1996 4runner Build

[Granada7]

1998 4runner Build

So im 16 and bought a 1998 sr5 4runner with 166k im looking for some easy stuff to do to make it fun and cool to drive (not 4wd tho) please make some suggestions on some easy stuff for me to do thanks! Pic of before and current progress Enjoy!


Current mods:
Kenwood 8" subwoofer
4 sony speakers
Alpine Headunit
New OME Shocks
Plasti Dipped Emblems bumpers handles and rims
Led Interior lights
No more Running Boards
Interior Blue led Lights
Satoshi Grill Mod
24" Led Light bar
zXe Headlights

Future Mods:
Clear Corners
Rear Tailights

 

[TideRunner]

the first two things that wont break the bank and are STUPID simple to do...

do a forum search for the ISR mod and the Deckplate mod. They both take 10 min. with the right tools. I'll try to find the links for you...

The rest depends on what you want to use it for. They're still beast in 2wd...but thats up to you boss

If you're going for looks. The satoshi/mesh grill mod is wicked cheap too...should take more than a day.

 

[SRQ-Runner]

Welcome! I'm also 16!
I just finished clay baring mine and plan on waxing it in the upcoming week. If you haven't already I would definitely get a coat of wax on it.
Makes it look great and protects the paint! Good Luck!

 

[Granada7]

Update

so with the help of my dad ive managed to black out all the emblems and grille as well the rims and replaced the rear shocks which were leaking pretty bad installed a 8in sub and new stereo deck as well next up going to get rid of that pesky chrome with some plasti dip please make some suggestions for me funds are limited but with christmas soon maybe able to do some things thanks:reddance:

 

[Granada7]

Hey thanks!

 

[Granada7]

Welcome! I'm also 16!
I just finished clay baring mine and plan on waxing it in the upcoming week. If you haven't already I would definitely get a coat of wax on it.
Makes it look great and protects the paint! Good Luck!

Yea did that when i got it thanks tho yours looks nice!

 

[SRQ-Runner]

Thank you! Did you plasti dip your emblems? Have been thinking about doing so on mine.

 

[Granada7]

Thank you! Did you plasti dip your emblems? Have been thinking about doing so on mine.

I actually dint have it at the time so i actually spray painted it with some high grade car paint through a mechanic friend but im going to plasti dip my bumpers and steps soon after seeing my friends truck done with it looked really good!

 

[SRQ-Runner]

I actually dint have it at the time so i actually spray painted it with some high grade car paint through a mechanic friend but im going to plasti dip my bumpers and steps soon after seeing my friends truck done with it looked really good!

Okay! Post some pictures when you get them done. Would love to see how they turn out.

 

[Granada7]

Okay! Post some pictures when you get them done. Would love to see how they turn out.

Of emblems cause if so i can upload now?!

 

[SRQ-Runner]

More interested in the plasti dip of the bumpers and steps because that's what I would use.

 

[Granada7]

More interested in the plasti dip of the bumpers and steps because that's what I would use.

no problem doing soon will upload soon within next week hopefully

 

[Ryan_289]

Did you remove the emblems or paint them on the vehicle?

 

[Granada7]

Did you remove the emblems or paint them on the vehicle?

I used some fishing line to take off by simply guiding it behind on the 4runner and toyota emblem there is 2 pins so you have to try and pry it out but they turned out really nice after I cut out some double adhesive stick tape onto the emblems and replied

 

[Ryan_289]

I used some fishing line to take off by simply guiding it behind on the 4runner and toyota emblem there is 2 pins so you have to try and pry it out but they turned out really nice after I cut out some double adhesive stick tape onto the emblems and replied

What did you use to remove the old glue residue or was there any?

 

[Granada7]

What did you use to remove the old glue residue or was there any?

I used nail polish remover from the local drugstore and it seemed to come off nicely then washed it with normal car soap to make sure no residue and then put on emblems

 

[Granada7]

Plasti Dip!!!

:horn:





Was able to do my bumpers and sidesteps with plasti dip and it works great! Currently looking at tires any suggestions? Id like bigger but want to keep the rims does rim size matter for the tire size as well?

 

[SR5Runner97]

:horn: Currently looking at tires any suggestions? Id like bigger but want to keep the rims does rim size matter for the tire size as well?

Your rims are fine for about any tire you want. I've got some 285/75/16 cooper at/3's and I love them :zoom: They have aggressive tread and will get better mpg than mud terrains.

 

[Granada7]

Headlights and interior

Hey guys! So recently ive done minor stuff i plasti dipped the gas tank door and the handles on my car to match all the black and will be redoing the roof rack soon also got some new tires but im now looking into lights budget is a bit tight but im looking for some led interior ones that will go for all 4 lights i believe the 2 dome up front then one in middle and the trunk should do it i believe and then was wodering about getting led headlights any links or comments would be great thanks!!

 

[airmax233]

Did you plasti dip your tow hitch as well? Truck looks good btw man