2014 4runner expedition build on 34's

[eizenjin91]

Purchased this guy about a week ago with 4 miles on it. I'm building it mainly as an expedition style nothing too serious or extreme. First step was to put on Icon Overland 3" rear springs with Icon 2.5" Remote Res rear shocks. Up front went with the extended travel 2.5" Remote Res Coilovers. Started with the lower spring rate but was too soft and immediately jumped up to the 700 after a couple days. Running 285/75R17 (34x11.50R17) on 17x9's with 4.5" BS. Rear didn't have any problem at all with rubbing and even at full flex didn't contact anything but just to be on the safe side built 2.25" extended bumpstops. The front I had to do the body mount chop and did a bit of trimming on the rear of the fender well where it bolts to the frame. I still have one small issue with it rubbing on the rear fender well when hitting a dip at high speed but I'm going to look at that tonight and get it figured out and done away with. Took it out over the weekend to the El Camino Del Diablo in southern Arizona. 130 miles offroad with a mixture of sand, rock, whoops, and some technical spots also very scenic. Ran 80mph through the whoops beautifully staying planted and the shocks soaking it up without any body movement.

On thursday my new ARB bumper arrives. They don't have one for the 14 yet however I am working with ARB on this to get the 14's handled so they can start putting out the bumpers. Shouldn't have any issues and should have it on by thursday evening and have feedback sent to ARB.

Also regearing today to 4.56's.

Next up:
ARB or AT Overland rear drawers
CBI Offroad Fab rear tire carrier with double jerry can holder (Ordered)
Budbuilt rock sliders (Ordered)
ARB or Frontrunner roof rack
Aux fuel tank
Main replacement fuel tank (maybe?)
ARB Roof Tent (transferring from my 80 series)
ARB Fridge (transferring from my 80 series)
Rigid lights
SatStation for Iridium Extreme (comes with vehicle mount, external antenna, hands free speaker and mic). My sat phone doesn't get service inside the vehicle and its been a constant pain for the last couple years. The docking station will fix all that and allow me to use it hands free while driving.

 

[eizenjin91]

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[m(a)ce]

nice! look forward to more pics & build updates.

 

[Stifler]

very nice

 

[Jono.ful]

Looks sharp. Watch your rear remote resi lines though, mine are routed the same way and I have some minor abrading from the tire while at full stuff. A well placed hose clamp will hold it in tight to the body

 

[Gabex35]

I thought I was working quick on my build. Looks good!

 

[Desert Dawg]

Great build so far! Looking forward to seeing how the ARB bumper works out! :rockon:

 

[roktoy]

Love the 34's on runner, feel my 32.7's don't fill the wheel wells enough.

 

[Milspecvet]

How much wheel travel are you getting now with new suspension compared to the stock setup?

 

[eizenjin91]

Finished the gears today. Went 4.56's. Made a huge difference especially in fuel mileage. Before at 75mph with the stock 3.73's I was staying at the very end of eco mode and outside of eco mode about 70% of the time. Now I'm solidly in the middle of eco mode and I'd say im averaging about 2mph higher.

Tomorrow the ARB bumper goes on I'll take some good pics and info.

 

[2014 Warthog]

That is a wickedly fast build! You work at a parts shop?

It'll take me at least a year to finish my first stage build

Sliders alone took 4 months to order/arrive. Another 4-5 weeks for the rear bumper.

Will be looking forward to see how your front bumper works out. Still have no idea what I want to do for that...

 

[eizenjin91]

Finished getting the ARB bumper on last night at about midnight. Was a bit of work but it's on and looks damn good! Think it's the first ARB on a 2014 I want to thank ARB for working with me on this. I'm drawing up instructions and dimensions for them. I'll post pics tonight of install and finished installed bumper as I'm driving to Moab right now.

One question though went to an alignment shop today and asked for between. +4 to +5 caster. They can only get me +3 before the tech swears to me that the cam bolts are maxed out on the lower. I'm running icon tube UCA's. Shouldn't I be able to get more than +3 with my setup? He showed it to me and it sure looks maxed out.

 

[E-ROCKER]

Post a pic of the front ARB bumper when you get a chance. Very curious how it looks on a 14'.
Sorry, not sure about the alignment question. Have fun in Moab!

 

[Stifler]

Finished getting the ARB bumper on last night at about midnight. Was a bit of work but it's on and looks damn good! Think it's the first ARB on a 2014 I want to thank ARB for working with me on this. I'm drawing up instructions and dimensions for them. I'll post pics tonight of install and finished installed bumper as I'm driving to Moab right now.

One question though went to an alignment shop today and asked for between. +4 to +5 caster. They can only get me +3 before the tech swears to me that the cam bolts are maxed out on the lower. I'm running icon tube UCA's. Shouldn't I be able to get more than +3 with my setup? He showed it to me and it sure looks maxed out.

I have +3 with factory UCAs. Me thinks you need a new tech! Calling [MENTION=99235]Scott@Hightech[/MENTION] sending out the bat signal!

 

[Jeremy556]

One question though went to an alignment shop today and asked for between. +4 to +5 caster. They can only get me +3 before the tech swears to me that the cam bolts are maxed out on the lower. I'm running icon tube UCA's. Shouldn't I be able to get more than +3 with my setup? He showed it to me and it sure looks maxed out.

There are 4 adjustment bolts, most techs will only adjust one pair, front or back. They're going to need to adjust all 4.

 

[bimrunner]

Finished getting the ARB bumper on last night at about midnight. Was a bit of work but it's on and looks damn good! Think it's the first ARB on a 2014 I want to thank ARB for working with me on this. I'm drawing up instructions and dimensions for them. I'll post pics tonight of install and finished installed bumper as I'm driving to Moab right now.

One question though went to an alignment shop today and asked for between. +4 to +5 caster. They can only get me +3 before the tech swears to me that the cam bolts are maxed out on the lower. I'm running icon tube UCA's. Shouldn't I be able to get more than +3 with my setup? He showed it to me and it sure looks maxed out.

I'm getting 4.5 on both sides with total chaos UCA so I'm guessing the icon can get you similar. There's a little tire shop towards the north end of town that I got an alignment at. The tech there has been doing it for a long time and was pretty good except he forgot to tighten down my rear upper links... If you haven't upgraded rear links, you shouldn't have a problem. Just make sure you ask him if all the nuts are torqued down...

 

[eizenjin91]

On the road all day but a quick teaser till I can get to my laptop this evening. ARB bumper on a 2014

 

[2014 Warthog]

On the road all day but a quick teaser till I can get to my laptop this evening. ARB bumper on a 2014

Eeeeenteresting....

Can't wait to see more pictures of this!

 

[Desert Dawg]

Wow...is that a 4Runner behind that bumper? :biggrin1:

Looks great!

 

[BamaRunner]

OP.... I want to thank you for making me waste my entire day COVETING these helo wheels. Preesh.