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4Runner added to our family!

Discussion in 'Florida' started by TAC1, Sep 28, 2016.

  1. Sep 28, 2016 at 7:07 PM
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    Hello Folks,

    My wife has gotten used to driving my lifted truck & that is what brings me here. After she test drove 3 different SUV's she chose this 4Runner last Sunday & to my pleasant surprise it is a 2016 4Runner Trail Edition in white. biggrin_5fae7dc8a5619f02dca79628caa12bf2d1399673.gif

    She also chose the Duratracs which worked out good for me (I am a Service Manager at Goodyear) since I get a special employee incentive towards a new set of Goodyears. I decided to stay with the 265s & I will add a lift up front. This Trail has a 2" rake. I'll look into a 1.25 or 1.50 inch lift. She said she was so used to driving my truck that she felt too low in the other 2 SUVs. :thumbsup:

    The ONLY complaint we have about this truck is the lack of a grab handle on the drivers side A-pillar. She's only 5' tall yet she wants me to level the front end so I DEFINITELY have to add steps to the truck and she wants the 4" oval tubes that give good door ding protection.

    I will also do the 3 breather mods on this truck & I will familiarize myself with the 4WD & all the traction options and I believe that I have to engage the 4WD at certain mileage intervals? This is my 1st 4WD vehicle.

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    TAC1, Sep 28, 2016
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  2. Sep 30, 2016 at 5:19 AM
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    1997 t4r has super duty axles, 5.13s locked front and rear. 3 link front with 14" kings. Rear 63s.
    Nice. Wife had a sr5 with a 3" lift and 285s.

    bkM0U5Xl.jpg
     
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  3. Oct 1, 2016 at 1:42 PM
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    Those tires make a huge difference!
    Love the OWL out!

    Nice looking rig!
    (Your wife needs to talk mine into getting a new 4runner) :thumbsup:
     
    Squatting Pigeon, Oct 1, 2016
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  4. Oct 1, 2016 at 1:55 PM
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    Nice. Bought my wife a T4R pro in white, she loves it.
     
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  5. Oct 1, 2016 at 1:58 PM
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    Happy wife=happy life
    Nice buy!
     
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  6. Oct 1, 2016 at 2:02 PM
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    Very nice, looks great! Congrats to you & the Mrs.
     
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  7. Oct 7, 2016 at 11:48 AM
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    NICE! That's a great pic also!
     
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  8. Oct 7, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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    I agree. The tires do make a huge difference. And it was HER choice! Of course, I was more than happy to accomodate.

    Oh, have your wife drive your truck more often HAHAHAHA! Seriously, it worked.

    But if I see you at a meet I'll give my wife the heads-up HAHAHAHAHA!
     
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  9. Oct 7, 2016 at 12:02 PM
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    T4R? NICE! That's a beauty! I'm sure she loves it.
     
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  10. Oct 7, 2016 at 12:04 PM
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    Never have truer words been spoken!
    Is "truer" a word?
     
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  11. Oct 7, 2016 at 12:05 PM
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    Thank you!
     
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  12. Dec 1, 2016 at 9:32 AM
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    @TAC1 NICE buddy, I had to copy you.. LOL..!!

    Although, my plan back fired, my wife doesn't like the 4Runner :mad: :( I have made peace with it, and as you know the Tacoma must go.
    I will be keeping the 4Runner Trail and building it. I will say this, I love my Tacoma but WOW..!!! the Trail is light years ahead.. the build quality, the fully boxed frame, disc on all 4's the true transfer-case.. the list goes on... I like the mild lift and tires on yours, looks awesome. When are we taking these off road..!!!!!

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  13. Dec 8, 2016 at 8:53 PM
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    @mouse007. How does Lazy Springs on Saturday December 17 or Sunday December 18 sound? I'm not gonna get her 4Runner muddy but I definitely want to exercise the 4WD system which I have NOT used yet

    I'll take my Tacoma as well.
     
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  14. Dec 9, 2016 at 10:22 AM
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    @TAC1 that sounds like a plan..!! I think i can tentatively make it. I'll stay in touch next week and will go from there..
     
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  15. Dec 9, 2016 at 2:42 PM
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    Cool! Let me know. I may start a quick thread once you know if you can go & which day.
     
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