09-02-2019, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by thennen
Like Ventil8 and AuSeeker said, get debt-free on your vehicles. Once you get over that hump, and the monthly payment mindset, it’s easier to stay there. Once you have no payment, simply save that money, or even 3/4 of it. The stress relief is worth it.
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Sounds like a plan. In the meantime I'm going to move forward on a better lift and tires and go from there after saving money.
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09-02-2019, 10:38 PM
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It is amazing how capable a 2WD 4th gen. Mine has taken me everywhere I have cared to go. We haven't had a car payment since 2005, which has been very nice. I had considered selling it and finding a 4WD but having twins and all the expenses that go along with them it just wasn't in the cards. I decided to just make the best of what I have. At some point I might have 4WD added but it isn't a high priority. Seeing how I just turned 200k, it is just starting to break in.
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09-02-2019, 11:27 PM
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I'm doing the 4wd conversion for under 1500 in parts & I will have a better 4wd 4runner than Toyota ever built. V8, FJ manual transfer case, ADD front axle, true 2wd and 4wd. I have all the front end stuff installed, waiting on a good time to swap the trans & transfer case.
I lost no measurable fuel economy, I have my cake with icing!
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09-03-2019, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by momo.75
It is amazing how capable a 2WD 4th gen. Mine has taken me everywhere I have cared to go. We haven't had a car payment since 2005, which has been very nice. I had considered selling it and finding a 4WD but having twins and all the expenses that go along with them it just wasn't in the cards. I decided to just make the best of what I have. At some point I might have 4WD added but it isn't a high priority. Seeing how I just turned 200k, it is just starting to break in.
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You are correct and I have heard from many other members here as well on how well their 2WD 4Runners perform off-road. I agree with you about not having a car payment and cant wait to get my wifes car paid off by next year.
By the way, I love your 4Runner build and it has the set up that I have had in my build plans.
I have a question for you about your Demello front bumper. Was the install a straight swap from the factory plastic bumper? Did you have to do any modifications when installing it or relocate anything behind the bumper? I have already been in touch with Demello and planning on ordering one this month.
Thanks for your feedback!
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09-03-2019, 03:30 PM
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Yes, the DO bumper is pretty straight forward. I think there was a little trimming i had to do of the fender liner and some other little plastic pieces that needed to be removed. I am pretty sure everything was covered in their directions. I have been very pleased with mine.
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09-03-2019, 03:35 PM
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Could you do the 2WD V8 with a rear locker? I think that'll be enough for light and moderate trails.
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09-03-2019, 05:16 PM
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Could you do the 2WD V8 with a rear locker? I think that'll be enough for light and moderate trails.
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This is an option I was looking into also and can be done which would help! 
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09-03-2019, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by momo.75
Yes, the DO bumper is pretty straight forward. I think there was a little trimming i had to do of the fender liner and some other little plastic pieces that needed to be removed. I am pretty sure everything was covered in their directions. I have been very pleased with mine.
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Hey Morris,
I have another question for you regarding the Demello bumper. Did you choose their Baja Design fog lights when ordering yours or did you buy lights somewhere else?
I purchased the Demello flat top bumper today without their add on lights and want to shop around for some that would be cheaper than $225.00. Do you know what size fog light will fit into the opening? I want to find a fog light pair that includes wiring harnesses that will connect to my pre-existing fog light wiring. Thanks for any help and recommendations.
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09-03-2019, 10:27 PM
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At the time I ordered mine they were offering the ACRO lights. I like the BD lights but wanted something a little cheaper as well. I ended up going with a pair of PIAA 5370 Black LED Fog Lamps. I just spliced them right into the stock foglight wires so they are like stock. They fill the spaces perfect.
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09-04-2019, 01:05 AM
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For what it’s worth, battle born Offroad is having a sale on BD stuff right now. I got a pretty good quote (less than $225) for a pair of squadron sports in amber wide cornering. Might be worth looking in to if you like the style. I run those (squadron sports) as fogs and they’re awesome. Also spliced right in to my factory fog wiring with a weather pak connector. Go over to the group buy section, the sale is under something like ditch light bracket and light combo but the sale is for all of BD stuff.
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09-04-2019, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by momo.75
It is amazing how capable a 2WD 4th gen. Mine has taken me everywhere I have cared to go. We haven't had a car payment since 2005, which has been very nice. I had considered selling it and finding a 4WD but having twins and all the expenses that go along with them it just wasn't in the cards. I decided to just make the best of what I have. At some point I might have 4WD added but it isn't a high priority. Seeing how I just turned 200k, it is just starting to break in.
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pretty wild, never knew your truck was 2wd?!
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09-04-2019, 04:39 PM
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pretty wild, never knew your truck was 2wd?!
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Right, I’ve been following Morris’s build for at least a few years and never realized it was 2WD. It serves his needs well, his build thread has plenty of adventure photos!
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