09-16-2015, 05:04 PM
|
#46
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Clarkston, MI
Age: 63
Posts: 20
|
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Clarkston, MI
Age: 63
Posts: 20
|
Folks, I am in the SE Michigan (northeastern Oakland County) area and although not a hard core dune or rock crawler I tend to simply drive through whatever to get to wherever which is what I like about the truck: the adage of "arrive on time to your cancelled flight" theme. Not sure what goes on over here or who needs a hand occasionally but know I am here.
__________________
T4R: 2002 SR5: 260k+
|
|
 Reply With Quote
|
|
10-10-2015, 06:55 PM
|
#47
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Michigan
Posts: 19
|
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Michigan
Posts: 19
|
SW Michigan (Kalamazoo).
My 2016 Trail Premium is expected to arrive in two weeks  First new car in close to twenty years. Kids are out of the house and married. Time to treat myself to a fun vehicle.
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
12-27-2015, 09:53 AM
|
#48
|
 |
Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Michigan
Posts: 227
|
|
|
Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Michigan
Posts: 227
|
Just placed an order for mine. I may be waiting 2-3 months, though. I'd be interested in any meet-ups or events. I used to accompany my father on the Great Lakes Land Rover events, but I'd prefer a more open event to all mfrs or even a Toyota specific one. I didn't see too much activity from the Great Lakes area, especially in Michigan. Look forward to meeting you peeps.
__________________
2016 TRD PRO, Quicksand (stock)
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
12-27-2015, 10:19 AM
|
#49
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Age: 43
Posts: 3,202
Real Name: Tony
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Age: 43
Posts: 3,202
Real Name: Tony
|
She's itching for some attention!
__________________
2005 Toyota 4Runner, Sport Edition, V8, K&N filter, Doug Thorley headers, custom dual exhaust, Bilstein 5100 W/ Tacoma TRD coils in front, FJ Cruiser coils, Daystar 1.5" spacer W/ Doetsch Tech 8000 10" shocks in rear, 2.5" 4crawler Body Lift, removed Sway-Bars, removed mud flaps, removed running boards, chopped body mount, 315/70-R17 Hankook Dynapro MT
Build thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-ge...ld-thread.html
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
01-08-2016, 04:45 AM
|
#50
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Michigan
Posts: 17
|
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Michigan
Posts: 17
|
My 1987 4runner
And so begins the journey to build my own expedition 4runner. Lansing MI!!!
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
04-12-2016, 07:24 PM
|
#51
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Michigan
Posts: 24
|
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Michigan
Posts: 24
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mean4Runner
So you guys end up bying the 4R yet...we need to get out in the trails...
You do guys know if there are any club around the Southwest Michigan area???
|
Therese a club in Kalamazoo, that runs up north a lot, that is about it for S. W. Michigan. You pretty much have to go north of grand rapids to hit a trails or parks, or maybe Alligan forest?
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
04-12-2016, 09:43 PM
|
#52
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Age: 43
Posts: 3,202
Real Name: Tony
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Age: 43
Posts: 3,202
Real Name: Tony
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by greenbomer
Therese a club in Kalamazoo, that runs up north a lot, that is about it for S. W. Michigan. You pretty much have to go north of grand rapids to hit a trails or parks, or maybe Alligan forest?
|
Lol, that part was 10 years ago! 😀👍
__________________
2005 Toyota 4Runner, Sport Edition, V8, K&N filter, Doug Thorley headers, custom dual exhaust, Bilstein 5100 W/ Tacoma TRD coils in front, FJ Cruiser coils, Daystar 1.5" spacer W/ Doetsch Tech 8000 10" shocks in rear, 2.5" 4crawler Body Lift, removed Sway-Bars, removed mud flaps, removed running boards, chopped body mount, 315/70-R17 Hankook Dynapro MT
Build thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-ge...ld-thread.html
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
05-31-2016, 10:53 PM
|
#53
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 79
|
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 79
|
Checking in - another MI member in GR. Here's a pic from last weekend, I was in the process of waxing the truck:
I also removed my sliders last weekend to get them re-powder coated. I'm debating between putting them back on or just selling them... I don't wheel much since we moved here from out west, and my wife hates the bars. Only issue is that I need steps of some type for accessing the roof to tie down my canoe. Not sure which way I'll go yet.
__________________
2012 4Runner Trail / Salsa Red / KDSS / Entune / BFG All Terrains / BudBuilt Bump-Out Sliders / WeatherTech / Canvasback / Pilot Antenna / Console Vault / Clearbra
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
06-02-2016, 06:03 PM
|
#54
|
 |
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Michigan
Posts: 11
|
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Michigan
Posts: 11
|
Hey guys,Just south of Jackson here, anyone know a good shop to get work done? I just bought a 05' to begin a off road build. Always been into horse power and go fast cars, I have no idea where to go for this stuff.
