Blade Runner
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The obligatory "before shot"
Intro:
Purchased for $38k on 6/11/16 with 17k miles. This is my 3rd 4runner. The last two were 4th gen V8 Limited 4wd, and I absolutely loved them. However, my family has expanded so the need for a 3rd row is now a must. I looked around for another 4th gen, but with a 3rd row. They were impossible to find with reasonable amount of miles. So, I did some research and decided to drop some real coin on another Limited 4Runner, but 5th gen this time, and with a 3rd row. My wife and I enjoyed the creature comforts of the Limiteds, so that's what we went with. So far we are very happy with it.
You might be surprised with exactly what we are so pleased with:
All the other stuff is expected: Awesome offload capability, truck on frame build, fit and finish, solid construction, styling, aftermarket parts support, Toyota reliability, smooth tranny and engine.
The goal for the build is to have a usable, comfortable street machine for the wife and kids, but also something for the occasional off-roading trip.
Anyhoo. This will be my build page. Enjoy!
Current Mods:
Wheels/Tires/Suspension
Upcoming Mods:
The obligatory "before shot"
Intro:
Purchased for $38k on 6/11/16 with 17k miles. This is my 3rd 4runner. The last two were 4th gen V8 Limited 4wd, and I absolutely loved them. However, my family has expanded so the need for a 3rd row is now a must. I looked around for another 4th gen, but with a 3rd row. They were impossible to find with reasonable amount of miles. So, I did some research and decided to drop some real coin on another Limited 4Runner, but 5th gen this time, and with a 3rd row. My wife and I enjoyed the creature comforts of the Limiteds, so that's what we went with. So far we are very happy with it.
You might be surprised with exactly what we are so pleased with:
- Actual knobs for the radio and climate control! Woo hoo!
- The fuel door opens without having to hunt for a stupid lever. Yeah!
- Digital speedo! Yup!
- Interior design is pleasing to the eye and works. Because that's what we stare at the most.
All the other stuff is expected: Awesome offload capability, truck on frame build, fit and finish, solid construction, styling, aftermarket parts support, Toyota reliability, smooth tranny and engine.
The goal for the build is to have a usable, comfortable street machine for the wife and kids, but also something for the occasional off-roading trip.
Anyhoo. This will be my build page. Enjoy!
Current Mods:
Wheels/Tires/Suspension
- Black Rhino Selkirk wheels 18x9 -12 offset
- Nitto Trail Grapplers 285/65/18
- Metaltech Stage2 Icon mid-travel suspension
- SPC UCAs
- Custom sway bar links
- Demello 3 hoop front bumper
- AP sliders
- RCI aluminum skids front-transfercase
- Icon rear lower shin guards
- Smittybilt x20 10k winch
- Warn recovery gear
- Factor 55 Splicer
- Baja Designs Squadron Sport driving combos (amber)
- 40" RC Cree light bar - black series
- ARB CKMTA12 dual air compressor - install writeup
- diff breather mod
- Gobi Stealth rack w/ladder
- K&N cold air intake
- Tint all around
- Rexing V1 dash cam (aka Floritard accountability monitor)
- Weathertech Floor Liners, Front/Back
- Midland 75-822 CB Radio
- Firestik with fire-ring and spring mount
- iunio Military Portable Folding Shovel - multitool
- Boulder Tools Heavy Duty Tire Repair Kit
Upcoming Mods:
- Icon rear airbumps - have, just need to find time to install
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