[RedRunner_87]

Originally Posted by slider76

Hey man thanks for sharing all of the pictures and information. It's been super helpful as I plan upgrades for my '18 SR5 Premium. I had a quick question about two things:
1. Are you running the stock spare tire on the spare rim or a Falken? It looks like the stock tire but I just wanted to reconfirm.

2. With you Ironman 4x4 FCP stage 3 (mine is currently in boxes in the garage, still deciding if I'm going to put it on myself or bring it in to a local shop) and the Falken 255/80/17 on stock SR5 rims, are you getting any rubbing? I've been trying to decide between going up to a 275/70/17 or 255/75/17, but you're giving me more food for thought.

3. How much time was there between putting the new suspension on and getting the alignment done?

Thanks in advance!

1) That is the stock spare. From my research you can run the stock size spare on the front, as long as you are not running 4WD. I drove home 600+ miles like that and had no issues. I will be getting a full size spare this winter.

2) I have no rubbing at all. I was rubbing the Body Mount before the lift with 255/80's and wheel spacers. But with the lift I am not rubbing at all.

3) I waited I think 2 weeks before I did an alignment. I wanted the front to settle a little bit.

[RedRunner_87]

Finally cleaned all up Ruby after a summer of off-roading and overloading. Tried to get as deep as I could.

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[RedRunner_87]

We did a little snow run just north of Woodland Park. Wasn't much snow but still made it a little fun.

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Always gotta break something!
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Pikes Peak at Sunset
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The day after
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[RedRunner_87]

Totally forgot to post these. We did a quick Color Changing run when my buddy bought his 1st Gen Tundy

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Found some deer
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[mickeyt]

Why nada? One lil slip and poof $$$$$

[RedRunner_87]

Originally Posted by mickeyt

Why nada? One lil slip and poof $$$$$

I have no clue what you are talking about

[RedRunner_87]

Last weekend we did a run from Canon City to Cripple Creek back to Colorado Springs. We went from sunny 62 degrees in Canon City to snowy mountains and freezing in Colorado Springs. I think this was the last trip for The Lamb(2nd Gen 4Runner), as it developed rod knock climbing the snowy hill.

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Hard to see but the snow capped mountains in the background were absolutely stunning!
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THE LAST HILL CLIMB for The Lamb
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This spot was super rutted and super icy. Took me 3 times to get over but the 'ol girl made it!
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[RedRunner_87]

Switch from Amsoil to Shell Rotella and no Kirkland Brand. Going to do a oil analysis done to see how it stacks up.

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[AirDownGearUp]

Nice! Looks like an awesome trip.

[JeuTheIdit]

Originally Posted by RedRunner_87

Switch from Amsoil to Shell Rotella and no Kirkland Brand. Going to do a oil analysis done to see how it stacks up.

Interested in the results! I have used Super Tech, now Shell Rotella because I got a bunch for free, but have been eyeing Kirkland as well because of the price.

[RedRunner_87]

Originally Posted by JeuTheIdit

Interested in the results! I have used Super Tech, now Shell Rotella because I got a bunch for free, but have been eyeing Kirkland as well because of the price.

I will post the results on here. So far I am really liking the Kirkland. I have about 200 miles on it and it is running pretty smooth though. No extreme low temperatures to see how it does on cold starts yet though. My Rotella had some hard miles on her though. I did a week long overlanding trip in the high 90's, with some slow speed driving. Also did some driving in negative degree weather. So I will be interested to see how it handled all of that.

[RedRunner_87]

First sample was Amsoil but it was pretty much all highway, since I was commuting pretty from work. Second sample was Shell Rotella but did have a lot of off-roading and overloading involved. Also I now live 3 miles from work, so not sure if that effects it at all.

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[RedRunner_87]

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[RedRunner_87]

Decided to re-do all my wiring for the ditch lights. That included pulling all the connectors I used and then soldering them together and heat shrinking them. Downside, I just moved and couldn't find my extension cord, so I had to make do. Also tested out the free light bar I got. Going to try to mount it in the upper grill and get rid of the raptor lights.

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[RedRunner_87]

A little camping mod done. This mod serves two purposes, 1) I lost the remote and the light is super bright. Hoping it will dull it out. 2) I am hoping the red will keep the bugs away from my windows and not kill our night vision

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I did about 5 coats. It is a little more pink/white than I wanted, so hopefully it achieves the goal I want it to.
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