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HHIRunner 07-28-2013 09:56 PM

HHIRunner's Build Thread
 
Finally got some time on my hands and I figured I was overdue to start this thread. I bought my 2003 Limited V8 4x4 with XREAS and RAS in July of 2012 (exactly one year ago today).

Current Picture
August 8, 2015
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/313/2...7bbbc3d0_b.jpgDSC09997 by Jake Post, on Flickr

(December 13, 2014)
http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/...5.jpg~original

(August 17, 2014)

http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/...a.jpg~original


MODS:
Suspension:
Radflo 2.5" Extended Travel Coilovers with 700 lb springs (July 2013)
Radflo 2.5" Extended Travel Rear Shocks (July 2013)
All Pro 3.5" Rear lift springs (July 2013)
LR UCA (July 2013)
1.25" Roger Brown BL (new body mount bolts from Tractor supply) (July 2013)
Wabfab Adjustable Rear swaybar end links (August 2013)
Removed front swaybar (July 2013)
Daystar spacer (Driver side lean) (July 2013)
Toytec Diff Drop and Brake Lines (July 2013)
Metaltech GX470 rear spring seats for RAS to coil replacement (to be installed)

Wheels:
Stealth Custom Series- Stealth 6 (July 2013)
305/65/17 BF Goodrich MT KM2 (July 2013)

Armor:
SOS Concepts Sliders (May 3, 2014)
SOS Concepts 3 Hoop Plate Bumper (June 1, 2014)
Gobi Stealth Rack (December 2014)
SOS Concepts Rear Bumper and Swingout (August 2015)
Warn Industries M8000-S (August 2015)

Lighting:
CBI Offroad Fab Ditch Light Brackets with LED Cubes (December 2013)
Amber Rigid Industries Duallys in the bumper (July 2014)
20" LED bar on bumper (August 16, 2014)

Communications:
Midland CB-1 (April 2014)
Pyle PA speaker (April 2014)
3' Firestik (April 2014)
Comet RS720 mount on rear hatch (April 2014)

Audio:
Pioneer AVH-x1500 (August 2012)

Miscellaneous:
Body Mount Chop (May 3, 2014)
Interior LEDs
Painted Dash around radio/HVAC Blue (April 2014)
PLASTIDERP (May 2013)

Future Mods
4:56 gearing and ARB Air Lockers F&R
CBI Offroad Rear Bumper with Swing Out TC
Custom Interior Drawer System
Rock Lights
Upgraded Headunit with Navigation
Dual Batteries
ARB Fridge

Buy my Uncles custom built expo trailer when he sells his Heep to my Dad

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I don't have any pics from straight off the lot but this is as close as it gets

http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/...4.jpg~original

First Mod: PLASTIDIP

http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/...1.jpg~original

A little stock flex :becky:

http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/...8.jpg~original

Then came that one faithful day when I decided to blow through my entire bank account. The UPS/Fedex guy quickly became my best friend.

All of my boxes (Don't ask about the 3 wheel boxes)

http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/...c.jpg~original

Drove 5 hours up to @aha2988 's shop and got to work

http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/...0.jpg~original

Got all the Radflo Stuff installed and called it a night

http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/...7.jpg~original
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Woke up early the next morning and worked from about 9 to 9 with a nice lunch/bolt search break. Finished up with this

http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/...6.jpg~original

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HHIRunner 07-28-2013 09:58 PM

Anyone know what I can't see any of the pictures I posted in that?

smc23 07-28-2013 10:01 PM

just about to say that i cant see the pics...try editing it and putting in the pictures all over again

gaterose 07-28-2013 10:02 PM

You've shared the link in your album where you view them, you need to share the 'Direct Link' ... it's in the "Links to Share" box on the lower right side of the picture.

HHIRunner 07-28-2013 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaterose (Post 1440892)
You've shared the link in your album where you view them, you need to share the 'Direct Link' ... it's in the "Links to Share" box on the lower right side of the picture.

Thanks Matt i got it fixed

Casper421 07-29-2013 12:49 AM

What do you think of the 3.5" coils ride? Stiff?

Rig looks great btw!

HHIRunner 07-29-2013 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casper421 (Post 1441009)
What do you think of the 3.5" coils ride? Stiff?

Rig looks great btw!

I love them. I had the RAS stock and it only feels a little stiffer than stock. The ride is really smooth and it actually feels like I'm in a truck now. I'd definitely suggest them though.


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Troymclure 07-29-2013 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HHIRunner (Post 1441010)
I love them. I had the RAS stock and it only feels a little stiffer than stock. The ride is really smooth and it actually feels like I'm in a truck now. I'd definitely suggest them though.


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Glad to hear that, just ordered the exact same setup. Looks great btw!

richbasv 07-29-2013 03:28 AM

just about to say that i cant see the pics.http://price.womenobey.com/01.jpg
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preacher35 07-29-2013 04:39 AM

Looks awesome bud!

fricksean 07-29-2013 05:57 AM

*drools* I love your 4runner!
srs.

ebg18t 07-29-2013 09:32 AM

How much trimming to fix the 305's?

HHIRunner 07-29-2013 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebg18t (Post 1441154)
How much trimming to fix the 305's?

If you look at the bolts holding the fender liner I cut just below the middle one on the front bumper. I still barely touch he body mount at full lock so I need to get that chopped too


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SAR_Runner 07-30-2013 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HHIRunner (Post 1440885)
Suspension:
Radflo 2.5" Extended Travel Coilovers with 700 lb springs
Radflo 2.5" Extended Travel Rear Shocks
All Pro 3.5" Rear lift springs
LR UCA
1.25" Roger Brown BL (new body mount bolts from Tractor supply :becky: )
Wabfab Adjustable Rear swaybar end links
Removed front swaybar
Daystar spacer (Driver side lean)
Toytec Diff Drop and Brake Lines

I dont see anything in there for the rear springs, did you just slip in the springs and let them be loose? any kind of a spring perch or bucket? I am looking to do something very similar to my rig but want to have all of the parts and pieces to get it done right...

also did you pull the compressor or leave it?

How far back did you pull on the XREAS?

On the cabin switches, did you pull them out or just leave them?

Thanks in advance!

HHIRunner 07-30-2013 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAR_Runner (Post 1442271)
I dont see anything in there for the rear springs, did you just slip in the springs and let them be loose? any kind of a spring perch or bucket? I am looking to do something very similar to my rig but want to have all of the parts and pieces to get it done right...

also did you pull the compressor or leave it?

How far back did you pull on the XREAS?

On the cabin switches, did you pull them out or just leave them?

Thanks in advance!

I ordered OEM spring seats for the top of the spring and the bottom is just resting there now there is a sort of perch at the bottom but they aren't seated the same as a non RAS equipped 4r.

I left the compressor there because I'm thinking of a way it may be useful down the road.

I didn't pull the XREAS lines very far. Basically just out of the wheel well

And I just left the switches there for now. Don't have any reason to take them out yet.


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