4runnerlaw's build

[4runnerlaw]

Starting a build thread so I can keep track of my mods and share my experience along the way....

2016 4Runner Trail Premium w/ KDSS - Midnight Black

How she sits today (May 2019)

Running list of mods


WHEELS/TIRES
1.) (5) 275/70 BFG KO2's
2.) (5) SCS Stealth 6 Wheels - Black

SUSPENSION
1.) Adjustable King front 2.5 Coilovers w/ res
2.) Adjustable King rear 2.5 Shocks w/ res, Custom 2" added length - specific part from Filthy for 2" rear springs and extra flex
3.) 1/4" Top Hat Spacer (provides 1/2" lift up front without having to dial down too much preload)
4.) ICON 2003-UP Toyota 4Runner Delta Joint Tubular Upper Control Arm Kit
5.) ICON Tubular UCA Uniball Cover Cap Kit
6.) ICON 2003-UP Toyota 4Runner Adjustable Rear Track Bar
7.) ICON 2003-Current 4Runner 2" Lift Rear Coil Springs

ARMOR
1.) APEX All Pro DOM Sliders w/o Top Plate
2.) TRD Pro Skid Plate, modified to fit KDSS
3.) FJ TOYMAN rear Shock Guards for Kings

ENGINE
1.) TRD Intake

INTERIOR
1.) Husky Weatherbeater Floor Liners and Cargo Mat
2.) Front & Rear Aries Seat Covers
3.) Ellis Precision Black Shift Knobs

EXTERIOR
1.) Gobi Stealth Rack - no rise
-w/ Ladder/HD Struts/Deflector/Adjustable Crossbars
Hi-Lift Mount
Ax/Shovel Mount
2.) Toyota Black Out Emblem Overlay (Part #00016-89016)
3.) Ceramic Tint
-20% Front Visor & Front Sides/40% Rear & Rear Sides
4.) TRD PRO Front and Rear Black Bumper Valence
5.) TRD PRO Upper Grill
6.) TRD PRO Garnish

LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL
1.) 9500xi Radar Detector w/ Mirror Mount Bracket & Direct Wire
2.) Veepeak WiFi OBDII Scanner & Carista App
-Roll windows down with keyfob
-Interior & Puddle Lights set to 30s vs 15s
-Turned off Seat Belt Chime
3.) Xenon Depot H11 Xtreme Vision HID's (Lo Beams)
3.) Phillips Xtreme Vision H11 LED (Fogs)
4.) Xenon Depot Xtreme LED w/ DRL (Hi Beams)
5.) FYRE FLYS Interior LED Kit 3014 SMD Series w/ License/Puddle & all interior
6.) Anytime Camera Dongle & Reverse AOB Switch
7.) Font Camera Anytime Dongle & Camera AOB Switch
8.) GPS AOB Switch to pin 9 on the Anytime Camera Dongle to override GPS Safety Limitations while driving
9.) ANTMANS Foglight Anytime Mod
10.) (3)LED Amber Marker Lights in front grill, tinted lenses, wired to parking light
11.) Accessoride Remote Start w/ Cellular

Have & need to install:
1.) Limited floor lighting harness & Toyota Blue LEDs
2.) Early Trail Edition multi display clock for center of dash Harness
...still looking for actual multi display part with blue lighting
3.) Accessoride Remote Start w/ Cell control


ACCESSORIES
1.) Toyota Hitch Cover (Part #228-35960)
2.) Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Tray
3.) OCD Console Organizer
4.) OCD Console Tray
5.) 400p Viair Compressor
6.) WeatherTech TS0081 TechShade Windshield Sunshade
7.) Super Shovel by Krazy Beaver - Heavy Duty Spiked Shovel (Black Edition)
8.) BOLT 7023539 Padlock for Toyota Key
9.) BOLT 7023584 5/8" Receiver Lock for Toyota Key


Future plans...
-ARB Compressor & Engine Bay Mount
-Dual Battery Install
-RCI Aluminum Skid Plates
-Slimline Aluminum Bumper/Winch/Lightbar
-285/70-17's

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Start of build thread:


(Day 1 home from dealer)

I had the dealer throw on the KO2's so I wouldn't notice the rough ride after the stock Dunlops - so far very pleased, they handle well around the city/highway which is 95% of my driving. No Rub riding on OEM Trail Wheels - the 275's fit great.

