My 2009 Trail Edition Overland build
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chmura
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Via the computer it reads 18.5mpg.
Rack is still so new that I have not calculated the mpg manually yet.
Interesting, my computer is reading around 17.8, it was 20.9 before the rack and 255/70/18 Toyo AT 2's.
Looking at your fairing, I think I may try something a little smaller, might even try aluminum with golf ball style dimples.
Nice looking rig. Did you hit Lippincott pass?
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Yeah! My truck is almost the same! We could have a silver 4th gen in OC club!
chmura
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Thanks! Im planning on going to death valley again in February.
I live very close to Fullerton.
chmura
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No i didnt. I was planning on it but the unexpected snow delayed and changed my route. Hopefully in feb i will.
ZOMBRNR
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I'd be down to meetup and hit the dirt every so often!
That sounds rad, if possible, email me some details. I'd love to venture out there. [email protected] :tea:
What weekend are you going in Feb? What's your feeling about the current snow melting by then, assuming no big Jan storms?
We're planning to hit the trail on the morning of the 6th.
chmura
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I am planning on going Presidents Day weekend in Feb.
My friend purchased a '14 subaru forester so we are thinking of taking his car to break it in the dirt.
chmura
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I purchased a new set of BFG 285/70/17 tires. These tires are awesome, not loud at all compared to my 255 KM1's. I should of got these tires originally. I pushed the fender liners forward, and I cut the ends of the bottom front bumpers. I do not rub anymore. I do rub barely on the UCA's at full clock. Now I am in the market for some aftermarket wheels to correct this. Thinking about getting SCS Stealth 6 gunmetal wheels or Mojave ATX teflons for a better offset to correct the UCA rubbing issue.
I adjusted my ICON coilovers this morning. This was my first time doing this as I never adjust any coilover before.
It was pretty easy. I lifted the truck up, sprayed the collar with some WD40 and the lower threads to flush out any pebbles, dirt, etc so the threads were clean.
Stock measurements from the ground to the bottom of the fender.
I had 3/4 full tank of fuel. I only adjusted the left drivers side coilover.
1 1/4" threads exposed (stock preset)
Drivers side: 37 1/2"
Passengers side: 38 1/16"
After 7 complete turns to left the (collar goes down) I got.
Drivers side: 38 1//2
Passengers side: 38 1/2
Rear left: 39 1/4"
Rear right: 39 5/16"
Here is a picture of the coilover and how much I adjusted (picture shows 5 turns not 7). Tape signifies the stock preset location compared to 5 turns.
I adjusted my ICON coilovers this morning. This was my first time doing this as I never adjust any coilover before.
It was pretty easy. I lifted the truck up, sprayed the collar with some WD40 and the lower threads to flush out any pebbles, dirt, etc so the threads were clean.
Stock measurements from the ground to the bottom of the fender.
I had 3/4 full tank of fuel. I only adjusted the left drivers side coilover.
1 1/4" threads exposed (stock preset)
Drivers side: 37 1/2"
Passengers side: 38 1/16"
After 7 complete turns to left the (collar goes down) I got.
Drivers side: 38 1//2
Passengers side: 38 1/2
Rear left: 39 1/4"
Rear right: 39 5/16"
Here is a picture of the coilover and how much I adjusted (picture shows 5 turns not 7). Tape signifies the stock preset location compared to 5 turns.
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chmura
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Yes I did. I drove it around the block a few times. My driveway has a big bump and doive up that a few times faster than usual.
oljedi11950
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Looking good Thomas !! Spacers 1.25 n front 1.5 back you'll be fine & save some bucks for the boy or gas !!
chmura
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Thanks!
Yes spacers certainly will solve the rubbing, but unfortunately I am not a fan of spacers so I will have to get a new set of wheels.
gm350reratliff
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I've been following your thread since you started it. Your 4runner is awesome! Just curious if your going to sell your wheels and how much your would be asking?
chmura
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Thanks man!
I'll probably sell them for $450 or so. I spent $220 to get them perfessionally powder coated.
gm350reratliff
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Cool. Hit me up when your ready to sell. I was going to buy wheels to but I want to stick with a 7-7.5" wheel and the backspacing those have. I want to run 255s like you did for a while.
