Blcktpgsr's '97 transformation

[blcktpgsr]

Did the wheels not have any markings on the inside? I started to look for them they look really good on that truck.

the wheels only says highlander on the inside, but I have been looking and found no info or any picture concerning the rims...guess it's a good thing...no one else have these rims but me...he he

did u paint that rear chrome panel? looks good, or did u buy it ? anyways why didnt u do the front? not yet? truck looks good !

I have a spare painted rear bumpers---not chrome...had them painted to match..having he rear bumpers painted made the truck looks more solid and bulkier...just my idea..
I'll leave the front bumpers in chrome..I've yet to mount the front bumper flare extensions in black so only abit of chrome bumper shows looking on the sides.

I appreciate the remarks guys......

 

[97blkt4r]

Nice job, I really like how your 4runner looks.

 

[blcktpgsr]

My brother sent me Procomp center caps and they're a perfect fit.

 

[blcktpgsr]

Just a little update...I have since added B&M tranny cooler, installed Rear Diff breather, replaced fuel filter, clear frosted tail lights, compustar 2-way alarm and starter, DVD deck and had a bit of an off road adventure...Big bump...

 

[RonMAIDEN]

Very impressive;I'm partial to the job you did with the grill to fit the PIAAs flush which is a very nice detail and the lower valence came looks great.

 

[blcktpgsr]

Very impressive;I'm partial to the job you did with the grill to fit the PIAAs flush which is a very nice detail and the lower valence came looks great.

Thanks Ron. I'm inclined towards doing minor custom works..after all we do want to set our trucks, if not by much from the rest, right?

 

[JohnsD90]

i really like how that grill looks, i may end up just copying that idea from you

X2, What did you cover the cut chrome with?

 

[blcktpgsr]

X2, What did you cover the cut chrome with?

Used the automotive door edge moulding..it comes in pair of I think 3ft. Check your local parts store.

 

[quicksilvr]

Ah ha! More pictures!. (see my post in "sweet rigs").


Your rig is awesome! I love the look and all the little custom stuff you did....it's all very slick. I also like how you used cornfed spacers on top of the 890's in the rear, gives it a perfect rake!


How did you make the foglight holes so clean? They look like they were moulded that way....but you had to have cut them.

 

[blcktpgsr]

Ah ha! More pictures!. (see my post in "sweet rigs").

Your rig is awesome! I love the look and all the little custom stuff you did....it's all very slick. I also like how you used cornfed spacers on top of the 890's in the rear, gives it a perfect rake!


How did you make the foglight holes so clean? They look like they were moulded that way....but you had to have cut them.

Oh its in the 3rd Gen. Picture Gallery section...when you said Sweet Rigs I thought you meant in Yotatech.

I didn't want to end up having a leveled stance so having that 1.5" Cornfed in the rears gave me just the look I wanted. The ride isn't harsh or stiff at all.

As for the holes, I used a 2 1/4" hole saw, used some pvc pipes to make the housing and fiberglass, to mend it together, some bondo to finish it off. JB weld is another alternative to fiberglass.

 

[runrunner]

I didn't want to end up having a leveled stance so having that 1.5" Cornfed in the rears gave me just the look I wanted. The ride isn't harsh or stiff at all.

I see a lot of 3rd gen owners seem to like a little rake in their stance. I find this funny as with every other vehicle it seems people want to take the rake out and have them leveled, hence all the leveling kits.

Is it that 4runner look better with some rake vs leveled?

 

[Duhockey]

Sick 4runner man! Love it!

I love your attention to detail, thats not easy to do at all, those flares look like they came from the factory man!

 

[blcktpgsr]

I see a lot of 3rd gen owners seem to like a little rake in their stance. I find this funny as with every other vehicle it seems people want to take the rake out and have them leveled, hence all the leveling kits.

Is it that 4runner look better with some rake vs leveled?

I personally prefer 4runners with the rake over leveled stance, even under load the rear end won't look saggy. Alot of guys get the SS 1.2 kit and that has atleast 1-1.5" rake..It looks and performs good...again it's down to personal preference..

Sick 4runner man! Love it!

I love your attention to detail, thats not easy to do at all, those flares look like they came from the factory man!

I get the occasional nods and look backs...hmm I must've done something right.
The flares really added to the character of the truck, man what a sigh of relief seeing all the flares lined up the way they did..felt a sense of pride after..hehe!

 

[quicksilvr]

I see a lot of 3rd gen owners seem to like a little rake in their stance. I find this funny as with every other vehicle it seems people want to take the rake out and have them leveled, hence all the leveling kits.

Is it that 4runner look better with some rake vs leveled?

Like blcktpgsr said, a little rake looks aggressive, and when it's loaded it doesn't sag. For me, the bottom line is: if the rear end is saggy or even slightly lower EVER, it makes the truck looks old and neglected.

I've got my spacers in the rear of mine now as well, and gave me about 1.25" of rake. I like it alot....I guess I should take some pictures...since I never have.

 

[96743runner]

Wow, your 4Runner really did go through a great transformation indeed! It looks sick-as mentioned earlier, your attention to the small details of your truck really do make it stand out!

 

[monkey19]

great project it looks awesome!

 

[blcktpgsr]

it's just begun, I'm slowly goin' through the list of mods that can be done on a 3rd gen..so much more to cover...yep I'll be around.

 

[topdown4runner]

Very nice & clean. You should be proud of your work. She looks good and you wheel her too. Sweet :cheers:

 

[fightman80]

I think this is my 3rd post on this thread.....but I just want you to know, that I have a pic of your rig on my desktop on my computer right now...lol! Very cool!

 

[blcktpgsr]

Very nice & clean. You should be proud of your work. She looks good and you wheel her too. Sweet :cheers:

I'll cheer to that topdown4unner.

I think this is my 3rd post on this thread.....but I just want you to know, that I have a pic of your rig on my desktop on my computer right now...lol! Very cool!

Back when I didn't have the lift and all the add-ons, I had another members 2nd gen as my wallpaper on my computer. But thanks Fightman, I appreciate that alot.