I would recommend just cutting that trim portion off the existing running boards once they are removed and then attaching it back on. There are a few good youtube videos out there of guys who have done it this way. It's what we did with our GX.
We have a couple rugged ridge straps (2"x30' and 3"x30') and an ARB tree saver. Been happy with all of them but when they get replaced, all will be ARB. Some of the best straps around.
http://www.theoverlandshop.com/store/c80/Recovery_Straps_%26_Tree_Savers.html
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Tepui Ayer RTT on 3rd gen 4runner
We have a Tepui Ayer RTT on our 98' 4runner that has been through about every kind of condition you can imagine except for snow over the last year and a half. Couldn't be happier with it. RTT camping is a game changer and anyone contemplating doing it, I would...
2nd that. I would call Tepui and ask them. The mounting is a REALLY tight fit on a Gobi. Most guys I've seen with them have added Yakima/Thule/Rhino cross bars on top of their Gobi to give some more room to work with the brackets.
Myself (3rd gen), and 2 buddies (5th gens) have had similar issues. We came to the conclusion on ours that the shocks were maxing out and snapping. Bilstein didn't warranty any of ours. Switched to icon and no more issues. The problem is those Billy's should really be put in with extended bump...
2" seems to be the perfect mid height lift for the 4th gen. When you get into 3" you should really start replacing upper control arms and other stuff so it adds up a lot quicker. The OME 2" lift is a great every day driver but decent weekend wheeler too.
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OME is a great set up for just getting into wheeling. Some of their stuff is good pairing for more hardcore wheeling too. It just depends on what you are looking for in a lift kit. Good all around 2" lift. The diff drop isn't a super difficult thing and highly recommended even with a 2" lift...
Land cruiser shocks. You won't go back once you switch. Ask me how I know lol Take a set of rear LC shocks and put them in with your rear superflex. You'll love them. I'll send you a pm with some info
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