I'm new to the forum and Toyota in general, having just picked up a 2014 Trail Edition with KDSS and Entune on July 23. I didn't waste any time getting her dirty and starting to mod. Before the 4Runner, I had a 2011 F150, and a Jeep Wrangler before that, so I'm not new to the whole off road scene.
Anyway, here's where I'm at so far:
07/23/14 - Purchased new (stock)
I waited about a week before ordering an Icon Stage 1 suspension. I went with the Stage 1 because I don't see an immediate need for arms and can easily upgrade later on if I decide to get arms later on.
Icon Stage 1 installed:
While waiting on my wheels and tires to arrive, I decided to take her out to the desert and play a bit (both of these are about 10 minutes from home):
The wheels I got are Method NV, 17x8.5 with 4.5" backspace and 0 offset. I mounted a set of Toyo Open County A/T II's in 285/75-17. In my opinion, this set up works perfectly. I only have very light rubbing at full right lock in reverse on the mud flap. I also took it on a slightly more serious trail to test everything out, and came away impressed (with a bit of bumper damage :embarassed
And the damage:
That's it for now. I got a Mobius Action Cam for a dash cam that will be going in sometime soon and a Chinese special Cree 31" single row LED light bar going in the grille. I'm also considering having the trail bumper pieces that I scratched up sprayed with Line-X. Thoughts?
Anyway, here's where I'm at so far:
07/23/14 - Purchased new (stock)
I waited about a week before ordering an Icon Stage 1 suspension. I went with the Stage 1 because I don't see an immediate need for arms and can easily upgrade later on if I decide to get arms later on.
Icon Stage 1 installed:
While waiting on my wheels and tires to arrive, I decided to take her out to the desert and play a bit (both of these are about 10 minutes from home):
The wheels I got are Method NV, 17x8.5 with 4.5" backspace and 0 offset. I mounted a set of Toyo Open County A/T II's in 285/75-17. In my opinion, this set up works perfectly. I only have very light rubbing at full right lock in reverse on the mud flap. I also took it on a slightly more serious trail to test everything out, and came away impressed (with a bit of bumper damage :embarassed
And the damage:
That's it for now. I got a Mobius Action Cam for a dash cam that will be going in sometime soon and a Chinese special Cree 31" single row LED light bar going in the grille. I'm also considering having the trail bumper pieces that I scratched up sprayed with Line-X. Thoughts?
