New to T4R- Looking for mod suggestions w/pics

[GA02RUNNER]

Hey guys, I'm new to the 4runner world, but have always been a Toyota guy. Last 2 vehicles - 2007 Crew cab Tacoma TRD Sport and 2002 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner, both 2wd. I just purchased a 2002 SR5 4wd 4runner with e-locker back in October. Paid $7500 dollars for it and with just over 96k miles I'm hoping I got a good deal. Anyways, the truck as of now is stock except for the front brush guard and tail light guards and I've already removed the running boards. I live in Georgia and the only offroading that might be done in the future would be in the north Georgia mountains. With that said I know I want to add a small lift and tires to it, but not sure where to start or shop. I also haven't decided whether to run the stock wheels, stock wheels and paint them or maybe some aftermarket black wheels. I know there are a lot of build threads but with out seeing mods on the same color in the SR5 its tough to picture it. Any mod ideas WITH PICS in the same color SR5 would be great. Thanks, looking forward to any and all advice!

 

[Hepar]

Is that the thundercloud or is it the millennium silver?

 

[Slow_T4R]

You def got a good deal for 7500 if that's as clean as it looks in the pic. Are you just looking to drive back roads because if that's the case, you could probably just throw some good tires on it and have at it. 4x4 with a locker is pretty good, just depends on far you want to go with it, you have a great starting point.

 

[GA02RUNNER]

sorry about that it's millenium silver.as far as off roading I won't be doing anything to extreme but I love the lifted look and it's pretty much a must have. I want something that will comfortably clear a 32 or 33. Good and fairly priced all terrain suggestions would be greatly appreciated too. Thanks again

 

[mcaz5]

An 02 with an E-locker? Was a retrofit done?

 

[fluffeh]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/66976-3rd-gen-4runner-lift-information-faqs.html
Refer to that for lift info. It's got everything from small 1" suspension lifts to body lifts to even higher (4-5") lifts.
As for tires, if you keep the lift down to 1 or 2 inches, putting some 265/75/16 tires would fit great. They're about a 32" tire and will fit no problem with or without a lift. I recommend Goodyear Duratracs because they're incredibly well reviewed and I run them and LOVE them. Quieter than my old road tires.
Congrats on the buy! That's a great deal for such a clean 3rd gen, especially with a locker. And welcome to the forum. ^^

 

[Nashvegas34]

Rear lights:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...-also-how-not-short-out-your-whole-truck.html

 

[shiftmx]

An 02 with an E-locker? Was a retrofit done?

I am thinking he may just be confusing the center diff lock button for the rear e-locker...it happens.

 

[Scat Adams]

My mod suggestions;
Remove running boards
Remove brush and tail guards and sell for mod money
Paint wheels gun metal-$50
Led interior lights-$20
Window tint
2000+ tail lights
Paint chrome bumpers black or color match if you have the cash

 

[Hepar]

You asked for pics, so here's a pic of my millennium silver 4Runner

<a href="http://beta.photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/jayswang/DSC_1757.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a>

Another good silver build to check out is BigFish's

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/68346-i-found-one-2001-sport-ed-trd-scd.html

And it's not millennium silver (but we don't hold that against him) but 4Rip's build and thread is full of useful write-ups.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/85197-ripcords-2002-4runner-build-photo-timeline.html

 

[GA02RUNNER]

I am thinking he may just be confusing the center diff lock button for the rear e-locker...it happens.

Thats exactly what I did shiftmx, sorry first Runner and 4x4. I've read the lift post, but where to find everything I need is beyond me. Also i like seeing pictures to know what the different set ups look like. Thanks to all!

DONT FORGET PICS OF YOUR RIG

 

[Singtoe]

The only mod that the Millennium 4runner needs is the 2UZ-FE ...

 

[fluffeh]

The only mod that the Millennium 4runner needs is the 2UZ-FE ...

Ahh you showoff! Don't we all wish...
If you plan on parting with those tail light guards, shoot me a PM ^^

 

[GA02RUNNER]

Ok guys, I know there's more millennium silver T4Rs out there. Any one have painted stock wheels? Unless i can find a good deal on some aftermarkets on my local CL I'm gonna be painting the stock ones black or gunmetal. I'm still wanting suggestions on 3" lift that's effective and not too pricey. I've read the lift post but would prefer best suggestions from experience with best tire size. Thanks in advance.