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TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

Discussion in '4Runners' started by ramonortiz55, Jul 21, 2015.

  1. Apr 20, 2017 at 7:16 PM
    SCRunner12

    SCRunner12 Tundra Troll

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    4x4runner2002 Well-Known Member

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    You like to watch eh.
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2017 at 7:13 AM
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    Any suggestions on how to get the sway bar link off without cutting it? Hex key got stripped.

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  4. Apr 21, 2017 at 7:22 AM
    4Running Daily

    4Running Daily Long Live ZS

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    Hammer a bigger hex in it. But honestly cut it ahah
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2017 at 7:32 AM
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    Fauuuuck
     
  6. Apr 21, 2017 at 7:38 AM
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    4Running Daily Long Live ZS

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    That'd be a super easy bolt to cut. Cut perpendicular to the threads. Cut so the nut comes off in 2 halves
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2017 at 7:45 AM
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  8. Apr 21, 2017 at 7:53 AM
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    That's what I was going to say. Should work out easy.
     
  9. Apr 21, 2017 at 9:11 AM
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    Why the hell cant I take the shock out? I know I don't have to take the tie rod off do I???
     
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  10. Apr 21, 2017 at 9:11 AM
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    This is in a 4th gen btw
     
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  11. Apr 21, 2017 at 9:12 AM
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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    did you try pulling on it really hard?
     
  12. Apr 21, 2017 at 9:15 AM
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    Paid $280 a tire 2 years ago...

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  13. Apr 21, 2017 at 9:20 AM
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    Ya, I think I'm gonna try the Falken M/T that everyone loves so much. I'm at a little less than 50% on the MTR's, but I think I can maximize the resale used value right about now.
     
  14. Apr 21, 2017 at 9:21 AM
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    I'd click the found it lower tab and send your old invoice in and dont include the date
     
  15. Apr 21, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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    fml my back hurts

    Rusted bolts really fudge things up.

    It's on though thanks to @dtaco06 for the billies.

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  16. Apr 21, 2017 at 11:57 AM
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    Speaking of tires. I've been thinking about selling my wheels and tires. 285/75/16 to get the same wheel but 17s with 285/75/17
    Worth it?
    I don't like super wide tires nor can I run anything wider but I want bigger.
     
  17. Apr 21, 2017 at 12:01 PM
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    I love my 285/75/17's as they still retain a wider tire, but the extra height is awesome. I know @swalters likes her 285/75/17 a lot on her 3rd gen. I say go for it!
     
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    DO IT

    I want to go back

     
  19. Apr 21, 2017 at 12:05 PM
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    255/85/16 are 32.8"
    285/75/16 are 32.91"
    285/75/17 are 34.06

    The 17s are only a pound heavier too

    *numbers based on coopers website for the st maxx
     
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  20. Apr 21, 2017 at 12:42 PM
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    going in tomorrow. bye sunroof bullshit headroom stealing bastard

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