TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. May 15, 2017 at 7:08 PM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    ha! I'd forgotten about that!
     
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    4x4Runner Sam’s gone, man. Moderator

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    It's awesome! @rjsimz pretty much installed it as I watched...lol. Love the setup and I think it drives well so thank you for that. Since you are in a giving mood, you can sell me your prinsu rack when you get it. ;)
     
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  4. May 15, 2017 at 7:16 PM
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    @ajsimeon he's the guy that I was telling you about that was waiting for forever to get his. Apparently he loves how long it's taking.
     
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  5. May 15, 2017 at 7:20 PM
    rjsimz

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    @ajsimeon he also recommends the product and gives it 5 stars for customer service.
     
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    Me too. Guess both of us are real original.
     
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  7. May 15, 2017 at 7:26 PM
    ajsimeon

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    Yeah I was going through some of this thread and it looked like @dtaco06 wasn't too happy about the situation.
     
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    None. All custom sir
     
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    oh damn, I thought you had taken it off another vehicle and had it mocked up to fit your 4runner.
     
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    LTDSC 32oz of fun

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    Was a local guys bumper he made and I basically in the end redesigned all of it haha
     
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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Owning a 5th gen is a handicap

    Same. Got real lost lol
     
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    Wtf is this
     
  13. May 15, 2017 at 8:21 PM
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    Where the hell did y'all buy engagement rings and why. This shit is way to stressful.
    I'd rather buy car parts!
     
  14. May 15, 2017 at 8:25 PM
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    went to the NEX, found a ring, and applied for a star card....great rates.
     
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    I've heard of that and I went there and the lady said she couldn't get the shape of stone I need.
    Then called me and said the stone was 10k. I haven't been back.
     
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  17. May 15, 2017 at 9:07 PM
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    .45 JHP Doesn't even own a Tacoma

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    Geez I gotta lot of catching up to do.

    What did I miss???

    My CBI bumper is pretty well put together as far as craftsmanship/weld quality. That being said I had a few issues when I first got it:

    - Forgot to weld on the bottom tab that holds the swingarm against the bumper. Had to remove it and send it back, then remount it.
    - One of the table mounts was welded on incorrectly so I can't use the table. It's not just a tab, its like an entire side piece so not an easy fix. Too lazy to complain and send it back (again)
    - Powdercoating is kinda lacking, doesn't seem like it went through enough coats. Already fading after 3-4 months.

    Will be interesting to see what the Pelfrey rear bumper comes out like.
     
  18. May 15, 2017 at 9:08 PM
    .45 JHP

    .45 JHP Doesn't even own a Tacoma

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    Just dropped off the rig this weekend for front/rear fiberglass prototyping. Gonna be a long 1-2 months before I see her again...

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    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Lol you didn't miss anything. They still hate each other. I was just joking about the VTX wheel debacle.
    Thanks for biting the bullet for us dude.
     
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    The GF picked up a 2017 SR5 Premium 4/30/17. We had our first mod day yesterday, we added the Baja Designs Squadron Sports for the fog lights.

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