Formidable 2008 V8 Nautical Blue Metallic Limited Edition URD Build

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3rd gen build retired. 4th gen build begins...

Purchased this 2008 V8 4.7L AWD Limited Edition in February 2019 with 212K miles.

Performance:
-Hydrocarbon filter delete
-AFE Pro dry intake with custom cover
-URD Y 304 stainless pipe
-URD MK3 304 stainless exhaust
-DT Long Tube 304 stainless headers

Suspension:
-Toytec ultimate coilover lift with diff drop
-Icon UCA with delta joint

Wheels Tires & Brakes:
-Fuel Shok 18x9” offset -12
-Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/65/18
-Rotora 14” big brake kit

Exterior:
-HeftyFabworks aluminum bumper on order
-RCI Metalworks full aluminum skid plates
-JAOS Aura front grille w/ Raptor lights & lettering
-Sport Edition Nerf tubes
-Sport Edition hood with scoop
-Auxbeam LED headlights, high beams, fogs
-Stainless fasteners for undercarriage
-Titanium fasteners for engine bay

Interior:
-Oznium LED’s
-TRD Pro shift knob
-Alpine Halo headunit
-USB ports in OEM switches
-15% tint all around

 

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Performance Reserved

-AFE intake with outerwears prefilter
-URD 304 stainless Y pipe
-URD 304 stainless MK3 exhaust
-DT 304 stainless long tube headers awaiting install
-Titanium Works titanium exhaust manifold studs

URD MK3 Exhaust Review

URD MK3 Exhaust, URD Y pipe videos and sound clips:

URD exhaust start up and rev

URD exhaust start up and rev in cabin

URD exhaust partial throttle acceleration

 

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Suspension Reserved

-Toytec Ultimate 3” Coilover lift
-Differential drop kit
-ICON UCAs with delta joints

 

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Wheels, Tires, Brakes Reserved

-Fuel Shok 18x9” Matte Gunmetal negative 12 offset
-NITTO Ridge Grapplers 285/65/18
-Rotora 14” two piece front and 14” rear rotors, forged aluminum 6 and 4 piston calipers

Rotora Big Brake Kit Review

 

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Lighting Reserved

-DT MOTO Blackout headlights
https://ebay.us/PLo3G1

-Auxbeam H11 LED headlight bulbs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KFBPDAA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

-Auxbeam 9005 LED high beam bulbs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KFBPAJO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

-Auxbeam 9006 LED fog light bulbs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JVK1XFS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

-Vehicode 3156 LED DRL and turn signal bulbs with resistors
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FK67F2G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

-JDM Toy 7440 LED rear turn signal bulbs with resistors
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074RLJMWQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_J8NFCbH213DGC

-Phillips 921 LED Vision reverse lights:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I3OTWQ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_P4QFCb11TWMNZ

LED lighting review

06-09 LED headlight bulbs. MUST TRY list

 

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Interior Reserved

-Alpine Halo 9” iLX-F309 Headunit
-USB plugs in OEM switch ports
-Oznium interior LED boards
-Toyota all weather mats
-TRD PRO shift knob
-15% Tint all around

TRD Pro Shift Knob Install

 

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Exterior | Armor Reserved

-RCI Metalworks full aluminum skid plates
-Sport Edition Nerf tube steps
-Sport Edition hood with scoop
-JAOS Aura front grille rattle can NBM w/ Raptor lettering & lights
-Rustoleum high heat BBQ enamel to undercarriage

-HeftyFabworks aluminum front winch bumper - On order

 

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Maintenance Reserved

At 215k
-Koyo radiator installed
-Koyo AC condenser installed
-U joints and slip yokes greased
-Front CV axles replaced
-Cabin air filter replaced
-Driver door lock actuator replaced
-HVAC control light bulbs replaced

 

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Miscellaneous Reserved

-Titanium Works titanium engine bay bolts
-Titanium Works titanium exhaust manifold studs

 

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Miscellaneous Reserved

-Replaced all fender screws with stainless M6 self tapping hex screws.
-Drilled out broken bolts and stripped threads for the skid plate and placed M8 stainless helicoils

 

[JVC8790]

Just ordered some 18x9 ET0 wheels myself, hows the fit on the 285/65-18 on stock suspension? I have a small 1-1.5" lift so if it fits for you it should fit for me.

 

[Formidable]

Clearance will be tight but I wouldn’t worry. You will definitely rub the front fender liner but you can push it back with a heat gun or trim it. I expected much more of a problem to be honest.

Just ordered some 18x9 ET0 wheels myself, hows the fit on the 285/65-18 on stock suspension? I have a small 1-1.5" lift so if it fits for you it should fit for me.

 

[JVC8790]

Clearance will be tight but I wouldn’t worry. You will definitely rub the front fender liner but you can push it back with a heat gun or trim it. I expected much more of a problem to be honest.

If that's it I'm not worried about it! I've dealt with clearancing issues on lowered euro's for years, having clearancing issues on a "truck" is a whole new ballgame. I was also looking at just sticking with a 265 instead of 285 for MPG benefit, but I do love how beefy those look!

 

[Formidable]

MPG benefit? LMAO! You have a V8! Just go with the 285’s man.

If that's it I'm not worried about it! I've dealt with clearancing issues on lowered euro's for years, having clearancing issues on a "truck" is a whole new ballgame. I was also looking at just sticking with a 265 instead of 285 for MPG benefit, but I do love how beefy those look!

 

[JVC8790]

MPG benefit? LMAO! You have a V8! Just go with the 285’s man.

I mean... you're not wrong. hahaha

I do a lot of city driving so I'm already only getting like 13mpg because of V8 noises, just trying to minimize the additional MPG loss beyond that that some people reported with a heavier/wider tire. That being said, it'll come down to which tire I end up with when it comes time to buy tires. In the meantime, I gotta sell off spare car parts I have kicking around to fund the 4Runner Modding Account.

 

[TT4RLtdV8]

Lighting Reserved

-Blackout headlights
-Auxbeam H11 LED headlight bulbs
-Auxbeam LED fog light bulbs

What Auxbeams did you go with for your fogs?

 

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Just to clarify, the fogs in the pic are not Auxbeam. They are 9006 Alla yellow LED bulbs off Amazon... I would not recommend those. Shit light output. So swapped those out for these Auxbeams. Will post pics when I get the chance.

Auxbeam 9006 Led Headlight Bulbs 7600lm P10 Series Super Bright Led Headlight Conversion Kits Upgraded Mini Size Led Fog Light Halogen Replacement 6000K Xenon White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JVK1XFS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bLzDCbYQ6XHE4

What Auxbeams did you go with for your fogs?

 

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URD MK3 exhaust for the V8 4.7L with 304 stainless Y pipe arrived today. This thing will sound wicked once complete. Will update with pics and sound clips once installed. There is a serious lack of reviews for this URD product on the V8.

 

[Sdurza]

I have one too!!!

So about 5 months ago I purchased a 2007 2WD V8 Nautical Blue Metallic SR5. I had not seen anyone else with this color before, other then mine. I'm almost done ordering parts for the rest of my build, and then I'll finish my interior. Yours is looking great, I'm gonna have to find myself the a set of those tires for sure.

 

[Mantilgh]

Nice start, and I love the blue!