TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Apr 13, 2016 at 10:12 AM
    mr optimist

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    Yes, but 9 times out 10 the jeep is less reliable and has lower build quality. Lol
     
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    Wranglers are pretty generic and militarized. Not too much you can mess up. The Inline 6 was strong, had overheating and HG issues like others.

    Snorkels are a no go. If you are in that much water you need a designated wheeling rig.
     
  3. Apr 13, 2016 at 10:36 AM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    I think so too. I am not a fan of the look on the 5th gen.

    They do help with dust and what not though.
     
  4. Apr 13, 2016 at 11:00 AM
    LTDSC

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    i have a cheap pack of nylons in my glove box. I slip it over the intake and remove it when im done offroading. Seems to work well for me with my open fenders.
     
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  5. Apr 13, 2016 at 11:01 AM
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    I agree lol
     
  6. Apr 13, 2016 at 11:13 AM
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  7. Apr 13, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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    that moment when the wife gets frustrated at me being home too much..

    "why won't you go outside and work on your 4runner or something?"
     
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  8. Apr 13, 2016 at 11:24 AM
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    I don't like the ARB safari snorkels..too bulky.

    Airflow for the win
     
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  9. Apr 13, 2016 at 11:25 AM
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    You can come install my skids:D
     
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    This is too true. I've seen so many jeeps blow up and have issues its crazy.
     
  11. Apr 13, 2016 at 11:25 AM
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    I'm bored enough.. drive down and ill install them for you
     
  12. Apr 13, 2016 at 11:32 AM
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    You come here. Your wife wants you out of the house. That'll get you out of the house
     
  13. Apr 13, 2016 at 11:57 AM
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    hmmm
     
  14. Apr 13, 2016 at 12:06 PM
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    Should I ditch the LC wheels and gets some SCS F5s?
     
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  15. Apr 13, 2016 at 12:25 PM
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    kyle11863 King of the BS

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    Apparently I'm the only one that kind of likes it :notsure:
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    Sounds like an excuse to get another 4runner to build :wink:
     
  16. Apr 13, 2016 at 12:27 PM
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    Yup
     
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    SR8s are the best looking wheel they make
     
  18. Apr 13, 2016 at 12:39 PM
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  19. Apr 13, 2016 at 12:41 PM
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    ill do work for donations, I am an excellent vehicle cleaner ;)
     
  20. Apr 13, 2016 at 12:53 PM
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