How to spend some $$$

[ccvortex]

Hey all, I was planning on buying a new 4Runner this year but since we move around so much (Navy) we have decided to wait until our contract is up to buy new. Since this is still about 4 years down the road I am looking to take a small portion of that new car fund and put it into the 06 SR5.

All other things being equal, where would you put around 3 to 4 grand into it? I was thinking of a headers back new dual exhaust system.... not even sure if 3.5k would be enough for that really...

There is nothing wrong with the truck per se, but since we're keeping it for a few more years, might as well make it cooler/more useful/waste money on it.

06 SR5 4x4, 115k miles.

 

[AdmiralAugbar]

4 grand of stickers.

 

[CXS]

Leave it as is, you won't get back anywhere close to what you put in it when you sell it.

 

[mizak82]

assuming its stock and you can do some stuff yourself..

interior: a touch screen nav/dvd/cd/bluetooth headunit.. all in 400

led all the interior/hvac/instrument cluster lights.. 50

new rubber oem mats 75

interior wrap 25..

tint 200..

exterior: suspension lift, included accessory suspension components and bigger tires.. on the cheap probably 1500-2000.. I expect to pay 3k all in for mine.. (toytec boss/5 KO2s)

 

[ccvortex]

Leave it as is, you won't get back anywhere close to what you put in it when you sell it.

Understood, probably should should have noted I will nto be selling it; rather it will be going to a family member as a 'hand-me-down".

 

[ccvortex]

interior: a touch screen nav/dvd/cd/bluetooth headunit.. all in 400
Already have it

led all the interior/hvac/instrument cluster lights.. 50
Already done

new rubber oem mats 75
Have WeatherTechs front and back

interior wrap 25..
Hmmm...

tint 200..
Have factory tint already.

exterior: suspension lift, included accessory suspension components and bigger tires.. on the cheap probably 1500-2000.. I expect to pay 3k all in for mine.. (toytec boss/5 KO2s)

Already lifted 3" but new wheels and tires would be cool.

 

[S p a r k y]

[MENTION=108855]ccvortex[/MENTION] tell us what all you already have done and we can go from there. Its in TN, so has to be awesome!

 

[DarenS]

Hey all, I was planning on buying a new 4Runner this year but since we move around so much (Navy) we have decided to wait until our contract is up to buy new. Since this is still about 4 years down the road I am looking to take a small portion of that new car fund and put it into the 06 SR5.

All other things being equal, where would you put around 3 to 4 grand into it? I was thinking of a headers back new dual exhaust system.... not even sure if 3.5k would be enough for that really...

There is nothing wrong with the truck per se, but since we're keeping it for a few more years, might as well make it cooler/more useful/waste money on it.

06 SR5 4x4, 115k miles.

New shocks, springs and tires. I recently updated my 4R and it rids like a new truck. I spent less than $1500 on parts/labor.

Then with the funds left over, go through and refresh all of the bushings, ball joints, etc. to future proof your 4R.

 

[ccvortex]

Thanks for the suggestions. Does anyone know of a good replacement bushing kit fro the front end?

 

[EdmundGTP]

Thanks for the suggestions. Does anyone know of a good replacement bushing kit fro the front end?

If you're looking to dump money, just buy new factory replacement Lower control arms. Energy grease-ables for the sway bar. Uniball upper control arms. Fresh sway bar end links and tie rod ends. That'll have the front half of your 4R handling like new.

 

[3eyedRaven]

interior: a touch screen nav/dvd/cd/bluetooth headunit.. all in 400
Already have it

led all the interior/hvac/instrument cluster lights.. 50
Already done

new rubber oem mats 75
Have WeatherTechs front and back

interior wrap 25..
Hmmm...

tint 200..
Have factory tint already.

exterior: suspension lift, included accessory suspension components and bigger tires.. on the cheap probably 1500-2000.. I expect to pay 3k all in for mine.. (toytec boss/5 KO2s)

Already lifted 3" but new wheels and tires would be cool.

What is "interior wrap"??


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[chitown40]

Hey all, I was planning on buying a new 4Runner this year but since we move around so much (Navy) we have decided to wait until our contract is up to buy new. Since this is still about 4 years down the road I am looking to take a small portion of that new car fund and put it into the 06 SR5.

All other things being equal, where would you put around 3 to 4 grand into it? I was thinking of a headers back new dual exhaust system.... not even sure if 3.5k would be enough for that really...

There is nothing wrong with the truck per se, but since we're keeping it for a few more years, might as well make it cooler/more useful/waste money on it.

06 SR5 4x4, 115k miles.

You must be an Admiral then, because most people I've met in the armed forces don't have 3 or 4 grand to just waste. :nod:

Take the money, go to Scottrade and open a brokerage account, and for $8 go invest all of it. Four years from now sell off your investment and buy a new 4Runner with you newly earned investment earnings.

 

[sport2004]

interior: a touch screen nav/dvd/cd/bluetooth headunit.. all in 400

Where does one find something like this? I'd like to get a bluetooth set up for phone conversations.