TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Mar 1, 2017 at 4:00 PM
    RedRunner87

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    My buddy who works at Toytec just put the Superflex HD on his rig

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    OH MY FUCK. :drool:
     
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    Word.

    I'm trying to keep the fronts at 2.5" or below, though. Not sure how that looks with the 3" rearish.
     
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    Dude that's what I'm figuring.
     
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    Gotta love the rake look.

    I have 1inch rake and i think it looks great.
     
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    3rd gens come factory with a rake. I have a rake as well, don't mind it.
     
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    .5 inch would really bother you? :notsure:
     
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    Right?
     
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    I have rake. Lots of rake. I like rake.
     
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    gotta love a perky ass
     
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    Not a question of rake, mainly asking because I'm probably going to run 275/70/17s, not 285s.. and I don't know if 3" is too much lift for that size tire.

    I carry heavy loads frequently, so rake isn't a problem.. don't want it looking like a skateboard, though. Not a fan of "leveling."
     
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    couple rakes in here

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    Post updates in my thread as well, would love to see the progress and show it off when it's done! Good luck with your build! :cheers:
     
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    Mall crawler. No want to maintain lots of expensive shocks. Just maintain two. Also really been eyeing ADS or King for a while.
    I only got 2" with the third row alone. maybe 2.5
     
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    SixthSnail

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    Been wanting rake back. The flat look is lame. I prefer to be raked about an inch when unloaded.
     
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    Perfect. Want.
     
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    Rakes belong on the ground.
     
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Unsafe.
     
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    LTDSC

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    I hate rake. I absolutely hate my body line that gives the illusion of rake.
     

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