TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Feb 7, 2017 at 12:49 PM
    MattJakobs

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    Here's my input for 8-10ft waves. May or may not take down a wall. Where I go to school and live during 8 months of the year, one inch or rain floods the city. It's awful too considering how often it does rain here too. I've started parking in parking garages when a hurricane, storm, or decent rain come in cause I never know how deep it'll get.

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    Wonder how manageable it was. We've (Outer Banks) gets some swell that size but it's a disorganized mess and looks like a washing machine
     
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    going with my friend to buy him a 3rd gen. 01 170k miles, is damn near perfect condition. What should i look for besides the obvious of making sure everything works and engages?
     
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    Make sure he knows he isn't getting a locker. Definitely see if LBJs have been replaced. 3rd Gen Buyers guide on T4R is packed with info too
     
  5. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:19 PM
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    Maybe have him look over and browse it
     
  6. Feb 7, 2017 at 1:25 PM
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    hes looked through that, hes a weirdo and talks himself out of things all the time so i just didnt know if there was something easy to spot or look for.
     
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    May have bought a set of brushed copper Ray10's for the Tundra....:drool:

    Thought about getting a set of SCS wheels for the 4runner, but just can't swing it.
     
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    See Build in Sig
    Pic? I haven't seen that color
     
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    Send them to me
     
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    Sure, how about I just send the entire truck? Deal?
     
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    Deal, thanks for the delivery
     
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    Damn they look good on blue

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    would look good on your rig in gunmetal because of the bumpers
     
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    I think I'd do F5's over them for the timeless look they have though
     
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    There's that set in VA on T4R, do it!
     
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    I know, if the OP goes down on price, I may hop on them. Not really wanting a set of black so I'd probably paint them but painting a new set is kind of crazy
     
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    do want a bronze/copper wheel
     
  19. Feb 7, 2017 at 3:27 PM
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    Yeah I'm getting over black these days as well. I think a gunmetal on your rig would be perfect.

    Fixed! You can buy my stealth 6 bronze...
     
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    not a fan at all of the Stealth 6
     

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