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    A new addition to Tanky's fleet. Project 4th gen.

    Since between the two of us, my wife and I owned three two-seater vehicles, we figured is was time to replace her Ford Ranger with something four wheel drive and a little more passenger friendly. After looking at various vehicle options we finally made the obvious choice.... a 4Runner...

    It is a black 2003 4Runner Limited 4x4 V8. The truck came with 17" KMC beadlock wheels, 285/70-17 BFG KM2's and a small coil spacer up front. I'll post some pictures as soon as I remember my photobucket password.

    I already have some mods in mind and will be lurking around the late model sections looking for ideas.

    On memorial day a couple friends and I drove out to anza borrego to hike some slot canyons and explore mud caves. I couldnt resist the temptation and somehow ended up driving the 4runner down Diablo Drop off and out through fish creek. I was really happy with how well everything handled in the dirt. It definitely needs a real lift though and any fender clearancing I get. My wife got a short video of the runner on the lower part of diablo drop off.

    Here's the video. I think the best part is her gasping at the wheel stand, haha.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKknmJeCFOg
    &#039;81 pickup, longbed bobbed short, 35&quot; Yoko&#039;s and tons of other goodies. 4.7 gear T-case. NEW: 20r/22r hybrid motor!<br /><br /><br />I done ran into my baby and finally found my old blue jean<br />Well, I could tell that they was mine from the oil and the gasoline

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    Re: A new addition to Tanky's fleet. Project 4th gen.

    nice truck! i love her gasp on the video when u lifted the tire
    - Kevin

    2018 Taco TRD Pro - 2.5" lift, 33" tires, everything else stock.
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    Re: A new addition to Tanky's fleet. Project 4th gen.

    I like it!
    -Chris
    2004 DoubleCab Tacoma PreRunner: 3.4 V6-Auto, DD/Tow Rig
    1997 Lexus LX450: 4.5 I6-Auto, DD
    1984 4Runner: 22R-5 speed, 14 inch bob, 5.29's, lincoln locked rear, lockright front, Armored and Caged by Mossyrocks Fabrication, total disregard for body damage.
    1997 4Runner: GONE
    1996 FZJ80 Land Cruiser: GONE

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    Re: A new addition to Tanky's fleet. Project 4th gen.

    congrats man
    -Lee
    2013 BMW X6 50i

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    Re: A new addition to Tanky's fleet. Project 4th gen.



    "Honey, check it out! I got you some pinstriping for your 4Runner, free!!"



    So what's she named it?
    **Also, IMHO, most importantly, wire up an ABS defeat switch for situations like right when your wheel touched back down, you went skidding there with the system audibly cycling.

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    Re: A new addition to Tanky's fleet. Project 4th gen.

    Sweet! Congrats!
    Built 4th Gens are starting to grow on me more and more!

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    Re: A new addition to Tanky's fleet. Project 4th gen.

    Nice...I may be looking for one too.
    1995 4runner--SAS'd and armored--GONE

    1998 4Runner--under construction--GONE

    2003 4runner...the new project

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    Re: A new addition to Tanky's fleet. Project 4th gen.

    Quote Originally Posted by Marc P
    Nice...I may be looking for one too.
    0.o but u JUST bought ur 3rd gen.. lol
    - Kevin

    2018 Taco TRD Pro - 2.5" lift, 33" tires, everything else stock.
    2012 Triumph Tiger XC - Stock

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    Re: A new addition to Tanky's fleet. Project 4th gen.

    you made an excellent choice by going with a 4th ten for sure! both the 4.0L and the 4.7L are awesome rides! i went with the 4.0L to save on some gas during my DD..
    &#39;06 4.0L SR5 with a 3&quot; ICON suspension lift with more to come soon!

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