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I am back....
After about a 6 month break from owning a 4runner 4x4, I am back in one....
Picked up a clean 2003 V6 SR5 with 120,00 miles. Not sure what my longterm plans are, but I am going to get some sliders and a mild lift to start.
The beginning.....as of yesterday
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psc8a44215.jpg
I have been offroading 4runners for the last 14 years.....many of you know my history
Started with "Goldmember" and modified and wheeled it for 9 years..
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Picture023.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...gbear08017.jpg
I then traded for this 3rd gen a couple years ago..
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...-37-56_635.jpg
For some reason I sold that to buy a Tundra...still asking myself why?
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Glad to see you back in a 4Runner!
Come hit up Mojave Road with us this year! It's doable in a stock vehicle and would be a lot of fun to have you along. Now we just need to get Mikey back in a 4Runner!
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Glad to see you back. I didn't know you had gotten rid of the 3rd gen. Do you still pull your pop up?
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Nice to have you back, Mark!
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what was wrong with the tundra?
welcome back! :) now to get mikey to buy a trail rig again!
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Tundra was cool, but I decided I dont like car payments...plus 14-15mpg was getting old.
I picked up the 03 to do some light wheeling and to pull my pop-up and little jet boat when I need to.
Honestly if I would have kept the 3rd gen, I probably would have kept the Tundra....hindsight!
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I like having automotive variety as well. I alternate between wanting things I can't afford like Aston Martins, to other things I can't afford like 1970s Country Squire wagons with wood paneling and lots of dents. Welcome back.
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So I installed the lift today...gave me about 3.5 inches up front and 2 inches in the back with airbags deflated.
Lift consists of OME 90000 front struts with OME 885 coils, stock FJ rear springs with Daystar 1.5 inch spacers and Airlift airbags.
I am happy with how it turned out, and had it done in about 5 hours today.
pics...
Front before
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psa223bf15.jpg
Front after
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psdfb11447.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps8747cd0f.jpg
Rear before
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps4aaf25d1.jpg
Rear after
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps4e00ead7.jpg
Done
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps8161458e.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps08a3cb1b.jpg
....Next up sliders!
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wow that was quick! :)
how long before it's fully armored?
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Looks great! You absolutely have to come out with us this winter! I will find a way to force you!