Pic of my '94 with new (used) wheels

skywalker1020

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Here's my 1994 SR5 V6 4X4.
I've bought it about 5 years ago with 104,000 miles.
It recently went over 170,000 miles and still runs great, no big problems yet.

I've done quite a bit of off-roading, but mainly for work, just once or twice for fun.

These new wheels are 16 inchers from a 2001-2003 special edition 4Runner. I got them used on eBay for $270 (picked them up to avoid $90 shipping charge). The tires are BFG All-Terrain 265/75 R16. They are about the same width as the stock 31 inchers but just a bit taller. They fill the wheel wells nicely but don't rub. I sold my stock wheels with 1/3 tread left on the tires for $250.

Besides the new wheels and tires, I've got Moog heavy-duty rear coil springs to get rid of the sag, aftermarket CD player and speakers, and clear bumper lights and turn signals.

I don't plan to do any further modifying, but I'd like to get that front bumper straightened up.

Whadya think?

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u have the same problem with the front bumper as i do on my 94...whats the deal with it?...i noticed it over the summer...thinkin someone hit me...but realized it wasnt possible with the brush guard...do u know if it is easily fixable?...or fixable at all?
 
Wow! Is that a new paint job? Looks good. As for the bumper I would think that it has to do with fixing the mounts and remounting them.
 
I bought a aftermarket rear dr side bumber. rusted through
in 3 years time from the inside out 1992 just for your info.:mad:
 
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Thanks for the compliments!

The paint doesn't look nearly as good in person, but pretty good given the trucks age.

As for the front bumper:
The bumper was like that when I bought the truck. It has two symmetrical dents and the front now sits low and the rear (closest to the tire) sits high. I just figured the previous owner rear-ended a car with a knobby bumper. I dont mind the dents much but I hate that it sits off-kilter.
A while ago I bought aftermaket bumper brackets for a super low price, but I could not use them because the bumper is bent enough that the bolt holes would not line up. I guess the bumper and brackets are both bent.
I considered buying an aftermarket bumper but the partstrain price is the best price I've seen, thanks obex26. Also good to hear the bad experience on a similar product, thanks toy4.
Before I reconsider buying an aftermarket bumper, I'll try to find a place that will bend the existing bumper brackets so the bumper sits level (only if it's very cheap, though).

Bent bumper or no, I still love my truck and love it even more with the new wheels and tires.
 
Nice

It has a nice look to it.. from your pics looks like it is lifted..
I would like to put new 31x10.5 BFG AT's on mine..
 
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Re: Nice

jimwww said:
It has a nice look to it.. from your pics looks like it is lifted..
I would like to put 31x10.5 BFG AT's on mine..

That's a beautiful 4Runner, still looks stunning as does mine considering the age. I have 31x10.5 tires on mine and it really set the car off.

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Wow!
For some reason your tires look bigger than 31s. They look like they just barely fit. Maybe it's because those aftermarket rims stick out a bit farther than stockers? It's a cool look.
Looks very nice, and in good shape for its age, as you said.

By the way, hows the snow in Mammo'? I spend a lot of time in tahoe and my buddies up there are complaining this season. They are jealous that we just got a bunch of fresh at the tiny resort just outside of tucson... yes, in the desert.
 
Newer wheels on my 90

I just put 1996 wheels on my 1990. I think it makes my truck look better and newer. (still have to get A/T BFG)

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SkyWalker,

Hey there, yeah they are big tread tires, quite beefy but 31x10.5 nonetheless. I like the look, gets rid of that tall and clumbsy 4Runner look that some tires give the cars. I cannot wait to have her out of the shop tomorrow or monday. The tires kill it in the snow as well. Speaking of snow... we don't have any unfortunately. Your friends are right. We are closing down June Mountain tomorrow. It's a sad sad year. Last year was record breaking though, you just can't win them all.
 
Love the red

I love the look of your truck.. those wheels look so normal on these trucks..

I plan on headers for mine (love my red interior) and a cat back.. my exhaust is falling apart..

If you think these are slow you should try what I just sold.. A 1990 yj with a 4 cyl and a 4 inch lift with 33's. Took me 2 hours to get to chilliwack (do it in an hour 15 with the 4runner) and I used to do it in 50 min with my Supra turbo. (sold both)

4runner should have had 175hp min.
 
Re: Love the red

jimwww said:
I plan on headers for mine (love my red interior) [/B]

My red interior....

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Intense? I know, but it makes people smile, so what the heck
 
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