TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

Is Blowsand still a thing in Ocotillo? Haven't been in years.

Can't tell you how many drunk idiots rolled their shit the handfull of times I was there.

 

I was there about a year ago and it was pretty busy

 

What happened to your arm? ?

 

Single parent life dog

 

For 13 year old paint. It looks like new. Clay, cut, polish, wax.
Untitled by Connor Rhoades, on Flickr

 

I can't feel my arms

 

How’s the on road manor of those tires now that you’ve had them for a little while?

 

Love them. They make no noise and provide constant traction in dirt, rain, and road. They aren’t the best looking, but they do look slightly more aggressive in person ahah.

 

Looks awesome. What kind of buffer did you use? I've been wanting to get one and work on the paint on the 4Runner to get a few of the scratches out haha

The ST Maxx continue to amaze me. Ive got 30k on mine now I think, I'd have to check. They're still super quiet, no traction issues, and they're wearing great. I was super impressed with how the truck drove out west with the higher speed limits and wide open roads.

 

I’ll do new wheels and tires at the end of next year and am split between the ST Maxx and those Falkens. I haven’t heard a bad thing about either (besides a few bum batches of the AT3Ws, but that’s been sorted out). I don’t need anything super aggressive since it’s still my DD and either will certainly fit the build. I really like my Generals, just want something that’s a little more aggressive looking and that comes in a 285/75/17

 

Also, didn’t you just get those things?

 

Yeah... I drive alot... I just looked and it's actually 25k not 30k. Commuting, driving to see the girlfriend where she's in pharmacy school, and 3 big road trips since I got the tires. Driven to Canada, Colorado, and California with these tires.

 

Did realize you made it up to Canada too. Just checked when you got them in your build too. May. Damn, that is a ton of driving. I get to park mine at least 6 days out of most weeks when at school which is really nice and helps keep the miles off. I’ve done that many miles since November 2015

 

Yup, went to Canada between my summer co-op rotation ending and starting back at school. I still haven't posted a trip report on that either. Hopefully the next two weeks i can work on that too. Not working until the new year is exciting haha.

I wish I could not commute 6 days a week. My commute is about 25 miles round trip, plus whatever side trips I have to make. Not a bad commute really, but 17 traffic lights each way aggravates me greatly.

I remember reading that one was well liked when I looked into this before. I haven't clay bared it in awhile. I just wash as often as I can, and wax as often as I can too. I hate peeling clearcoat. I feel like now is a good time to actually polish the paint. I'm less likely to go and scratch the paint right away in the winter haha

 

Griots 6 speed orbital. Griots pads. Chemical guys compounds. Wouldn't have anything else.

 

Merry Christmas everyone

 

Sweet! What dash can? I’ll be getting a Beretta M9A3 when tax season rolls around for Christmas. Also for a small in house safe, since the large one is in the shed.

 

Merry Christmas guys! I got a couple more sets of tools and some cash towards the Millermatic I want. Almost time to start practicing my TIG Welding daily

 

Not bad. I have had one in my wish list for awhile now, and I haven't pulled the trigger yet.

 

i like my DashCam even if its just to catch idiots walking around the runner now lol