Build: Project Reality

[smkymntn]

2Runner :bounce:

Its all good. Figured I'd take some heat for lifting a 2wd. Not for nothing, but it sure does move out without the transfer case and front axles..... Call it a prerunner lol
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[jl2222]

Its all good. Figured I'd take some heat for lifting a 2wd. Not for nothing, but it sure does move out without the transfer case and front axles..... Call it a prerunner lol
opcorn:

I couldnt resist. Ill give you that, it's a bad ass looking truck so far! Still surprisingly capable in 2wd. I could probably settle at Prerunner haha.

 

[Aquabear]

Nice build. Some nice ideas for my 4Runner's future. Thank you!

 

[loganpalmer24]

Dang! makes me wish I bought a red one!

 

[smkymntn]

Brown santa came and dropped off my URD Y Pipe. Going to try and put on tomorrow and will post before and after exhaust video clips.

 

[adam.friedman.33]

Done

 

[adam.friedman.33]

I would say addition of Y pipe via seat of the pants dyno made acceleration feel stronger. Granted I have a sprint booster set on red. Tone is good with Magnaflow exhaust. Truck feels quicker and I like the addition. Now onto replacing stock shocks.


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[adam.friedman.33]

Just a heads up. Just ordered bilstein 5100's front and rear from Amazon for 360.00 using individual part numbers 24-196499 for front and 33-187174 for the rear. It was about 30 dollars cheaper than everywhere else I looked. Hope this helps someone

 

[adam.friedman.33]

SPC UCA came today. Putting them and 5100s on next weekend. Rack and stereo and this beast is done......maybe...


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[MSKx3]

Nice build...digging the lights

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[96706RROMJP]

SPC UCA came today. Putting them and 5100s on next weekend. Rack and stereo and this beast is done......maybe...


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I thought you already had those along your toytec set up? What shocks were you using with your toytec coils?

 

[adam.friedman.33]

I had stock shocks initially. 3" + stock shocks = no Bueno.


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[96706RROMJP]

I had stock shocks initially. 3" + stock shocks = no Bueno.


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Did you have any alignment issues?

 

[STLVince]

Nice tasteful upgrades!

 

[adam.friedman.33]

Did you have any alignment issues?

I am not happy with current alignment. That's why I got UCA and then will have it redone. It's a loose at highway speeds and I want to dial it back in.

 

[96706RROMJP]

I am not happy with current alignment. That's why I got UCA and then will have it redone. It's a loose at highway speeds and I want to dial it back in.

Is this with with your stock shocks or with the bilsteins that your not happy with the alignment?

 

[smkymntn]

Is this with with your stock shocks or with the bilsteins that your not happy with the alignment?

Stock shocks- though shocks would not effect alignment. Once I have control arms on I will get back camber and castor.

 

[smkymntn]

Bilstein 5100 and SPC adjustable control arms installed. Omg soooo much better. After alignment steers better than stock. So glad I bit the bullet.

 

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[airbusa380]

I wanted to start my build thread and keep everything documented in one place. I have been driving mostly Toyota trucks since the early 90's. I have owned a 99 Tacoma Prerunner, 99 4 runner, 02 Tacoma limited 4d 4x4, a 1987 Corolla (AE86), an 86 FJ60 Landcruiser, the black sheep (09 Jeep JK wrangler 4d) and now my 14 SR5 4Runner.

I have spent a lot of time on IH8MUD when I restored my cruiser nod came to really like the Toyota community. Always willing to help and always willing to keep it honest.

I may get some flaming for my build but I have come to the realization that my usage does not include mudding, rock crawling etc. I really enjoy doing some easy trail riding. Thus my decision to pick up my 2014 with 2wd and a limited slip rear. I eventually will do a winch and possible rear OX locker if usage requires. Living in Florida and having four kids ages 8 through 14 I am mostly running around town dropping kids here and there. Some may scoff and say why not get 4x4. I got a smoking deal on the truck and was honest with myself about where I really would go with the truck.

Here is my jeep View attachment 185181View attachment 185182

I installed the Toytec 3" spring lift and a set of BFG 275/70/17 on my stock wheels View attachment 185183View attachment 185184
A step above limo tint on all windows.

Along with Lamin-x fog light cover.

I just installed xenondepot LED in high beams/drl, HiD in low beam and LED in fogs. Pics to come..

My tag should read Smkymntn as that is my screen name on MUD if you want to check by cruiser build.

Here is my build in 60 series wagon section :ROTM: February 2009
Discussion in '60-Series Wagons' started by Smkymntn

My plans include a roof rack, grill mounted 30" led bar, front bumper (or winch mounted inside stock bumper, led interior bulbs, Adjustable control arms and whatever else I see you guys doing that makes sense and is functional and looks good.

For xmas I got a set of NFAB side steps and an AVS hood stone guard.

Here are some of my poser shots
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adam.friedman.33,

nice upgrades .....
you mention the LED high beams : can you elaborate on that as far as the light output ...is it equal or greater than the original halogen? any problem with the high beam drl function with the LED bulb since it has to run on reduced power .

also why no low beam LED? is it because of fitment issues? or output?
I am in the process of converting all my bulbs to LED and also would like to add a pair of rigid industries D2 driving lights mounted flush with the grill.

thanks.
Erick.


thanks.