35 PSI from the dealer felt great, a bit soft for the highway, I was getting around 16-16.5 mpg

Recently pushed it up to 40 PSI which is noticeably rougher ride but getting 17-17.5 mpg

I just received the APEX Sliders and dropped them off to the local powder coater, I should have these back and installed within a week

 

[MeanoTorino]

I like those sliders. Good luck with the build

 

[ridefast]

looks good, i cant wait to see the sliders on your 4runner

 

[4runnerlaw]

Sliders are powder coated and installed

All Pro APEX Sliders without the top plate -

2 small problems
1.) Broke one of the bolts torquing down to the recommended 29ft lbs
I would use my own bolts next time vs using the supplied hardware - now I'll have to spend time to drill it out of the frame, hope I have room but there are 10 other bolts holding it so I might just leave it as is
2.) Everything with KDSS fit perfectly with the exception of the two lines exiting the rear of the pump on the driver side frame rail, I had to bend the lines to fit around the gusset

Other than that I love these sliders so far

 

[JSparky]

Nice, I had their Apex sliders on my Tacoma.. they're built for war.

 

[4runnerlaw]

Beach pic while I patiently wait for my gobi rack. In the meantime I've installed Phillips Diamond Vision bulbs hi & lo which are great color but suck at providing light output and Phillips LED fogs which were well worth the money.


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[4runnerlaw]

It's been a while since I provided an update on my build...so I figured I would catch up on my thread

GOBI Installed, went with the No-Rise Stealth, HD Struts, Rear Ladder, Adjustable Crossbars, Hi-Lift Mounts

Took a trip out to Portsmouth Island, NC -> It rained a LOT and I attempted to pass Water Road to Portsmouth Village...this is what the road typically looks like (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEsHwVzd_JY), during the trip I didn't get a photo or video which sucks), with all the rain it was a good 12 inches deeper but I couldn't tell at the start. There is a sign from NPS posted "Mostly 8" to 10" deep hard bottom, stay in the middle" I walked it for about 50 yards and determined it to be knee deep...but once I got driving, about 100 yards in I dropped into a waist deep hole for a good 50 feet before coming back up to knee deep...at this point I made the decision to turn around - I wasn't about to sink my 6 month old Truck an hour private ferry and an hour drive down the beach to save me a day or two later...so I turned around, when I reversed to pull a 3 point turn the front silver valence popped off, pressure from the water ripped all (14 I think) mounting tabs that were molded to the valence. My first battle wound. Couple photo's from the trip below. This gave me good reason to replace the silver valences with TRD Pro black front and rear.

 

[4runnerlaw]

So did that look like water got into the rear diff? When I pulled the plug it was still at a perfect fill level, and it's not the milky brown I would expect...this is right at 15k miles now so it's due to be changed anyway.

Here we go with the new black valances - I'm much happier with these anyway

 

[4runnerlaw]

Installed the anytime backup camera dongle, with front camera relay harness, front camera, AOB Switches for the rear/front and while I was at it, a GPS override so I can use the GPS while driving down the road.

While I was in the middle of wiring and had my dash apart, I also installed the ANTMAN Foglight anytime mod...with one small change.. [MENTION=65614]Antman[/MENTION] cut the black and brown wires from the switch...you only need to tap into the brown wire not cut it...you can leave the black wire as it's already a ground wire. Now when you turn your fogs on, the green light will work when the headlights are on...your still creating the canbus switch to the computer, and at least you have a green light sometimes. You still need the relay setup to power the fogs at anytime...and they shut off when the truck off, love this mod.

Crappy photo, but the quality of the camera/screen are great.

 

[Hellaflushfj60]

Is there a GPS override write up anywhere? I hate having to stop in order to enter an address, especially when a passenger can do it.

 

[4runnerlaw]

Is there a GPS override write up anywhere? I hate having to stop in order to enter an address, especially when a passenger can do it.

I threw info here:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/group...ra-february-2017-group-buy-6.html#post2791253

 

[4runnerlaw]

Updated my mods list and I finally have my suspension plans figured out...

I've read up a lot about Kings/Fox/Icon...ultimately choosing Kings with a bunch of other ICON parts. There are a lot of threads about ride quality diminishing with kings when trying to get about 3" lift from them, but I'm completely fine with around 2.5" and going 2" Icons on the rear. Using a 600lb spring due to the roof rack and DOM Sliders which will help keep the height without having to over do preload...eventually I'll add a winch, slimline bumper, skids so I will swap it out down the road for a 700lb spring - this is a starting point.

