Pics of the new lift, wheels and tires. [Archive]

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rocktown

10-12-2007, 05:16 PM

Had the lift installed about 3 weeks ago. As you can tell, i'm lazy, and I'm just now posting pics. The lift is the Sonoran Steel system 1 lift, the wheels are fzj80 wheels pc'ed black chrome, and 295/75r16 Nitto Terra grapplers.
Here's an old before pic:
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s124/rocktownwhat/118_1859.jpg
Now, with the SS #1 lift, 1" bl and 295 tires:
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s124/rocktownwhat/tmpphppfcwMD.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s124/rocktownwhat/tmpphphaotgG.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s124/rocktownwhat/tmpphpO0F211.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s124/rocktownwhat/tmpphpXR0XB4.jpg
The lift is awesome, it rides and handles much better than stock, and the parts that Steve at Sonoran Steel fabricates are top notch. The tires are much more quiet on the road than i expected. Hopefully i'll take some wheelin pics tomorrow, driveway pics suck. Let me know what you think about the new improvements.

Edit: couple more pics:
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s124/rocktownwhat/SL730116.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s124/rocktownwhat/SL730115.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s124/rocktownwhat/SL730113.jpg

Good Times

10-12-2007, 05:21 PM

joe,

lookin sharp :)

Ric

10-12-2007, 06:17 PM

looks freakin awesome. love it

bigwapitijohnny

10-12-2007, 08:30 PM

Looks great bro... :thumbup: Can't wait until I do mine...

Regards,

BWJ

ttora4runner

10-12-2007, 11:01 PM

For one reason or another I'm just not feeling it. :headscratch:

rocktown

10-13-2007, 05:56 AM

For one reason or another I'm just not feeling it. :headscratch:

It's not really anything special just yet, compared to alot of the 4runners on UY, but I love it. There is alot more i would like to do to it. But, money is tight and mods come slow for me. I have the center caps for the wheels, i just have to sand them down and paint them to match. The next things on the list are sliders, a full size spare and a hi-lift, so i can go do some real wheeling. Oh, and the skid plate is MIA in the pics, its on now and probably looks a little better.

Jerm

10-13-2007, 01:10 PM

:thumbup: Looks real good. the powder coated rims are a nice change for those wheels.

TMR

10-13-2007, 01:33 PM

Looking real nice, I like the color choice on the wheels!

calrockx

10-14-2007, 02:41 PM

5 years after production ended, and 3rd gens still don't look "old" to me.
well, after some mods anyway.

JWBehm

10-14-2007, 04:02 PM

Are those the Nittos? I am going to get the 295/75 Terragrapplers for my next set, do you have any rubbing issues? I wont have a body lift.

rocktown

10-14-2007, 06:37 PM

Are those the Nittos? I am going to get the 295/75 Terragrapplers for my next set, do you have any rubbing issues? I wont have a body lift.

I would imagine they would rub alot more without a body lift. Even with the body lift they still rub on the stock rear bumper at full stuff. Also, the front rubs the frame at full lock. It's not that bad, in the future i'll just remove the rear limited mud flaps to help out the rub on the rear bumper.

Bob98SR5

10-14-2007, 07:24 PM

ttora4runner

10-14-2007, 07:50 PM

rocktown

10-15-2007, 09:39 AM

For one reason or another I'm just not feeling it. :headscratch:

imho, joe's build up is alot like mine: functional, sharp, but low key.

joe: you did an awesome job. and great choice on the vendor (sonoran steel). steve is definitely the go-to guy.

bob

Don't get me wrong it is nice.
What's throwing me off I think is the rims and the lack of roof rack (just use to seeing it, I guess)

Thanks Bob i appreciate your comments.

The lack of roof rack and rear wind deflector are rare. Mine is one of the few that does not have these two options. It doesn't really bother me, the lack of roof rack and deflector should cause better mpg's than if i had the rack. Plus, i like that it looks simpler and cleaner. My bike and snowboard fit nicely in the trunk, so no need for me to have a rack.

Ric

10-15-2007, 09:20 PM

the more I look at this, the more I like it, lol....

MillerPKA

10-15-2007, 09:40 PM

i think the lift and tires themselves look great but i don't really like bald roofs. factory roof rails at least compliment the lift a little better. different look though, props man

Bandit Runner

10-16-2007, 09:34 AM

Your truck looks great! Tires and lift look really cool. I can't wait to get my SS 7.1 lift next spring.

rocktown

10-16-2007, 04:33 PM

i think the lift and tires themselves look great but i don't really like bald roofs. factory roof rails at least compliment the lift a little better. different look though, props man

I like em bald! if you know what i mean.

onesojourner

10-30-2007, 09:55 AM

I like it. great choice on the wheel color too.

SAR_Squid79

11-03-2007, 08:58 AM

neliconcept

11-03-2007, 10:00 AM

You got a write-up or pics of how you did that LandCruiser grill? This is something I've wanted to do with my Tacoma. You're the only person that I've seen with the same idea!

I'm not sure if I've figured out the best way to do it, so I want to see how YOU did it.

