Finally got wheels for my runner... guess I can finally start a build thread

[BXPhoto]

thanks... make sure you use a rougb cotton terry towel, not a microfiber lol. You need to beable to cut the paint down to a fresh layer. Youll need to wetsand it then use a DA polisher if it works.

 

[T4runna96]

Terry towel ok


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[BXPhoto]

Finally got around to uploading photos from my last few trips. First few come from Wheeler Pass in NV up by Mt. Charleston

DSC02874 by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

DSC02875 by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

 

[BXPhoto]

Then got to make a weekend run to the Mojave Road in California... man was it beautiful out there... I got to really test out the suspension and now know I want some 2.5" front coilovers to handle the Desert Whoops ASAP


This photo was taken by an Abandoned Mine above our camp ground -

Updates to my 4runner by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Updates to my 4runner by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr


From further along in Soda Lake -

Updates to my 4runner by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

 

[BXPhoto]

Then some action shots from all over the trail. Some from a descent challenge, a river crossing etc... Some great shots and even better times with great people


Untitled by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Untitled by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

 

[BXPhoto]

Untitled by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Untitled by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

 

[BXPhoto]

and I had to actually get a little artistic to try and capture the beauty of the sky out there

Updates to my 4runner by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Updates to my 4runner by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

 

[BXPhoto]

Got around to a little trail by my house early this morning before the rain came in -


DSC03884 by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

 

[Caden Crawford]

Great photos!!

 

[mawk3]

Man this thing looks amazing. I think it makes the 5th gen 4runner in your pics look ugly. No offense to the owner. :tape:

 

[BXPhoto]

Man this thing looks amazing. I think it makes the 5th gen 4runner in your pics look ugly. No offense to the owner. :tape:

haha thats funny. I still love the 5th gens. But I chose a 3rd gen as my platform for a reason. I could have easily financed a 5th gen.

Next up for my truck is a complete front suspension overhaul.

Im deciding between the -

Bilstein 6112's
Icon 2.5's
King 2.5s

Also will be installing new LCA's LBJ and UCA's. Is mid-travel worth it?

 

[BXPhoto]

Mall Crawling at the Ikea Trail in Southern Nv... by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr


Did some Mall Crawling at the Ikea Trail in southern Nv... LOL

 

[BXPhoto]

Finally was able to pull funds together to upgrade my front shocks. Went with Icon extended travels with resi's.

Slipped with ball joint separator and screwed up my upper ball joint threads. Had to run to hardware store for a 14mmx1.5 dye. Would have been done in less than 2 hours had this not happened FML.

But the end results was 1,000,000% worth the struggle. Ill be upgrading my UCA's as soon as budget permits. Then after that will be rear lockers, and front and rear gears to 4.88.

Icon install and a crappy moment lol by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Icon install and a crappy moment lol by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Got her pretty much ready for the weekend by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Got her pretty much ready for the weekend by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

 

[BXPhoto]

Got to test out the Icons in Nelson NV. Also hit up the ghost town there for photos...

Rago Fabrication Promo Photos by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Rago Fabrication Promo Photos by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Rago Fabrication Promo Photos by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Rago Fabrication Promo Photos by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Rago Fabrication Promo Photos by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Rago Fabrication Promo Photos by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

 

[BXPhoto]

Hit up a run to the famous Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings NV from Las Vegas...

Just some recent adventure photos from around Southern NV and Red Rock by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Just some recent adventure photos from around Southern NV and Red Rock by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

 

[maxvert]

Nice

Beautiful photos .

I'm considering the same wheel tire combo .
What are your thoughts on the quality of the wheels ?
Have you had any issues with the spacers ?

Max

 

[BXPhoto]

Beautiful photos .

I'm considering the same wheel tire combo .
What are your thoughts on the quality of the wheels ?
Have you had any issues with the spacers ?

Max

They are the same quality as every other chinese made affordable wheels (under 2k a set of 4). The tires are amazing. Currently havent had any issues with y offset.

 

[BXPhoto]

Hit up Mormon Peak in NV

Run to Mormon Peak by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Run to Mormon Peak by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Run to Mormon Peak by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Run to Mormon Peak by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Run to Mormon Peak by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

 

[jbrentd]

Great pics and progress on the 4Runner! I follow you on Instagram and your page helped me make the decision to pick my 4Runner over a couple others I was looking at.

 

[BXPhoto]

Was able to snag an addicted to Offroad tube bumper from a local for a steal. Installed more lighting, an amazon 6 switch touch pad with relay/fuse box. Created my own custom harnesses for each device going to the touch panel.

I wish I would have taken photos of my harness build as its all ran in tech flex, heat shrunk with water tight connectors. It was actually a very time consuming project but glad I did it as now I only have 1 set of wires going into my cabin.

Updates to my runner by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Updates to my runner by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr

Updates to my runner by Andrew Abalos, on Flickr