[HHIRunner]

Finally got some time on my hands and I figured I was overdue to start this thread. I bought my 2003 Limited V8 4x4 with XREAS and RAS in July of 2012 (exactly one year ago today).

Current Picture
August 8, 2015
DSC09997 by Jake Post, on Flickr

(December 13, 2014)


(August 17, 2014)




MODS:
Suspension:
Radflo 2.5" Extended Travel Coilovers with 700 lb springs (July 2013)
Radflo 2.5" Extended Travel Rear Shocks (July 2013)
All Pro 3.5" Rear lift springs (July 2013)
LR UCA (July 2013)
1.25" Roger Brown BL (new body mount bolts from Tractor supply) (July 2013)
Wabfab Adjustable Rear swaybar end links (August 2013)
Removed front swaybar (July 2013)
Daystar spacer (Driver side lean) (July 2013)
Toytec Diff Drop and Brake Lines (July 2013)
Metaltech GX470 rear spring seats for RAS to coil replacement (to be installed)

Wheels:
Stealth Custom Series- Stealth 6 (July 2013)
305/65/17 BF Goodrich MT KM2 (July 2013)

Armor:
SOS Concepts Sliders (May 3, 2014)
SOS Concepts 3 Hoop Plate Bumper (June 1, 2014)
Gobi Stealth Rack (December 2014)
SOS Concepts Rear Bumper and Swingout (August 2015)
Warn Industries M8000-S (August 2015)

Lighting:
CBI Offroad Fab Ditch Light Brackets with LED Cubes (December 2013)
Amber Rigid Industries Duallys in the bumper (July 2014)
20" LED bar on bumper (August 16, 2014)

Communications:
Midland CB-1 (April 2014)
Pyle PA speaker (April 2014)
3' Firestik (April 2014)
Comet RS720 mount on rear hatch (April 2014)

Audio:
Pioneer AVH-x1500 (August 2012)

Miscellaneous:
Body Mount Chop (May 3, 2014)
Interior LEDs
Painted Dash around radio/HVAC Blue (April 2014)
PLASTIDERP (May 2013)

Future Mods
4:56 gearing and ARB Air Lockers F&R
CBI Offroad Rear Bumper with Swing Out TC
Custom Interior Drawer System
Rock Lights
Upgraded Headunit with Navigation
Dual Batteries
ARB Fridge

Buy my Uncles custom built expo trailer when he sells his Heep to my Dad







I don't have any pics from straight off the lot but this is as close as it gets



First Mod: PLASTIDIP



A little stock flex



Then came that one faithful day when I decided to blow through my entire bank account. The UPS/Fedex guy quickly became my best friend.

All of my boxes (Don't ask about the 3 wheel boxes)



Drove 5 hours up to @aha2988 's shop and got to work



Got all the Radflo Stuff installed and called it a night




Woke up early the next morning and worked from about 9 to 9 with a nice lunch/bolt search break. Finished up with this

[HHIRunner]

Anyone know what I can't see any of the pictures I posted in that?

[smc23]

just about to say that i cant see the pics...try editing it and putting in the pictures all over again

[gaterose]

You've shared the link in your album where you view them, you need to share the 'Direct Link' ... it's in the "Links to Share" box on the lower right side of the picture.

[HHIRunner]

Originally Posted by gaterose

You've shared the link in your album where you view them, you need to share the 'Direct Link' ... it's in the "Links to Share" box on the lower right side of the picture.

Thanks Matt i got it fixed

[Casper421]

What do you think of the 3.5" coils ride? Stiff?

Rig looks great btw!

[HHIRunner]

Originally Posted by Casper421

What do you think of the 3.5" coils ride? Stiff?

Rig looks great btw!

I love them. I had the RAS stock and it only feels a little stiffer than stock. The ride is really smooth and it actually feels like I'm in a truck now. I'd definitely suggest them though.


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[Troymclure]

Originally Posted by HHIRunner

I love them. I had the RAS stock and it only feels a little stiffer than stock. The ride is really smooth and it actually feels like I'm in a truck now. I'd definitely suggest them though.


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Glad to hear that, just ordered the exact same setup. Looks great btw!

[richbasv]

just about to say that i cant see the pics.

[preacher35]

Looks awesome bud!

[fricksean]

*drools* I love your 4runner!
srs.

[ebg18t]

How much trimming to fix the 305's?

[HHIRunner]

Originally Posted by ebg18t

How much trimming to fix the 305's?

If you look at the bolts holding the fender liner I cut just below the middle one on the front bumper. I still barely touch he body mount at full lock so I need to get that chopped too


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[SAR_Runner]

Originally Posted by HHIRunner

Suspension:
Radflo 2.5" Extended Travel Coilovers with 700 lb springs
Radflo 2.5" Extended Travel Rear Shocks
All Pro 3.5" Rear lift springs
LR UCA
1.25" Roger Brown BL (new body mount bolts from Tractor supply )
Wabfab Adjustable Rear swaybar end links
Removed front swaybar
Daystar spacer (Driver side lean)
Toytec Diff Drop and Brake Lines

I dont see anything in there for the rear springs, did you just slip in the springs and let them be loose? any kind of a spring perch or bucket? I am looking to do something very similar to my rig but want to have all of the parts and pieces to get it done right...

also did you pull the compressor or leave it?

How far back did you pull on the XREAS?

On the cabin switches, did you pull them out or just leave them?

Thanks in advance!

[HHIRunner]

Originally Posted by SAR_Runner

I dont see anything in there for the rear springs, did you just slip in the springs and let them be loose? any kind of a spring perch or bucket? I am looking to do something very similar to my rig but want to have all of the parts and pieces to get it done right...

also did you pull the compressor or leave it?

How far back did you pull on the XREAS?

On the cabin switches, did you pull them out or just leave them?

Thanks in advance!

I ordered OEM spring seats for the top of the spring and the bottom is just resting there now there is a sort of perch at the bottom but they aren't seated the same as a non RAS equipped 4r.

I left the compressor there because I'm thinking of a way it may be useful down the road.

I didn't pull the XREAS lines very far. Basically just out of the wheel well

And I just left the switches there for now. Don't have any reason to take them out yet.


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