eddie333 build thread & misc adventures

[eddie333]

Finally decided to join the 'build thread club' now that I have more than tires upgraded on my rig. Hope it can provide some info to assist somebody... I use the vehicle as a secondary car, mainly on weekends with the family and to go off-the-grid camping, exploring, road trips, etc

2013 4Runner Limited

Currently Installed:
Shrockworks front bumper
Shrockworks sliders
Shrockworks rocker trim kit
17" Level 8 MK6 -10 offset (bronze) w/matching spare
265/70/17 Duratracs w/matching spare
Toytec Ultimate Lift 3/2
Smittybuilt winch
Baja Rack
Gobi Ladder
Arb Awning
LED Rear & Side floodlights
Cobra CB
Console Vault

Removed: X-Reas suspension, running boards, mudflaps, stock roof rack, rocker trim, Limited badging.

 

[eddie333]

Driving and camping in remote Quebec, including around Manicouagan crater area.

 

[eddie333]

Getting Toytec lift installed

...what a huge difference! Love the lift. Removed x-reas and lines.

 

[eddie333]

Exploring Class IV Roads in VT

Had to try and find some terrain to test out the new lift

 

[eddie333]

Green Mountain National Forest

Fall Foliage Drive

 

[Vegas Island]

NICE! Looks cool! I'm getting my Pearl White '12 SR5 lifted tomorrow with a Toytec BOSS lift and 33" Duratrac tires.

 

[Land_Shark]

Great writeup! Looks like you've outfitted your rig to suit your needs nicely. The pictures look great too, so much better than the mid-atlantic, then again, most places beat out the D.C. area for off road adventure!

 

[Jayhawk5G]

Great writeup! Looks like you've outfitted your rig to suit your needs nicely. The pictures look great too, so much better than the mid-atlantic, then again, most places beat out the D.C. area for off road adventure!

Depends on how far out in the wilderness you want to get... give WV a try...

 

[T4RT]

[MENTION=91989]eddie333[/MENTION] - Your 4Runner is 100% what I would do if I could pry the keys out of my wife's hands long enough! LOL! Love the pictures and keep them coming!

 

[JET4]

Looking good, nice pictures also

 

[eddie333]

Remote Camping in Green Mountain National Forest

Went out into the woods on a cool fall day. Amazing evening! Nobody around for miles.

 

[eddie333]

After it has been raining here for what seems like 2 weeks and things have been getting extremely boggy and muddy, decided it was time to keep a shovel on hand. So, clamped on a Smittybuild shovel mount.

 

[DannyLlama]

Went out into the woods on a cool fall day. Amazing evening! Nobody around for miles.

I like that little contraption holding up the pan... what is that? We usually cook right on top of the fire

 

[eddie333]

I like that little contraption holding up the pan... what is that? We usually cook right on top of the fire

http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Tripod-Grill-Lantern-Hanger/dp/B000MPOKRW

It's a Coleman Tripod Grill & Lantern Hanger! Such an awesome piece of cooking gear. Whats nice is you can adjust the height of it in relation to the flame. And, you can just dump it on top of any fire and start cooking. It folds up to be portable also. I highly recommend it.

 

[CA562]

Nice build ! Did you have any rubbing issues before the lift?
With the new wheels and duratracs?

 

[eddie333]

Nice build ! Did you have any rubbing issues before the lift?
With the new wheels and duratracs?

Yes, lots of rubbing before lift (and still some after) because even with stock size tires, the wheels are -10 offset and the tread is more agressive. I did some trimming which fixed almost all the rubbing. And then after I lifted I had to trim some more because it was rubbing in different spot. Now, it isn't really too bad. Hope that helps!

 

[CA562]

thanks a lot for the reply that does help.

Are your wheels 17x8 or 8.5?

thanks again!

 

[eddie333]

Playing in some snow today!

 

[eddie333]

Very exited to put in an order today for a Shrockworks front bumper and rock sliders! Now the wait begins...

 

[Dirty Brigade]

4Runner looks great. Your pictures make me want to get out and explore...adventure on!