Limited Mods: From Soccermobile to Adventure Vehicle

[Khjphoto]

OK, let's see what's you have done with your "freeway flyer, soccer mom" T4R. I mean, what did you do to "man-up" the "pretty" T4R.

Just asking since I bought one too!


Socker: means typing before coffee
Geeeez grammar nazis!
Fixed, hope you are happy. Now go out and correct
the world. LOL

PS: North of the border and West of the EU. We play FOOTBALL!
Just sayin'

 

[bloodninja]

 

[Bevo]

What is a socker mom?

 

[ST1FLER]

What is a socker mom?

a talented woman that can find matching SOCKS in a dryer and make you a samich at the same time!

 

[Antman]

What is a socker mom?

Totally beat me to it......

 

[architectx]

So, just acquired a '13 LE with low low miles. Frustrated that it is an LE (too pretty and the skinny tires / 20" wheels just don't cut it). That said, deal was too good to pass up (traded a sweet '02 Cruiser with OME suspension to get it).

First step was a Baja utility rack. That piece is done. Next steps (not done yet, but hopefully by the end of summer:

2.5 / 1 or 1.5 lift (5100s up front, and I guess spacers in back?)

285s, probably Nitto Terra Grapplers on Trail Edition or TRD wheels

Shrockworks sliders and rocker trim

That should about do it for me, both aesthetically and functionally. Not a budget buster, but enough to make it a reasonably capable and much better looking ride.

 

[SteveGT]

I have a 15 Limited in Blizzard Pearl Metallic and Redwoods interior. Since purchasing, I've installed the stock mudflaps, weathertech mats inside, and was able to find some brand new, unused Trail Edition wheels yesterday and have some stock 17" size BF Ko2s on order. I hope to get them in and installed by the weekend. Will post pics then.

 

[Jhalko]

Why would anyone want to modify a LE? It's perfectly made for its task of hauling kids to soccer and the owner to the mall. Don't forget how sweet all the chrome is!!! :bolt:

 

[Bevo]

Fixed, hope you are happy. Now go out and correct
the world. LOL

OK, what is an adventuer then?

 

[Khjphoto]

OK, what is an adventuer then?

Again, a typo. Thanks again for taking the time to point out the mistake.

Additionally so happy to find a "perfect" person in the world. Your critical critique without comment to the subject; screams what a tight ass "Alfa Hotel" you must be.

For those that have offered up information on their mods - Thank You!

 

[Runn4est]

Just some trail wheels, K02 in stock size and tint right now. I think leveling spacers are next at least until the warranty on the XREAS is done. Keeping an eye out for cheap trail rocker panels or old LE rockers so I can cut them and get some sliders. We don't wheel yet, but are starting to move in that direction...ok maybe I'm pushing...:tongue1: I also need to brush up on my welding skills, but ultimately, I'd like to build a rack too.

 

[1engineer]

I pretty much don't need a look of a vehicle to determine my manliness. Everyone is different I suppose.
There is a sticky thread above this one that has ten bazillion pictures of modded 4Runners here http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/208715-your-best-one-picture.html

 

[Bevo]

Again, a typo. Thanks again for taking the time to point out the mistake.

Additionally so happy to find a "perfect" person in the world. Your critical critique without comment to the subject; screams what a tight ass "Alfa Hotel" you must be.

For those that have offered up information on their mods - Thank You!

You're welcome. I am glad I could help.

 

[Neauxla]

 

[Khjphoto]

I pretty much don't need a look of a vehicle to determine my manliness. Everyone is different I suppose.
There is a sticky thread above this one that has ten bazillion pictures of modded 4Runners here http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/208715-your-best-one-picture.html

Thanks for the link. Great photos.

 

[Mistaken]

Here's my 2011 Limited. So far have swapped wheels, tires, roof rack, deleted rocker panels and added trail rocker trim, paint matched door handles, lift, have 2015 bumpers sitting at my buddies body shop with TRD front and rear valences. Also added an intake and exhaust for more sound. Probably more that I am forgetting but you get the point. :faint:

 

[TheDozer]

Just some trail wheels, K02 in stock size and tint right now. I think leveling spacers are next at least until the warranty on the XREAS is done. Keeping an eye out for cheap trail rocker panels or old LE rockers so I can cut them and get some sliders. We don't wheel yet, but are starting to move in that direction...ok maybe I'm pushing...:tongue1: I also need to brush up on my welding skills, but ultimately, I'd like to build a rack too.

What size tires are those? 265s or 275s? :thanks:

 

[Miguelon]

Welcome to the club!

 

[TheDozer]

Welcome to the club!

Thank you :cheers:

I have a 2015 Limited and I've only put in Weathertech floor mats with Huskeys in the rear and mounted a custom holster in the glovebox. Pretty lame so far but I'm trying to get some input from everyone on here before pulling the trigger on a few things. I just have to say that I love the 4Runner but a bone stock limited wasn't the best for Colorado trails during elk season last year but it got the job done.

 

[Khjphoto]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/attac...mom-adventuer-vehicle-2015-07-17-18.43.53.jpg

That is a fine looking ride! Sure transforms the "Soccer Mom" image into
an adventure vehicle!

Thanks again to all for the great ideas.

(PS. Now that I have had my coffee, sure is embarrassing to see the errors in the
Thread HL)