4Runner Wave???? from NC

SwampDog

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Wanted to stop by and introduce myself - Brian from Charlotte, NC. I joined the forum back in 2013 when I bought a 2010 4Runner Limited 2WD. I kept it for 18 months then decided I wanted to get something more trailworthy, so I bought a 2013 Jeep JKU. I modified it heavily with lockers, beadlocks, OBA...the works. Needless to say, after routinely thrashing it on the rock it became a bit of a pain to maintain as it was my daily driver....soooo, I sold it.

That brings us to now, and last week I pulled the trigger on a silver 2015 4Runner SR5 2WD. After realizng that wheeling HARD in a daily driver and not having an unlimited budget wasn't working for me, I decided this 4Runner would just have a few non-wheeling oriented mods. This go around, I plan on:

Widow Tint - 15% to match rear (complete)
Stereo Upgrade - Component's up front, coaxil drop in rear doors, small 4 channel 100 watt amp to push them.
Wheels / Tires - Method NVs or TRD wheels / 275/70/17 BFG K02
Leveling Kit - Everything I am finding for a leveling kit is a 2.5" front puck. Is that much really required to level off the rake? Not concerned with clearance as it is a 2WD and will be kept on highway.

Finally, any great vendors here? I've spent tons of money supporting vendors on another jeep forum I was active on and plan on supporting the standouts here.
 
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Thanks for the welcome and the intro to Apex Overland. I will definitely be reaching out in the near future.
 
Im working on 15 as well. Looking to down size the wifes Suburban and the 4runner is going to do that. I drive a JKU and yes the wave is real :flamethrwoer2:
 
Welcome, I hope one day to drive my 89 down to NC to see a buddy that lives just south of Raleigh NC.

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I feel your pain. Wheeling a daily driver is never a good idea.

I tried it with my previous 3rd gen, but after many years of double duty it started to ask for something every month. It made me fall out of love with it.

With my new 4runner, I am keeping it light duty only.

Looking forward to your build thread.
 
Is the wave thing really a thing?

Oh man....damn straight it is a thing. Much more likely to get a wave back from a TJ/CJ/YJ owner than a JK. I will say that most stock JKs don't wave back due to the strong mommy contingent behind the wheel. My observation is the more modified (trail modifications) the JK is, the more likely you are to get a wave back. Typically, across the board, I'd guess a 75% success rate on return waves.
 
Thanks for the shout out guys! OP, I'm right up the road from you in Greensboro, if you need anything or have any questions just shout.

Josh
 

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