Recent content by jd31

Would you pay $10K for a 2000 4x4 SR5 with 103K miles? It's got a 2.5" Bilstein lift with newer wheels and tires. Below are some pictures. Inside is clean and the paint is what you'd expect for a 2000 but in great condition nonetheless. KBB lists the value at $7,500, which seems low based on...

I'm down the street in Poway.

It's all good. I don't take things personally, especially on the internet. Do you wheel anywhere in the SD area or other parts in the county? To clarify my statement...a lot of people will say 265/75/16. There are 3 mentions in this thread alone. Just trying to point out that 265/75 can rub...

While the general consensus is 265/75/16 there are some exceptions. I had major rubbing with 265/75/16 duratracs with new wheels. The aggressive thread coupled with the wheel's backspacing (wide) made for some bad rubbing. Like I would turn heads as I pulled in and out of stalls. A 2.5"...

I've only had my durtrac's for about 600 miles. So far I really like them. Haven't had a chance to take them offroad yet, but as a daily driver it's doing well so far. The hum is barely noticable on the freeway, especially with the radio on, and when I do hear it, it doesn't bother me. It's...

Born and raised on Oahu now living in San Diego. Just dropping by to say howzit!

Question, are you doing it just for shock value/looks or is there a functional purpose?

Even though you're tending towards the street look, I'd suggest browsing the forum (picture and build threads) to see if the aggressive look is right for you. You'd be surprised how aggressive yet subtle some lifted 4runners are. And if not, then I think the look you're after is quite nice...

I'm not a big fan of oval speakers especially when it requires modification. Google "round vs. oval speakers"...a couple of good discussions on the pros and cons of each. In a nutshell, a round speaker should produce a better sound (i.e., less distortion) because of its symmetry. One...

Yeah I'm leaning toward the Satoshi grill. I like the retro look and it's quite a bit cheaper than the Jaos grill. Then I could put the saved money toward my exhaust, etc. And you're correct, one side is clear and the other one is stock. I got into a small fender bender and the repair shop...

I've got you guys to thank. I perused the forums, studying every thread with green runners and took notes of what you guys did. If you look at my first thread I was contemplating some cheesy 5 spoke rims before I came to my senses. So thank you sir...along with Quicksliver, Fightman, and the...

Thanks for the compliment! Yeah, I'm really happy about how she turned out. I'm glad I put the extra effort into sprucing her up versus letting her be a mediocre daily driver.

My home alarm (couldn't leave my buddy out)

One more from the other side:guitar3:

A few more pics it's a mat rear shot grille shot What other mods would you suggest? And if price isn't a factor, would you suggest the Satoshi grille mod or the Jaos billet grille?