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I didn't want to end up having a leveled stance so having that 1.5" Cornfed in the rears gave me just the look I wanted. The ride isn't harsh or stiff at all.
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I see a lot of 3rd gen owners seem to like a little rake in their stance. I find this funny as with every other vehicle it seems people want to take the rake out and have them leveled, hence all the leveling kits.
Is it that 4runner look better with some rake vs leveled?
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07-04-2010, 08:10 PM
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Sick 4runner man! Love it!
I love your attention to detail, thats not easy to do at all, those flares look like they came from the factory man!
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07-04-2010, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by runrunner
I see a lot of 3rd gen owners seem to like a little rake in their stance. I find this funny as with every other vehicle it seems people want to take the rake out and have them leveled, hence all the leveling kits.
Is it that 4runner look better with some rake vs leveled?
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I personally prefer 4runners with the rake over leveled stance, even under load the rear end won't look saggy. Alot of guys get the SS 1.2 kit and that has atleast 1-1.5" rake..It looks and performs good...again it's down to personal preference..
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Sick 4runner man! Love it!
I love your attention to detail, thats not easy to do at all, those flares look like they came from the factory man!
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I get the occasional nods and look backs...hmm I must've done something right.
The flares really added to the character of the truck, man what a sigh of relief seeing all the flares lined up the way they did..felt a sense of pride after..hehe!
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07-05-2010, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by runrunner
I see a lot of 3rd gen owners seem to like a little rake in their stance. I find this funny as with every other vehicle it seems people want to take the rake out and have them leveled, hence all the leveling kits.
Is it that 4runner look better with some rake vs leveled?
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Like blcktpgsr said, a little rake looks aggressive, and when it's loaded it doesn't sag. For me, the bottom line is: if the rear end is saggy or even slightly lower EVER, it makes the truck looks old and neglected.
I've got my spacers in the rear of mine now as well, and gave me about 1.25" of rake. I like it alot....I guess I should take some pictures...since I never have.
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07-06-2010, 04:08 AM
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Wow, your 4Runner really did go through a great transformation indeed! It looks sick-as mentioned earlier, your attention to the small details of your truck really do make it stand out!
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07-06-2010, 06:41 AM
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great project it looks awesome!
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07-06-2010, 11:08 AM
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it's just begun, I'm slowly goin' through the list of mods that can be done on a 3rd gen..so much more to cover...yep I'll be around.
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07-06-2010, 11:31 AM
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Very nice & clean. You should be proud of your work. She looks good and you wheel her too. Sweet 
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07-08-2010, 09:40 AM
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I think this is my 3rd post on this thread.....but I just want you to know, that I have a pic of your rig on my desktop on my computer right now...lol! Very cool!
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07-08-2010, 10:50 AM
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Very nice & clean. You should be proud of your work. She looks good and you wheel her too. Sweet |
I'll cheer to that topdown4unner.
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I think this is my 3rd post on this thread.....but I just want you to know, that I have a pic of your rig on my desktop on my computer right now...lol! Very cool!
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Back when I didn't have the lift and all the add-ons, I had another members 2nd gen as my wallpaper on my computer. But thanks Fightman, I appreciate that alot.
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07-19-2010, 01:09 AM
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10 days later....I have upgraded my braking system to Tundra 231mm calipers, rotors and brand new pads, it's a definite improvement over stock..after trimming the brake dust shields and bleeding..there was no spongy feel after but rather a firm on the dime braking.
one side painted black
also added more lighting on my roof rack to match my PIAA's up front, took me a good 2 days to mount, run and tuck the wires as stealthy as possible. they are switched in pairs. total of 8 14ga. were used to run them.
Lights On
mechanically and aesthetically balanced.
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07-19-2010, 01:25 AM
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WOW u have a great looking rig. I wanna get lights mounted like that too. How much did the tundra brake upgrade run you I wanna do it soon
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07-19-2010, 01:49 AM
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Man I just tried those lights in the dark..those PIAA's are serious bling..anyway I got the Tundra set for $100 plus $40 resurfacing and $90 for the brand new Tundra pads..they are off of a 2005..
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07-19-2010, 02:42 AM
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Nice Rig! My 97 SR5 2wd is also awaiting her Transformation. LOL. Again, Great Job!
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07-19-2010, 07:35 PM
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Wowsers, that looks perfect! How do you nominate for t4r of the month? Cause you need to be nominated for sure. This rig is sick. A masterpiece. 
(I've always wanted to use that smiley....lol)
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