Lowered 4th Gen
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theMayor
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Lose the round, step bar and replace with flat, step boards.
I think most ppl here appreciate anything custom and unique. Regardless if it's their cup of tea. Probably because most of us were into tuner imports back in the day and it was all about fusing personality with mods.
I think most ppl here appreciate anything custom and unique. Regardless if it's their cup of tea. Probably because most of us were into tuner imports back in the day and it was all about fusing personality with mods.
riceandpho
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@Ed_C
even with stock x reas, i was riding on bump stops i think. that was at 140k miles i think
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Lowering an 06 Runner
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The SkylineGTRracer's 2006 build
Bumbo
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Maka4runner
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thanks for the comments folks. glad you guys like, I don't feel lonely anymore lol.
I will look for another 4runner somewhere and take some comparison pictures. and regular standing eye level pics.
not sure about taking off the bars or roof rack. I was going for a specific look, more like what was commented, short stout, bull dog-ish.
however, you never know what the future brings. Maybe a supercharger, but to be honest, I was just playing around to add my touch to this thing because im saving up to get a car to have some fun in. was thinking a Mustang GT350, but that GT500 is sick too. Maybe price drop in a year or so after the hype dies down. lol.
I will look for another 4runner somewhere and take some comparison pictures. and regular standing eye level pics.
not sure about taking off the bars or roof rack. I was going for a specific look, more like what was commented, short stout, bull dog-ish.
however, you never know what the future brings. Maybe a supercharger, but to be honest, I was just playing around to add my touch to this thing because im saving up to get a car to have some fun in. was thinking a Mustang GT350, but that GT500 is sick too. Maybe price drop in a year or so after the hype dies down. lol.
Maka4runner
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WhiteBoomer04
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Im a rock crawler dude but I appreciate and like your creation a lot.
Id recommend losing the side steps. Would you consider using bags and slamming it? That would be my choice with my sons 2WD 2004. Just no time right now while I do a rebuild on my 4x4 '04.
Id recommend losing the side steps. Would you consider using bags and slamming it? That would be my choice with my sons 2WD 2004. Just no time right now while I do a rebuild on my 4x4 '04.
Looks sick! if it's a v6 theres pretty decent performance aftermarket if you wanted to go that direction. The idea of a 4runner drift missile tickles me a little.
Like others are saying I think the roof rack/side steps could be a way to improve the look. I think I'd personnal lean towards no steps at all, since I dont believe there are any "skirts" available, but the factory side steps (not the tube style) would definitely help make it look even lower than it is.
If you were a little closer to local I'd offer you mine for free.
Like others are saying I think the roof rack/side steps could be a way to improve the look. I think I'd personnal lean towards no steps at all, since I dont believe there are any "skirts" available, but the factory side steps (not the tube style) would definitely help make it look even lower than it is.
If you were a little closer to local I'd offer you mine for free.
Bumbo
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I agree, but I think a fat sidewall on a dropped truck makes it a bit more unique and probably feels better since you can still soak up crappy roads and driveways pretty well even with the drop.
car_designer
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It looks amazing! Great job.
riceandpho
Elite Member
slap some jaos accessories on. they do have a body kit , but i saw that on the earlier 4th gen.
someone slapped a front wing in the front. jaos wing.
someone slapped a front wing in the front. jaos wing.
Inv4drZm
Senior Member
Not sure what to do with the sides, but a front splitter that dropped down a couple inches would look cool.
Some sort of satoshi too.
riceandpho
Elite Member
Not sure what to do with the sides, but a front splitter that dropped down a couple inches would look cool.
Some sort of satoshi too.
this guy slapped a front wing, now he lifted his truck , i think it look funny, saw his build on toy120 also.
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thennen
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Keep going with YOUR look. Make it like you want it - in the end, that's what we all want to see anyway. I might think it would look good with this, or would look better if you remove that, but I don't want to see what I think looks good. I want to see what YOU think looks good.
See what you started? - LOL! Keep it up!
