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I put a set of Michelin DEFENDER LTX M/S SL 265/70R-17 on my 2008 Sport last year, and haven't noticed any significant changes in MPG or the speedometer. Love those tires, and the extra ~1" of height looks nice. (Slight rub on driver side fender liner with right reverse lock, but no biggy.) I...

Have you considered Eibach? I'm very happy with them on my 2008 Sport. MUCH cheaper, too. https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3662967-post12.html

You might be interested in my solution. I've been really happy with it. The bunk platform itself could probably accommodate tall folks fairly well, especially with the passenger seat well forward. The challenge might be getting in and out of it! :D Convert your 4Runner to a comfy solo camper...

Another tip regarding Tire Rack: If you sign up for the loyalty programs at FreeShipping.com, you get an additional 10% off. I think the program costs something like $12 p/month and covers a whole raft of big retailers. Cancel anytime. Nifty thing if you are planning big ticket purchases like...

I used closed-cell foam cutouts made from exercise mats. Worked out extremely well, and was cheap! Here's the thread on my 4th gen camper conversion, but it should work for your 5th gen, too. Good luck! https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3673490-post2.html

I was considering that, too. I decided to try the simple tarp solution first to see how it works out. Plus I'm cheap! :D

I dealt with this very recently and also went with a Denso radiator, Fit perfectly. I also did hoses, thermostat assembly and radiator cap. You may not have the the rust issues I face in the NE, but my garage also found that the transmission coolant pipes "manifold" was also leaking due to...

How you approach this depends on how many campers are involved, and how much gear you are bringing. If it is for a couple, then you may be looking at a more elaborate build. A platform like Ripper238's might work for a cozy couple, but for more space and stowage, you may want to consider a...

Thanks! It worked out really well. fwiw, it took me about an hour to disassemble and stow the components. It occupies a storage space of about 2' x 2' x 4', including the mattress.

I recently faced exactly the same situation in my 2008 Sport, and I went the the Eibach Pro Truck kit. (pics/details in this post.). I'm still really pleased with the results, and the price. I bought it through Tire Rack, and I see now that the price is down to $699 with free shipping! (If you...

Thanks! I'm really pleased with it. Kevin at Eibach Tech Support was incredibly helpful. (800-222-8111 ext. 114) He recommended that I set the front shock height adjustment c-clip to the 1st ring. This is the least amount of front lift, so it retains a bit of the rake but allows for the...

Thanks! If someone comes up with a better way to size and cut them, let us know. Funny- selling these as an aftermarket item crossed my mind, too. I suppose if there are CAD drawings of all the variations of manufacture/model so that they could be cut on demand for many different vehicles, that...

Thanks for the kind words, Randy! It was a fun project, and I'm getting a lot of camping in recently. Yes, the foam inserts are working perfectly, and the amount of thermal insulation they provide is remarkable. I had difficulty in tracing and cutting them to fit well, but I'm sure others with...

Ha! It sure does seem that way, judging by the folks around this place!

I recently replaced my XREAS suspension with an Eibach PRO kit. I am extremely happy with it. https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3662967-post12.html Tire Rack had an incredible deal at the time, but even now it's only about $825 for the parts. If you use freeshipping.com, you'll get another 10%...