CrimsonCountry's '06 SE Build...

[CrimsonCountry]

Well, considering i'm nearly done with my build (famous last words), I figured it would be a great time to finally do a build thread. My truck has been through many different looks (mainly in wheels/tires) throughout the past couple of years. Also, you'll notice the running boards appearing/disappearing throughout my build thanks to my constant need to change things up. Ha. I'll make it prettier and add more info later (don't feel like typing much now) but I just wanted to get the initial pictures on here. Get ready for major 4runner photo whoring :bowl:

EXTERIOR
-OEM '16 Mustang LED Foglights w/ Laminex Yellow Tint for Fogs
-*Removed:H11 to H9 Bulb for Low Beam
-*Removed: 35w 5k HID w/ Squirrel Finder Mod
-*Current: OEM style Retrofit = BHLM + OEM S2K AP1 w/ E30 lens + 85122 + Denso Slims
-Reverse Light / Parking Light LED
-35% Front, 5% Back
-T2 (permanently attached so it counts)
-De-badged
-Ali TRD-style grille

INTERIOR
-Clazzio saddle-brown pvc/leather seat covers
-Front seat heaters
-Footwell/Seat lighting w/ RGB color change
-Weathertech (front and rear), Husky (cargo)
-All LED Interior
-2 x Molle Seat Panels (Blue Ridge Overland Gear, Made in USA!) + random pouches
-Audio (OLD): 6.5" Set + PPI P900.4 (Fully Active), Dual 10" Old School MTX + PDX-M12, RF 3Sixty.2 DSP
-Audio (OLD): 8" Volvo/Dynaudio mid and Fountek FR88EX 3" wideband + PPI P900.4 (Fully Active), Dual 10" Old School MTX + PDX-M12, RF 3Sixty.3 DSP
-Audio: 8" JBL 2118H and ID Neo Horns+ PPI P900.4 x 2, Stereo Integrity SQL 15 + PDX-M12, Arc Audio PS8 DSP, CarPC + iPad 9.7" LCD
-Full deadoning (CLD and CCF...waiting on MLV)
-Windows 11 CarPC / Samsung DeX setup (depending on mood) with USB capacitive touch screen and SWC work via Joycon EXR...Headunit replacement
-Big 3 1/0
-GX470 overhead console swap (yet to resold wired connector)
-Full black interior conversion (panels, carpet, etc.)
-TPMS Bypass
-Samsung Tablet as digital dash (considering swapping to 12" LCD screen)
-JS Alternators 240a Alternator
-Alt-S booster with 14.6v
-X2 Power G31 AGM
-Working on Aux battery setup and multiple always-on 12v connections
-Auxbeam 8gang RGB Switch

SUSPENSION
F: 3rd Gen Tacoma Factory Takeoffs+Top spacer
-DR (pre-Icon) 2.5" Coilovers (Removed for rebuild)
R: -Bilstein 5100/1.5" SAW Coils (DS 1.5" on drivers for lean)
-SB Relocate
-Swaybar bushing upgrade
-2nd Gen Moog Rear Swaybar Endlinks
-Superpro LCA Double Offset
-LR UCAs
-5th Gen Caliper/Rotor Upgrade (currently fronts only)

WHEELS/TIRES
-285/60/18 Cooper Zeon LTZ - SOLD
-285/70/17 Cooper STT - SOLD
-285/70/17 Toyo AT II - SOLD
-P285/70/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W
-P285/70/17 Maxxis Razr AT

-17x8.5, -6mm Level 8 Guardians


Stock w/ 265/70/17 highway tires. This is the closest to stock picture I have as it had these tires on it when I bought it.




Next came the 265/70/17 Hankook Dynapro ATMs.



Next up is the Bilstein 5100/OME 884 combo. Initially, this gave me much more of a lift than I expected but it eventually settled down to around 3-3.5" of lift. I ended up selling this to a member on here.





I then picked up a set of 18x8 set of FJ Enkei wheels from a friend along with 285/60/18 Cooper Zeon LTZs. I loved these tires but got tired of the wheels so I sold them as well.



However, before selling them, I decided to paint them black...


I then moved up to the 285/70 STTs with FJ wheels:

 

[CrimsonCountry]

Continued...


And finally, I sold the OME/5100 setup for a used set of DR 2.5" coilovers, Level 8 Guardians, and Lr UCAs. The coilovers were cranked really high but have since been lowered down to around 3-3.5" of lift.:




Way up at 40.5" in front with no BL (rode like a log truck with no down travel left)


Now lowered (perfect stance IMO)...




BAMF Skids


Reverse LED

 

[AfroWookie]

Nice, solid looking lift!

 

[gaterose]

About time, looking good!

