2002 TOYOTA_4RUNNER 4x4 SPORT EDITION
Thundercloud Metallic Grey
3.4L V6 5VZ-lFE


Most recent pictures as of June 25, 2017











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|March 28, 2015|
-I bought my 4Runner for $7,700 in Memphis, TN. At that time it had just over 130k miles. Completely stock other than a remote start system, fresh Timing belt change.
Dare I say it was a bit cleaner than my last 4Runner.




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UPGRADES & MODIFICATIONS as of August 24, 2017
Links to pictures/Write-ups can be found next to each item.

Suspension:
1" Toytec Body Lift
Front: 3" suspension lift
-KING 2.5 Extended travel coilovers w/600 lbs/in springs (PG. 47/ Post 705)
-ICON 2.5 Extended travel remote reservoir coilovers w/600 lbs/in springs (PG. 12/ Post 166)
-SPC Adjustable upper control arms (PG. 47/ Post 705)
-AllPro upper control arms (PG. 12/ Post 166)
-Energy Suspension steering rack and sway bar bushings
-Energy Suspension control arm bushings (PG. 12/ Post 166)
Rear: 3.25" suspension lift
-KING 2.0 12" travel shocks w/adjustable compression and finned remote reservoir (PG. 47/ Post 705)
-Custom 12" shock towers (PG. 47/ Post 705)
-ICON 2.0 10" travel shocks (PG. 12/ Post 166)
-Custom 10" shock towers (PG. 12/ Post 166)
-Toytec Superflex rear springs (PG. 38/ Post 569)
-OME 890 rear springs (PG. 35/ Post 515)
-OME 861 rear springs (PG. 12/ Post 166)
-3" Extended bump stops (PG. 12/ Post 166)
-Toytec panhard drop bracket

Wheels & Tires:
-FN Wheels 17x8.5 5-Star Bronze (PG. 10/ Post 138)
-315/70-17 Goodyear Duratrac
-Dorman RNB-610-407 Extended wheel studs (PG. 12/ Post 166)
Tire Clearance:
-Sonoran Steel washer bottle relocation kit (PG. 44/ Post 655)
-Pinch weld trimming, proper wheel offset, caster set full forward

Drivetrain
-Hayden Transmission cooler
Front Axle:
-ARB Air Locker (PG. 37/ Post 541)
-4.88:1 gear ratio
-Toytec SS braided extended brake lines
Rear Axle:
-ARB Air Locker (PG. 37/ Post 541)
-4.88:1 gear ratio
-Toytec SS Braided brake lines

Electrical:
-Blue Sea Systems 12 circuit fuse block w/ ignition relay (PG. 1/ Post 5) *version 2* (PG. 30/ Post 444)
-Custom fuse platform (PG. 1/ Post 5) *version 2* (PG. 30/ Post 444)
-CS144 Alternator (PG. 1/ Post 4)
-"Big 3" Mod(PG. 1/ Post 5)
-ARB High output air compressor (PG. 37/ Post 541)
-Optima Yellow Top battery
-EP35 flasher relay

Exterior:
-Sherpa "Matterhorn" Aluminium Full-Length Roof Rack (PG. 47/ Post 700)
-Overland Pros Wraptor 2000 FoxWing awning (PG. 47/ Post 700)
-Redline Tuning Hood struts (PG. 7/ Post 105)
-Ceramic Tint all around (PG. 4/ Post 51)
-Diamond K9000 Motorized CB Antenna Mount (PG. 6/ Post 90) Mounted to new rack:: (PG. 47/ Post 700)
Armor:
-All Pro APEX 1st gen Tacoma front bumper (PG. 22/ Post 317)
-All Pro IFS Skid plate
-4xInnovations rock sliders (PG. 22/ Post 317)
-CBI Hybrid Swingout rear bumper (PG. 22/ Post 317)
__-Custom folding camp table on swingout (PG. 38/ Post 556)
__-Modified CBI Swingout pin (PG. 46/ Post 687)
Exterior Lighting:
-Rigid Dually Fogs w/amber lens covers (PG. 22/ Post 317)
-Black Oak LED 20" single row Combo pattern light bar (PG. 30/ Post 444)

Interior:
-Custom Cargo Box w/drawer (PG. 21/ Post 304)
-JDM Hilux Surf Field Monitor (PG. 18/ Post 256)
-OTRATTW switches (PG. 30/ Post 444)
-GPS Tablet mounted (PG. 19/ Post 280)
-Sound Deadened interior (PG. 1/ Post 3)
-Extra grab handle (PG. 1/ Post 5)
-Scangauge II (PG. 1/ Post 6)
-Weathertech Digital-fit floor lines
Interior Lighting: (PG. 18/ Post 258)
-LED Nighttime Accent Lighting (Amber)
-LED Dome lights (White)
-LED Gauge lighting (Amber)

Stereo/ CB/ HAM:
-JVC KD-R960BTS (PG. 18/ Post 258)
CB: (PG. 7/ Post 91)
-Uniden Pro520XL Radio
-Speco Amplified PA Speaker
-Diamond K9000 Motorized CB Antenna Mount (PG. 6/ Post 90) Mounted to new rack:: (PG. 47/ Post 700)
HAM:
-Baofeng UV-5R V2+ handheld 2M radio




Trip Reports:
-May 28 - June 3, 2016: MOAB Rock Therapy 2016 (PG. 23/ Post 331)
-August 12, 2016: Colorado Toyota Jamboree 2016 (PG. 25/ Post 361)
-September 19, 2016: Breck Peak 10, Bill Moore Lake, CO (PG. 26/ Post 376)
-September 24, 2016: Webster Pass, Radical Hill, CO (PG. 26/ Post 387)
-October 5, 2016: Engineer Pass, CO (PG. 28/ Post 411)
-February 27, 2017: Switzerland trail, CO (PG. 31/ Post 460)
-April 3, 2017: Switzerland trail, CO (PG. 34/ Post 507)
-May 16, 2017: Yankee Hill, CO (PG. 40/ Post 586)
-June 4, 2017: Calico, CA (PG. 42/ Post 618)
-June 17, 2017: Pilot Rock, CA (The flop) (PG. 42/ Post 625)
-July 16-21, 2017: 7 Day overlanding across Colorado to FJ Summit (PG. 47/ Post 701)





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Some of my more notable mods
(see above for links to each item)



Custom fuse box setup:




Front and Rear air lockers:





Orange LED interior lighting:





JDM Hilux surf field monitor:




Rear shock mounts:





Custom Cargo box build:





Bumper swingout table





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This build came to a tragic end as the truck was the victim of a Hit and Run.
Some of the mods were sold off and the truck was sold as salvage to a new owner.

LINK TO ACCIDENT PICS & STORY POST


I have replaced it with a Tacoma, here is the new build thread link:

Ripcord's Spruce Mica Build



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