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Old 08-15-2018, 09:53 AM #61
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I would not have bought a silver vehicle. It shows dirt and scratches more so than I thought it would and doesn't really pop when you wax it like a darker colored vehicle.
lol i wish i went silver. Black shows everything
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I'd look harder at the white/silver. Scratches are so much harder to hide in the darker colors.
I dont like white cars, so decided on silver. LOL. Some people don't like silver cause you can't get the bright shine like a darker color.

There's a youtube video dedicated to showing how silver can reflect / shine just as well, it's all in the buffering and waxing.

I personally would get a TEP. But there weren't any around at the time I needed to move across the country.
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Best 4runner Building IMO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kCc8OgznO8

This is hands down, IMHO, the best, cleanest 4runner build I have seen. Sleak. The silver color with black....damn... the perfect balance of classy and rugged without showmanship. The slight upgrades in valances. The perfect lift and sliders that fit snug up against the body.

Bravo to these guys. I'm close to this. But would probably have chosen to just get the 3" upgrade right away with 33"s vs the 31s and Bilstein 5100s. I don't know...maybe a Trail Premium as well...but I did buy my sr5 for 29K.
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Here's the build from my previous post.

It's the perfect truck.
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Wish I had done a "proper" suspension setup from the start.
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Here's the build from my previous post.



It's the perfect truck.


I’d really like to know what center caps, decals, stickers, etc. they use on those Fn wheels. They look bigger than the ones sold by the importwhatever guys and it’s makes a big difference on those wheels imo. Maybe it’s just the angle making them look larger? Maybe they cut their own vinyl? Either way, it looks like a proper center cap imo and, while subtle, it really adds to the overall look of the truck and the fn wheels


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I'd have bought a PRO and left the thing like it came from the factory.

I got the fever and added a slimline and a winch and now I'm having to do front suspension because the little bit of extra weight. I had other plans before I did the winch/bumper, now I think I'll just leave it alone.

Or maybe not...
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[QUOTE=Skahn21;3039003]I am doing my due diligence now because I plan to buy a 4Runner early next year. My question is-
Knowing what you know now...If you bought a 5th gen tomorrow, what would you buy, with what options, and what mods would you do?

Thanks!

I wouldnt have bought a 5th gen in the first place. I would have stuck with my 4th gen. If I had to get rid of my 4th gen for whatever reason, I would have gone with a 20?? Explorer or the brand new Durango.
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I’d really like to know what center caps, decals, stickers, etc. they use on those Fn wheels. They look bigger than the ones sold by the importwhatever guys and it’s makes a big difference on those wheels imo. Maybe it’s just the angle making them look larger? Maybe they cut their own vinyl? Either way, it looks like a proper center cap imo and, while subtle, it really adds to the overall look of the truck and the fn wheels


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i had the exact same question. I think they took one of the silver / red center caps and painted the silver part black....not sure though.

the 4runner is amazing cause of that 8 inch rim. Looks so much better IMO.
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Please take pics with the moderate lift. That is what I am interested in- Moderate.

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My build thread is in my signature.

I don't regret a bit of it and would do it all again.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kCc8OgznO8

This is hands down, IMHO, the best, cleanest 4runner build I have seen. Sleak. The silver color with black....damn... the perfect balance of classy and rugged without showmanship. The slight upgrades in valances. The perfect lift and sliders that fit snug up against the body.

Bravo to these guys. I'm close to this. But would probably have chosen to just get the 3" upgrade right away with 33"s vs the 31s and Bilstein 5100s. I don't know...maybe a Trail Premium as well...but I did buy my sr5 for 29K.
You're lift looks ideal to me. It's not offensively high and looks stock. I like the 1-2 inch. Just like my girlfriend....

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I would of delayed pleasure and ordered a Pro.
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Keep it stock. Don't get me wrong, I love it as is, will continue to mod, and there have been no reliability issues. BUT....

It gets bad gas mileage now, it's not as comfy to drive, I am afraid to leave it anywhere because I am paranoid shit will get stolen. Because of those reasons my GF and I don't take it anywhere - like going into Seattle or Portland for the weekend for a show or something. Would never take it backpacking because of all the trailhead break-ins around here. Probably annoys her we always have to take her rig. Plus spent a ton of money that I could have saved.

There have been a few times I have thought about returning it to stock, but not seriously considered it.
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