 

[momo.75]

Great build!

 

[CrimsonCountry]

Thanks guys. I know, I could've/should've made one a long time ago I guess but I've just been too lazy. This thread will by no means be as exciting as most but I just wanted to contribute just in case anybody wanted to do the same. Currently, this thread is basically my signature information with a lot of pictures. I wish I had more "action" shots but i'm rarely in a position to while driving and never seem to have any photographer friends around when I need them.

 

[wrestler157]

About time! Very nice!

Im still loving the 884s btw! Although going to 885s!

 

[Casper421]

About fu@king time dude! The wheels/tire combo looks killer!

 

[CrimsonCountry]

About time! Very nice!

Im still loving the 884s btw! Although going to 885s!

Awesome man. I'm glad you're still liking them but you should like the 885s too. Are you going to try them the same way (pre-loaded by the 5100s) or run them as is (no preload)? It seems like it would be too much lift if doing the former.

About fu@king time dude! The wheels/tire combo looks killer!

Ha thanks Chris. I'm pretty happy with it so far but already wondering what they would look like in a graphite color.:tape2:

 

[wrestler157]

Awesome man. I'm glad you're still liking them but you should like the 885s too. Are you going to try them the same way (pre-loaded by the 5100s) or run them as is (no preload)? It seems like it would be too much lift if doing the former.

i think im going to stick with the preload being as im adding a bumper and winch but its all depending on the height after the bumper. i like the height perfect right now so i dont want to lose any and its near the max so dont want to gain any either lol

 

[CrimsonCountry]

I don't think i've ever seen the 885s preloaded but maybe the extra weight will bring it down to the 884's level.

 

[wrestler157]

I don't think i've ever seen the 885s preloaded but maybe the extra weight will bring it down to the 884's level.

I havent either but from what i read they are same spring just 10mm taller and thats how much height im expecting to lose from the bumper so i think ill be ok. Ill be installing it all on the same day so i can adjust if i need to preload or not

 

[Mytoy4]

Sexy! Really looks great!

 

[CrimsonCountry]

I havent either but from what i read they are same spring just 10mm taller and thats how much height im expecting to lose from the bumper so i think ill be ok. Ill be installing it all on the same day so i can adjust if i need to preload or not

That's true. It won't be too much work to change them out if it is too much. However, if you're like me, I like to use the wall-mounted spring compressor as little as possible.

Sexy! Really looks great!

Thanks! I'm happy with it...overkill or not. :caked:

 

[CrimsonCountry]

So, in the spirit of my ever-changing tire/wheel combos, I decided to get rid of my Cooper STTs while they were still new-ish and switch to an AT for better DD'ing. After much research/debate, I decided to go with the Toyo AT IIs. They seem to have excellent reviews so far and I really like the 65k mileage warranty on the P-rated version so I went that way. Of course they look a little more tame than the STTs but the on-road ride is so much better/quieter and my MPG shot back up another 1-1.5 or so (now 18+ MPG). I think they look great for an AT though. We'll see how long they last but i'm hoping for a long life.

 

[CrimsonCountry]

Trying to get an idea of doing the satoshi on my grill and leaving the smoked chrome as is. It would be just enough for a little contrast IMO as I still have the chrome lettering on the sides (rear hatch ones removed). Opinions?

 

[Mytoy4]

I still think it'd look good. I love the Satoshi grille. It's one of my favorite mods.

 

[zopperman]

You could do white if you wanted a lot of contrast.

Or maybe titanium metallic?

I'm not a fan of chrome, personally. but i do like some kind of contrast. What if you did the emblem chrome and kept the frame color matched black?

edit i also think you should blackout the headlights...

 

[CrimsonCountry]

I still think it'd look good. I love the Satoshi grille. It's one of my favorite mods.

Thanks. Your thread will come in very handy if I do it myself. Yours looks great without even having to rebuild the sides with fiberglass so ill prob just do that on mine.

You could do white if you wanted a lot of contrast.

Or maybe titanium metallic?

I'm not a fan of chrome, personally. but i do like some kind of contrast. What if you did the emblem chrome and kept the frame color matched black?

edit i also think you should blackout the headlights...

Generally, I agree on bright, shiny chrome but the SE grill has a darker chrome finish that I like. Without any other white on my truck I think that color would be tacky and out if place. I may still just black it out but with everything else black, especially if I do the headlights too, all the body lines/details tend to wash out and blend in together. As of now, I'm leaning towards the chrome.

How much we're you 5th gen letters btw? Those would look great.

 

[CrimsonCountry]

Speaking of blacked out headlights, I've had these, along with my 5k retro, waiting to be installed for months now. Going to be putting everything on pretty soon.