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Hepar
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Make one of those weekends camping on the coast! [MENTION=82154]GSPRunner[/MENTION]...
BigBluePile
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A.Wilson013
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Haven't forgotten about you!
With a full tank I am at 24.75" Driver, and 25.5" passenger.
That's with the tent up top, and my drawers in the back with not much in them... Some straps, air compressor, and a few tools.
SCRunner12
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Thanks for the measurements. I'm at 23.5" with my bumper and tools in the back. Also an empty tank of gas. I need some more lift in the back as I will be sagging too much with weight and a full tank, but the 861's will be too much for me.
A.Wilson013
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Keep in mind that this is with a 1/2" body lift.
I think I am going to order up some Superflexs...
A.Wilson013
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Beautiful pics, you are a model 4runner citizenso how did your mudflap install work out for you? Any wisdom to pass on? I have a set of the basic + flaps arriving tomorrow. Cheers!
Ha! Thank you. I am curious why that is though, haha...
The mudflap install... It went alright for what little effort I put in. I think they look good, but the rears are not very functional, or legal in WA. They're not long enough. At all.
The fronts I just used the 3 factory mounting bolts... Poked a hole through the flap, then ran a screw through. That actually look decent, and perform well.
The rears I I used rivets... drilled 3 holes into the bumper and used a rivet/washer to hold the mudflap on. I thought about cutting the passenger side to clear my exhaust but was lazy and have just been letting it melt to the perfect shape/size.
This picture does a decent job of showing how much protection they provide... Let me find a dirty before shot too...
DSC_0106 by Alex Wilson, on Flickr
DSC_0030 by Alex Wilson, on FlickrAs you can see, not much difference in the aspect of mud... But I have not heard a rock hit my door panels or the underside of the rear bumper since installation. I think that's a big plus.
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criera
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Good to know, thx for the insight. I'll let you know how mine turn out.
About your model citizenship, I think 4runners when their potential is realized are not just a vehicle, but a lifestyle, and you exemplify that well my friend. I admire your summer goal, and hope you do well at it.
Thx again for this pics!
About your model citizenship, I think 4runners when their potential is realized are not just a vehicle, but a lifestyle, and you exemplify that well my friend. I admire your summer goal, and hope you do well at it.
Thx again for this pics!
SCRunner12
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If you order the superflex, I would get some OME 10mm trim packers. They are only $10.80 each plus free shipping from LowRangeOffroad and I think it will be the perfect height with them in. I just placed my order for mine and will be adding them when they get in. I can let you know the measurements when I do.
4Running Daily
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I have one 10mm on the driver side to compensate for my 80 pound, quarter inch steel, gas tank skid. And it sits perfectly level
SCRunner12
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Yeah I might add two or find a 20mm spacer for the drivers side to add if it still isn't level.
MojaveMadMan
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I may have my slightly used Superflexes up for sale in the next 2 months if your not in a hurry... I will take care of you for the offers you made for me previously!
A.Wilson013
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The superflex is already a 220lb rated spring, which is the same as the 861, if I remember correctly. I'll have to call and ask tomorrow.
I am not in a hurry, but also not able to wait a full two months... haha
I appreciate the offer man... Let me know if I can somehow speed up the process. :washing:
MojaveMadMan
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I wish I could. I am just not available to get them off until mid to late Aug. I am engaged in other stuff until the end of Jul, then once I am freed up my first priority is my new engine and SC install! Suspension is on a long hold for now... But if you can wait it out...
criera
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Hey Alex, heres how my flaps turned out. honestly not a fan of how they look, but I've always claimed function over form, so time to put my money where my mouth is. I'm sure they will perform well, and hopefully they grow on me. Best deal i found was auto anything for $35 shipped. are these the same ones you got?
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I think the only reason they look a little off is because of how much wider they are than your tires... I don't think they look BAD by any means.
They do appear to be quite a bit longer than the ones I got... My rear has nowhere NEAR that coverage, and I mounted them lower.
A.Wilson013
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Gallagher Head Lake 6 June 2015 (Continued)
This weekend my sister graduated from College, so we camped Friday night outside of La Grande, OR and headed into town for her graduation on Saturday. Decided to stay Saturday too since it was so nice out there...
I didn't take any pictures... Too many beers were had.
However, I was sent some more pictures from last weekend, so I'll share those.
(Thanks CosmicFires from Tacomaworld)
First is just a little hole you have to go up and make a sharp right to get up the hill... 2 Tacomas went up it before me, both DCSB, then a DCLB Tacoma wasn't able to make the turn and had to bypass. The stock Tacoma that was with us also took the bypass. My 4Runner walked right up it without issue... Never lost traction.
Gallagher Head Lake 005 by Alex Wilson, on Flickr
Second is a pretty steep hill climb that's covered in very loose dirt and rock... Apparently only [MENTION=82154]GSPRunner[/MENTION] was able to make it up last time they came up here, so I decided I should represent in his honor.
Again, 2 DCSB Tacomas headed up first... The DCLB and another DCSB didn't want to try.
The first guy had some issues, lots of sliding around, lots of throttle and rocks flying. About 10 minutes later his passenger side UBJ failed.
Second guy had no issues, but again lots of throttle and flying rocks.
I didn't think it looked too crazy, so handed off my pooch hopped into the cockpit.
4Lo, Low gear, locked the rear. Walked right up it. Again, never lost traction. The ol' 4Runner never disappoints.
Gallagher Head Lake 007 by Alex Wilson, on Flickr
Gallagher Head Lake 008 by Alex Wilson, on Flickr
Gallagher Head Lake 009 by Alex Wilson, on Flickr
This weekend my sister graduated from College, so we camped Friday night outside of La Grande, OR and headed into town for her graduation on Saturday. Decided to stay Saturday too since it was so nice out there...
I didn't take any pictures... Too many beers were had.
However, I was sent some more pictures from last weekend, so I'll share those.
(Thanks CosmicFires from Tacomaworld)
First is just a little hole you have to go up and make a sharp right to get up the hill... 2 Tacomas went up it before me, both DCSB, then a DCLB Tacoma wasn't able to make the turn and had to bypass. The stock Tacoma that was with us also took the bypass. My 4Runner walked right up it without issue... Never lost traction.
Gallagher Head Lake 005 by Alex Wilson, on FlickrSecond is a pretty steep hill climb that's covered in very loose dirt and rock... Apparently only [MENTION=82154]GSPRunner[/MENTION] was able to make it up last time they came up here, so I decided I should represent in his honor.
Again, 2 DCSB Tacomas headed up first... The DCLB and another DCSB didn't want to try.
The first guy had some issues, lots of sliding around, lots of throttle and rocks flying. About 10 minutes later his passenger side UBJ failed.
Second guy had no issues, but again lots of throttle and flying rocks.
I didn't think it looked too crazy, so handed off my pooch hopped into the cockpit.
4Lo, Low gear, locked the rear. Walked right up it. Again, never lost traction. The ol' 4Runner never disappoints.
Gallagher Head Lake 007 by Alex Wilson, on FlickrGallagher Head Lake 008 by Alex Wilson, on FlickrGallagher Head Lake 009 by Alex Wilson, on Flickr- Status