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
06-03-2016, 07:26 AM
|
#55
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Age: 43
Posts: 3,202
Real Name: Tony
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Age: 43
Posts: 3,202
Real Name: Tony
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ArcK9
Hey guys,Just south of Jackson here, anyone know a good shop to get work done? I just bought a 05' to begin a off road build. Always been into horse power and go fast cars, I have no idea where to go for this stuff.
|
I live up on Traverse City. Not sure if shops down there but these trucks are really easy to work on. What are your plans?
__________________
2005 Toyota 4Runner, Sport Edition, V8, K&N filter, Doug Thorley headers, custom dual exhaust, Bilstein 5100 W/ Tacoma TRD coils in front, FJ Cruiser coils, Daystar 1.5" spacer W/ Doetsch Tech 8000 10" shocks in rear, 2.5" 4crawler Body Lift, removed Sway-Bars, removed mud flaps, removed running boards, chopped body mount, 315/70-R17 Hankook Dynapro MT
Build thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-ge...ld-thread.html
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
06-03-2016, 07:33 AM
|
#56
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Michigan
Posts: 11
|
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Michigan
Posts: 11
|
Roof rack, grill guard w/lights. Suspension with small lift and slightly bigger tires. Maybe a snorkel. I'm moving to the carribian and I need to put together something that can get around all parts of the island with out help. Problem for me is I bought a limited thinking the adjustable lift would be convenient and both front struts are leaking oil pretty bad already. Do you know if I can I just swap in normal bigger suspension?
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
06-03-2016, 07:37 AM
|
#57
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Age: 43
Posts: 3,202
Real Name: Tony
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Age: 43
Posts: 3,202
Real Name: Tony
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ArcK9
Roof rack, grill guard w/lights. Suspension with small lift and slightly bigger tires. Maybe a snorkel. I'm moving to the carribian and I need to put together something that can get around all parts of the island with out help. Problem for me is I bought a limited thinking the adjustable lift would be convenient and both front struts are leaking oil pretty bad already. Do you know if I can I just swap in normal bigger suspension?
|
You have the ras, air bags in the back?
__________________
2005 Toyota 4Runner, Sport Edition, V8, K&N filter, Doug Thorley headers, custom dual exhaust, Bilstein 5100 W/ Tacoma TRD coils in front, FJ Cruiser coils, Daystar 1.5" spacer W/ Doetsch Tech 8000 10" shocks in rear, 2.5" 4crawler Body Lift, removed Sway-Bars, removed mud flaps, removed running boards, chopped body mount, 315/70-R17 Hankook Dynapro MT
Build thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-ge...ld-thread.html
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
06-03-2016, 08:52 AM
|
#58
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Michigan
Posts: 11
|
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Michigan
Posts: 11
|
I do. But I also assumed it was on all four, ... something is leaking like crazy out of the front.
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
06-03-2016, 09:06 AM
|
#59
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Age: 43
Posts: 3,202
Real Name: Tony
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Age: 43
Posts: 3,202
Real Name: Tony
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ArcK9
I do. But I also assumed it was on all four, ... something is leaking like crazy out of the front.
|
XREAS is connected to all 4. Can you take a pic of your front shocks and your rear coils or air bags if it has them?
There is a kit for the Lexus to convert air bags to coils. I believe metal tech sells it. There's also a thread here about them. Let me see if I can find it. Pics will help me identify your setup though.
__________________
2005 Toyota 4Runner, Sport Edition, V8, K&N filter, Doug Thorley headers, custom dual exhaust, Bilstein 5100 W/ Tacoma TRD coils in front, FJ Cruiser coils, Daystar 1.5" spacer W/ Doetsch Tech 8000 10" shocks in rear, 2.5" 4crawler Body Lift, removed Sway-Bars, removed mud flaps, removed running boards, chopped body mount, 315/70-R17 Hankook Dynapro MT
Build thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-ge...ld-thread.html
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
06-03-2016, 10:37 AM
|
#60
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Age: 43
Posts: 3,202
Real Name: Tony
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Age: 43
Posts: 3,202
Real Name: Tony
|
Here is the link to the RAS conversion if you have it: How To: Convert RAS to Coils
Here is a thread about the xreas system. I suspect you have this. How to identify X-REAS suspension
Let me know what you have and we can go from there. Also, if it's worth the trip I can do about anything you may want to do quite easily. Check out my build thread if you're up to it.
@ ArcK9
__________________
2005 Toyota 4Runner, Sport Edition, V8, K&N filter, Doug Thorley headers, custom dual exhaust, Bilstein 5100 W/ Tacoma TRD coils in front, FJ Cruiser coils, Daystar 1.5" spacer W/ Doetsch Tech 8000 10" shocks in rear, 2.5" 4crawler Body Lift, removed Sway-Bars, removed mud flaps, removed running boards, chopped body mount, 315/70-R17 Hankook Dynapro MT
Build thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-ge...ld-thread.html
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
Rate This Thread |
 Linear Mode
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
|
