Big Red - gamester5's 2014 LE build

[GW50]

Great looking T4R, i have the same except no lift... Did you have any issues installing the OEM mud flaps? is everything predrilled and you simply bolt them on? I have the deezee boards as well and wasn't sure if there would be any fitment issues.

 

[gamester5]

Looks great , I almost got the same rig I actually test drove it went to go get it then saw the mag grey with the redwood interior and wife likes it better .

Any issues with ripping out the xreas ? I just did the 17" ko2 and 2" billet up front on my 15 Le

I had no problem getting rid of the Xreas, even though it did work fine but I wanted a little more lift.

 

[gamester5]

Great looking T4R, i have the same except no lift... Did you have any issues installing the OEM mud flaps? is everything predrilled and you simply bolt them on? I have the deezee boards as well and wasn't sure if there would be any fitment issues.

The mud flaps were installed by the dealer and I do think they drilled one hole I believe, the rest of the holes were pre-drilled.

the front mud flaps might be an issue with the Dee Zee's. You might need to trim the Dee Zee's just a bit to make it fit.

 

[spencenasty]

This is so clean looking.

 

[wildcatUT]

[MENTION=108754]gamester5[/MENTION][OP], your truck looks great. Where did you get the DeeZee running boards for your LE? I'd assume the one you have is NXC, and I'd like to get one too. I checked the DeeZee.com, but couldn't find any one fitting the 2015/2016 LE model. Thanks,

 

[gamester5]

[MENTION=108754]gamester5[/MENTION][OP], your truck looks great. Where did you get the DeeZee running boards for your LE? I'd assume the one you have is NXC, and I'd like to get one too. I checked the DeeZee.com, but couldn't find any one fitting the 2015/2016 LE model. Thanks,

Hi Wildcat,

I got a deal on the complete purchase and install at the dealer. My son in law worked there so I got the parts discounted and installed for next to nothing. I told them what I wanted and they sourced it.

I bet if you contact DeeZee they will tell you they will fit, I doubt there was any type of change in the 2015 /2016 Limited that would call for a different part #.

If you do have front mud guards you might need to trim the DeeZee's just a bit to fit in there. Yes, mine are the NXC version.

Gamester

 

[wildcatUT]

Gamester, thanks much for your quick response. Probably I need to contact DeeZee..
Do you still have the XREAS on your truck or have it removed? Hope installing DeeZee boards would be simple without removing or bending the Xreas line.

 

[gamester5]

I had the XREAS removed when I had the Toytec Ultimate lift installed. I doubt the DeeZee's would impact the XREAS lines.

 

[bofa]

Some more pics with close up's of the DeeZee Running Boards and the Toytec coils.

So I have just over 6000 miles on it and so far it has been a Pavement Princess. I plan on changing that real soon when a few buddies of mine are going up shooting.

Do you by chance have the part # for the deezee boards? Their site doesnt find any matches for recent 4Rs for some reason.

 

[blu76bronco]

Tires

Interested in your thoughts on the Duratracs. I'm considering getting some but wanted to hear from others what you thought about the noise level at highway speeds etc... Thanks

 

[bofa]

Do you by chance have the part # for the deezee boards? Their site doesnt find any matches for recent 4Rs for some reason.

I think I found the answer to my question, so posting here in case others search. Had to go back to 2012 on the Deezee site to get a match.

DZ16201 for the boards
DZ16261 for the brackets

 

[Yukon4Runner]

Nice looking rig [MENTION=108754]gamester5[/MENTION]

 

[calcrc]

Interested in your thoughts on the Duratracs. I'm considering getting some but wanted to hear from others what you thought about the noise level at highway speeds etc... Thanks

Duratracs are nice. If you want 285/70r17 they will rub a bit without lift. If you plan on getting the new KO2's get them at 305/65r17 or 305/70r17 don't remember to have the same size/aspect ratio etc. If not you will lose half an inch of width per wheel.

I had both and learned the hard way ..... that same numbers on a tire does not mean a lot. Example Goodyear Duratracs vs All-Terrain T/A® KO2 vs Mud-Terrain T/A® KM2 at 285/70r17 and all 3 have real different sizes if you measure it with a measuring tape.

 

[gamester5]

Interested in your thoughts on the Duratracs. I'm considering getting some but wanted to hear from others what you thought about the noise level at highway speeds etc... Thanks

I do think they add tire noise but I knew that going in compared to the stock tires. I just crank the radio a bit higher

 

[gamester5]

Nice looking rig [MENTION=108754]gamester5[/MENTION]

Thanks Yukon. Next will be stealth roof rack, rear ladder so I can get my fat ass up on there.

 

[socref516]

Question: considering a 4runner LE and was wondering a couple of things: what did your gas mileage go to from stock to lifted? Also, have you used the 4wd in trail conditions and how did it work if you did. I have heard varying opinions on how the all wheel drive works on the LE.
thanks

 

[df662]

Did you install the lift? If not, who did you use? I am in hillsboro as well

 

[gamester5]

Question: considering a 4runner LE and was wondering a couple of things: what did your gas mileage go to from stock to lifted? Also, have you used the 4wd in trail conditions and how did it work if you did. I have heard varying opinions on how the all wheel drive works on the LE.
thanks

Stock to lifted with big tires went from about 18 to 15 MPG, maybe a little less of a hit that that but it does make a difference.

Snow and most mud has not been much of a problem, then again I haven't done any real hard core wheelin yet.

 

[gamester5]

Did you install the lift? If not, who did you use? I am in hillsboro as well

I had the dealer do it, only because at the time my son in law worked there so I got discount on parts and labor for next to nothing.

 

[gamester5]

Did you install the lift? If not, who did you use? I am in hillsboro as well

Right on, what color is your ride? Trail or Limited or SR5?