2008 Urban Runner- BUILD
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montijo505
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SHagood
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Took off the OEM cross members and replaced with LFD. Waiting for my ARB awning mounts and the maxtrax pins to come in, will post another pic with those mounted as well. First impression, great quality and fantastic customer service. The guys at LFD always respond immediately, even on the weekends, if you DM them on Instagram. I've got their front skid as well, and will continue giving them my business. Check them out, great small shop in NC.
SHagood
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Thanks for the feedback, man!
And that black cargo box is a small carry box for tools. I keep ratchet sets, pliers, allen keys, etc. in there. It's like $12 from Home Depot.
montijo505
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Front bumper? CUT.
That edging or whatever you put on it makes it look clean, I like it!
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Is that the infamous Gandy Beach, aka The Redneck Riviera? Love that place! :dancin:
SHagood
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Arguably the most redneck and trashy place in Tampa!
Ahhhh yeah it is, but it's always been fun! I lived in north St. Pete for quite a while, so that was a great spot to hang out for a day with friends...bbq, beer, dogs running around and the jetskis.
SHagood
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Thanks for the feedback! Ask as many questions and I'd love to help as much as possible. Post some pics of your Urban Runner.
SHagood
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No pictures to include, but I did replace the front/rear diff and transfer case oil today. Went with Mobil 1 75w 90 and used 6 full quarts, order them on advanced auto parts and got them for $10/quart with free 3-day shipping. My car is at 168k miles, bought it at 116k, and have never once changed either. Also, I have no idea when it was done before I bought the car. Didn't notice any metal shavings like I read about on multiple forums, but the amount of gunk caked up on the drain cap was disgusting.
HUGE thanks to [MENTION=91393]papabeach[/MENTION] for walking me through step by step and letting me borrow your stuff. With the right tools and PLENTY of shop paper towels, it was a very easy and necessary maintenance.
HUGE thanks to [MENTION=91393]papabeach[/MENTION] for walking me through step by step and letting me borrow your stuff. With the right tools and PLENTY of shop paper towels, it was a very easy and necessary maintenance.
montijo505
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I’ve done the front a few times because of cv jobs. I did the rear recently, came out still sort of clearish brown. I don’t recall ever doing it but I may have had a shop change it the first time I swapped a cv and had to have the front diff drain plug torched/hammered out after I rounded it.
I need to do the TC but I’m unsure of using the Mobil1 like in the diffs because I’ve read too much into it from people’s opinions on the forums. The Toyota stuff for the TC is expensive, so I haven’t gotten around to it. I’ll probably just put in the Mobil1, as it seems this is a popular choice and I don’t think anyone has had problems from it. I do run Mobil1 everywhere else in the rig anyway.
Ok I’ll stop rambling. Are you gonna pick up that tube bumper from the classifieds I saw you asking about?!
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CV4RNR
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Nice build! I'm just getting started, although this is my 3rd 4runner- decided that this may be the one that gets some attention. I just bought a 2007 SR5. Plan to do the usual "go through" to see what's wrong with it, then begin with lift, and a few other things- we will see.
Thanks for sharing your build process- I may follow with some of these ideas!
Thanks for sharing your build process- I may follow with some of these ideas!
SHagood
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I thought about it over the weekend, but I think I'm going to wait. I just picked up a new awning last night and I need to replace the actuator motors for my AC, my car only blows ice cold AC right now so I haven't been in a rush to fix it. Plus, I really want to see LFD's 4th gen design and the 4th gen bumper that Lil B's Fab makes is sweet.
Thoughts?
SHagood
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Awesome, congrats on your purchase!! If you have any specific questions, please ask. I'd love to share thoughts/opinions.
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