Need help - starting my build thread

[Jordanbiird]

2008 BLACK 4runner 4x4 V8 Sports Edition

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Well, im starting my build thread and choosing which MODS i want to buy. But here i have a list of each thing i wish to buy, but IM NOT SURE IF ITS A GOOD BUY, IF THERES A CHEAPER PLACE TO GET IT, OR IF ITS WORTH IT.

If you wish to help me, please respond telling me if..

1. If its a good deal.
2. If there is a better similar item.
3. Or extra information or help that you can provide me.


THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.

1. Light BAR: 125$
03-08 4th Gen 4runner Roof Top Light Bar Mounts | Slag Factory Welding & Offroad

2.WeatherTech Floor mats: 162$
44011-1-2 - WeatherTech DigitalFit FloorLiner - North American Parts - Performance Auto Parts & Accessories

3.LED bulbs 14$ each one
-Now i was wanting to make my headlights look better, like LED, but do i used these bulbs for my headlights and also my fog lights? or would i used different bulbs?
http://www.carparts.com/details/Toy...gclid=CIrlsrjh0dACFQ-SaQodAh4KAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

4.LED rock lights 30$
-Now i have no idea how to go about this, but i would like to put rock lights under my 4runner, and i dont mind if its corded or i guess bluetooth or something exists. But would this do the trick? Or what should i buy? im trying to go around the cheapest route.
4PCS White CREE 9W LED Rock Light JEEP Offroad Truck Under Body Trail Rig Light | eBay

5.Satoshi Mod
Well, this is hard haha.. Probly for everyone, i feel like this is a really good tutorial, but my question is, where can i find the grille emblem for the cheapest offer? Ones on Ebay are going for 50-100 dollars or more, its insane!Instant Classic Grille - Toyota Cruisers & Trucks Magazine | Land Cruiser, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Tacoma, Toyota Trucks
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/126906-mytoy4-satoshi-grille-mod.html

6. LIFT KIT HELP ME!
-Well, I am trying to go the cheapest route, being 100-200$ max. And i wont be offroading nearly at all, i just want a good jacked-up look. So is this a good option? I belive a spacer lift/body lift is the cheapest right?
1996-2002 4-Runner 4WD Steel Lift Kit Front 3" Rear 2.5" | eBay
I would like to have a look similar to this.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/10/f0/89/10f0891c956de38968a9d66d0f2d0ee8.jpg

WHAT If i get a 3" / 2.5" Spacers. would that even it out good? What do you guys think? I ALSO WANT TO GET NITTO TERRAIN GRAPPLERS OR POSSIBLY NITTO MUD GRAPPLERS, WHAT IS THE BIGGEST I CAN GO WITHOUT ANY RUBBING?


7. Window deflectors 50$
AVS 194924 In-Channel Window Deflector Ventvisor 4-Piece 03-09 Toyota 4Runner | eBay


THANKS FOR YOUr HELP

 

[Bumbo]

If you wont be doing any offloading or wheeling... then why do you need rock lights or a light bar?... cant really use those items on-road.

I dont really like approaching a lift that way either. A refresh with some springs and new shocks like some inexpensive 5100s will make even the city ride really nice. Use the money saved on lighting to do the suspension.

My personal opinion... save your money and do it right, or dont do it at all.

 

[ZebRuaj]

3.LED bulbs 14$ each one
-Now i was wanting to make my headlights look better, like LED, but do i used these bulbs for my headlights and also my fog lights? or would i used different bulbs?

My Opinion:
Don't put LED's into your headlights or fogs if you intend on using your lighting like how they're suppose to function. The current LED's available don't give out enough useable light and the projectors are not designed to focus what light is available. It'll look cool and white/clean, but you'll see less on the road. Go HID's and do the squirrel finder adjustment mod or retrofit to be legit.

Your low beams use H11 bulbs, high beams are 9005, fogs are 9006.

 

[Mytoy4]

I agree with the others. If you're going to do offroading, wait and do it right as far as your lift kit goes.

