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    makes me want to run the 265s just cause of this deal lol
     
  2. Feb 20, 2016 at 6:10 AM
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    deals like this dont come around often..

    its people that are at @SCRunner12 area that get the best deals
     
  3. Feb 20, 2016 at 7:40 AM
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    Muahahaha it takes a lot of searching to find the deals these days. Some of my best was Tundra Donahoe coilovers and Tundra Total Chaos UCA's for $150. They both needed rebuilding but it was so cheap. Also a 2nd gen sc complete for $700.

    Right now there are a set of brand new Tundra King coilovers right by me but the guy wants 1k. Told him I can buy new with a warranty for that but would do $600. He hasn't bit yet.
     
  4. Feb 20, 2016 at 8:24 AM
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    Where do you live??
     
  5. Feb 20, 2016 at 8:35 AM
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    I don't know a number for the links. We did a bunch of stuff that day and it all got lumped together. The links and the mounts and a couple other things. I'll ask him if he'd want to make some more.
     
  6. Feb 20, 2016 at 8:38 AM
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    Bay Area although I found the Donahoe/total chaos in Florida.
     
  7. Feb 20, 2016 at 8:40 AM
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    So...if I found some coilovers over there...would you be willing to ship them to me? ;)
     
  8. Feb 20, 2016 at 8:44 AM
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    Yeah if I didn't find them first...:D
     
  9. Feb 20, 2016 at 9:03 AM
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    Almost done..zero noise upto 55. Going to get my beginner welds approved, couple minor tweaks then test fitting RTT.

    image_184_bf022516feb1fb09492569779325365dbffc6611.jpg
     
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    Keep me in mind if you find the right deals. I have an 03 Tundra AC that I'm starting to acquire parts for to mod. I plan to remove the existing lift and go with a basic mid travel.
     
  11. Feb 20, 2016 at 9:13 AM
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    Are tundra/4Runner coils interchangeable?
     
  12. Feb 20, 2016 at 9:14 AM
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    Looks great man! Good work.
     
  13. Feb 20, 2016 at 9:23 AM
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    Tundra parts are a pita to find. Just no aftermarket support out there, but I'll let you know. I've been looking myself and these are the first to come up. Never seen any armor for sale unfrotunately. I really want a front skid that covers the oil pan.

    Coilovers you mean? Kind of. The top plate orientation is different on the tundra (need a different top plate if they don't have both sets of holes) and the valving is stiffer to accommodate the heavy V8.
     
  14. Feb 20, 2016 at 9:25 AM
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    I figured. I see a lot of people using the Tundra billies on their 4runners. Thanks.
     
  15. Feb 20, 2016 at 9:28 AM
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    Yeah the lower mounts are the same, but that's why you have to use the 4Runner top plate instead of the Tundra for the TRD coil lift.
     
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    4runner replacement??
     
  17. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:25 AM
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    Shhh I just woke up. I haven't even pulled my head out from under the blankets yet. Be proud I'm making an effort to use proper grammar instead of just using your for everything like I used to! Lol
     
  20. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:57 AM
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    No it's my daily driver for a few years now. It's what got me into toyotas. But engine is powerful and it drives smooth. Being an AC it has a good turn radius and doesn't drive big. It's much roomier inside the cab w/o being overly big outside. It gets the same gas mileage as the 4Runner too. I'm going take some stuff off and put some stuff on, remove the shell, build a RTt frame and use it sometimes for trips. I'll never push it like I do the little truck.
     

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