NinjaOne
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Looks good! Now stuff 35s, would look even more badass lowered on big tires 
Also, if you merely cut springs and retained stock shocks I would look into some kind of positive spring retention or test to make sure the springs aren't loose at full droop. You'll prob never reach full droop lowered, but losing a spring would suck
If ride quality suffered a lot, active bump stops would potentially help a lot with that since you'll be riding them a lot more lol
Also, if you merely cut springs and retained stock shocks I would look into some kind of positive spring retention or test to make sure the springs aren't loose at full droop. You'll prob never reach full droop lowered, but losing a spring would suck
If ride quality suffered a lot, active bump stops would potentially help a lot with that since you'll be riding them a lot more lol
Maka4runner
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Lowered runner cut coils info.
Information on what I did.
I cut half a coil each time, installed then drove to see what the ride was like. I didn't have anyone to tell me how many springs I should cut, so this was my trial and error method. I honestly can't remember how many coils were cut total, with that said, I do suggest doing what I did. Get Moog Springs for the cut and drop. Just in case you aren't happy, you can install the factory springs back. Moog springs are inexpensive, so suggest this route.
Do not cut the factory springs.
I made the mistake of cutting the factory front springs and they don't have much coil compared to the moog springs. after cutting the factory front springs (half a coil) the drop was tremendous, to a point that it wasn't drivable (due to the tires I have 265/65/17).
I cut half a coil on the front and half on the back. The front sat nicely, now the back was the easy part. simply jacking the car from the body and allowing the rear axle to drop so you can easily remove the rear springs.
I cut half a coil each time, drove for a couple days, then cut another half if I wanted to go lower. I wanted to allow some time for the springs to settle.
Removing the front and rear coils are quite easy, so I suggest cutting half a coil and driving for a couple days to let them settle to your liking.
Front: installed half cut coil, from the top section.
Rear: maybe a full coil, I plan on cutting another half, maybe a quarter coil when I have time. also, I cut the inside bump stop, I didn't cut the rear external bump stop.
xreas: bled a little fluid from both left and right. this was done with a few drops, drove and felt for stiffness & comfort.
ride quality: a bit sportier than stock of course. shorter shocks are suggested for ride quality, but as of now, I don't plan to purchase shorter shocks because I am ok with the ride quality.
Would I do it again? Yes I would. maybe if I get a newer Runner, I will get shorter shocks.
camber adjustment: I am currently sitting at .8 neg camber on the front. I just rotated my tires at 5K miles. the tires didn't seem to have phased at all. but that's really depending on what kind of tire you have. I have Antares SMT A7 with a 500 Treadwear rating so I assume they wouldn't wear as bad.
hope this info helps.
Information on what I did.
I cut half a coil each time, installed then drove to see what the ride was like. I didn't have anyone to tell me how many springs I should cut, so this was my trial and error method. I honestly can't remember how many coils were cut total, with that said, I do suggest doing what I did. Get Moog Springs for the cut and drop. Just in case you aren't happy, you can install the factory springs back. Moog springs are inexpensive, so suggest this route.
Do not cut the factory springs.
I made the mistake of cutting the factory front springs and they don't have much coil compared to the moog springs. after cutting the factory front springs (half a coil) the drop was tremendous, to a point that it wasn't drivable (due to the tires I have 265/65/17).
I cut half a coil on the front and half on the back. The front sat nicely, now the back was the easy part. simply jacking the car from the body and allowing the rear axle to drop so you can easily remove the rear springs.
I cut half a coil each time, drove for a couple days, then cut another half if I wanted to go lower. I wanted to allow some time for the springs to settle.
Removing the front and rear coils are quite easy, so I suggest cutting half a coil and driving for a couple days to let them settle to your liking.
Front: installed half cut coil, from the top section.
Rear: maybe a full coil, I plan on cutting another half, maybe a quarter coil when I have time. also, I cut the inside bump stop, I didn't cut the rear external bump stop.
xreas: bled a little fluid from both left and right. this was done with a few drops, drove and felt for stiffness & comfort.
ride quality: a bit sportier than stock of course. shorter shocks are suggested for ride quality, but as of now, I don't plan to purchase shorter shocks because I am ok with the ride quality.
Would I do it again? Yes I would. maybe if I get a newer Runner, I will get shorter shocks.
camber adjustment: I am currently sitting at .8 neg camber on the front. I just rotated my tires at 5K miles. the tires didn't seem to have phased at all. but that's really depending on what kind of tire you have. I have Antares SMT A7 with a 500 Treadwear rating so I assume they wouldn't wear as bad.
hope this info helps.
