For those who want to know....

Good to know. Thanks Harper


N-fabs WILL fit the Limited/SR5's with the rocker panels removed.

Pretty sure he's building his Ltd. for serious offroading though and N-fabs are not strong enough and don't attach to the frame.
They attach to the body and won't support the weight of the truck like real sliders.
 
hey all i just need to clarify that i sold my original gauntlets with the hankooks because the bs/offset (+18mm, 5.71") was an issue. see here for more detailed explanation (4th overall post down). i apologize if may have confused anyone.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/65893-post-your-lifted-pix-here-7.html




Sorry for all the newb questions but I am new to offloading. Just sold my E55 AMG and am taking over the runner.

If I plan to do a lift should I go to the 0 os, 5" bs to begin with? Probably two months between the two
 
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If I plan to do a lift should I go to the 0 os, 5" bs to begin with? Probably two months between the two

tough decision to make. based from my experience/mistake if you plan on going with a tire section width of 275 you should be able to get by with the 20x9", +18mm offset, 5.71" bs wheel (maybe even with 285 width). anything bigger (width/diameter) you'll need the 0 offset, 5" bs.
 
N-fabs WILL fit the Limited/SR5's with the rocker panels removed.

Pretty sure he's building his Ltd. for serious offroading though and N-fabs are not strong enough and don't attach to the frame.
They attach to the body and won't support the weight of the truck like real sliders.



NFabs website shows an sr5 pic with the rocker panels still on?
 
NFabs website shows an sr5 pic with the rocker panels still on?

Been discussed before as someone contacted them about it.....that was a one off they made for that show truck.

Wouldn't be that hard to fab new brackets that bring them down under the rocker panels like they did for that truck. There are 3 brackets(6 bolts) each side that attach the same place as the brackets for the stock limited/sr5 rocker panels.
 
more photos!

you can't tell from the pictures but the wheels stick out about 1" past the fender well. i'll try to take some pictures to show this better.

quoting myself but as promised, here's the pic. plus some additional pics to show fitment. as you can see (and from me driving) 33" tires with the right wheel setup will fit with no rubbing problems if you do a minor liner trim. i believe harper7 is running wider tires than i (305) so it's all about the right wheel specs.

#1 - tires stick past fender flare by about 1"
#2 - front inner fender well liner trim, wheel at full inward lock
#3 - tread blocks/lugs, wheel at full outward lock (front view)
#4 - body mount (not chopped), wheel at full inward lock
#5 - wheel/tire/lift setup. clearance of 33" tires in front fender well
#6 - courtesy profile shot
#7 - courtesy angled shot
 

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wheels

Sweet wheels, and for the rust thingy, it does happens anywhere even in new vehicles especially when they are being shipped to what ever country, new or not.
 
older brother?

Snow&surf, I think I may have your runner's older brother.... ( in the flavor of an 84 runner ) sort of, maybe I need some 20's!! The 5th gen looks great man!!

photo-17.jpg~original
 
Snow&surf, I think I may have your runner's older brother.... ( in the flavor of an 84 runner ) sort of, maybe I need some 20's!! The 5th gen looks great man!!

i saw your thread and was gonna leave a comment. glad you were able to resurrect the truck a second time, great rebuild! that looked like a lot of work!
 
This is where the problem lies... he doesn't have one.
:roadkill::whipping2:boxer::lmao:
ROTFLMAO... sorry but that was just too...i dont even know how to label that. Let my emoticons speak for themselves I guess
 
Here is a video link of my boys (FJ owners) and I heading up to Santiago Peak via Maple Springs Road. Mostly pre-running with a couple offshoots. Enjoy!

Santiago Peak 2010 on Vimeo

Ummmm......WOW!!!! Amazing video!!! One question though.....what is up with driving on the 'wrong side of the road' during the opening??? Truck was running on the right of the yellow lines then a little later for a long stretch on the 'wrong' side!? Again though, amazing, love the roof angle and the low ground one, thought for a second a rock was going to take the camera right out. I hope to see more in the future!
 
Did the DYNAPRO ATM RF 10's bulge in the sidewalls, or did you have E RATED?

Been reading about bulging or weak side walls, may be its the P RATED, which is what I'm looking at for them.

I am asking cause my folks need tires, and RF 10'S seem like the ticket due to quite ride on road with good looks.
 
Here is a video link of my boys (FJ owners) and I heading up to Santiago Peak via Maple Springs Road. Mostly pre-running with a couple offshoots. Enjoy!

Santiago Peak 2010 on Vimeo

Absolutely, an amazing video!! Thanks for sharing it!

Is it recommended to air down on a dirt road and a few small bumps? I left my Duratrac Es alone (44psi) for my recent adventure, and was on much rockier terrain. I am still working on an air source to air back up.
 
One question though.....what is up with driving on the 'wrong side of the road' during the opening???

LOL! I didn't even notice that! Trust me, we were on the right side of the road the entire time. My buddy proabably edited the video that way on purpose! :wow:

Absolutely, an amazing video!! Thanks for sharing it!

Is it recommended to air down on a dirt road and a few small bumps? I left my Duratrac Es alone (44psi) for my recent adventure, and was on much rockier terrain. I am still working on an air source to air back up.

Yes, it is. That road is much rockier, bumpier, and has tons of whoops which the video doesn't show. The fastest we drove was probably 30mph. Pressure settings are subjective, I aired down from 42psi to 30psi. I will probably air down to 25psi next time. Nitto recommended 20psi for that terrain on the video.
 
Did the DYNAPRO ATM RF 10's bulge in the sidewalls, or did you have E RATED?

Been reading about bulging or weak side walls, may be its the P RATED, which is what I'm looking at for them.

I am asking cause my folks need tires, and RF 10'S seem like the ticket due to quite ride on road with good looks.

They were P rated and bulged when I had them on the factory wheel because the 275 needs a minimum rim width of 7.5" (factory is 7"). They didn't bulge on my aftermarket wheels. I owned two sets of these tires and loved them in all conditions. Very quiet with great road manners but I needed a more aggressive tire.
 
Thanks for info, looking for good tire with a little LOOK to it.
My mother still has about 10-15,000 miles on stock tires with 29,000 on them at present. I replaced mine on my 07 TUNDRA at 22,000 due to wearing down even to bars.
I am looking at the YOKOHAMA a/t AND DESTINATION A/T as well for her.
Just want a quieter tire for 99% on road for 07 4runner.


They were P rated and bulged when I had them on the factory wheel because the 275 needs a minimum rim width of 7.5" (factory is 7"). They didn't bulge on my aftermarket wheels. I owned two sets of these tires and loved them in all conditions. Very quiet with great road manners but I needed a more aggressive tire.
 
Demello Rock Sliders

Thanks to forum member Dlak, I was able to get my Demello Sliders installed today. A couple months ago I removed my rocker panels to give the truck a more aggressive looking stance but really hated the unfinished look of it. I've been waiting to see if there was someone who would fabricate sliders for Limited/SR5 owners where we would be able to keep our rocker panels on. Thanks to Jason and his team for doing just that!

These guys are super friendly and did fantastic and professional work. I blacked the chrome accents on my panels and his team trimmed them down cleanly before mounting the sliders. I think they look great, I know they'll work great, and they're very functional as a step (my wife will be very happy :reddance:)!

Some pics. First will be a before (without rocker panels and sliders) the rest are after (with panels and sliders).
 

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