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HiVel-JR
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HiVel-JR
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Added this Welco Hitch Tire Carrier to my 4Runner this week. Next up will be the sliders I ordered from MetalTech.
I drilled a third hole in the hitch carrier in an effort to get the carrier as close to the bumper as possible. (1/2 drill bit)
I drilled a third hole in the hitch carrier in an effort to get the carrier as close to the bumper as possible. (1/2 drill bit)
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Billynath1988
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hows that tire carrier working out for you? any noise or movement when driving?
wadle5
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Solid thought out build. Clearly forward light and vision will never be a problem for you. The main thing I like is that tire carrier. I guess I like my blind spot mirrors and rear visibility. How hi/low does it sit with you in the drivers seat? Pretty much loose all visibility?
Billynath1988
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I was thinking the same thing, I also like visability, but I also like the look and functionality of the rear tire carrier setup. and 700 bucks is a long way from 2+ grand for a rear bumper with carrier setup. This couldn't happen until I had a proper suspension setup anyway.
HiVel-JR
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I drive down a lot of country roads at night so i like to see Waaaay down the road.
As far as seeing out the back, the tire really does not block any of my blind spots. Height wise it sits in the middle. If someone gets right on your bumper you cannot see who is driving the vehicle, but you know a vehicle is behind you.
I will try and take a few pics of looking out the back this weekend.
HiVel-JR
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That was my thought process on this. $2K+ or $700, plus I can still tow and remove it if need be.
And yes, i have the heavy/larger springs on the back.
HiVel-JR
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My latest modifications - Wheel Bearings and CB axles.... ugh...
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/220067-what-part-knuckle-how-do-i-replace.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/220067-what-part-knuckle-how-do-i-replace.html
dkyleb
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Constant Belocity.
HiVel-JR
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Funny.... LOL..
Like i said in one of my earlier posts...
I got this email that I had some rich relative die in another country and left me a bunch of money....
All i had to do was give this person my bank account number, SSN and routing number. It was that easy...
Only kidding.
Lets just say Biz-Ness is good this year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXDsoM2QYqQ
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HiVel-JR
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Appreciate that.... i am trying to catch up to you on mods. That thing looks incredible with the addition of the rear bumper.
funny story, my kids are trained now. they see you before i do coming down the road and they scream from the back seat... "Dad look its Momo. It is becoming a game now to see who can spot your truck first while driving around town.
See ya around.... new mods coming in tomorrow... i will post pics when it arrives.
momo.75
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Appreciate that.... i am trying to catch up to you on mods. That thing looks incredible with the addition of the rear bumper.
funny story, my kids are trained now. they see you before i do coming down the road and they scream from the back seat... "Dad look its Momo. It is becoming a game now to see who can spot your truck first while driving around town.
See ya around.... new mods coming in tomorrow... i will post pics when it arrives.
Thanks man. That is funny!
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HiVel-JR
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Quick update on the tire carrier.... Well I might as well have put a parachute on the back of the 4Runner. It creates a lot of drag driving down the highway. It is starting to mess with my gas mileage. But the coolness factor offsets the issue for the time being. Also found one of my favorite stickers.
26.2 (Number of oreos i can eat in one sitting...)
26.2 (Number of oreos i can eat in one sitting...)
