Finally Got the 4Runner I Always Wanted

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  1. Mar 12, 2021 at 5:44 PM
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    Might have to reroute my main power line for the SPod over to the accessory battery. Free up any load on the starter battery except for the winch which should be getting a disconnect to the starter battery.


     
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  2. Mar 13, 2021 at 5:14 AM
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    Looking clean under the hood. You sure you wheel that bad boy lol
     
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  3. Mar 13, 2021 at 8:21 AM
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    My other picture of the dirt:

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    I cleaned it up for the close up pic :laugh:
     
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  4. Mar 13, 2021 at 9:21 AM
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    Ha ha nice, mines always dirty lol
     
  5. Mar 13, 2021 at 11:10 AM
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    :laugh: been meaning to wash the engine bay
     
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  6. Apr 1, 2021 at 10:23 AM
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    Bought some bougie battery terminals to clean up the wiring mess I was building up lol

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  7. Apr 15, 2021 at 6:49 PM
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    Thanks!
     
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  8. Apr 15, 2021 at 6:51 PM
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    Decided to switch to LT285/70/17 from LT255/80/17 tires. Kept the same brand though: Cooper ST Maxx :thumbsup:

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  9. Apr 15, 2021 at 6:53 PM
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    Also got the Motegi MR149 in 17x8.5 offset 0.



     
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    Cheap enough if I damage the rims I can cheaply replace them :thumbsup: BTW I can't stand the bro wheels with the bro nuts on them. Something simple and clean.
     
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  11. Apr 18, 2021 at 7:30 AM
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    Looks good
     
  12. Apr 18, 2021 at 8:34 AM
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    Thanks Mark :fistbump:
     
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    Wheels and tires mounted :) Don't mind the stink bug look aka rake i unloaded the camp gear and recovery gear prior to going to the tire store.

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  14. Apr 18, 2021 at 8:51 AM
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    As much as I love my WRX thinking a T4R might be the trade in for it. We love our Tacoma but as a 4x2 it isn’t going anywhere super adventurous. I’d actually be totally fine with another sedan but it seems like every damn shopping center around here has curb cutouts with 90 degree approach angles, I’m careful to try and exit but I’m scrapping so often it’s annoying (stock, not lowered too). So just have to see.
     
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    You'll love the 4Runner coming from a Tacoma. Night and day difference :thumbsup:
     
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  16. Apr 18, 2021 at 9:10 AM
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    Oh the Tacoma stays, its our filthy &wet scuba gear/household/lawn/etc transport lol. This would be for my daily and for anything past was a 4x2 limited taco couldn't handle (so anything past dry fire roads, which we admittedly don't do much of)
     
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    I love my Tacoma but this is facts.
     
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    Same, the taco is the commuter where the 4Runner is the trail rig.
     
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  19. Apr 19, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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    Maaaaan she's looking good!
     
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    Still valid, even though I got rid of my runner years ago. However the power of a Tundra makes it a contender against the 4R.
     
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