JWaldz '99 4Runner Build - Lifted, 35s, Dual Locked + More

i just lifted my 99 4runner 6in 3in body 3in toytec ultimate lift and noticed that most people arent putting a wider rim on the runners i was wanting to go 12in wide on 35s but i didnt know if they would rub and i also noticed you had your running boards off did you take them off because of rubbage any info would be greatly appreciated thanks and very nice runner

 

I'm priveledged to get a 1st time poster on my build, thanks. As far as your question I don't have a 100% FOR SURE answer. I do know that it will be difficult but not impossible. Your 3" body lift is definitely helping you out in that regard. Your biggest enemies are going to be the rubbing and clearing upper control arms. There is some trimming you can do in the fender wells and aftermarket UCA's will help you with some width clearance.

I took off the running boards bc they don't really work out well in the rocks lol. They were one of the first things I ditched. I didn't have them long enough to even find out if they would have rubbed or not.

Day to day, I do not rub on the roads or turning at all. Offroad is another story.

 

Thanks for all the info and it was actually one of the top googles is how i found it. After i get some rims and tires ill post some more pics of mine sweet ride again

 

The past couple weeks I been doing a few odds and ends.

Changed out my front sway bar bushings. This was the driver side, the passenger side was worse!



Got the ol' dremel out and put my 3 switch holder in.



Moved my cb anttena mount to the corner since my light bar took it's place.



Cut and re-plated my BAMF sliders to clear the 35's



Got some warm white led lights in my overhead and replaced the passenger visor light with an led as well. Ought to freak out the gf lol





That's bout it. Plan to attack the passenger side lower ball joint and both tie rods this week.

 

Got me some parts..



Here's the culprit of the side to side wheel wobble. It was loose as hell.

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The otr and lbj were noticeably warn, but otherwise in good shape. I'll definitely be keeping them for trail spares.

Then got an alignment.



Lastly, I had a box waiting for me when I got home yesterday. Since I ordered the rears separately, looks like I'll be waiting a little longer for them. I love these things.

 

Nice

 

Those seat covers look great, I wanted to get a set of those but decided to spend my $$ on suspension stuff first.

 

Went out to a club function this past weekend at the offroad park. Had a blast. The rain definitely put a damper on things and made the trails a little more difficult. You can tell in the videos down below. Enjoy!











Stuck lol






So I eventually made it up this.. It was just so slick the guy videoing had to stop and help spot. I was going so slow cus I didn't want to break anything. Was a really fun and tough trail though. Had many 1-2 ft steps to get over.

http://youtu.be/zugRseLXayE

Simple trail here videoing from my iphone go pro mount. Just riding a trail for a little bit.

http://youtu.be/hKub3RKxd1s


When I got home, my rear wet okole's had came in. So after I unpacked everything I decided to put them on. Lucky, I already had the bottoms out from camping in the 4Runner all weekend. I'm very happy with how they turned out. Just seems like I'm driving a whole new truck.

 

Lovin the runner more and more man, keep at it! I agree with the interior, looks like a whole new vehicle indeed.

 

Dude! You gonna be at SL next weekend?

Oh, and I just realized I'm in one of your pics above lol.

 

Yes sir I will be! Plan to caravan there with lance and josh. You gonna be there and prove you actually drive that truck of yours?

 

Haha I hear ya. Yeah, I'm planning on it right now. Not for sure though, as no one in my family knows what's up for thanksgiving yet. I may be going to LA, but hopefully I'll be back by Saturday.

 

I love it. I want a 4R like that to build..

 

That's one awesome T4R, you got there.

 

Well let me know man. The more the merrier! You have my number, just give me a shout.

Thanks guys. Appreciate the comments.

 

I am inlove!

 

Very nice T4R!!! The LX wheels look bad ass, man. That rig would even make an FJ80 guy a little excited.

 

Thanks, but you can't marry her.. sorry lol

Thanks! I've seen some damn nice LC80's I wish I could have had but this tank is big enough for me.



I guess while I'm here I can throw up more pics. Went wheeling a couple weekends ago. Just went out for a day trip. Aside from a few new dings , it was a blast.







This guys knocked his driver side mirror off on the tree to the left. I managed to kiss my driver side rear quarter panel on it as well.



























rear driver side quarter panel


rear driver side door


rear passenger side upper pillar (the worse)

 

Hey, I recognize those pics

I didn't know you had hit your upper pillar too.
What trail did that happen on?

 

Can opener...

Happened right before this pic from the trees leaning over the trail.