ryhi's 4runner
 

hey guys just wanted to start a build thread where i can log the progression of my 4runner. this is my first truck and had it for a little over a month now. this is a completely different feel/scene from my previous cars but so far im loving it!

thought id post up some pics of my previous cars to show where im coming from.

1999 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor (rear ended and totaled November 2007):

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1996 Lexus LS400 (sold March 2011):

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now here is my latest. 2002 Toyota 4runner SR5 Sport 4WD the day after i brought it home (purchased March 2011):

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so far only ebay clear corners and a 2" Toytec bodylift have been added. i already had the body lift and i figured i'd just install it. im still waiting the rest of my actual suspension lift to be delivered. wheels/tires/suspension lift should be on within the next week or two. i also removed the rear towing package. here is how it sits as of today (April 2011):

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Nice wheels man! All three vehicles are stellar!

Are your plans for 4Runner similar to those other cars? Obviously not in the suspension department. But other than that?

Nice!
 

You've had some sick rides! Diggin the who way you've gone with the previous rides, can't wait to see where you take this one! :snacker:

still not 100% sure on where im heading with the 4runner, but definitely will have a bit of a "jdm" look since im digging a lot of surfs ive seen from japan.

Your Merc and Lex were insane. Love your style. I'm not a fan of body lifts because of the weird things they do to bumper/body fitment and exposing the frame even more. Just my opinion. Either way, I'm curious to where this is going. Good luck!

Still have yet to see this in person since I live literally a block away from you man haha. Let me know when you get the new stuff in!

Nice runner I see you're taking the lifted approach. Welcome to the boards.:biggrin2:

My fav color 3rd gen (besides black). Ultra RARE color.

I look for two months for that exact model in 4x4. Never found one.

the rest of the lift was finally delivered and a few buddies and i slapped everything on the other day.

front: Bilstein 5100 (set at 2.5" on stock springs for now)
rear: Bilstein 5125 on OME 890s
wheels: 18x9 +0 Enkei Borgner ZX
tires: 285/65/18 (32.5") BFG T/A KO

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That looks great man! Really like that color!

looks good Ryhi,

i remember whe the ls was on the brabus wheels that was my favorite. i remember the mercedes as well use to see it all the time around san gabriel you went to Gab too i presume? i was an 02" you know Jason with the black maxima? this is my old car.

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Looking good! I'm near you in Montebello.

thanks guys. yea I went to Gabrielino. I was class of 04. the brabus wheels on the lexus were my favorite since they were so damn rare. totally regretted selling them right after they were gone. I've seen that accord at shows before. on airrunner right?

yeah the car was on airrunner this is the last it look like this.

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my buddy had his camera and decided to snap a few pics of the 4runner.

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Looking Good man! Love the overhead shot!

Agree with Fightman with the over head shot! Looks great man! We should all meet up that are the 626 and whoever else that wants to come out so we can check them out in person! Let me know where and when cuz I would love to see more runners in person! Keep up the great work man!

haha I know that parking lot all too well!

defiantly think we should do a meet and greet soon put some faces to some names.

That's a good idea

Nice. That's a great wheel and tire combo. Never seen it on a Runner before.

I would have slaughtered whoever killed that gorgeous W202... W203 owner here. I used to roll a W126, too.

At least the legacy lives on, man. Cool truck!

added OEM hilux surf window visors and clear corner lights. i managed to snap some shots before it got too dark.

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Nicely done; now we got to take some shots together :naughty:

Man ryhi your runner is looking good. :bigok:

Where did you get those visors?! and for how much?? I want them so bad too along with those flares lol.

Looking good. Not a super big fan of the big visors, but they look good on your setup. You gonna keep the running boards on?

looks good! i wanted the visors but my source for japan is expensive for a new set. about 350 shipped to the us.

thanks for the compliments guys. i really like the factory running boards so they are staying on.

some pics from the socal meet last month at Clark's Grade/Big Bear (6/18/2011):

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Okay so I am lovin' all the pics and the set up so far, but one thing stood out for me, What about the BugEye?

the bugeye is my brothers. its a 100% bone stock virgin bought brand new in 2001!

Wow, how the hell does he contain himself? NO MODS?? :thumb3: he is disciplined I tell ya lol.. Thanks

Cleghorn (7/25/2011)

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where is cleghorn at?

Cleghorn Ridge Trail - Dirtopia, the Off-Road Encyclopedia

this thing is awesome! had to subscribe

added a pair of yellow Bosch Pilot 160 driving lights up front:

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added some Jaos mudflaps:

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