TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Jan 30, 2017 at 9:41 PM
    TBuzz

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    Not there, too bumpy and narrow. Most every other place though yes. I've pulled my trailer around here and Utah. The biggest drawback is how fast you can travel while offroad. Then pretty much any pass you go over need to plan for EVERY hairpin turn. That in itself can be quite limiting if you don't use it as a base camp but are planning an overland trip.
     
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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Come onnnnnnnnn.... How much cutting?
     
  3. Jan 30, 2017 at 9:47 PM
    .45 JHP

    .45 JHP Doesn't even own a Tacoma

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    3.5 degrees of caster....aggressive BMC....trimmed off part of the plastic flare and metal fender. Still rubbing all of the above lol.
     
  4. Jan 30, 2017 at 9:54 PM
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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    I want to see!
     
  5. Jan 30, 2017 at 9:59 PM
    .45 JHP

    .45 JHP Doesn't even own a Tacoma

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    Not the best picture, but here
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  6. Jan 30, 2017 at 10:58 PM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Oh damn!!!! Worth the cutting?
     
  7. Jan 30, 2017 at 11:11 PM
    .45 JHP

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    I need to trim a little bit more and redo the BMC. Gas mileage is horrible but they look beefy haha

    I'll see what hits the next time I go out
     
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    Always is
     
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    Also meth injection...
     
  10. Jan 31, 2017 at 6:30 AM
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    Switching out the Volvo for the 4Runner today, I'll miss going fast and having decent fuel economy
     
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  12. Jan 31, 2017 at 6:55 AM
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    Good to know. I am too nomadic. Lol

    Looks like you are opening up a tire shop...
    I do like the tundra split spokes... But if I got wheels I would want steel.

    If I could do it again I would get a T5 or 6 and a 1st gen tundra. Lol
     
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  13. Jan 31, 2017 at 6:58 AM
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    MattJakobs Everything but a Tacoma

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    Sounds like we would have very similar garages if we got a blank start
     
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  16. Jan 31, 2017 at 9:27 AM
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    I know the 2G Tacos/4-5th T4R share a lot of front suspension components, anyone know without a doubt whether spindles are the same? It looks like they have two different Toyota OEM part numbers though...
     
  17. Jan 31, 2017 at 9:41 AM
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    Ah, yeah I was thinking you could send him your core but...yeah. 2nd gen taco. My bad
     
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    4.30 elockered rear complete brake to brake...145k no problems $900
    Also have the busted matching front diff. No need to hold it any longer.
     
  19. Jan 31, 2017 at 10:04 AM
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    I think the part numbers have something to do with the sway bar and prerunner vs 4wd. Not for sure though.

    I'm sure if I sent him my cores, he would probably do it. I'd be better off getting a second set of spindles and sending them as my core.
    I asked Eastern for a quote on it and they quoted me $300 which really isn't that bad considering I'd be a start to finish job
     
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  20. Jan 31, 2017 at 10:40 AM
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    4WALKER Save the manual trans!!!

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    What broke in the front diff?
     

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