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jeffryscott
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question on 5100 settings ...
I am considering Bilstein 5100 or Eibach Pro truck (similar shocks at similar price) with my IronMan springs I won on eBay for $67. I still may just go with IronMan struts, so this may be a moot point.
If I go with these height adjustable struts, with springs that give 45mm lift, where should the struts be set?
thanks.
I am considering Bilstein 5100 or Eibach Pro truck (similar shocks at similar price) with my IronMan springs I won on eBay for $67. I still may just go with IronMan struts, so this may be a moot point.
If I go with these height adjustable struts, with springs that give 45mm lift, where should the struts be set?
thanks.
datsunsrule
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Oneluv13T4R
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[MENTION=46341]ajspagna[/MENTION]
Tight and clean brotha well done so far....Ive got a solid semi, a couple more small little details I would do and I'd be poppin a full blowin chubster. :boink:
Tight and clean brotha well done so far....Ive got a solid semi, a couple more small little details I would do and I'd be poppin a full blowin chubster. :boink:
SoSoRunner
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He's prolly not running spacers, those fn(x) pro wheels are already a zero offset. I'm actually trying to get a set myself but Dustin at FN wheels is currently out of them at the moment.
Gorgeous setup by the way!
ngcrow
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I am finally getting some real tires on the 4Runner after putting 5100's all around as well as a poly coil spacers on the rear. So I have a total lift of 2.5 in the front and about 1.5 in the rear.
I am debating between the following two tires:
Toyo Open Country AT II
BFG KO2
I have heard good things about both, and the shop recommends the Toyos. But I see that a lot of you have the BFGs. Anyone want to weigh in on this?
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I am debating between the following two tires:
Toyo Open Country AT II
BFG KO2
I have heard good things about both, and the shop recommends the Toyos. But I see that a lot of you have the BFGs. Anyone want to weigh in on this?
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Bfgs suck. literally, I hate them and I want them to be shot down by the Taliban over the Bermuda triangle never to be seen again. Lmfao
unevolved
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Care to elaborate? I've heard lots of good things about them.
Ya Tom's of people sing their praises, and I do believe they are great in desert situations. Personally I found them lacking in everything except noise, they were very quiet. Northern Michigan is mostly sand, some mud, forest trails everywhere, and tons of snow and ice. I couldn't get traction in anything but dry pavement. Sand, would spin but not sink. Just sit there spinning like I was on ice. Mud. Not made for it and worthless. Snow? Ice? I pulled them off after the second day and put my stock sized Hankook dynapro ATM back on for 2 weeks until I got my new 35" Hankook dynapro MT's which have been better in literally every driving situation I've found. Snow, ice, sand, mud, hills, tree roots, pavement. *not much in way of rock climbing around here* bfgs are rock hard too.
Have no experience with Toyo, but if you want an all terrain Hankook dynapro ATM were great in everything too. I even went mudding in them! Lol. Long life, I have 45k on my MT's and I still have 12/32 put of 19/32 tread. I drive like a racecar driver too! :-D
My experience with bfg is something I hear more and more of now. They built up a great reputation, and I hear the new KO2 is a much better tire than the original, but I'll never pay for those overpriced failures again.
ngcrow
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Thanks for elaborating. I would like a tire that has a long life span. From what I have read that is a strong point for the Toyos. I have also heard the BFGs very in size and sometimes wear down quickly. But majority of the 4runners on here have them. Why are they so popular? Is it looks? They do look really good.
They have been around forever. People know the name. They started the desert scene as well as Mickey Thompson. They just didn't grow after that in my opinion.
I've personally never liked the design, but the new ones are much better for sure.
Check out prices of Hankook's. My 315/70-R17 Hankook MT's were $1040 for all 4. Atm's are cheaper, as well as smaller tire and rim.
BOFFROAD
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Looks Good!
Do you have a build thread?
Where did you get the tire carrier?
What happened to the roof rack?
Oneluv13T4R
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Nah, no build thread even though I have documented and taken photos of every little thing I have done to my rig, endless amounts of info all in a timeline form but just haven't ever really cared to do a build thread. Plus it would take me a very long time lol.
