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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TNations7, Aug 14, 2016.

  1. Aug 14, 2016 at 6:45 PM
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    TNations7

    TNations7 [OP] Member

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    its been nearly 3 years sense I got rid of my 09 Tacoma for a 2005 4Runner. After a couple years of frustration and some very expensive work done I'm back in the Taco game with a 2010 trd in super white! I've told myself I was going to wait a little while before I started doing things but who am I kidding?...
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    The old truck.. 2009

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    The 4Runner image.jpg
    And now for the new (to me) Tacoma. It came with a leveling kit already installed so I'm thinking an aal in the back will make her sit right! The wheels off the 4Runner and some 265/70/17 ATs I have down in the shed will make this a somewhat inexpensive build to start off with. If any of y'all have any tips or pics on the aal, please feel free to share! Thanks guys, glad to be back.
     
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  2. Aug 14, 2016 at 6:47 PM
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    tylerb2011

    tylerb2011 Take Me Home Country Roads

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    Welcome Back :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Aug 14, 2016 at 6:51 PM
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    TNations7

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    Glad to be back!
     
  4. Aug 14, 2016 at 6:57 PM
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    sjwhitaker

    sjwhitaker Today Was A Good Day.

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    What kind of issues did you have with the 4Runner? If you don't mind me asking.
     
  5. Aug 14, 2016 at 6:58 PM
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    Man of Steel TRD

    Man of Steel TRD Ignorance is the new normal

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    Welcome back. You could have stayed with a 4 runner though, lots of guys with them on here.
     
  6. Aug 14, 2016 at 7:01 PM
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    My daily commute is 35 miles through the smoky mountains so most of it was just typical mountain hard drives. Brakes, and some other stuff. Other than that it's just super expensive to do stuff to a 4Runner! Much more expensive to mod than a taco is, plus there just isn't as
    many options.
     
  7. Aug 14, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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    I would recommend that you check to see if your leafs have been replaced yet (recall). If not I'd get that done prior to installing aal. I've read where most who had an aal and then went to the dealer had problems. Either refused to do the work until aal was removed or aal was removed by dealer but then not reinstalled. Would just hate to see you do the same job 2x if not necessary. Welcome back to tw and hope you enjoy the new truck
     
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  8. Aug 14, 2016 at 7:15 PM
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    How would I know if they've been replaced or not??
     
  9. Aug 14, 2016 at 7:20 PM
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    Shwaa

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    That 4Runner is awesome looking, understandable though with the commute and $$$ to go back to the Tacoma
     
  10. Aug 14, 2016 at 7:22 PM
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    If you've got 3 Springs plus the overload it's been done. If not, 2 springs plus overload. I think new springs also have 4 clamps around the springs with the old ones having 3.
     
  11. Aug 14, 2016 at 7:25 PM
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    Yes 35 miles through the park is a good hours drive with all the twists and curves! Gonna miss it but already got a couple people lined up to come look at it
     
  12. Aug 14, 2016 at 7:26 PM
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    Alrighty I'll I have to check that out in the morning. Thanks for that info!
     
  13. Aug 14, 2016 at 7:30 PM
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    Nice 4Runner by the way. It sure makes me miss my wife's 2nd gen. Wish i would have kept it.
     
  14. Aug 14, 2016 at 7:34 PM
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    Welcome back OP! Where in NC are you?
     
  15. Aug 14, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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    TNations7

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    About an hour west of Asheville!
     
  16. Aug 14, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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    Oh Nice! I spend a lot of time in Brevard. We have some land in Pisgah Forrest.
     

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