Looking for Idea's, Where to start what to avoid MOD's

Terbston

Terbston

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I have been looking around the threads for the better part of 23 hours (not straight mind you):clock:and have looking at member Garages{btw NICE Looking rig's you guys!}, checking out what you all are putting on for lifts and tires etc.. and there seems to be the question I keep asking myself. Do I need all that... Should I get all that... :help:

Basically, I guess I am looking for Idea's of comfort and budget (as most of you had/have on your minds as well) Being totally new to the "customizing" a vehicle for weekend off roading where 90% of the time will be on road commuting, and 10% everything else the world has to offer... Where do I start?

Any and all helpful idea's welcome. :tea::thanks:


 
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With just some AT tires you will be plenty capable, take it out now completely stock and see what you think.

I took mine out a few times with factory tires, they did okay but i was worried about tearing a sidewall and they were terrible in mud. My first investment was recovery gear and first aid and some basic food/shelter provisions if i got stuck somewhere for a night or 2.

The next thing I plan on doing is bilstein 5100 lift and setting the front to .85" or 1.75" in the front and then spacers for the rear, but I'm only doing this because front clearance has been my issue on even some very mild obstacles. Drive first before you decide if you need it. After the lift will be sliders, then a skid for the transfer case, then winch in that order as budget allows
 
Terbston said:
I have been looking around the threads for the better part of 23 hours (not straight mind you):clock:and have looking at member Garages{btw NICE Looking rig's you guys!}, checking out what you all are putting on for lifts and tires etc.. and there seems to be the question I keep asking myself. Do I need all that... Should I get all that... :help:

Basically, I guess I am looking for Idea's of comfort and budget (as most of you had/have on your minds as well) Being totally new to the "customizing" a vehicle for weekend off roading where 90% of the time will be on road commuting, and 10% everything else the world has to offer... Where do I start?

Any and all helpful idea's welcome. :tea::thanks:


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Drive it for several months stock. You will learn what specific mods you want or need. Stock this vehicle will go much further than your common sense will let you go.
With that said my only change from stock is a good set of AT tires. That's it. I carry basic recovery gear and a few tools. Remember that 90% of these guys mod for looks only. If you add capability in one area you remove capability in other areas in the former of utility or efficiency.
 
Right off the lot, the 4Runner is a pretty capable off-road machine, for the 10% of the time you'd be doing that. I'd recommend to do mods that you can enjoy every time you drive. Dynamat the doors, install new speakers, subwoofer, and aftermarket head unit. Sure... no one else can see these mods, but what a huge difference a great sound system can provide!
 
Terbston said:
I have been looking around the threads for the better part of 23 hours (not straight mind you):clock:and have looking at member Garages{btw NICE Looking rig's you guys!}, checking out what you all are putting on for lifts and tires etc.. and there seems to be the question I keep asking myself. Do I need all that... Should I get all that... :help:

Basically, I guess I am looking for Idea's of comfort and budget (as most of you had/have on your minds as well) Being totally new to the "customizing" a vehicle for weekend off roading where 90% of the time will be on road commuting, and 10% everything else the world has to offer... Where do I start?

Any and all helpful idea's welcome. :tea::thanks:


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Coming from someone that drove their 2015 stock with a 265/70/17 all terrain tire for the first 10 month I owned the vehicle to now being heavily modded, it is completely up to what you think you want to do with the truck.

For most weekend warrior style builds stock ride hight and some AT tires will do the trick, once you go to a larger tire you will start to see MPG drop pretty quickly 2-3 mpg or so.

But a good set of stock sized AT tires at first will really let you see if the larger tire set and lift are even necessary. But if you really want to do something a nice Bilstein adjustable shock up front set to .8 lift would help level the truck off but still not make your stock sized tire look small.

Just my thoughts! Hope it helps
 
Good AT tires are money well spent.

As are Weathertech type floor mats.

Louder horns helped, cheap too.

HID low beams from XD are one of my best value mods. Also did brighter LED interior lights, great improvement.

The lights and floor mats pay off all the time.
 
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delloro said:
Good AT tires are money well spent.

As are Weathertech type floor mats.

Louder horns helped, cheap too.

HID low beams from XD are one of my best value mods. Also did brighter LED interior lights, great improvement.

The lights and floor mats pay off all the time.
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Agree completely on the tires, mats and lights. I hated the stock tires even on dry pavement. They were horrible in the rain so I can't imagine them in mud or snow. Stock headlight output was so bad they were downright dangerous! Xenondepot's HID kit is amazing!
 
Thanks for the help and suggestions! I think I'm going to stick to the basic low budget item first. LED UPGRADE inside weather tech and start saving for tires and wheels next. Got to let the budget get back on track after the spending in December.

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Terbston said:
Thanks for the help and suggestions! I think I'm going to stick to the basic low budget item first. LED UPGRADE inside weather tech and start saving for tires and wheels next. Got to let the budget get back on track after the spending in December.

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i am sure people will disagree and some will agree but a hid headlight kit upgrade is a good start. I would also look who is selling some stock trd pro tires as many upgrade to a 285 .
 
As others have said...tires yes...minimal time off-road--you don't need much more but we all know that mod-bug will bite you hard eventually just think smart or you might be left with a garage full of parts wishing you would have done what you really wanted the first time
 
Went through a similar debate wth myself a bit ago and these guys really grounded me. I have always over built my rigs and basically ruined them for the 90% of what we do (more like 99% if your honest) with these things.

