TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Feb 1, 2017 at 5:51 PM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Just ordered some all pro bushings because cheaper and same thing as tc. Icon doesn't list replacements anywhere so it looks like the black bushings will be turning red.
     
  2. Feb 1, 2017 at 6:18 PM
    Kelvin

    Kelvin Wheeeeee

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    Could try the TC nylatron bushings too
     
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    4Running Daily

    4Running Daily Long Live ZS

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    "Durable" isn't the right word. Think of it as a heim. It has no play. If the Delrin flexes, it cracks.

    Great for UCA's
     
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  5. Feb 1, 2017 at 8:12 PM
    mr optimist

    mr optimist Mr Lazy

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    I am required to. Otherwise I would run regular, mostly because of the $.40 difference in cost per gallon and how much driving I do. lol

    Oh yeah? how killer?
     
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  6. Feb 1, 2017 at 9:18 PM
    rjsimz

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    Stupid if I take a 1.5k hit on my subie to get a 8.4k 4Runner? I need to practice my patience.
     
  7. Feb 1, 2017 at 9:21 PM
    anthony250f

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    Just remove the uca...just did my unibal and it takes only a few mins to hammer it out and tap the new one in with a 36mm socket
     
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  8. Feb 1, 2017 at 10:20 PM
    rjsimz

    rjsimz Well-Known Member

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    I owe 8 but threw 2k in when I bought it for 11. Say bye bye to that 2k or be patient and try and make some of it back? Wife is gonna hate just a little bit regardless but oh well
     
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  9. Feb 2, 2017 at 3:38 AM
    TBuzz

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    Depends how you look at it. Some people have to save up a whole year just to make that trip to Moab for a couple days. Seams uncivilized to me...on the other hand some people will be leaving home today at 3 and camping near there by sunset.
    I never even look what gas costs, not sure why. I run only ethanol free in 3 of our vehicles and the 4runner gets premium. My commute is only a few miles though so only hit the gas station every other week or so. I feel like it's about $2.40 for efree.
     
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  10. Feb 2, 2017 at 3:41 AM
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    Be like me and by the 4runner then find out you don't want to sell the subie after all and have both.
     
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    MattJakobs

    MattJakobs Everything but a Tacoma

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    Probably going to list it for $2,500ish
     
  12. Feb 2, 2017 at 6:04 AM
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    tell me more about this subie
     
  13. Feb 2, 2017 at 6:04 AM
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    this was me, now I have three cars.
     
  14. Feb 2, 2017 at 6:24 AM
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    IMG_3441.jpg
     
  15. Feb 2, 2017 at 6:32 AM
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    how you like it?

    ive always wanted one.
     
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  16. Feb 2, 2017 at 6:51 AM
    rjsimz

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    I like it, only get around 22 MPG's. Pretty quick. Handles great. Just don't love it as much as I do the yotas
     
  17. Feb 2, 2017 at 6:58 AM
    ramonortiz55

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    are those the ones with the turbos in them? SC?
     
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    RedRunner87

    RedRunner87 Mall Crawler LVL Expert

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  19. Feb 2, 2017 at 7:29 AM
    rjsimz

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    Yep that's my dilemma
     
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  20. Feb 2, 2017 at 9:57 AM
    SCRunner12

    SCRunner12 Tundra Troll

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    It's always a gamble that way. When I sold my 4runner, I waited a while to remove the SC and do some maintenance that needed to be done (valve covers, LBJ's) and ended up having to pay registration again and all the months of insurance. Sure I probably made up for it, but I also could have taken a small hit and just had it gone. It all really depends on if that 4runner is the one or if you can wait. Maybe go see the 4runner and see if a Carmax is located near. If you like it, just take the Subaru to the Carmax and drive home in your new 4runner.
     
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