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At the time of this post I've owned my truck for about 1 & 1/2 years. It has been modded somewhat heavily and I've been able to put it to use as well. Please let me know if you have any questions - I had to, and still am, asking tons of questions on here.

I'll post some pictures that I took, but unfortunately, I didn't take many during installation since I was very focused on not screwing anything up. Check out some build videos I made:

Build Video part 1:


Build Video part 2:


Here are some pics of the progress and of some adventures:

2 Weeks old, just installed lift, tires and sliders.
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What I came from. The CX-5 was awesome, just not BOF, nor could it tow much:
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With the bumpers/winch installed:
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Cruising forest roads in WV:
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More of Canaan Loop Rd:
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Here she is loaded down - there's also six large pieces of wood and gear in the rear cargo hold. Thank goodness for those OME springs - much stiffer than the superflex coils:
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Here are some more pics of her in action:

This is at Rausch Creek Off Road park in PA:


At Rausch:


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At Rausch My WIFE is driving in this pic.....soooo friggin cool:


At Rausch:

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These are at Twin Mountain Off Road in WV;



another:

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Here are some videos I made at three different off-road parks:

Rausch Creek in PA (Can't wait to go back there):


Twin Mountain Off Road Adventure in WV (nice place, great owner, but small):


Red Cloud Off Road Park in Lorton, VA - currently closed indefinitely:

[4Running303]

Haha, this is great, I had a blue 2014 CX-5 GT as well...and I remember seeing your's on the CX-5 forum. You dipped your roof rails, right?
It was indeed a great vehicle, but I just loved the new 4Runners so I traded it in for a 2015 T4R TE in mag gray...we're twins again!

Nice pics!

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Originally Posted by 4Running303

Haha, this is great, I had a blue 2014 CX-5 GT as well...and I remember seeing your's on the CX-5 forum. You dipped your roof rails, right?
It was indeed a great vehicle, but I just loved the new 4Runners so I traded it in for a 2015 T4R TE in mag gray...we're twins again!

Nice pics!

Ha! No kidding...small world. Yup, got some Enkei rims and plasti-dipped most of the silver accents. I would own one again in a heartbeat and I miss getting 30+ mpg, but this truck is WAY more fun.

[Jabberjaw]

Nice videos/build. I'm in month 2 of my 4 month Shrock wait.

[313n703]

Nice 4Runner, build videos and pictures.

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Originally Posted by Jabberjaw

Nice videos/build. I'm in month 2 of my 4 month Shrock wait.

Sooo worth it. Very quality product. Just make sure all hardware is present before starting. I had to make a couple trips to Home Depot to install both bumpers.

[LawnDart]

What front bumper is that? I like that it has filler pieces for under the headlights rather than cutting the stock bumper.

[Jabberjaw]

Originally Posted by CodyTRD4

Sooo worth it. Very quality product. Just make sure all hardware is present before starting. I had to make a couple trips to Home Depot to install both bumpers.

I've built several Jeeps and Shrock has always been my "go to" for bumpers and sliders. Top quality and worth the wait!!

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Originally Posted by LawnDart

What front bumper is that? I like that it has filler pieces for under the headlights rather than cutting the stock bumper.

It's the Shrockworks front bumper for the 2014+ 5th Gen 4Runner. They supply those filler plates and they are powdercoated black like the bumper. I shot them with some Anthracite Grey Metallic plasti-dip before installation and it's a close enough match to the MGM body paint for my liking. I'd definitely buy the Shrockworks bumper again - but then again, I really like the looks of it. there's lots of great choices out there, that's for sure.

[joneseyyy]

Cody good to see you on here man. Been a while - let's try to get out on the trails again soon!

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Originally Posted by joneseyyy

Cody good to see you on here man. Been a while - let's try to get out on the trails again soon!

Hey Ben, seeing your truck online and in person has certainly been an inspiration. I'm always itching to hit the trails!

[samsung]

saw your video on youtube. keep up the good work (other than your wiring) lol

doing my lift. Icons this weekend

do you happen to know the bolt size for your fairlead? trying to install mine but don't have the bolts.