So I'm back....

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?...

The old truck.. 2009


The 4Runner
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.

 

Welcome Back

 

Glad to be back!

 

What kind of issues did you have with the 4Runner? If you don't mind me asking.

 

Welcome back. You could have stayed with a 4 runner though, lots of guys with them on here.

 

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.

 

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

 

How would I know if they've been replaced or not??

 

That 4Runner is awesome looking, understandable though with the commute and $$$ to go back to the Tacoma

 

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.

 

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

 

Alrighty I'll I have to check that out in the morning. Thanks for that info!

 

Nice 4Runner by the way. It sure makes me miss my wife's 2nd gen. Wish i would have kept it.

 

Welcome back OP! Where in NC are you?

 

About an hour west of Asheville!

 

Oh Nice! I spend a lot of time in Brevard. We have some land in Pisgah Forrest.