You can find WeatherTech floor mats for less than that. You can often find them on here for sale too. Used, but in good condition.
This was just from a very quick search on ebay.
WeatherTech® All-Weather Floor Mats - 2003-2012 - Toyota 4Runner - Black | eBay

As far as the Satoshi grilles go, it really depends on your emblem. Don't try to go cheap. You'll get what you pay for.
I've done a few Satoshis and bought a few emblems of different kinds so just find the style you like and then see if you can find it for a good price.
Average price I've paid for mine are about $65.
I have a Satoshi build in my signature that will show you how to do it.

 

[4thgenblake]

1. That is not a light bar, it is the SLAG brand mounts for the light bar. Any bar for that cheap won't last you 6 months. If you want a quality and affordable bar, search amazon for Auxbeam. I run a curved 42" flood/spot combo with 4D lenses ($180) and a Mictuning relay/wiring harness with a rocker switch (=$210 in all) That is what you need to complete the job. I've had good success running that set-up as its the style I wanted for a decent price. The IP rating is what you should look for, mine is 67 and best is 69, thus being the most expensive. Mine looks like this:

2. If you're going to go with Weathertech floor mats, go with lazer lined, they are designed to fit every curve and turn of the factory floor, and are not much more expensive. You can find that or their website or if you're quick enough find a group buy on these forums for a discounted price. I've seen them floating around here.

3. Go with HID (Xenon) if you're going to upgrade the headlights. You can find whole assemblies from Protuninglab/Spec-D Tuning like I run, or retro-fit them from The Retro-Fit Source which requires you to assemble yourself, videos all over YouTube and you can find what you need through some members on here that have done it. I purchased CCFL Halo/HID Xenon Projector/6000k crystal white in glossy black housings from PTL and they are amazing for the price. Reason for Xenon is it is the highest output of light you can upgrade to, and will be worth your while. Mine look like this:

4. Never ran rocklights, but Autozone sells some pretty nice rocklights that I've seen, they come in strips and are waterproof, along with a blue tooth remote/app you can download from the app store. Very affordable too, $60 I think.

5. I'm going to be doing this mod myself, and there are tons of write ups for it in this forum. Your best bet is doing this yourself to achieve the look you want or finding someone that will. [MENTION=72408]Mytoy4[/MENTION] has an excellent write up, or you can purchase one from burtmanindustries.com but for the price it is more of a loss than a gain.

6. The cheaper the lift, the cheaper the shit. Like he said, either do it right or don't do it at all cause you will be paying for the price down the road. Bilsteins 5100's all around will give you some extra bump, adding spacers aren't bad but will be much more firm if you don't swap your springs as well. OME lifts are affordable I think, or you can purchase one from burtmanindustries.com, they offer a cheap lift and are a trusted retailer among this forum that I've seen. I'm sure other members are in the exact same boat as you, I just can't really provide much insight because my lift is a little more expensive and higher rated so I've never had to read up on others. Also the lift you tagged is the wrong generation than you have (3rd Gen 96-02 you have a 4th gen 03-09) so the fitting would be WELL OFF I could imagine.

7. Any window deflectors should do, just make sure you select the correct year because every vehicle has different fittings believe it or not, even if they look identical by pictures. I would recommend Weathertech again though.

Hope that cleared some things up, welcome to the modding community! Trust me your addiction has just begun.

 

[Jordanbiird]

Whats the difference between these 2 links?

1. Toyota 4Runner SST Lift Kit - 2003-2016

2. 2003-2009 4-Runner/FJ Cruiser 4WD Steel Lift Kit Front 3" Rear 2" | eBay

If i bought the cheaper option, which is the one on ebay #2. Is that all i need to be able to have a full good looking lift?

 

[Inv4drZm]

Whats the difference between these 2 links?

1. Toyota 4Runner SST Lift Kit - 2003-2016

2. 2003-2009 4-Runner/FJ Cruiser 4WD Steel Lift Kit Front 3" Rear 2" | eBay

If i bought the cheaper option, which is the one on ebay #2. Is that all i need to be able to have a full good looking lift?

The difference is the brand. Same exact components judging from the pictures. Do you have Xreas suspension? You can tell by looking at any of the shocks to see if there is a hydraulic line attached to the lower halves. Might be harder to find one of those spacer lifts that work with the Xreas.