TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Jan 28, 2017 at 9:56 AM
    rjsimz

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    Where's everyone purchasing their suspensions from? DSM? Toyteclifts? Who's got the best prices? :spy:
     
  2. Jan 28, 2017 at 9:59 AM
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    Headstrong is pretty solid for parts. Getting me icon coils pretty cheap
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2017 at 10:16 AM
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    MattJakobs Everything but a Tacoma

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    Curious on why you say avoid Chas
     
  4. Jan 28, 2017 at 10:19 AM
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    I plan on that. Ordered from total auto?
     
  5. Jan 28, 2017 at 10:19 AM
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    I know he had a little light scandal a while back. Something about taking Chinese light, replacing the insides, then selling them. But he didn't actually replace the insides
     
  6. Jan 28, 2017 at 10:23 AM
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    MattJakobs Everything but a Tacoma

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    Ah thought that it was a year or two back
     
  7. Jan 28, 2017 at 11:06 AM
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    Cool. I'll check it out.
     
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    Mine sits at 6' 4" to the top of the rack. Listed clearance is 6' 2" because that's the lowest section in the lot. :anonymous:

    I have Icon bypasses meant for that. Will probably switch it up to something like sams setup so I can jump even further into the King wagon.
     
  9. Jan 28, 2017 at 11:25 AM
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    Yeah that was so weird
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2017 at 11:32 AM
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    Roger dat. I needs dat 20%!
     
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    @dtaco06 what bump stops are you running?
     
  12. Jan 28, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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    Stock bumps yo
     
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  13. Jan 28, 2017 at 11:41 AM
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    Yeah my suspension even is overkill for my overland style build. Pretty cool when I can stretch it out though.
     
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  14. Jan 28, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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    You guys seen the first 5th gen sas?? Just happened
     
  15. Jan 28, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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    yeah @4Running Daily posted about it a few days ago, looks insane
     
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    I'm stoked to see what they end up doing. Gotta really get creative on the front bumper
     
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    Finally cleaned up the pig

    IMG_4026.jpg
     
  18. Jan 28, 2017 at 12:28 PM
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    Anybody got a lead on where I should get extended brake lines for the rear?
     
  19. Jan 28, 2017 at 12:34 PM
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    thanks. Are they the same brake lines as other toyotas like tacomas and fjs?
     
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  20. Jan 28, 2017 at 12:41 PM
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    I do up front. haven't needed them but always wanted them. Just haven't gotten around to it. Something I normally do first haha.
     

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