Recent content by JabzSA

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    Feeling Overwhelmed: Suspension Upgrades at a $1500 Budget?

    . +1 for OME. I learnt the hard way...did the spacer route first...by all accounts there was nothing wrong with it, but i just didnt like the feel of it...so decided to spend 2k on complete OME setup, new suspension / chassis bushings, new UCA etc...and i dont regret it. You can skip the UCA...
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    What did you do with your 4runner today?

    Lift Complete OME + Total Chaos UCAs + new suspension bushings...rides like new.
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    4th Gen Camping/Storage System - DIY-

    Thanks! ...now if only it came pre-assembled! :lmao: This is awesome. Appreciate the hard work..
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    What did you do with your 4runner today?

    I took a picture My other car gets more love, but have to love both children...so after the lift...a nice pic.
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    Attention bfg kO2 owners, how are your tires a year later?

    Tires / suspension combo I just went from all stock, to new OME Suspension setup. I also have BFG KO2s... Yes, there is a noticeable stiffer / bouncier ride when unloaded...but then i expected that. In my opinion, it could be the combo setup...i did not realize that tires alone could...
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    Snow driving: Chains and gears for v6, 4x2

    . Thanks for all of your replies... Regarding the tires - i have BFG KO2s AT...so on paper it should be OKish. Noted on the safe following distance and stopping / accelerating. For the Montreal trip specifically, I will have weight in the rear with all luggage and dogs and stuff also...so it...
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    Snow driving: Chains and gears for v6, 4x2

    Before you all laugh at my simple, yet pragmatic questions: I have never driven in snow before, and i have recently moved up to NY (Brooklyn) from Dallas, Tx. To add to my dilemma, i only have a 4x2 v6 and am planning a road trip between Xmas and NY to Montreal. My question is: Do folks ever...
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    Fluid Film service in NJ area?

    Undercarriage If you are willing to drive a little out of your way to Brooklyn, i can help, and have a great shop. Last week (just in time) i just finished mine. Did a complete under carriage anti-rust respray using Rustoleum and then applied FF on top. Hard to say how much it cost, as i had...
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    Suspension refresh for newbie - going in the right direction?

    Thanks for taking the time to answer. Yes, right now it is a pavement beater...but since I've 99% made up my mind of keeping it - I am thinking more long term ..and i see offroading in my future. Regarding OME - Im from South Africa, and OME setups are extremely popular there...and so thats...
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    Suspension refresh for newbie - going in the right direction?

    Hi Folks, I have a 2007 4R Sport, V6, 4x2. 90k miles. Missing out on a Cement TRD Pro, made me re-asses my desire to upgrade now, and have decided to rather wait to see the 6th Gen when it eventually comes out. In the meantime, for myself, and for potential future buyer - and since I am a bit...
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    Good suspension install shop in/near NYC / Brooklyn / Queens ?

    Workshop I have also been looking for a place..i live in Park Slope..(just moved from Dallas) Would appreciate your feedback if you go to Roger....i want to install OME suspension on my 4th gen.
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    4x2 Sport - trade or get ARB air locker

    . Thanks folks... I currently have a set of BFG AT KO2s on...so i guess we will see this season.. In the meantime, I'll work on my negotiation skills.
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    4x2 Sport - trade or get ARB air locker

    Although i have had my 4R for about 3 years, its always been a pavement special, daily run around, simple camping type of vehicle. Long story short, recently i've been getting more and more into the idea of offroading etc.. the bug has bit, but the problem i have is that mine is a 4x2 with LSD...
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    Whilst I am there...suspension and....?

    My '07 v6 Sport Edition has finally been broken in and rolled over the 90k mile mark, and with a long distance trip to Canada coming up, i have decided to do some upgrades that i have been planning for a while.:banana: She has some minor squeaks and clanks (going over slow speed...
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    WTB:Land Cruiser 100 series

    I am searching for this elusive unicorn - very clean, low miles (less than 100k), unmodded 100 series Land Cruiser.

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