07V8
Member
2007 V8 Sport Edition
On Top of Pike's Peak
Loveland Pass
Interior
- Kenwood DDX 712
- JL Audio Front Components
- JL Audio Rear Coaxials
- Dual 12" Type R's
- Hard Wired Escort 9500i
- Scan Gauge II
- Front 20% Rear 5% Tint
Exterior
- 265/70/17 BFG KO's
- StopTech F/R Drilled and Slotted Rotors
- SS Exhaust Tip
- Stickers
Suspension
- Bilstein 6112's on Second Setting with 1" Top Spacer
- Bilstein 5100's w/ Daystar 1.5" DS Spacer & Icon 2" Springs
- Camburg Uni-Ball UCA's
- New OEM LCA's
- Energy Sway Bar Bushings
It's been a long time coming. I've lurked on here since I bought my 4Runner back in January of 2008. It was a 2007 leftover and I got it for less than $12k off sticker price.
I was immediately in love with it. Growing up, my parents owned Land Cruisers. They are by far the most over-engineered trucks on the road today. Nothing comes even remotely close. Period. The 4Runner is a great compromise, particularly ones with the V8 which is a direct transplant from the Land Cruiser.
My first mod was a hardwired Escort 9500i. Using the standard 12V socket looks janky. I purchased the smart cord and wired it directly to the map lights. I ran the mute button to a blank next to the center differential lock. The detector is mounted next to the rear view mirror; out of my line of sight and virtually undetectable to would-be thieves.
Next, I installed a custom stereo. I have a Kenwood DDX 712 with Garmin Navigation (which is pathetically out of date) and an Alpine PDX amplifier for my JL component and coaxial door speakers. In the rear, I have an Audioque AQ2200D powering two 12" Type R subs. My trunk is worthless - especially since I keep my spare tire there after my OEM one was stolen.
Today, I'm sentimentally attached to it. It's never left me stranded, has moved me across the country more than once, has been around the United States and is still my daily driver. The odometer rolled over 145k miles a few weeks ago. The original XREAS suspension was completely worn out. I decided to completely rebuild the front end with new OEM LCA's, Camburg Uniball UCA's, Energy Suspension F/R sway bar bushings, and Billstein 6112's and 5100's. I also added a rear DS Daystar 1.5" spacer to eliminate the driver side lean.
I ended up with about a 3/3 lift. I prefer some rake, if you actually "level" the wheel wells you will look ridiculous driving if you have any weight in the rear. Besides, there is inherently more wheel travel in the rear so there needs to be more space between the fender and tire.
I spent 6 hours detailing it yesterday. Inside, outside, engine bay. The full treatment: wash, clay bar, polish, and wax. It was desperately needing a detail after only getting machine washes for the last three years since moving to Chicago.
On Top of Pike's Peak
Loveland Pass
Interior
- Kenwood DDX 712
- JL Audio Front Components
- JL Audio Rear Coaxials
- Dual 12" Type R's
- Hard Wired Escort 9500i
- Scan Gauge II
- Front 20% Rear 5% Tint
Exterior
- 265/70/17 BFG KO's
- StopTech F/R Drilled and Slotted Rotors
- SS Exhaust Tip
- Stickers
Suspension
- Bilstein 6112's on Second Setting with 1" Top Spacer
- Bilstein 5100's w/ Daystar 1.5" DS Spacer & Icon 2" Springs
- Camburg Uni-Ball UCA's
- New OEM LCA's
- Energy Sway Bar Bushings
It's been a long time coming. I've lurked on here since I bought my 4Runner back in January of 2008. It was a 2007 leftover and I got it for less than $12k off sticker price.
I was immediately in love with it. Growing up, my parents owned Land Cruisers. They are by far the most over-engineered trucks on the road today. Nothing comes even remotely close. Period. The 4Runner is a great compromise, particularly ones with the V8 which is a direct transplant from the Land Cruiser.
My first mod was a hardwired Escort 9500i. Using the standard 12V socket looks janky. I purchased the smart cord and wired it directly to the map lights. I ran the mute button to a blank next to the center differential lock. The detector is mounted next to the rear view mirror; out of my line of sight and virtually undetectable to would-be thieves.
Next, I installed a custom stereo. I have a Kenwood DDX 712 with Garmin Navigation (which is pathetically out of date) and an Alpine PDX amplifier for my JL component and coaxial door speakers. In the rear, I have an Audioque AQ2200D powering two 12" Type R subs. My trunk is worthless - especially since I keep my spare tire there after my OEM one was stolen.
Today, I'm sentimentally attached to it. It's never left me stranded, has moved me across the country more than once, has been around the United States and is still my daily driver. The odometer rolled over 145k miles a few weeks ago. The original XREAS suspension was completely worn out. I decided to completely rebuild the front end with new OEM LCA's, Camburg Uniball UCA's, Energy Suspension F/R sway bar bushings, and Billstein 6112's and 5100's. I also added a rear DS Daystar 1.5" spacer to eliminate the driver side lean.
I ended up with about a 3/3 lift. I prefer some rake, if you actually "level" the wheel wells you will look ridiculous driving if you have any weight in the rear. Besides, there is inherently more wheel travel in the rear so there needs to be more space between the fender and tire.
I spent 6 hours detailing it yesterday. Inside, outside, engine bay. The full treatment: wash, clay bar, polish, and wax. It was desperately needing a detail after only getting machine washes for the last three years since moving to Chicago.
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Northern Michigan is so much fun in the winter!! :50cal:
