Background on my 4Runner (Jenny):
I got my 3rd Gen 4Runner in early 2015. It had just under 186k miles on it, came with an e-locker, and was bone stock except for the really nice rust mod on the rear right fender and an aftermarket exhaust. Cutting off the fender mod and undoing that was one of the first modifications I did to it. Many more have come since then, most of them thanks to this forum.
It was originally licensed in Missouri, but was changed to Kansas tags a while back, my new plate number was 867 JCN, so it earned the name Jenny. (Thanks Tommy Tutone)
I've lurked around here since I got it, finally made an account in July, and more recently have decided to become more active.
How it came:
Below is what I have managed to stumble through, and not blow anything up or seriously injure myself. All while only riding in the back of a cop car once.
If you see something I'm doing wrong, or have a suggestion for improvements, feel free to tell me. I have no idea what I'm doing, it will be welcome.
About 10 months after starting the journey with my 4Runner, my brother got jealous and bought one. It's also a '98, but he bought it with a SAS already installed, front bumper, rock sliders, and a rear bumper with tire swing out. Our 4Runners together:
I'll be updating this thread with pictures of my gallivanting, adventuring, mods, and other things.
How it sits, as of early May '16:
Upgrades & Modifications:
In progress: Means I have started or at least have the parts.
Future: Means I will do these, money and time allowing.
Suspension:
Front:
Toytec Boss Front 650 lb Coilovers
1" Differential Drop
Rear:
Toytec Superflex 024RCB Springs
Bilstein 9602R703 5100 Series Long Travel
Custom(ish) Extended Rear Sway Bar Links Credit to Nathana92
Wheels & Tires:
Dick Cepek Matte Black DC.1 (x4) and Dick Cepek Matte Black DC.2 (x1)
Super Swampers (x4) and Cooper ST MAXX (x1)
Engines & Performance:
Stock
Brakes:
In progress: Braided steel brake lines
Future: Tundra brake updgrade
Drive Train:
Stock
Armour:
Addicted Offroad Winch Tube Bumper
Stubbs HKO-SD Rock Sliders
In progress: RAT Products 3 piece Skid Plates
Future: Lil skips (or RAT) gas tank skid
Electrical:
'99 4Runner Alternator ('98 only had less amps, and died)
A tangle of wires & inline fuses Thanks to:
Blue Sea 12 circuit Fuse Box
X2Power AGM Battery (Rebranded Northstar)
Future: Second X2Power AGM Battery
In progress: Stinger Battery Isolator
Interior:
Scanguage
Husky Liners
Future: Viair Compressor
LED Map/Dome/Instrument Cluster/ Climate Lights
In progress::
Rear Window Switch Credit to Tphocker
Future: Rear Storage Compartment Mod Credit to BrianSD_42
Indel B TB51a
Partner Steel 18" Stove
Audio:
Pioneer MVH-X560BT
Sound Ordinance B-8PT Powered Sub
USB/AUX inputs in Center Console
Kicker 40CS674 6-3/4" Front Speakers
Kicker 41DSC54 5 1/4" Rear Speakers
Future: Sound Deadening
Exterior:
Baja Rack (Purchased from T4R member)
(x2) Roof top bike racks Removed to make room for the Baja Rack
Future: Detours Off-Road Knucklebone Spare tire carrier?
KC HiLiTES 490 Rally 400 4" 55w
Auxbeam 4" 18w LED Lights
CB Radio:
Uniden 520XL (Installed in place of ash tray)
Firestik 4'
Drifter CB Antenna Mount Made by Mtsudt