sr5sushi's 4runner build thread

[sr5sushi]

Thanks man, I'm excited! I was considering converting them...may i ask how you did it? what you purchased?



TODAY IS MY BORTHDAY!! WOHOOO!!

[xcmountain80]

Thanks man, I'm excited! I was considering converting them...may i ask how you did it? what you purchased?



TODAY IS MY BORTHDAY!! WOHOOO!!

I went with the factory LF kit, fairly simple. You could use this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...vip=true&rt=nc and get a kit from DDM tuning that would work. Do use your head and get a light temperature that works not purple or blue.

Aaron

[FLYFISHEXPERT]

I am digging the roof basket, looks like the long version of mine!

[mellowdave]

I saw the SPITTING IMAGE of your runner last night in the HEB parking lot. Either he is an employee, or goes there often, as it is just up the street from the Y, and I stop at HEB after the a lot and see that truck.

Same stance, and until recently similar roof treatment. Now its got two MTB racks. Silver, LC wheels (I know you don't have LC wheels) very nice truck. I'll try to get a picture. So much can be done with those runners man, I want one.

[sr5sushi]

haha thats crazzy man!! yes deff snag a photo if you can! id like to see how he did his. hah thats awsome! thanks man!!

[sr5sushi]

Alright guys

ill make this short and sweet. I have 3,000 bucks from taxes comin in and i want to purchase some new suspension components.

I don't think i need to spend the whole kitten cabootal. but i want something nice under my truck.

Im lookin at ICON and FOX.

I want some coilovers for the front maybe new UCA's if needed and just new shocks in the rear. i like my LC coils.

shoot me some of your guys's thoughts. My truck is more a pavement pounder/expedition vehicle right now and a weekend worrier. I live on a lot of back roads where the suspension really gets a work out, and i want something that will take the bumps like a champ. I plan to add a little weight in the front with a winch.

please shoot me some links also. greatly appreciated

thanks guys

[wjb4000]

I know somebody already asked this, but I never saw an answer. How does it compare to your jeep in the off road department? I'm thinking of getting a 3rd gen runner for an off road rig, just curious about the IFS compared to what I'm used to. I've always loved the look of them, just not sure about the articulation for mild rocks and trails. Do they have any kind of built in traction control, whether it be a rear e-locker or ABS sort of thing? Thanks for any info.....

Oh, and yours looks awesome! If I got one, yours is a great inspiration for what I'd like to build.

[r3run33]

great looking vehicle! The roof rack? did you start with some sort of base rack and then add stuff if so what brand is it?

[sr5sushi]

great looking vehicle! The roof rack? did you start with some sort of base rack and then add stuff if so what brand is it?

Thanks man! Nope, i build the rack to my specs. bought all the supplies and metal and welded her up I had a CAD program and i drew it up in there first. I need to re-paint it maybe even get it powder coated...

[sr5sushi]

I know somebody already asked this, but I never saw an answer. How does it compare to your jeep in the off road department? I'm thinking of getting a 3rd gen runner for an off road rig, just curious about the IFS compared to what I'm used to. I've always loved the look of them, just not sure about the articulation for mild rocks and trails. Do they have any kind of built in traction control, whether it be a rear e-locker or ABS sort of thing? Thanks for any info.....

Oh, and yours looks awesome! If I got one, yours is a great inspiration for what I'd like to build.

Its really about what your planning on using the truck for, your certainly are limited a little bit more with IFS compared to a SA rig. with a SA rig you'll be able to get a lot more flexibility and articulation. But for me i don't plan to make a rock crawler with my 4runner. I just plan to go out for a weekend trip, for an all around 4wheeling rig its great! moves strong on the trails crawls over pretty good size rocks and boulders. good in water crossings. The only problem thats frustrating sometimes is when you come to a section on a trail that makes one side of the front suspension droop at full, its hard to get that traction to keep going. but it all depends on if you have lockers. usually the rear will keep you pushing. super minor thing really.

I hope this all makes sense. and thanks so much! i love this truck, i plan to keep it a while!