TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Jan 26, 2017 at 6:31 PM
    Kelvin

    Kelvin Wheeeeee

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    This should help slow down my 34s right?

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  2. Jan 26, 2017 at 6:40 PM
    Wishbone Runner

    Wishbone Runner Because 4R

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    That's the six pot, right?
     
  3. Jan 26, 2017 at 6:52 PM
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    Fauuuck...
     
  4. Jan 26, 2017 at 7:11 PM
    Kelvin

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    Yes, quite

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  5. Jan 26, 2017 at 7:12 PM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    I'm dumb... I looked in for sale tacomas for 5 minutes and I miss mine...
     
  6. Jan 26, 2017 at 7:21 PM
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    Holy hell. That's a nice caliper.
     
  7. Jan 26, 2017 at 7:28 PM
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    Don't you do it. You've gone too far with your runner.
     
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  8. Jan 26, 2017 at 7:41 PM
    Kelvin

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    I wanted better brakes for towing.



    And for these idiot city drivers that seem to think I can stop in 5 feet.
     
  9. Jan 26, 2017 at 7:42 PM
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    Ouch.
     
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  10. Jan 27, 2017 at 7:30 AM
    rjsimz

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    Damn alex Wilson sold his runner for a gx470. Nice.
     
  11. Jan 27, 2017 at 7:32 AM
    4Running Daily

    4Running Daily Long Live ZS

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    Saw that. One of my favorite 3rd gens
     
  12. Jan 27, 2017 at 7:35 AM
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    Same. Inspired my 3rd gen for sure.
     
  13. Jan 27, 2017 at 7:40 AM
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    Yeah, even though it's tempting to get one, the tippy factor was enough to steer me away from them. The v8 power and nice interior is nice though. I like the swing out rear gate too.
     
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  14. Jan 27, 2017 at 7:45 AM
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    RedRunner87 Mall Crawler LVL Expert

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    Didn't even think of that. That V8 would sure be nice though. I've seen some nicely built ones.
     
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  15. Jan 27, 2017 at 8:11 AM
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    i think i might jump to #700 springs up front. with my rear sway bar removed. shes a little tippy. While its safe and never leaving the ground it feels a little wobbly.
     
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  16. Jan 27, 2017 at 9:21 AM
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    i've cranked mine since they settled a bit, still in a good range but i am noticing more diving in corners and take offs and start at lights. It will just get worse when i had my spare tire to the rear.
     
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    Kelvin

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    Yep I get that problem too. This is my roof rack at my work garage entrance. There's some pipes by my spot that are even lower.

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  18. Jan 27, 2017 at 10:12 AM
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    SCRunner12 Tundra Troll

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    Yup, the Tundra barely fits, but I just don't risk it. Especially since I don't have a rack and it would be my roof/sunroof and shell scraping. I do love those GX's though. Tried to talk my wife into one, but she says they are too big, so she is thinking a minivan...
     
  19. Jan 27, 2017 at 10:13 AM
    Kelvin

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    Want Tundra...can't have Tundra :(

    Probably going flat top. One day I know I'll come across a parking garage that I'll need to park in, but won't be able to. And then one day I'll need my roof rack, but won't have it.
     
  20. Jan 27, 2017 at 10:20 AM
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    SCRunner12 Tundra Troll

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    The struggle is real!
     

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