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New to me 4runner

Discussion in '4Runners' started by kystnTRD, Jan 12, 2020.

  1. Jan 12, 2020 at 2:11 PM
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    kystnTRD

    kystnTRD [OP] Ramblin Man

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    Been hanging around here for a long time on the Tacoma side of things but I just recently got a 4Runner. 2006 Limited with the V8. Loving it so far. 145k miles looking forword to playing with this thing.
     
  2. Jan 12, 2020 at 2:13 PM
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    kystnTRD

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  3. Jan 17, 2020 at 11:27 AM
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    monkeyface

    monkeyface Douchebag, or just douche if we're friends

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    Congrats! I recommend doing the slyfox75 SAIP bypass immediately.
     
  4. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:15 PM
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    kystnTRD

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    Please do tell more, this is a whole new monster to me.
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2020 at 1:22 PM
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    monkeyface

    monkeyface Douchebag, or just douche if we're friends

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    The bottom line from that thread is "Just do it". Go to the last page and contact slyfox75 for the kit. Better safe than sorry. Did the slyfox bypass quick with my 4.7's.
     
  6. Jan 17, 2020 at 1:40 PM
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    Thanks for the heads up
     
  7. Jan 17, 2020 at 6:25 PM
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    Ordered! Thanks again @monkeyface. I had no clue, $48 is cheap insurance.
     
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  8. Jan 17, 2020 at 7:04 PM
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    Got some wheels and rubber stuffed in there. Tight fit. Dobinsons lift is still en Route. Here we go again

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  9. Jan 24, 2020 at 5:16 PM
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    Just built up the fronts and Installing this coming week. Dobinsons 2.5-3" kit with progressive rate rear springs. Also installing SPC UCAs

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  10. Jan 24, 2020 at 11:24 PM
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    HoustonMike

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    Nice! One of the joys of an older vehicle is being able to do upgrades that one might not do on a new vehicle. When I put new, upgraded shocks on my decade old truck, i found that while a small thing, it made it feel more 'fresh.'
     
  11. Jan 25, 2020 at 9:25 AM
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    Nice!! Keep the photos coming post-install!!
     
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  12. Jan 25, 2020 at 9:37 AM
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    I’ve been lusting after one of those V8 Full Time 4x4 Runners for a while now. Nice truck. How does it drive? Good power?
     
  13. Jan 25, 2020 at 10:48 AM
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    Havin had multiple 3.4s, 4.0s and most recently the 3.5l I'm quite certain I couldn't go back to any of the previously mentioned.
     
  14. Jan 31, 2020 at 9:03 AM
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    sitting at around 4" of lift right now, should settle to about 3". Those rear springs were a treat fitting them in there. Didnt even seem possible

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  15. Jan 31, 2020 at 9:11 AM
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    Coil spring porn!! hahahah
     
  16. Jan 31, 2020 at 9:16 AM
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    I have a 2007 4Runner V8 4x4 with 105,000 miles. I LOVE THIS TRUCK. It's a beast off road and pretty darn fast.

    I love when it rains and I pull up next to a sports car and they don't realize I'm always fully 4x4 and I launch off the line and they are just spinning wheels.

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  17. Jan 31, 2020 at 9:29 AM
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    Congrats! I had a 2003 for a long time, great truck. Loving your pics! :thumbsup:
     
  18. Jan 31, 2020 at 11:50 AM
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    I'm curious as to what these "unicorns" are worth. Mine has 105K miles, all service including timing belt, water pump, brake pads, trans flush, ps flush, WeatherTech front, rear and cargo. Cloth, no sunroof.

    My neighbor has a 2002 Tacoma Prerunner with 260K miles and said he wouldn't take less than $12,000. That's why I just bought my 2019 TRD OR 4x4 instead. I imagine these 4Runners with the V8 4x4 in very good shape would command much higher than the book values.
     
  19. Jan 31, 2020 at 11:51 AM
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    Do you mind telling me what you payed? Granted it is a Limited where as mine is the SR5.
     
  20. Jan 31, 2020 at 3:35 PM
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    Asking price was 11000, I paid 9500 Which is about market value for my region
     

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