I had plans for bumpers, large lift and many other things like a roof rack as well. It's fun to drool over all the built rigs on here and I've been caught up in it before!

But these guys gave me some great insight. I knew tires would be mandatory as they got put on my rig within the first week of owning it. Needed some steps for my kids and my wife parks downtown in crowded parking lots....so door protection. Easy choice to do sliders and yes, they will save your bacon in so many ways and add needed function it was an easy choice.

Light upgrade is next for me, stock lights lack so I'll do something there.

Other than that, some recovery gear, mats and some basic supplies get it done. We have go bags for our vehicles and those are nice and portable.

Have a shovel and thinking of adding traction boards but will do things as I NEED them...saves you big money!
 
delloro said:
Good AT tires are money well spent.

As are Weathertech type floor mats.

Louder horns helped, cheap too.

HID low beams from XD are one of my best value mods. Also did brighter LED interior lights, great improvement.

The lights and floor mats pay off all the time.
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Weathertechs or good floor mats are a must! HID beams are great too, and pretty easy with some good old you tube advice!
 
Oh and FYI...my 275/70/17 BFG KO2's cost me about $270 after I sold my stock tires on Craigslist. Can't beat that bang for the buck upgrade!
 
Vinsil said:
Went through a similar debate wth myself a bit ago and these guys really grounded me. I have always over built my rigs and basically ruined them for the 90% of what we do (more like 99% if your honest) with these things.

I had plans for bumpers, large lift and many other things like a roof rack as well. It's fun to drool over all the built rigs on here and I've been caught up in it before!

But these guys gave me some great insight. I knew tires would be mandatory as they got put on my rig within the first week of owning it. Needed some steps for my kids and my wife parks downtown in crowded parking lots....so door protection. Easy choice to do sliders and yes, they will save your bacon in so many ways and add needed function it was an easy choice.

Light upgrade is next for me, stock lights lack so I'll do something there.

Other than that, some recovery gear, mats and some basic supplies get it done. We have go bags for our vehicles and those are nice and portable.

Have a shovel and thinking of adding traction boards but will do things as I NEED them...saves you big money!
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The 5th gen 4Runners I have own and have owned are not my first rodeo so to speak. Back when I was a lad I also over built vehicles to the point of almost being un-drivable for daily use. I learned. I bought the 4Runner because it is over built stock compared to many other vehicles. Personally, I got tired of a built truck much quicker than I do a stock vehicle. I also got tired of losing my a$$ when it was time to get rid of a modded truck.
 
e60ral said:
With just some AT tires you will be plenty capable, take it out now completely stock and see what you think.

I took mine out a few times with factory tires, they did okay but i was worried about tearing a sidewall and they were terrible in mud. My first investment was recovery gear and first aid and some basic food/shelter provisions if i got stuck somewhere for a night or 2.

The next thing I plan on doing is bilstein 5100 lift and setting the front to .85" or 1.75" in the front and then spacers for the rear, but I'm only doing this because front clearance has been my issue on even some very mild obstacles. Drive first before you decide if you need it. After the lift will be sliders, then a skid for the transfer case, then winch in that order as budget allows
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What would be some good AT tires stock size to replace my OEM tires when they wear out? Mostly highway driving maybe some light off-road when she isn't so brand new.
 
1engineer said:
The 5th gen 4Runners I have own and have owned are not my first rodeo so to speak. Back when I was a lad I also over built vehicles to the point of almost being un-drivable for daily use. I learned. I bought the 4Runner because it is over built stock compared to many other vehicles. Personally, I got tired of a built truck much quicker than I do a stock vehicle. I also got tired of losing my a$$ when it was time to get rid of a modded truck.
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People would be wise and financially smart to listen to this advice.

If I could have the 100k or so I've dumped into modding my last vehicles and put that into my deffered comp.....I'd be retireing 5 years earlier than I will! But I was in my 20's and stupid. Heck I'm hittting my 40's and still need a smack in the head to keep me grounded! LOL!

But it was fun until it wasn't. Driving daily on 37" bias ply creepy crawlers on beadlocks is not my idea of fun anymore.

Greg is right, these trucks impress me stock. I learned that wheeling with my buddies with their built Jeeps. I did just fine!:dancin:
 
doxiedad said:
What would be some good AT tires stock size to replace my OEM tires when they wear out? Mostly highway driving maybe some light off-road when she isn't so brand new.
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From my reading through the threads here at t4r the Go to is the BFG Ko 2's for AT. I have found in other drives Ive owned as well mentioned here too, are the General GRABBER AT 2 All-Terrain They have the same treads as the BF's but have a much longer tread warranty.. which btw BF do not have.

If you do not plan to off road check out Michelin LATITUDE TOUR Touring All-Season's. I had these guys one my old Non off roader 4x4 and they were worth the buck for the bang.
 
Terbston said:
From my reading through the threads here at t4r the Go to is the BFG Ko 2's for AT. I have found in other drives Ive owned as well mentioned here too, are the General GRABBER AT 2 All-Terrain They have the same treads as the BF's but have a much longer tread warranty.. which btw BF do not have.

If you do not plan to off road check out Michelin LATITUDE TOUR Touring All-Season's. I had these guys one my old Non off roader 4x4 and they were worth the buck for the bang.
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Thanks. Yeah the KO2 are probably way to aggressive for my use. I'll check out the latitude.
 
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