Bought my 4runner Yesterday! Which mods?

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CaliGuy

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Hey, I just bought this 4runner yesterday! I'm so happy its a white 2004 Sport 4wd V8 with 80,000 miles on it. Its already a little bit raised an inch or so and they are a little bit bigger than the stock tires. 265/70/16. Id like to put a couple hundred dollars into the car, but have no idea what is a good idea.
Because its white I could black everything else out but I don't know if thats what I'd like to do yet. Im curious about the headlights and upgrading them along with the other lights around the car (tail lights, etc).

Is it a bad idea to plasi-dip the rims?

How do I get the rear emblem off?

Ill be putting pictures up later guys sorry I don't have them right now

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just look through this thread and see what you like, youll find guys that have done all the mods you've mentioned you can PM them and find out how they did the more tricky mods I or anyone here could list out a blue million options i recomend doing some research on the pros an cons of the mods ur interested in and see how you like whats out there then make some dicisions

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/51742-lift-tire-central-pics-post-em-up.html

^^^link to thread mentioned above^^^^
 
Welcome to the forum!

CaliGuy said:
265/70/16.

Is it a bad idea to plasi-dip the rims?

How do I get the rear emblem off?

Ill be putting pictures up later guys sorry I don't have them right now
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265/70/16 or 265/70/17? 265/70/16 (or 265/65/17 or 265/60/18) is a stock size.

A lot of people plastidip their rims, it's just a personal preference thing

Use a heat gun or hair dryer to get the adhesive warm and the back and side emblems should just pull off. The front emblem clips into the grille.

Now lets see those pictures!
 
2UZ said:
Baseline all fluids, get ready for TB and WP at 90k and get the transmission serviced.
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I second this:


I got my 03 Sport V8 with 100K and so far its:


1) weather tech mats

2) TB and WP replacement ONLY $400!!!!!!!!!!

3) Transmission flush with AMSOIL Synthetic-ATLQT

4) Diffs and Xcase with AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR 75w-90

5) a full POR-15 RUST busting job~!

6) Prothane sway-bar bushings, DEEZA HeavyDuty sway-bar endlinks.

7) new calipers and rotors with ceramic brake pads all the way around.

**) planned mods

HID kit
3 toytec ultimate lift
Shockworks bumper
Spidertrax
Full Budbuilt Skid plate
backout lights
gobi stealth rack with lights
KatzKin leather seats
Dynomate and speaker upgrade
:hungry::hungry::hungry::hungry::hungry::hungry:
You can find an example of all of these on this forum, just use the search!
 
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Hey guys, now that you see it I'd love to hear ideas. I like the offloading look and concept so lights, roof rack with lights, some little things and tricks would be great
 

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Anyone, come on. I want to put about $900 into it in the next few months and would love some ideas from all of you

I'm still learning so much about cars
 
tint the front windows the darkest you can legally, window deflectors, performance muffler with a nice tip, cold air intake (if you want louder engine), better looking wheels/rims, weathertech digital fit mats all three rows, etc etc... you get the idea
 
First time on any forum? Look around in picture and build threads what people have done, search about things you like, type in your credit card numbers, and bam, magic happens
 
Congrats and nice ride!

Timing belt/Water pump are every 72 months or 90K miles. Your past the 72 months. Suggest changing it for piece of mind.


2UZ said:
Baseline all fluids, get ready for TB and WP at 90k and get the transmission serviced.
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Lineman said:
Congrats and nice ride!

Timing belt/Water pump are every 72 months or 90K miles. Your past the 72 months. Suggest changing it for piece of mind.
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First time I have seen mention of a timeframe based on age. I changed mine at 85K miles but it was 85 or so months of age.
 
If you are to start blacking out a white Runner, I think these LED tail lights would look real slick.

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Here's a link for them to see a better picture...
 

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Is it worth it buying SPEC-D® - Black Halo Projector Headlights with LEDs - 2004 Toyota 4Runner Spec-D Halo Projector Headlights with LED ?
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Please don't - the 4runner is one of the best looking SUVs on the road today and IMVHO those would ruin the front. If you want to do something cool with the headlights check out theretrofitsource. It's a little bit more expensive route; however, your runner will look much nicer.

I also highly recommend checking out Top4Runners.com - Toyota 4Runner Informational Website. J.A. has a lot of information on mods for the 4runner; including great information on detailing your 4runner. The interior LED mod is a great way to enhance the look of your 4runner.

Also de-badging is a cheap and easy mod that greatly improves the look of the runner.

-Mike
 
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Please don't - the 4runner is one of the best looking SUVs on the road today and IMVHO those would ruin the front. If you want to do something cool with the headlights check out theretrofitsource.com. It's a little bit more expensive route; however, your runner will look much nicer.
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Hey Mike thanks, that website is rough to look through with all the little things. The lights they seem to have are quality but definitely in my price range and my first and most important mod. I have no clue which lights to look at on their site.


I thought the HALOs looked a little funny and would trash the car too much. Id love to hear other peoples ideas and recommendations. I'm pumped on finally having this 4runner and just excited to do what I want to it, within reason..
 
CaliGuy said:
Hey Mike thanks, that website is rough to look through with all the little things. The lights they seem to have are quality but definitely in my price range and my first and most important mod. I have no clue which lights to look at on their site.


I thought the HALOs looked a little funny and would trash the car too much. Id love to hear other peoples ideas and recommendations. I'm pumped on finally having this 4runner and just excited to do what I want to it, within reason..
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Your best bet would be to email them or call them....they can walk you through your best options. They are popular on the Odyssey forum I'm a member of.

Yes, they're quality. At or better than OEM headlights that most cars come with.

Oh, congrats on your purchase....
 
CaliGuy said:
Sparky man thanks, I love what you've done with your truck it gave me a couple of ideas. Can I just ask how you blacked out and upgraded your headlights?


Is it worth it buying SPEC-D® - Black Halo Projector Headlights with LEDs - 2004 Toyota 4Runner Spec-D Halo Projector Headlights with LED ?
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I have these headlights and I love them. I received nothing but compliments on them. I do have a black truck however, so they blend in really well. If you want pics, let me know, I can post some.
 
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