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I made a huge mistake...
Hello Everyone
New poster, long time browser of the T4R Forums. Before I catch any flak for posting pictures of non-5th gen vehicles, let me explain.
I previously owned a 4th-gen 4Runner that I absolutely fell in love with. But as an avid car guy, I got the itch to try something new and go for a car, which I love, but what a mistake selling the truck. I miss my 4Runner like crazy.
With that being said, I have a strong desire for a 5th-gen 4Runner after sitting in a couple at the Minneapolis Auto Show, and heavily browsing the forums. Hopefully in the future I can get myself into a 5th-gen, maybe even a 6th-gen (if they keep it body on frame and want to release it anytime soon). Thank you all for all the glorious builds and ideas...I can feel my wallet getting lighter already!
If I had the bank roll, my 5th gen would look a little like this (small, clean build):
-TRD Pro
-Hefty Fabworks Front Bumper
-Gobi RoofRack
-Black Oak LED Light Bars
-Many small goodies thanks to the forums
Cheers!
Here are a couple shots of the old, and the new. Hopefully I can post some 5th-gen pictures relatively soon....
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04-14-2017, 09:22 AM
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I just took my Audi S4 out of winter storage, and it is just sitting in my driveway collecting dust. Still love the car, but when I reach for the keys I go for the 4R instead. Time to sell the Audi...
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04-14-2017, 09:33 AM
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It just snowed in Minneapolis this week, and I had already put my summer tires on my car (like an idiot) because it has been so warm. Really missed my truck that day...ended up borrowing my dad's Tundra
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04-14-2017, 09:38 AM
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With a heavy front bumper you may need heftier coil overs up front... but you probably already know that.
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04-14-2017, 09:44 AM
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With a heavy front bumper you may need heftier coil overs up front... but you probably already know that.
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I had my shrockworks on my 4th gen before I lifted it (got into a small accident with a snowplow...), and she sagged pretty heavily in the front until I ended up lifting it.
I would probably pay extra and get the aluminum bumper, as its only 70 pounds and then keep the TRDP suspension as is! I think that it wouldn't sag too badly. If it did, I could put a small leveling kit in the front.
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04-14-2017, 09:48 AM
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No flack. It just does not go in the 5th gen section.
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04-14-2017, 09:50 AM
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I had my shrockworks on my 4th gen before I lifted it (got into a small accident with a snowplow...), and she sagged pretty heavily in the front until I ended up lifting it.
I would probably pay extra and get the aluminum bumper, as its only 70 pounds and then keep the TRDP suspension as is! I think that it wouldn't sag too badly. If it did, I could put a small leveling kit in the front.
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I have no idea about the aluminum bumper. I added my Schrockworks front bumper, three days before lifting. It was a nightmare trying to drive. Although the Schrockworks I believe is 137#.
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04-14-2017, 10:02 AM
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No flack. It just does not go in the 5th gen section.
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Yes and no...they aren't 5th gen related pictures, but I just wanted to share my love for 4Runners and the potential situation of buying a 5th gen. Also wanted to thank everyone in the 5-gen threads for the inspiration.
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04-14-2017, 10:03 AM
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I have no idea about the aluminum bumper. I added my Schrockworks front bumper, three days before lifting. It was a nightmare trying to drive. Although the Schrockworks I believe is 137#.
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The aluminum one looks mighty impressive. Just needs some hoops around the headlights!
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04-14-2017, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by aelarson
It just snowed in Minneapolis this week, and I had already put my summer tires on my car (like an idiot) because it has been so warm. Really missed my truck that day...ended up borrowing my dad's Tundra
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1/8 inch of snow barely counts as it snowing around here, c'mon
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04-14-2017, 10:39 AM
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1/8 inch of snow barely counts as it snowing around here, c'mon
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In the western suburbs we got 3-4 inches. Where are you exactly? i'm in the Hopkins, Minnetonka, Wayzata area.
Also, no matter the amount of snow, it is extremely tough driving with summer tires with RWD only. I got stuck on my mostly flat driveway. You NEED winter tires with any amount of snow.
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04-14-2017, 11:28 AM
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In the western suburbs we got 3-4 inches. Where are you exactly? i'm in the Hopkins, Minnetonka, Wayzata area.
Also, no matter the amount of snow, it is extremely tough driving with summer tires with RWD only. I got stuck on my mostly flat driveway. You NEED winter tires with any amount of snow.
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I'm in the Shoreview/Vadnais heights area. From what I saw, nobody in the metro had over a half inch. If you indeed had 3-4 inches I can see not wanting to go out in summer tires!
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04-14-2017, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by aelarson
In the western suburbs we got 3-4 inches. Where are you exactly? i'm in the Hopkins, Minnetonka, Wayzata area.
Also, no matter the amount of snow, it is extremely tough driving with summer tires with RWD only. I got stuck on my mostly flat driveway. You NEED winter tires with any amount of snow.
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I'm in the west side too. We got 4 inches of slush. Thankfully nothing stuck or froze though. It was super sticky and the runner went on a slush binge in the driveway with about 100#'s of it that fell off...
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04-14-2017, 11:47 AM
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The correct answer is get both. I'm keeping my 5th gen mostly stock since it will handle any off roading I do around here with ease, plus I still have my 3rd gen. My other car is going to transition to a track toy that is still streetable. As much as I love my 4runners, it's nice to drive something that can handle corners fast and push you back into your seat once in a while.
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04-14-2017, 12:01 PM
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I'm in the Shoreview/Vadnais heights area. From what I saw, nobody in the metro had over a half inch. If you indeed had 3-4 inches I can see not wanting to go out in summer tires!
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I'm in the west side too. We got 4 inches of slush. Thankfully nothing stuck or froze though. It was super sticky and the runner went on a slush binge in the driveway with about 100#'s of it that fell off...
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Yeah, it was pretty sloppy for a few hours! Made me feel pretty dumb about not having my 4Runner
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