TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Nov 19, 2016 at 12:31 PM
    4Running Daily

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    Ya don't do that haha. Bandit is a nice guy but his bumpers are bulky as fuck
     
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    Figured it might be a good options and save them time
     
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    I appreciate it! But yeah pretty bulky. When we build one it'll resemble pelfreys slim design along the edges and low profile
     
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    RedRunner87

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    That would look pretty sick
     
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    Did a little short bus work today. Welded on @RelentlessFab sliders and Chaos link skids.

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    Looks good
     
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    I was thinking of just picking up a bumper for my 99 rather than paying for a stock but apparently @RelentlessFab doesnt sell DIY bumpers anymore, or at least I couldn't find them on the site. Was tempted to get one with their 20% off.
     
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    According to @SixthSnail they stopped making them so they could cut down on their lead times
     
  9. Nov 19, 2016 at 6:31 PM
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    They don't make them anymore. Their lead times for full built are like 8 weeks now though.
     
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    Anybody have rhino lined/@Line-x/etc. bumpers?
     
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    He stopped selling them because people were stealing his designs. The lead time reduction was a perk.
     
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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    My sliders are linexed

     
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    Rattle can bed lined mine
     
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    Well that's a good reason as well. Too bad i love those bumpers but 1k is more that my whole truck. Haha

    Oh and the lead times.
     
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    First world problems
     
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    Ugh it's a hard knock life for us...
     
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    My sliders are Line-x. I don't recommend it. Aside from the added weight, line-x will break/chunk if you actually wheel your rig and use the bumpers/sliders. I've got a few sections that have broke off.
     
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    Exact reason I went with rattle can. Easy touch up
     
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    Was gonna mention that. I like the grippiness, but know it will get messed up someday pretty bad
     

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