Bob98SR5
03-23-2007, 08:52 PM
Build Up Philosophy
The way I've built up my 4Runner reflects the two things I wanted to accomplish from the get go: a mild-to-intermediate capable off-roading vehicle that still maintains good on-road manners. The obvious choice for me was the Bilstein shocks + Performance Products 1" springs combination, a well-proven and popular choice for off-roaders who want the best of both worlds.
I am the third owner of my 4Runner, which speaks volumes of its durability and reliability as a used vehicle. Here is a picture of it when I purchased it from the 2nd owner:
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One of the first things I did was to remove the stock running boards, swap in some 99 black fender flares, replace the motorized antenna with a whip antenna, added an Amsoil air filter, as well as building custom tube bumpers using Xterra tube bumpers:
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Later, I added larger 32" wheels and lifting the suspension with Bilsteins and Performance Product 1" lift springs:
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From there, I achieved 90% of what I originally set out to do. Since then, I installed a complete stereo system and created a bunch of innovative exterior and interior modifications such as the Cupholder mod, the Satoshi grille mod, as well as completely sound deadening my 4Runner:
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...but there was one last thing (haha, I always say that) that I needed to do: the coveted Toyota e-locker mod. This one took sometime to economically gather and purchase all the parts under the ever vigilant wife radar ;) (nah, she's cool with it). But once all the parts were gathered, several people helped me build this up including admins Good Times and Robinhood. It was quite a learning experience and it is now operational and ready to go!
((((insert picture))))
Specification Sheet
Here is a list of all the parts and modifications done to my 4Runner
Engine
Suspension
Armor
Interior Mods
Exterior Mods
Stereo
Electronics/Communications
Miscellaneous
The way I've built up my 4Runner reflects the two things I wanted to accomplish from the get go: a mild-to-intermediate capable off-roading vehicle that still maintains good on-road manners. The obvious choice for me was the Bilstein shocks + Performance Products 1" springs combination, a well-proven and popular choice for off-roaders who want the best of both worlds.
I am the third owner of my 4Runner, which speaks volumes of its durability and reliability as a used vehicle. Here is a picture of it when I purchased it from the 2nd owner:
((((insert picture))))
One of the first things I did was to remove the stock running boards, swap in some 99 black fender flares, replace the motorized antenna with a whip antenna, added an Amsoil air filter, as well as building custom tube bumpers using Xterra tube bumpers:
((((insert picture))))
Later, I added larger 32" wheels and lifting the suspension with Bilsteins and Performance Product 1" lift springs:
((((insert picture))))
From there, I achieved 90% of what I originally set out to do. Since then, I installed a complete stereo system and created a bunch of innovative exterior and interior modifications such as the Cupholder mod, the Satoshi grille mod, as well as completely sound deadening my 4Runner:
((((insert picture))))
...but there was one last thing (haha, I always say that) that I needed to do: the coveted Toyota e-locker mod. This one took sometime to economically gather and purchase all the parts under the ever vigilant wife radar ;) (nah, she's cool with it). But once all the parts were gathered, several people helped me build this up including admins Good Times and Robinhood. It was quite a learning experience and it is now operational and ready to go!
((((insert picture))))
Specification Sheet
Here is a list of all the parts and modifications done to my 4Runner
Engine
Suspension
Armor
Interior Mods
Exterior Mods
Stereo
Electronics/Communications
Miscellaneous