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New wheels and tires just in time for the NC snow!
Toytec adjustable coilover kit w/ bilstein 5100 front and rear (set at 3"), 2" toytec coils rear
5th gen 4runner 20" limited wheels
275/60r20 Toyo A/T2
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Yeah I wish it was 4x4 but parents got it as my first car so I mean you can't exactly complain. I'm buying a locker for the rear here soon and then hopefully before I go off to college im gonna get a Totalled 4Runner and do a 4x4 swap. But I get through everything that 4x4 people do so in not complaining lol

good plan! and absolutely, my first car was a gift from my parents, loved that thing until it blew a HG at 280k
 
good plan! and absolutely, my first car was a gift from my parents, loved that thing until it blew a HG at 280k


Yeah I plan on keeping this car through college and depending on how many miles it has afterwards I'll either retire it as a trail vehicle and get a new car or I'll just keep using it but I don't plan on selling it I'll drive it into the ground I have big plans for this thing though so hopefully nothing happens to it lol
 
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First time post, after digging day and night to find what I wanted I finally did it with a lot of reading from all of you my 4Runner forefathers.
This is my 2008 4x4 SR5 V6.
Front Bilstein 5100/Moog 81108
Rear Bilstein 5100/Moog 81045/DS 1.5
265/70/17 Hankook Dynapro ATM
 

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Truck looks great^^

Alright 4runner gurus', my 285/75r16's arrive tomorrow. What is the least amount of backspacing I can run and not rub the UCA/Frame? I will either be buying spacers or wheels. Please help. I'm trying this whole 'Not starting a new thread.' thing.

I also need to know the stock backspacing of my wheels. I see plenty of threads on stock 17's, but I have stock 16s... That look like flowers... ugh.. Please see my post 2 page back for wheel reference.

Thanks in advance!!
 
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First time post, after digging day and night to find what I wanted I finally did it with a lot of reading from all of you my 4Runner forefathers.
This is my 2008 4x4 SR5 V6.
Front Bilstein 5100/Moog 81108
Rear Bilstein 5100/Moog 81045/DS 1.5
265/70/17 Hankook Dynapro ATM

Looks awesome. Which setting did you use for your front Bils?
 
1400$, 8hrs, and 1 unhappy wife later... Lifted!

2006 SR5, V6, 4x4
3 inch Toyotec complete suspension lift in front
3 inch Rough Country springs and shocks from an FJ Cruiser in rear
16 inch DC2's and 285/75 16 General Grabber AT2 tires

I know it sounds a bit goofy to mix brands, but I was working on a tight budget. I was unsure at first, but when I finally got it all together, I was really pleased with the height, how level and sturdy everything is. There is no noticeable difference in stiffness and reaction.

I wonder if most of these parts are made by the same people and just stamp different names in them.

***Anyone want to sell a sport hood?***
 

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Wheels

Got a real good deal on a brand new set off of a 2015 4Runner, just added some new Terra Grapplers. Next mod is going to be all new Bilstein shocks and ride height adjustables up front to level it off.
 

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Not the best picture, but this is my month-old (ish) 2006 Limited V8 4x4. I traded in a rusted 04 V8 that I bought in Cleveland for this Southern one with no rust. I had them take my tires and wheels off (BFG A/T 265/70/17), and I bought Bilstien 5100s all around and a Daystar rear 1.5" spacer and had it installed here in Little Rock two days ago. ARK_SWAMP_RIDER was kind enough to offer his help to install this, as did llennium, but my schedule plus a back injury ended up squashing those plans. Huge thanks to them for even offering, though. There's good people on this board. I'd slowly like to build this up, but I'm happy with it thus way for now.
 

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My toy...

