gaterose build thread
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Casper421
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I agree! I thought they fit with the front skid?
run4estrunner
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hey whats up, the runner looks amazing. I am in the process of gathering parts for my facelift and am planning on doing the same grill. I have been searching for the 'Toyota' badge and was wondering which one you have on yours. It looks like a good size. Also what mesh did you use? Is it just some from the hardware store?
gaterose
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I pulled them off to replace my LCA bushings (but it was too damn hot so I ended up not changing the bushings) and noticed where the paint was scratched off so I decided to leave 'em off. One small corner is just barely touching, maybe 1/8"x1/4", so I'm gonna trim it at my buddies shop when I change the bushings. I'll try to post a pic later.
I got a couple of members to send me their shaved 4RUNNER emblems and used the UNs. It's actually been that way for months, I've been wondering if anyone would notice.
I purchased my emblem on eBay, it said it was for an 80s FJ45. I believe this is the same emblem though - 75311-90K00 - OEM Toyota EMBLEM, RADIATOR GRI
The mesh I used was from Amazon, it had smaller diamonds than anything at my local hardware store but you maybe be able to find one at yours. I paid $40 shipped for a 4'x4' piece.
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rebelbowtie
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You know if you had tan leather interior this thing would be perfect.
gaterose
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Thanks and I'm actually happy with the grey
: If I were to recover them I'll probably go with charcoal or the same grey.
rebelbowtie
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Its just me, white with tan interior has always been my favorite color combos.
run4estrunner
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hell ya, thank you so much for that part number. I wasnt having much luck finding the right one. I got my bumper fillers from toyota today and just ordered up the emblem and the lights. i am going to do the grill pretty similar to yours, possibly a little fiberglass work to make it look a little more like the JAOS grill
run4estrunner
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Ya i will for sure. Hey i forgot to ask... How poorly does the '06+ grill line up with the '05 bumper? I know you had to cut a few parts on the corners. Do you have any pictures that show those corners and that area close up?? your last pic posted on here kinda shows but i still cant really tell...
gaterose
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I had to cut more than that, I believe I had to remove about 1.5" from the grille to make it fit. In order to keep the lower bar and hood release, I had to remove the lower bar, trim about 1.5" from the uprights and about .5" from each side of the lower bar to make it fit in the newly trimmed upper piece.
simple also did the '06 grille, but he trimmed all the material from the lower bar so he didn't have to do as much work as I did. But he doesn't have a secondary hood release.
simple also did the '06 grille, but he trimmed all the material from the lower bar so he didn't have to do as much work as I did. But he doesn't have a secondary hood release.
gaterose
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No, I didn't have XREAS. I have seen a lot of members with it though and it doesn't seem THAT bad, just a bit more of a PITA to work on.
Not sure what kind of lift you're installing but if you're replacing the shocks it's a non-issue. If you're just doing spacers it's a little more trouble because you can't disconnect the shocks but I don't think it's as huge of a deal as many members and installers think it will be prior to doing it.
Not sure what kind of lift you're installing but if you're replacing the shocks it's a non-issue. If you're just doing spacers it's a little more trouble because you can't disconnect the shocks but I don't think it's as huge of a deal as many members and installers think it will be prior to doing it.
gaterose
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Load rating. C is the first LT and has 6 plies, D has 8, E has 10. More plies = stiffer carcass which is good for towing and durability but rougher on the road. I only went with E because that's the only size that was available in these tires.
Most will agree that C rated tires are best for the 4runner, although some tires (especially larger sizes) may only come in D & E.
Most will agree that C rated tires are best for the 4runner, although some tires (especially larger sizes) may only come in D & E.
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