The tire carrier is a Wilco "tiregate" which also has all the extra attachments they make for it that I got with it, all still new in the boxes I haven't used. I scored this brand new from a gut that had it sitting in his garage and only used twice for $300 bucks which he bought all new and paid total $1200 bucks... tire carrier $800 and hi lift mount $100 license plate relo Kit $100 and gas can mounts $150.
But yeah I have modded it some already, painted it, added some mounts, and still have a couple more big mods planned for it before it's done . It will be badass then. Yeah many people have been asking me about it even out driving around town.
Lol, I'm to big now ..,the rack I still have I slide it onto my 3rd gen when I'm not using out on trips and running trails ...this has become my new system for it since I can't fit in my garage anymore if it's on my 4th gen ...lol. But yeah I'm gonna be modifying it to attach to the roof and removing the oem rack to do so. Then tieing it into the tire carrier with building a ladder that attaches to both the rack /tire carrier. Just need to pick up a new welder to finish all these last few things. Then build some skids and I'm good.
Oh and waiting on my all pro 3.5" lift rear springs and Fox 2.0's to show up to instal, those as well cause of the added weight a having saggin ass I'm 41.5" in the front from floor to wheel well and 38.5" in the rear..lol
Thanx brotha
Miah
Oneluv13T4R
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Nah, no build thread even though I have documented and taken photos of every little thing I have done to my rig, endless amounts of info all in a timeline form but just haven't ever really cared to do a build thread. Plus it would take me a very long time lol.
The tire carrier is a Wilco "tiregate" which also has all the extra attachments they make for it that I got with it, all still new in the boxes I haven't used. I scored this brand new from a gut that had it sitting in his garage and only used twice for $300 bucks which he bought all new and paid total $1200 bucks... tire carrier $800 and hi lift mount $100 license plate relo Kit $100 and gas can mounts $150.
But yeah I have modded it some already, painted it, added some mounts, and still have a couple more big mods planned for it before it's done . It will be badass then. Yeah many people have been asking me about it even out driving around town.
Lol, I'm to big now ..,the rack I still have I slide it onto my 3rd gen when I'm not using out on trips and running trails ...this has become my new system for it since I can't fit in my garage anymore if it's on my 4th gen ...lol. But yeah I'm gonna be modifying it to attach to the roof and removing the oem rack to do so. Then tieing it into the tire carrier with building a ladder that attaches to both the rack /tire carrier. Just need to pick up a new welder to finish all these last few things. Then build some skids and I'm good.
Oh and waiting on my all pro 3.5" lift rear springs and Fox 2.0's to show up to instal, those as well cause of the added weight a having saggin ass I'm 41.5" in the front from floor to wheel well and 38.5" in the rear..lol
Thanx brotha
Miah
Hey you gonna roll on the 30th to Big Bear for the SoCal trail run this month?
You should roll it's gonna be a good time
BOFFROAD
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Nice job on the tiregate. Excited to see it once its done. I'm going to get my 33"s put on this week and will have to find a way to cary the spare. I want to go to Big Bear but unfortunately won't be able to make it that weekend. I have been wanting to do a trip to Big Bear but I'll wait to go with someone who knows the area.
jimbohotwings
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awesomesauce0528
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Toytec Ultimate 3" with Metaltech 3" Heavy Duty Long Travel Rear springs on 275/70r17 BFG KO2s with a newly installed CBI rear bumper
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That's sexy man!Toytec Ultimate 3" with Metaltech 3" Heavy Duty Long Travel Rear springs on 275/75r17 BFG KO2s with a newly installed CBI rear bumper
Oneluv13T4R
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Toytec Ultimate 3" with Metaltech 3" Heavy Duty Long Travel Rear springs on 275/75r17 BFG KO2s with a newly installed CBI rear bumper
Sweet just what I needed to see and hear...looks *****in brotha. I need a piece of info from you could you tell me the measurement of your rear end driver/passenger from floor to wheel well. I too just added some ass weight and more this weekend and what shocks are you running in the rear. ..I have the all pro 3.5" and Fox 2.0's on order but I think I'm gonna need to go with the metal techs instead but this info would determine that for me...thanx man. Good job on your rig.
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