You MUST HAVE a huge walletOriginally Posted by bushidorunner
Seriously, wheel it stock and upgrade as needed......
You MUST HAVE a huge wallet
Seriously, wheel it stock and upgrade as needed......
99 SR5 4Runner Highlander 5spd V6 4WD e-locker<br />Myspace<br />3rd Gen Bumper Build-up<br />1GR-FE 4.0L V-6 & RA60F 6-speed for my project vehicle<br /><br /><br />Don't Ask when I'm gonna go SAS, I'm not... I'll build a buggy first!
The first things I would do to my 4Runner if I planned to go offroading would be to remove the running boards, and move the spare tire from underneath the truck, to gain some ground clearance and protect these items from damage.
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD
the title
common sense
2002 Tacoma 4x4 3.4 v6 4-Door <br />96k miles and counting!
MUST HAVE: The understanding that you are taking your truck off road, there are rocks, trees, and other items that are more solid than your truck, thus, you must be prepared for the fact that IF you go off road, eventually you WILL receive some trail carnage.
[quote author=fustercluck link=topic=2107.msg22283#msg22283 date=1188483178]<br />I'm with Intrepid, there's no use making a project out of it.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Mistakes: Perhaps it is the purpose of your life to serve as an example to others.
Intrepid, trees jump out of the ground to find your truck, I've seen the videos!
Lots of good advice here, you can hit a pretty high pucker factor with a stock Toyota. I know there were times wheeling my stock 90 and 97 that my wife though we were walking home for sure. Where are ya? Chances are there are local folks who will be more than happy to show you the ropes and help you break it in right. Oh and other than a broken off antenna I'm still carnage free.
edits: don't forget to use low range like I may have done once or twice, it's amazing. And easy on the skinny pedal - slow and steady wins the race off road.
and
Brian
BAHAHAHAHA!Intrepid, trees jump out of the ground to find your truck, I've seen the videos!
Lots of good advice here, you can hit a pretty high pucker factor with a stock Toyota. I know there were times wheeling my stock 90 and 97 that my wife though we were walking home for sure. Where are ya? Chances are there are local folks who will be more than happy to show you the ropes and help you break it in right. Oh and other than a broken off antenna I'm still carnage free.
edits: don't forget to use low range like I may have done once or twice, it's amazing. And easy on the skinny pedal - slow and steady wins the race off road.
and
The ground pulls my truck down on it's side to dent it too.
I haven't always wheeled a trail rig with a disposable body though, when I wheeled my taco I always tried to be nice to it...but eventually you will find damage regardless, you just have to be prepared for it when it happens. No crying on the trail.
[quote author=fustercluck link=topic=2107.msg22283#msg22283 date=1188483178]<br />I'm with Intrepid, there's no use making a project out of it.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Mistakes: Perhaps it is the purpose of your life to serve as an example to others.
That is probably the best thing anyone has told you yet.
If your not willing to break things and fix them or live with body damage don't go
good call.
the first minor one stings. the first big one makes you want to quit the sport. the next few are easy
-Lee
2013 BMW X6 50i
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