Erfer1
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Your ride looks great. What grille did you use to make the change, if you dont mind my asking?
Limited Edition Mod Thread
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Offroading is lame
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Hey new account not really new to the forum.
2019
Icon stage 4 billet w/ fox in the back
Fuel 17’s -12 (they were supposed to be bronze but they gave me these while I wait) I thought about spacers but the bigger tires and offset make all the difference in how aggressive it looks.
285/70 nitro trail grappler
I rip it down trails and fire breaks and it eats everything i can throw at it. I’ll probably upgrade the rear end in the future but i my wife would actually murder me if i did it as of right now. I thought about LT for the way I use it but I just couldn’t pull the trigger on account of not having time to maintain it at the moment. I didn’t think the mid would work as well as it has but at speed I couldn’t be happier with it. I added the last pic in case anyone was planning on buying something similar and wanted to check out the width.
2019
Icon stage 4 billet w/ fox in the back
Fuel 17’s -12 (they were supposed to be bronze but they gave me these while I wait) I thought about spacers but the bigger tires and offset make all the difference in how aggressive it looks.
285/70 nitro trail grappler
I rip it down trails and fire breaks and it eats everything i can throw at it. I’ll probably upgrade the rear end in the future but i my wife would actually murder me if i did it as of right now. I thought about LT for the way I use it but I just couldn’t pull the trigger on account of not having time to maintain it at the moment. I didn’t think the mid would work as well as it has but at speed I couldn’t be happier with it. I added the last pic in case anyone was planning on buying something similar and wanted to check out the width.
2021nightshade4x4
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Been exploring Southern Utah for the past week. Can't get enough of the views.
Care to share what size tire is tucking so neatly away in that rear wheel well?
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It's actually stock 265 size! Haven't felt the need to upgrade to 275 or 285 yet.
The current wheels with the Dobinsons lift have done everything I've asked with no issues so far. Granted I'm not doing any real rock crawling, at least not until I get a set of real rock sliders.
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Well golly, this is exactly the direction I am headed with my ‘21 Pearl. Waiting for 6112/5160s to be back in stock. Any chance you have a pic of your rig on flat ground? Debating on 265/275/285s on a 2.5/2 lift.
Mine is supposed to be 2.5/1.5 and I asked them to leave some rake instead of leveling since I didn't want it to squat when I tow or have gear in it. They left it at 2-2.5" of rake with the hopes that the rear would settle a bit, but 15k miles later it hasn't settled at all. Apparently this is common on the rear Dobinsons springs, so now I'm looking to raise the front a little more to bring it closer to 1" rake.
There are times where 265 does look puny, especially with the Limited body kit wrapping around them so much more, but I drive too much to deal with the added weight/MPG loss of larger tires. I've driven over 50k miles in the last 12 months.
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Good intel, same trade for me, ok with rake if I can avoid sag when loaded hence the 0.5 difference goal. I guess it’s a crap shoot depending on lift brand etc. since I’ll be maxed out at 2.5 front due to the 6112s. If I have a change of heart I’ll have to add a small spacer. RE tire size, I drive so little that I’ll go 275 or 285. I’m in total agreement that the limited needs something to offset the body… to look proportional. Actually leaning towards 285/65R18. A tad smaller diameter than all the 285/70R17s out there.
I’ll post in this thread when done, but at the mercy of backorder right now. …. And magnuson to get their tune fixed for the ‘20+
2021nightshade4x4
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Do the leveling kits preserve the suspension geometry? I am wanting to confirm that there are no ill effects such as an overly bouncy/jouncy front end, such as is with cranked torsion bar suspension.
I am appreciative of retaining somewhat of a rake if that means I am still “down in it” (travel) and my front end is able to handle bumps, potholes, and remain stable when cornering.
I do know this much - the nature of the 4Runner’s somewhat neutral caster means the steering wheel will tend to deflect as the vehicle absorbs bumps. I want to make sure that if I proceed with an upgrade that includes adding positive caster, say a total of 4-5 degrees, that a leveled front end will still be able to deal with road imperfections and handling with that caster holding the steering more firm, placing that job firmly on the shocks.
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I am appreciative of retaining somewhat of a rake if that means I am still “down in it” (travel) and my front end is able to handle bumps, potholes, and remain stable when cornering.
I do know this much - the nature of the 4Runner’s somewhat neutral caster means the steering wheel will tend to deflect as the vehicle absorbs bumps. I want to make sure that if I proceed with an upgrade that includes adding positive caster, say a total of 4-5 degrees, that a leveled front end will still be able to deal with road imperfections and handling with that caster holding the steering more firm, placing that job firmly on the shocks.
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808_702_4Runner
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Well after waiting 4 months for all the parts to arrive I’m happy to say the my Yukon 488 gearing and Rear Eaton ELocker is installed and running great! Best mod I have done in a awhile. Time to break them in and hit the trails[emoji1689]
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Nice. I don't think I've seen many eLocker conversions, esp. on a Limited. May I ask why you chose 4.88 vs 4.56? I'm guessing because of the big meaty tires you're running. Please keep us updated with your results.
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I had an air locker in my Jeep previously and had several issues with leaking so I wanted to try something different for the 4Runner and went with the ELocker. As for the 488s when I’m fully loaded for camping I’m adding 1200lbs more than the factory weight plus pulling around the 35s. I was getting 11.5 mpg and it was struggling on steep inclines having to downshift to stay at 70mph. So far no complaints freeway at 75mph on an incline I’m at 2700 rpms in 5 gear.
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I took mine out this spring. Have a 2017 LE I bought 2 years used and while I do notice some difference (seems to be a bit more nose dive in breaking), I have no regrets at all. I swapped to Toytec and am really liking it so far. Family is complaining a bit to get in, but I've recently added sliders with a top plate which helps them and the doors out.
