TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Aug 1, 2017 at 2:35 PM
    .45 JHP

    .45 JHP Doesn't even own a Tacoma

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    Nothing exciting. Mild front glass.

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    3" bulge, kept the OEM blister and just bumped out the fender a bit. No rise. Looks factory. Should be able to stuff my fenders a bit without having to push my fender back in after every trip.
     
  2. Aug 1, 2017 at 4:41 PM
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    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    Runner doesn't like the heat any more than I do....
     
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    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    :laugh: doesn't help with the camera in there, thing weighs a ton! And the 1/2 sq inch of sticky tape holding it wasn't even sticky anymore!
     
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    4Running Daily Long Live ZS

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    TK-422 Toyota! Oh what a feeling.

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    I let her drive my 4th gen..complained the whole time.
     
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    i test drove a raptor this week. :anonymous:
     
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    4Running Daily Long Live ZS

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    Which gen?
     
  10. Aug 2, 2017 at 8:00 AM
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    LTDSC 32oz of fun

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    2013 and a 2017. Only could afford a 2nd gen though.

    I loved the size and roominess but didnt think too highly of the 6.2, But after a tune it may be a whole different monster.
     
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    RedRunner87 Mall Crawler LVL Expert

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    Have a solid front end clunk now after wheeling last weekend.
     
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    LTDSC 32oz of fun

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    way to go. I need to go back over my shit one more time just to be safe. I've been holding back on my romping because i havent mentally "trusted" it yet. But were close.
     
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    It was my ballistic joint. Didn't check tightness before installing. My bad, at $140 a piece I assumed they'd be tight. Made a tool to tighten them in about $45 and now I'm putting it back together.
    I couldn't imagine having a uniball. I legit jacked the truck up, took the tire off, removed one bolt, and tighten the joint. Done.
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    at least it was a simple solution! Im so happy i dont have any abnormal noises and was able to align it exactly how i wanted myself. Feel very accomplished.
     
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    Looks better color matched.

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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    I am moving this weekend but if you'll be near pasadena, I could be down
    I test drove a lot of things this week haha. 2011 BMW 335i, 2017 Raptor, 2011 Lexus IS 350. Raptor was just for fun. I liked it a lot though. Also really liked the BMW (miss mine), but I'm remembering maintenance... haha Lexus was cool but ugly IMO.
     
  18. Aug 2, 2017 at 7:35 PM
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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Noooooooo. IMG_1290.jpg
     
  19. Aug 2, 2017 at 7:38 PM
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    Silverspool Come at me Bro!

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    Anyone seen my wallet?
    Sick nail SixthSnail
     
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  20. Aug 3, 2017 at 8:51 AM
    .45 JHP

    .45 JHP Doesn't even own a Tacoma

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    Might be a bit far out of the way for me, but not sure. I'll be in Gardena and trying to hit up Front Runner on the way back up
     
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