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TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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

  1. Dec 27, 2016 at 4:24 PM
    SCRunner12

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    @LTDSC are the 4th gen rear shock bushings 3/4" like 3rd gens? Picked up some 4th gen 5100's and eibachs and will be using the rears for my 3rd gen.
     
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  2. Dec 27, 2016 at 4:26 PM
    4Running Daily

    4Running Daily Long Live ZS

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    Yes they are. They should be the perfect length too
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2016 at 5:39 PM
    SCRunner12

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    Sweet, I picked up a set of 4th gen 5100 and the fronts assembled with eibach coils for $150. Going to sell the front 5100 and probably only cost me $25 total.
     
  4. Dec 27, 2016 at 8:02 PM
    SCRunner12

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    Yeah I swooped on that one on T4R, guy said there was 10 people behind me. Might just use the 5100's on my moms 03 since she's running stock shocks still. Asked her if she wanted me to lift it and she was intrigued.
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2016 at 8:06 PM
    SCRunner12

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    Yeah she's still running stick size tires so unless she wants to commit to bigger tires I don't want to lift it and look goofy.
     
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  6. Dec 27, 2016 at 8:15 PM
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    Oh hi, hope everyone had a good Christmas. Sold my drawers over the break while I was in charlotte. Sorry Matt! @MattJakobs
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2016 at 8:31 AM
    LTDSC

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    ive been thinking of making some drawers for my setup soon. Not sure yet though.
     
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  8. Dec 28, 2016 at 8:49 AM
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    LTDSC 32oz of fun

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    definitely keep me updated. I have a nice box in the back thats ratchet strapped down but im tired of losing my cargo space and it slips out and slides around often. Would be so nice to just put that stuff in a drawer and still have my cargo space albeit lower height.
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2016 at 8:54 AM
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    Stacked spacer lift, 22x12 wheels with stretched 33's, tow mirrors, bull nuts.
    Any of you dudes used Ironman springs/struts on a 3rd Gen? I ended up buying some used ones and installed them. The seem pretty nice so far but I haven't off roaded with them yet. I get my new tires today and I'll have them installed tomorrow. :D No more itty bitty tire committee.
     
  10. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:00 AM
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    since i havent posted them here and you guys probably dont go into norcal threads.

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  11. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:00 AM
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    Pure pornography :drool:
     
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  12. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:05 AM
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    was a ton of fun. heres the video hit of the trip too.

     
  13. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:22 AM
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    reported for sexual content.
     
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  14. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:22 AM
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    not that I know of, you will be the first :)
     
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  15. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:59 AM
    MattJakobs

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    This starter sucks ass
     
  16. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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    took me about 15 minutes to figure how to get it out. its not as bad as people make it seem
     
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  17. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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    My valve covers started leaking. Looks like I have a task at hand
     
  18. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:07 AM
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    remove your sway bar, once it is gone - fish it thru there..
     
  19. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:15 AM
    MattJakobs

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    Just did that, wasn't too bad. The connector was a pain to get free, couple bloody knuckles but over with. What starter did you go with in its place?
     
  20. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:16 AM
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    I bought a reman from Toyota.
     
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