Here is my shopping list - I still have to order the Kings & Wheels/Tires, but that will come in 2018 - the rest of the parts have all been ordered through the ICON Black Friday sales
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Kings front Coilovers w/ extended travel & compression adjusters (600lb spring)
Kings rear shocks w/ extended travel & compression adjusters
ICON tubular control arms w/ delta joint
ICON tubular control arm caps
ICON 2" rear springs
ICON adjustable rear track bar
Total Chaos 1" diff drop kit
ICON rear shin guards
FN FX Pro Wheels
285 KO2's


Most recent update - installed Ellis Precision knobs - these completely change the look of the interior

 

[sn_85]

Updated my mods list and I finally have my suspension plans figured out...

I've read up a lot about Kings/Fox/Icon...ultimately choosing Kings with a bunch of other ICON parts. There are a lot of threads about ride quality diminishing with kings when trying to get about 3" lift from them, but I'm completely fine with around 2.5" and going 2" Icons on the rear. Using a 600lb spring due to the roof rack and DOM Sliders which will help keep the height without having to over do preload...eventually I'll add a winch, slimline bumper, skids so I will swap it out down the road for a 700lb spring - this is a starting point.

Here is my shopping list - I still have to order the Kings & Wheels/Tires, but that will come in 2018 - the rest of the parts have all been ordered through the ICON Black Friday sales
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Kings front Coilovers w/ extended travel & compression adjusters (600lb spring)
Kings rear shocks w/ extended travel & compression adjusters
ICON tubular control arms w/ delta joint
ICON tubular control arm caps
ICON 2" rear springs
ICON adjustable rear track bar
Total Chaos 1" diff drop kit
ICON rear shin guards
FN FX Pro Wheels
285 KO2's

FYI I think the stock front spring rates are 586 lbs so going to 600 lbs is not that much of a difference. If you're anticipating more weight in the future I'd go for a 650 lb front spring right now and then upgrade to 700 only if needed. Whereas if you get 600 lbs front springs right now you'll definitely have to upgrade to heavier springs in the future.

 

[4runnerlaw]

Thanks for the advice on that - the standard Kings come with 550lb spring so I was basing the 600lb on that - if the stock springs are damn near 600 already I would want to go with 650lb

I'll do some searching for people running the 600 or 650lb springs on Kings currently - have done a bit already but I haven't had much luck on finding feedback regarding anything beyond the 550 OEM rate for Kings

 

[4runnerlaw]

Parts starting to arrive going to be a while yet before I buy Kings so these will be looking good sitting on the shelf for now

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[4runnerlaw]

Installed TRD Pro upper grill and marker lights behind the grill, I tinted the amber lenses for a stealth look. Wired into the sidemarker (green wire) on DS. Couldn’t fit my hands in there so I ended up popping the bumper loose so I could pull the headlight. All done. Just waiting on the TRD bumper garnish (TSO Group Buy) to arrive.

Installed garnish

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[4runnerlaw]

Cut TRD Pro Skid to fit w KDSS - used a jig saw and some 18tooth metal blades. Cut like butter for the first few inches with each new blade- used 5, 6 would have been the perfect number but it worked well. Filed the edges but didn’t need much. Silver primer on the edges. Also cut and fit the front shield between bumper and skid, probably overkill but I’m happy with it.

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[Esquire]

Installed TRD Pro upper grill and marker lights behind the grill, I tinted the amber lenses for a stealth look. Wired into the sidemarker (green wire) on DS. Couldn’t fit my hands in there so I ended up popping the bumper loose so I could pull the headlight. All done. Just waiting on the TRD bumper garnish (TSO Group Buy) to arrive.

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I’m looking to do something similar. Where’d you get be marker lights?

 

[4runnerlaw]

I’m looking to do something similar. Where’d you get be marker lights?

Grand General 77650 Amber Thin Line 6-LED Marker and Clearance Sealed Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ECTQNF6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xVqBBb47B9XW0



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[tls3601]

To gain better image quality on the backup camera did you replace the camera, head unit or both? The stock head unit image quality is pretty lame. Build looking good. Thanks Tom