GSPRunner's Life Story/Build/Adventure/Photo Thread

[GSPRunner]

Great looking rig. I'm located in Issaquah; it's nice to see someone local on here. I've got a question for you, if you were in the position where you were going to buy a front bumper today, would you still go with the ARB?

Probably not. I do like the classic look of the ARB though. I got a screaming deal on my bumper so I couldn't pass it up. I think there is some to be desired with the approach angle and strength, but for the money it's hard to beat.

 

[GSPRunner]

Went ahead and installed a Revtek spacer lift on the 5th gen. This truck doesn't see the dirt much honestly, so I was just looking for a purely aesthetic lift. Not a great long term solution, but I will probably trade this in on a new Tacoma or 200 series sometime in the near future. So I got the look I wanted, and the ride is still cushy.

DSC_0286 by Joe Bonogofsky, on Flickr

DSC_0288 by Joe Bonogofsky, on Flickr

 

[A.Wilson013]

DSC_0286 by Joe Bonogofsky, on Flickr

Taking your tools and the old parts out of the back lifted the rear up quite a bit.

I wonder how low it'll sit with your beasts back there.

 

[GSPRunner]

Finally got around to having my Stubbs HKO Sliders installed. I had them powder coated to match the finish of my ARB. I plan on having the CBI powder coated to match more soon as well. They came out looking great. Wasn't until they were welded on that I noticed the bottom of the flare on the door catches the top of the slider. I think if I grind the flare down a bit it will clear, but either way I'll probably install a 1/2" body lift.

image4 by Joe Bonogofsky, on Flickr

image3 by Joe Bonogofsky, on Flickr

image2 by Joe Bonogofsky, on Flickr

image1 by Joe Bonogofsky, on Flickr

 

[slofizz]

That looks great

 

[Unner]

About time you got some sliders on there! How do you like that CVT awning? I've been debating getting one to attach to my WMW rack.

Any wind noise from the cover flapping?

How's set up and tear down?

 

[Gabskings]

Wow this is EXACLY the way I want my future 4runner to look.. Camping, hunting, fishing, overland.. what a nice rig man!

Going to be watching this thread carefully! Keep it up!opcorn:

 

[Hepar]

I've decided our rigs are twins. But a special kind of twins.

 

[habskater11]

Nice truck man. I would like to have mine look similar one day.

 

[GSPRunner]

About time you got some sliders on there! How do you like that CVT awning? I've been debating getting one to attach to my WMW rack.

Any wind noise from the cover flapping?

How's set up and tear down?

The CVT awning works fine. I don't really notice any noise, but i also have my tent up there so that's making noise of its own. Setup and tear down is simple, takes 30 seconds.

 

[GSPRunner]

I've decided our rigs are twins. But a special kind of twins.

Underrated movie.

 

[GSPRunner]

Wow this is EXACLY the way I want my future 4runner to look.. Camping, hunting, fishing, overland.. what a nice rig man!

Going to be watching this thread carefully! Keep it up!opcorn:

Thanks man, it's a blast to have!

 

[GSPRunner]

Received a 1/2" Fat Pat's body lift in the mail today, to give me a little more room between the body and my sliders, and I also got in on the current RCI group buy and ordered a set of aluminum skids. Should be here in 2-3 weeks. Then I'm probably done for a while, but I'll be ready to use the hell out of this thing this summer!

 

[A.Wilson013]

He took it offroad for the first time

DSC_0244 by Alex Wilson, on Flickr

DSC_0255 by Alex Wilson, on Flickr

DSC_0235 by Alex Wilson, on Flickr

DSC_0103 by Alex Wilson, on Flickr

 

[GSPRunner]

Thanks [MENTION=63487]A.Wilson013[/MENTION], us street queens gotta stick together. That's 1hunnit. Now I have photo proof the next time someone asks me "does that thing ever go offroad?"

 

[Flemster]

So whats the plan for sending me your tent, Fax, Email, Insta DM.... Whats the deal? Awesome truck man, Im jelly of lots on that beast!

 

[GSPRunner]

So whats the plan for sending me your tent, Fax, Email, Insta DM.... Whats the deal? Awesome truck man, Im jelly of lots on that beast!

Thanks man. Seriously though, get a tent. So much fun!

 

[busmup808]

Nice shots Alex of Joes truck swimming! I would of come, but my son had a game the night before and got wasted when we got home with a few friends and family. By the time I woke up it was 10am. Next time fo sure.


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[maxbrown11c]

Nice photos, tahuya is a fun place

 

[BigFishAllDay]

Tree stumps better watch out when you guys come through.

Check out that Jeep, double stumping! Whoa. izza:

I've decided our rigs are twins. But a special kind of twins.

Well, since your rig and mine were twins first, I guess it's triplets now.