Jamie, its the satoshi grill mod, i think bob still has the writeup on his site.

could search satoshi on here to find it, but i dont know if anyone has posted it on here, i know its on TOF.

hope that helps

neliconcept

11-03-2007, 10:01 AM

found it

http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=364.0

SAR_Squid79

11-03-2007, 10:37 AM

found it

http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=364.0

That's awesome, but the write-up is incomplete...

SAR_Squid79

11-03-2007, 11:15 AM

I found the whole thing.

Page 1:
http://4runners.org/writeups/satoshi/index.html

Page 2:
http://4runners.org/writeups/satoshi/satoshi_p2.html

turboale

11-07-2007, 08:09 PM

Great looking truck!

onesojourner

11-13-2007, 10:15 AM

what gears do you have in there and how is highway driving with those tires?

rocktown

11-13-2007, 03:38 PM

I believe the gearing on 'most' e-locked runners is 4.30, although i have never checked to verify that. Someone chime in and correct me if i'm wrong. With the 295's, it's obviously a little slower, but there is still plenty of power. It still moves really well. The slight loss in power is tolerable with the 295's, any bigger and i'd want to regear to 4.88s.

onesojourner

11-13-2007, 07:07 PM

This should help you out.

http://www.sonoransteel.com/Toyota_axle_codes.html

Seanz0rz

11-13-2007, 07:10 PM

have you actually looked at that list? its useless!!!

onesojourner

11-14-2007, 08:26 AM

I know for some it had options but mine is VZN185L-GKPZKA and the vin says it came with the P265/70R16. That means I should have the 4.30.

mkgarrison5

11-16-2007, 06:21 AM

thats a good lookin' truck my friend!

20005spd

11-22-2007, 08:25 AM

For one reason or another I'm just not feeling it. :headscratch:

imho, joe's build up is alot like mine: functional, sharp, but low key.

joe: you did an awesome job. and great choice on the vendor (sonoran steel). steve is definitely the go-to guy.

bob

i agree Steve has some nice stuff and is a good guy, but he took his rear lower control arms off the market for fj's and 4runners. supposedly its because someone asked why they are better than allpro's control arms :shake:. it shouldnt even be a question why his arms are better. BTW i have toytec's control arms sliders and beat the snot outa them and they are the balls :thumbup:. i was a step away from ordering Steve's control arms.

Lee

11-22-2007, 08:41 PM

i call BS on him actually pulling it for that reason. offer up some proof.

id take his rear arms over "sliders" any day.

20005spd

11-23-2007, 03:54 AM

after reading from his site again, you may be right lee. i didnt see it before but it says his manufacturer for his joints went out of buisness :tapedshut:

sschaefer3

11-28-2007, 03:23 PM

Machine shop when out of business. I have a newer and far better version already. Even stronger yet and no machine shop dependant parts.

97kurt

11-28-2007, 03:31 PM

Sweet setup, I want 295's now.

JWBehm

11-30-2007, 08:14 PM

Yeah I agree I am definately getting some 295's next set. I am thinking about the new Hankook MT's. They are the only mud tires I know of in that size

Deltron

12-02-2007, 02:51 PM

Real Nice. My goals by next year are the LC rims, some new shoes, and the SS#1.

kcebes

12-02-2007, 04:24 PM

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s124/rocktownwhat/tmpphppfcwMD.jpg

I don't know why but this picture just screams land cruiser to me and not 4runner. It looks sharp!

xcmountain80

02-17-2009, 10:52 PM

Nice!

AARON

MasterWIII

02-18-2009, 08:47 PM

Very clean 4Runner...any updated pics?

xcmountain80

02-22-2009, 08:19 PM

Not to hijack or anything but I got new wheels (well new to me) a set of LX 450 wheels with centers for $150

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/4Runner/Tires%20and%20Wheels/P2220642-2.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/4Runner/Tires%20and%20Wheels/P2220642-1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/4Runner/Tires%20and%20Wheels/P2220637.jpg

Aaron

2ndGen

02-22-2009, 11:10 PM

turboale

02-23-2009, 02:56 PM

I'm loving the wheels, and I don't usually go for the LC wheels. HUGE improvement!

YotaFun

02-23-2009, 03:48 PM

Machine shop when out of business. I have a newer and far better version already. Even stronger yet and no machine shop dependant parts.

steve, i didn't find the new one on your site? any detailed info avail?

http://www.sonoransteel.com/Extreme_Duty_Lower_Links.html

Here you go.
I am curious as to how these are an improvement over the old when they are still using old Toyota stock bushings.
Granted I am no expert, but I am loving the old design ones I have, great flex in the rear and O SO BEEFY.
I have landed them on rocks a few good times...

Old:
http://www.sonoransteel.com/Rubicon_Express_001.jpg

New:
http://www.sonoransteel.com/New_Links_Pair.jpg

I trust Steve so I am sure the new links will be just as good.

Still a Great Looking Truck

xcmountain80

02-23-2009, 05:48 PM

Yeah I like mine to got a couple more pics, oh and BTW Austin got some wheels for you if you still need some.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/4Runner/Tires%20and%20Wheels/P2230647.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/4Runner/Tires%20and%20Wheels/P2230649.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/4Runner/Tires%20and%20Wheels/P2230650.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/4Runner/Tires%20and%20Wheels/P2230651.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/4Runner/Tires%20and%20Wheels/P2230652.jpg

Aaron