AleksV's mallcrawler "build" thread

[AleksV]

2004 4runner SportEdition
Fully loaded

Mods:
Engine stock
Suspension:
2.5/1.5 Daystar spacers, Spidertraxx( thanks Gaterose )
265/70/17 Duratracs on 17x8 Eaglealloy rims
Cosmetic:
35% tint all around, 55% windshield
06+ Headlights with 5000k HID's from xenondepot
Custom satoshi grille, badgeless
21" Henma LED light bar, combo behind grille

Maintenence so far:
Timing belt done at 70 Miles
CV axle shafts replaced

Next on the list.
Painting the rusted and discolored trunk
Full detail after that
Calipers, rotors and pads

I'll start off with what first got me into 4Runners. I had a stock 97 4Runner few years back. it was sweet, took it a bit offroading, broke my sidesteps, so removed them, and put on new 31" Toyo AT tires, clear corners, deckplate mod


My GTI in the back too. Sold the 4Runner, and regretted it ever since. went trough a few cars in between, and then had my mind set on another Runner.
Ended up getting a 2004 Sport, V8.

Day I got it,



I'm a big fan of tint, and really hate that it's illegal. No tint allowed on front windows.


Put yellow laminx on fogs



Some forum love, thanks Momo


Got some 06+ LED tails. what a big improvement in looks, from so little



And picked up Gaterose's spacers



Random


Going to the track, a hoby that's making this build thread very slow

 

[AleksV]

Picked up some new shoes, all shiny



Buddies at work


New headlights. Kept going between these, and retrofitting my 04 headlights, I'm glad I went with these, more modern look. 5000k HID's as well,and soem pricey long light bulbs



Satoshi was a must, so I read over Gaterose's and Mytoy's threads over and over, picked up a white 06 grille locally, and got started


When it's nice out again, I'll paint everything a matte black, so its not showing as much

Funny tow picture, got some interesting looks from people haha


20" Hanma Combo bar, ghettofabricated behind the grille

 

[AleksV]

Daystars and Spidertraxx back on, such a sexy stance





This is probably as dirty as it will ever be in my hands


That's beginning of April btw

 

[gaterose]

Looks great Aleks! Glad to see you finally created a build thread, it's really looking good.

 

[momo.75]

Looks really good man!....:yo:

 

[AleksV]

thanks fellas. I have never been more in love with another car. I cant stop starring at it, can't stop cleaning it.

I just noticed I have 4 same pics over and over haha.

 

[AleksV]

then this happens...


looks like dealer didn't tighten the spacer, so that ****ed me hard. wheel fell off, hit the oncoming car, found it far away haha.
wheel is scratched deep, all around on the inside, the spacer is damaged, fender needs paint at least, maybe more damage, and whatever else. **** me, I didn't need this

 

[gaterose]

That really sucks Aleks.. Can the dealer be held responsible or anything?

At least, or so it appears, it wasn't my spacers fault...

 

[AleksV]

It's definitely dealers responsibility. They didn't tighten the spacer on.
Not the spacers fault, but I'm out one spacer though.

 

[Alex T4R]

WOW, Aleks that really sucks, I would be furious with the dealer. Did you ever get to hooking up those wires I send you? Otherwise good looking build.

 

[AleksV]

WOW, Aleks that really sucks, I would be furious with the dealer. Did you ever get to hooking up those wires I send you? Otherwise good looking build.

Not yet, has not been nice enough outside to get on that, but soon. And thanks.

 

[RosaRunner]

Wow that's crazy luckily it happened there and not at high speed, either way that sucks man, f*@kin dealerships

 

[Red]

Wow, I'd be looking for compensation for that shit. That is a huge mistake on their part and could have been much worse.

Which dealership did that?

They should be paying for that spacer and all damages at the very least

 

[AleksV]

they;ve been good so far. They called yesterday to tell me to grab a rental. today they call to ask where I got the spacers, and told me when the wheel hit victim gets a quote for her car, to send her to them. Ièll be asking for some maintainence, or something to keep me happy for my troubles too. this could have been soooooo bad, if it was on a faster road, or wheel bounced a lil and went trough the persons windshield... we shall wait and see.

Red, It was Sherwood Park Toyota

 

[Red]

they;ve been good so far. They called yesterday to tell me to grab a rental. today they call to ask where I got the spacers, and told me when the wheel hit victim gets a quote for her car, to send her to them. Ièll be asking for some maintainence, or something to keep me happy for my troubles too. this could have been soooooo bad, if it was on a faster road, or wheel bounced a lil and went trough the persons windshield... we shall wait and see.

Red, It was Sherwood Park Toyota

Yeah that wheel could have easily seriously injured a pedestrian even.

As long as they cover all of the expenses to get your truck back to how it was, a good guy dealership would throw in some free oil changes or something.

Good luck.

 

[AleksV]

I wish I had something to update this with, bike racing has been stealing all the extra funds. I have a painter that will take care of the trunk rust, I'm getting desperate for an aftermarket stereo, mine only plays radio, which is absolute crap.

 

[bdubbin]

Wow, I cant believe I haven't seen this thread or your 4Runner around... your truck looks great!

I'm going to take my wheels off today and re-torque my wheel spacers because of this thread! I've read that I'm supposed to, and I did once after I put them on, but I'm going to do it again now that it's been a few thousand kilometers. Scary stuff!

I bought some All-Pro spacers through Sherwood Toyota and the counter guys warned me a few times to make sure to re-torque... this must have been shortly after you had your incident, actually.

 

[AleksV]

Thanks
I'm going to keep using Sherwood park toyota, but will double check what I can after them.

 

[hulzenga]

Aleks, beauty 4runner, when you had the spacers installed it really improved the look. But I'm sorry to see what happened! Id be sooo choked! I hope it gets figured out fast for you. And seeing as we are both in Edmonton if you need a hand with anything 4runner related or electrical related I'm sure I can help. Best of luck!

 

[AleksV]

thanks hulzenga. since you offered, I might need some electrical help, maybe to get the fogs running how they were suppose to be.

finally got a new stereo, pioneer avh2500. ghetto installed right now, untill I get my camera, then I'll put it all back together. Pics to follow.

Also, broke my trunk handle, the piece with the Toyota logo. anyone know where I can get one?