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TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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

  1. Jan 25, 2017 at 6:24 PM
    RedRunner87

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    I absolutely love mine
     
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  2. Jan 25, 2017 at 6:25 PM
    RedRunner87

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    That's crazy. The mountains are at 150% snow cap but the city hasn't gotten too much
     
  3. Jan 25, 2017 at 6:31 PM
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    Looks good for skiing and farming, but getting in the mtns this summer will be slow. Unless the water stream shuts off.

    Looks like the Mosquitos are ~160%
    Sawatch ~210%
    Medano pass ~200%
    Wolf is only 150% which is hard to believe it is that low.

    https://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snow/snow_map.html
     
  4. Jan 25, 2017 at 6:35 PM
    MattJakobs

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    Parked the 4Runner for the next few weeks

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  5. Jan 25, 2017 at 6:38 PM
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    I know Keystone and A-Basin are getting record snow fall this winter. Might have to push back the Telluride overland trip to August
     
  6. Jan 25, 2017 at 6:45 PM
    mr optimist

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    I had an xc60 t5 for a rental. I miss that thing a lot. Volvo can make a sweet car.

    IDK if that really classifies as overlanding, maybe just camping :p
     
  7. Jan 25, 2017 at 6:47 PM
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    Bro.








    J/K never had an issue with BFG's.
     
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  8. Jan 25, 2017 at 7:49 PM
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    I love the T5. If it had better fuel economy, I'd pick one up in a heart beat. I've sort of been looking for a c30 but I'm pretty turned off by them since they stopped making them
     
  9. Jan 25, 2017 at 8:02 PM
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    I didn't have any issues in the snow with mine. St maxx are the best tires I have owned.

    IMG_6234.jpg
     
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    I dd mine and the maxxs are really quiet. The pros look beastly though.
     
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  11. Jan 25, 2017 at 8:13 PM
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    Other than rickashay's tundra build, I can't find another build that inspires me and my taste. Ricks is so cleanly built. Love it.
     
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  12. Jan 25, 2017 at 8:20 PM
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    :spy: must. Do. More. Research.
     
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    Dick!


    My build does suck and addisons is simply amazing.
     
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  14. Jan 25, 2017 at 8:23 PM
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    Hahahaha. I love yours too...:anonymous:

    Mine would be just as slow as yours anyways who am I kidding?
     
  15. Jan 25, 2017 at 8:24 PM
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    :lalala:
     
  16. Jan 25, 2017 at 8:28 PM
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    Unfortunately mine has pretty much tapped out. Really only have creature comforts left to add, only big things will be possibly sliders and a front skid. Can't justify bumpers or fancy lift since it's a DD that will never see any real wheeling. Just want sliders to get rid of the nerf bars and the front skid doesn't even cover the oil pan. Pretty useless.
     
  17. Jan 25, 2017 at 8:36 PM
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    I could see myself going your route for the first year.

    I could see...
    Retrofits being first mod (do a lot of night driving)
    Cheap billies lift/AAL
    33/34's?
    Front skid
    Sliders for the kids

    It'd be nice if I could find a shell and build a space for my dog so he doesn't slide around everywhere.
     
  18. Jan 25, 2017 at 8:37 PM
    rjsimz

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    Watch, I'll talk myself into getting some kings cause "it was a good deal"
     
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  19. Jan 25, 2017 at 8:48 PM
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    Shush you
     
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  20. Jan 25, 2017 at 8:52 PM
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    No resis doe
     

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