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TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

Discussion in '4Runners' started by ramonortiz55, Jul 21, 2015.

  1. Nov 14, 2017 at 10:37 AM
    LTDSC

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    i was already slightly leaning with the LT. Which i like but with the spare and RTT and then loaded i was pretty low.
     
  2. Nov 14, 2017 at 10:42 AM
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    #EAF
     
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  3. Nov 14, 2017 at 11:04 AM
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    gives me more space inside for my camping tubs
     
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  4. Nov 14, 2017 at 12:25 PM
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    4WALKER Save the manual trans!!!

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    What you doing with your old springs once you upgrade :anonymous:
     
  5. Nov 14, 2017 at 1:32 PM
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  6. Nov 16, 2017 at 9:53 AM
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    same. Im curious if i should just buy the 3" on black friday sales or whatnot to have because i can tell i will need them. The rear should be just fine since i dont use an inch of my stroke as it is.
     
  7. Nov 16, 2017 at 9:54 AM
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  8. Nov 16, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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    You guys remember about how much lift you got with that rear setup?

    I've seen 2" and 3.5" mentioned with the same coils, so.. :notsure:
     
  9. Nov 16, 2017 at 9:58 AM
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    i think the little height wont be a bad thing. it will probably still sag a touch but will give me back my travel from before the tent.
     
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    2" exactly with the rear.
     
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  11. Nov 16, 2017 at 9:59 AM
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    Was that when you were still stockish or with that swingout?
     
  12. Nov 16, 2017 at 9:59 AM
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    stockish. The swingout didnt really make it sag much. The tent did though
     
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  13. Nov 16, 2017 at 10:00 AM
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    ill be buying the MT3" progressives over the icons. F icon. Plus ive read the ride is the same just more height. Which i already like.
     
  14. Nov 16, 2017 at 10:01 AM
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    I'll have Icon 2.5s resi w/bypass and MT LT mediums in hand this weekend, with the bump extensions.. need to get brake lines.

    And something for the front end. I'll probably take some 3/4" plywood and make a spacer.
     
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  15. Nov 16, 2017 at 10:02 AM
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    careful with the rear bump extension. it limited my travel and stopped long before i'd actually need.
     
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  16. Nov 16, 2017 at 10:04 AM
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    I won't see dirt until it's dry again, but I don't want to risk dropping a tire somewhere and yank a too short brake line. $60 for the lines through MT. NBD.
     
  17. Nov 16, 2017 at 10:05 AM
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    I know a guy who can probably fix that if it's an issue.. :spy:
     
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  18. Nov 16, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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    i can send what i did to make my bumps at perfect height. Been working great for me thus far.
     
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    You picking those up off Kelvin?
     
  20. Nov 16, 2017 at 10:11 AM
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    SCRunner12 Tundra Troll

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    Been driving my 99 the past few days, damn I miss driving a smaller vehicle. I love my Tundra for comfort and space, but it's nice being able to park in tight spots and do a u-turn without 3 turns.
     
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