So... about two months ago I went ahead and bought this 1999 4Runner Limited 4x4 from a small dealer in Mesa, AZ.






Has 240K miles, is 4x4, has a factory E-Locker, automatic, and for the most part all of the electrical works!

However, having had it now for a couple months and having the time to start taking a closer look, there is some damage that I need to have repaired before I can even start to think about after market armor!




The frame side plates that are welded on need to be cut off and replaced. The local dealership here wants $40-$50 per plate. part numbers are:
51135-35050
51136-35050
If anyone has the EXACT specs so that I can just recreate these pieces, or know where to find them cheap please let me know!

I also need this vertical bar that runs in front of the radiator, connects to the hood latch, and has a connection to the center of the grille.



The interior is in pretty awesome shape for a truck that is 15 years old! I am going to hopefully pull the running boards this week because I simply don't like them and they reduce my ground clearance when wheeling!




So far, the only "mod" I have installed is a Bluetooth OBD II scan tool that works with the Torque app on my Note 3



I do have the PowerStop KC2324-36 brake kit ordered. Comes with the cross drilled and slotted rotors, ceramic truck/towing pads, and the red powder coated 13WL calipers. Got the entire set up for $305 shipped! Cannot wait to get the brakes installed!

The list of what I want to do that will come along in this build thread as I can afford the parts include:

Armor:

• Shrockworks plate front bumper with light guards and winch mount
• CBI plate rear bumper with tire carrier, gas can mounts, telesoping light, and folding table
• Sliders of a sort

Lift:

• Bilstein 5100's for the Tundra front and rear
• LC 8 wrap coils for the rear
• Tundra TRD front coils
• Adjustable panhard bar
• 1" differential drop
• 1"-2" body lift

Not sure about rims and tires yet, however, I am researching to see what is out there, but I am a huge fan of Dueler's and the BFG Mud Terrain MK2's

Well I think that is enough for my first real post (one where I was not bugging people for information!)