Suspension
Front: Icon/MetalTech 2.5 coilovers and Total Chaos UCAs
Rear: MetalTech 3" HD Springs, Icon 2.0 shocks
Plus: Roger Brown 1.5" body lift
Wheels
SCS SR-8
Size: 17 x 8.5
Bolt Pattern: 6 x 5.5
Hubcentric: Yes
Backspacing: 4.30”
Offset: -10mm
Tires
295/70r17 Nitto Terra Grappler G2s

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Next to stock F-150
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Suspension
Front: Icon/MetalTech 2.5 coilovers and Total Chaos UCAs
Rear: MetalTech 3" HD Springs, Icon 2.0 shocks
Plus: Roger Brown 1.5" body lift
Wheels
SCS SR-8
Size: 17 x 8.5
Bolt Pattern: 6 x 5.5
Hubcentric: Yes
Backspacing: 4.30”
Offset: -10mm
Tires
295/70r17 Nitto Terra Grappler G2s

I love those wheels, really sweet. No problems with the spare over the roof rack? Was thinking of doing the same for a run soon.
 
Suspension
Front: Icon/MetalTech 2.5 coilovers and Total Chaos UCAs
Rear: MetalTech 3" HD Springs, Icon 2.0 shocks
Plus: Roger Brown 1.5" body lift
Wheels
SCS SR-8
Size: 17 x 8.5
Bolt Pattern: 6 x 5.5
Hubcentric: Yes
Backspacing: 4.30”
Offset: -10mm
Tires
295/70r17 Nitto Terra Grappler G2s

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Next to stock F-150
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Can you show me a side shot that show how far the tires stick out? I think that is the same offset look I am going for and you have close to the same size tires as me too! ;)
 
Theo85: The stock roof rack isn't really made for that kind of weight (for long). I had mine up there for about a week, but it was making all kinds of noise and clearly not being held well. So: I built a "ghetto" roof rack with spare parts and some Yakima mighty mounts (Don't worry, more straps and a cable lock were added- before it goes anywhere, the truck is rolling). :)
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This is a temporary fix as well. To be honest: it's loud and acts like a sail in a good wind. I've got a rear bumper in the works, but need a place to keep that stuff til then.
However, for a short run, I'd say go for it.

T-Man: hope these help:

Looking down the side:
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Down from top of front fender:
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Downish from rear:
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They don't stick out but a tiny bit from the sliders, and the sliders are tucked tight enough that I need to bend them down a tiny bit to save paint on the bottom of the rear doors.

Warning: for those who choose (or were chosen) to modify a 4Runner, the "to do list" never really gets shorter...:drum:
 

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Theo85: The stock roof rack isn't really made for that kind of weight (for long). I had mine up there for about a week, but it was making all kinds of noise and clearly not being held well. So: I built a "ghetto" roof rack with spare parts and some Yakima mighty mounts (Don't worry, more straps and a cable lock were added- before it goes anywhere, the truck is rolling). :)
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This is a temporary fix as well. To be honest: it's loud and acts like a sail in a good wind. I've got a rear bumper in the works, but need a place to keep that stuff til then.
However, for a short run, I'd say go for it.

T-Man: hope these help:

Looking down the side:
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Down from top of front fender:
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Downish from rear:
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They don't stick out but a tiny bit from the sliders, and the sliders are tucked tight enough that I need to bend them down a tiny bit to save paint on the bottom of the rear doors.

Warning: for those who choose (or were chosen) to modify a 4Runner, the "to do list" never really gets shorter...:drum:

Perfect! Thanks man, appreciate it!
 
2003 V8 2WD SR5 - 155K miles - had it stock since 2007 'til 1 week ago!

Supreme Suspension Spacer Lift - 3/2
Bilstein 5100 Shocks - 2.5" Adjustable Front
255/75/R17 Firestone Destination A/T
TRD Pro Wheels - Graphite

The ride is amazingly comfortable, smooth, solid handling and slightly firmer. The stance is awesome. First real road trip - LA to LV and back, very impressive with the quality of the shocks/lift/tire combo.
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(Sorry, I know I have two other similar posts - just love my re-newed T4R now, and this forum is awesome. This is someone who's coming from Lotustalk forum for past 8 years!)
 

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