j4x4v8
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2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD V8
Story: Back in late 2018 I set out on getting a reliable vehicle that could get me from coast to coast. I had previously owned a white 04 Subaru Forester, before it was totaled. Sedans weren't for me, and the Sequoia was a tad too big. I quickly descended upon a 4th gen 4Runner, specifically the V8. I looked at quite a few V8 4Runners and was driving hours away at one point. Some had way too much rust, felt weak on the pedal, sketchy records, etc. My budget limited me to higher mileage 4Runners, and frankly there weren't too many V8's around. My search ended with a white 04 SR5 4WD V8 @ 190k miles. I like to think it turned out to be an 04, and white, because my Subaru is haunting me. As of June 2020 I am at 210k miles. I'm going to try and be as exhaustive as I can, if only to keep myself sane and all the information I find in one spot. My end goal is a street worthy daily driver, with off-road capabilities, and rigged for camping and driving extended distances. More to come!
Update 11/18/24: 4 years later and a LOT has happened since I originally posted this build thread. Hoping to get it updated with pictures of everything soon. P.S.: 270k miles now
Performance
Suspension
Appearance
Audio
Utility
Upkeep
Story: Back in late 2018 I set out on getting a reliable vehicle that could get me from coast to coast. I had previously owned a white 04 Subaru Forester, before it was totaled. Sedans weren't for me, and the Sequoia was a tad too big. I quickly descended upon a 4th gen 4Runner, specifically the V8. I looked at quite a few V8 4Runners and was driving hours away at one point. Some had way too much rust, felt weak on the pedal, sketchy records, etc. My budget limited me to higher mileage 4Runners, and frankly there weren't too many V8's around. My search ended with a white 04 SR5 4WD V8 @ 190k miles. I like to think it turned out to be an 04, and white, because my Subaru is haunting me. As of June 2020 I am at 210k miles. I'm going to try and be as exhaustive as I can, if only to keep myself sane and all the information I find in one spot. My end goal is a street worthy daily driver, with off-road capabilities, and rigged for camping and driving extended distances. More to come!
Update 11/18/24: 4 years later and a LOT has happened since I originally posted this build thread. Hoping to get it updated with pictures of everything soon. P.S.: 270k miles now
Performance
- K&N Air Intake 77-9022KP
- Intake Manifold Swap (from 06+ VVT-i 4Runners)
- Doug Thorley THY-564-SS-C Short Tube Headers
- G-Sport #50025 Catalytic Converters
- MagnaFlow #93655 Y-Pipe / Catalytic Converter
- MagnaFlow #15781 Cat-Back
- Vibrant 1141 2.5" Ultra Quiet Resonator
- Wideband AFR - After the Y-Pipe converges (before rear cat)
- AEM 30-0300 X-Series Wideband AFR Sensor Gauge
- AEM 30-4402 Digital Transmission Temp Gauge
- Flex Pod Gauge Mount (link)
Suspension
- Front Coilover: Bilstein 6112 (set to 2")
- Rear Shocks: Bilstein 5160
- Rear Shock Reservoir Mounts: Bilstein 11176015
- Rear Coils: Bilstein 36-281817 (1" to 1.5" rear lift)
- Front Strut Top Caps/Hats Dobinsons SC59-001
- Front Upper Control Arms: Dobinsons Tubular UCA (non-adjustable; 3 degrees of caster built in) (UCA59-002K)
- Rear Sway Bar Link: Dobinsons SE59-529 (Set to 1/2 of rear lift)
- Front Bump Stops: Timbren ABSTOF Active Off-Road
- Rear Bump Stops: Timbren ABSTORSEQ
Appearance
- FN Wheels Five Star 16", 0mm Offset, Anthracite Light Gunmetal
- Toyo Open Country A/T III 265/75R16 P-Metric Blackwall
- Satoshi Grille - Entire grille from Customcargrills.com
- Spyder Chrome Euro Headlights HD-JH-T4R03-AM-C
- Baja Designs Squadron SAE White 257805 via Solidshift fog light LED mount (link)
- BudBuilt Front Skid Plate (Steel) (link)
Audio
- Pioneer MVH-2400NEX Head Unit
- SiriusXM Tuner (SXV300V1)
- Pioneer ND-BC8 Rear view camera
Utility
- Vehicle OCD Center Console Organizer (link)
- AVS 194924 In-Channel Ventvisor
- Solidshift Cupholder Insert (link)
Upkeep
- Rust Treatment: Eastwood Rust Encapsulator Platinum
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