Next steps? Ideas wanted...

[econhonda]

I'm having a tough time figuring out what to do next. I'm hoping to get some expert opinions. Let me list the things that already have been done, and we can go from there. I'm trying to keep the next few mods under $200 bucks or so each so no big ones yet.

Upgraded suspension to OME 881/906 setup.
Removed running boards (even though this picture doesn't show it).
Installed Weathertech Floor Liners
Performed "deckplate mod".
Synthetic fluids in diffs, t-case, and motor oil.
Tranny serviced 10,000 miles ago with Valvoline Max Life fluid and new filter.
Bypassed the stock tranny cooler with a B&M external cooler.
I've got 1.25" wheel spacers on the way from All-pro (free so I couldn't pass on them).

My main focus right now is to make this a capable daily driver. I am interested in increasing power, gas mileage, ride, and looks. I don't plan on throwing bumpers on it until phase 2 (SAS, armor, etc.).

So, what do you guys think?

Muffler (will that improve power/mileage at all? noticeably?)
Roof Rack (Rola?)
Driving Lights?

Thanks,

 

[gilli92]

do u have a picture of the car now(with the stuff u already did to it)??? i wanna just get a feel about what would be the best thing to do nxt

 

[spongerx]

I don't know if a muffler will help you with power or MPG but if you get the right one they sure do sound good. I've had mine on for a couple years now and I still love hearing it when I start my engine. Good $100 mod.

 

[WrexHAmm]

I'm having a tough time figuring out what to do next. I'm hoping to get some expert opinions. Let me list the things that already have been done, and we can go from there. I'm trying to keep the next few mods under $200 bucks or so each so no big ones yet.

Upgraded suspension to OME 881/906 setup.
Removed running boards (even though this picture doesn't show it).
Installed Weathertech Floor Liners
Performed "deckplate mod".
Synthetic fluids in diffs, t-case, and motor oil.
Tranny serviced 10,000 miles ago with Valvoline Max Life fluid and new filter.
Bypassed the stock tranny cooler with a B&M external cooler.
I've got 1.25" wheel spacers on the way from All-pro (free so I couldn't pass on them).

My main focus right now is to make this a capable daily driver. I am interested in increasing power, gas mileage, ride, and looks. I don't plan on throwing bumpers on it until phase 2 (SAS, armor, etc.).

So, what do you guys think?

Muffler (will that improve power/mileage at all? noticeably?)
Roof Rack (Rola?)
Driving Lights?

Thanks,

For a D/D I could say a few mods that would help:
LED Swap
Clear Corners and Signals
Chop the rear mudflaps
ISR Mod
Muffler (if that's what you want)
Speakers if that's you thing

I am sure there are many more cheap mods.

Hate to say it but if you were looking to improve mileage you would ditch the OME and the 32's and go to stock height with some 225's.

 

[econhonda]

Isn't the picture showing up? It shows up for me...

To clarify, given that I want a small lift and 32's, I'd like to maximize my mileage. To some that will not make sense, but it is what it is.

Thanks for the reponses.

 

[quicksilvr]

For a D/D I could say a few mods that would help:
LED Swap
Clear Corners and Signals
Chop the rear mudflaps
ISR Mod
Muffler (if that's what you want)
Speakers if that's you thing

I am sure there are many more cheap mods.

econhonda, your truck looks really good right now as it sits, and you've done all the good stuff already. I would agree with WrexHAmm's list almost to a T....and I would NOT do a roof rack or add lights. I personally think that racks and lights only look correct on rigs with steel bumpers. I also wouldn't do the ISR mod, just my personal feelings.

I would:
-Change all your dash lights to LED's (I used white in mine....looks 200% better than the factory green)
-Trim rear mudflaps
-22" Magnaflow muffler
-Clear corners and turn signals
-Upgrade the sound system with a good HU and component speakers. Sub unessesary, imo.
-Add a transmission temperature gauge or a ScanGauge II
-Super soft bump stops from Sonoran Steel

 

[Pikeman]

OK to maximize your mileage a roof rack and lights are not going to help you do that. A muffler will mainly change sound but can help a little with power and mileage. the problem with that is sometimes you like to hear the sound of it so you use your skinny pedal a little more negating any potential mileage gain. Since you say the mods you want to do next should be low budget follow previous recommendations. Although good speakers will be $200 range per set and head units 2-3x that. Also a CB install if you are going to end up wheeling it more as you go.

 

[econhonda]

econhonda, your truck looks really good right now as it sits, and you've done all the good stuff already. I would agree with WrexHAmm's list almost to a T....and I would NOT do a roof rack or add lights. I personally think that racks and lights only look correct on rigs with steel bumpers. I also wouldn't do the ISR mod, just my personal feelings.

I would:
-Change all your dash lights to LED's (I used white in mine....looks 200% better than the factory green)
-Trim rear mudflaps
-22" Magnaflow muffler
-Clear corners and turn signals
-Upgrade the sound system with a good HU and component speakers. Sub unessesary, imo.
-Add a transmission temperature gauge or a ScanGauge II
-Super soft bump stops from Sonoran Steel

Thanks, when you changed your interior lighting to white, did you change the clock color to white too? I didn't know this was even possible until seeing a new thread today.

Also, when you say trim the rear mudflaps, do you mean, trim the lower rubber portion off? On the limited trim, it comes down quite a bit from the rear bumper. Just wondering...

I probably won't do anything to the stereo. I mostly listen to talk radio anyway, and I don't want to become a target for theft.

Already got a scangauge (forgot to mention...)

Bump stops might be of interest...

Thanks again!

 

[JohnsD90]

LED 01/02 Tails, hardwired inverter, LED cupholder mod, cargo box like I have, or some other built in storage unit, $130 Pioneer headunit, if I think of others I'll post. Plastidip the badges, 35% front tint, T4R.ORG Sticker.

 

[quicksilvr]

Thanks, when you changed your interior lighting to white, did you change the clock color to white too? I didn't know this was even possible until seeing a new thread today.

Also, when you say trim the rear mudflaps, do you mean, trim the lower rubber portion off? On the limited trim, it comes down quite a bit from the rear bumper. Just wondering...

I probably won't do anything to the stereo. I mostly listen to talk radio anyway, and I don't want to become a target for theft.

Already got a scangauge (forgot to mention...)

Bump stops might be of interest...

Thanks again!

No, I left my clock alone. I don't mind it being green....cause it doesn't "glow" with a green aura, it doesn't seem to be too prominent.

Yes, just trim the lower black portion off, leaving only the colored part of the flap. Sharp razor blade works great.

If I only listened to talk radio, I wouldn't touch the stereo either.

You could also get Sonoran Steel's shackle hangers. Those, along with the bump stops, are things that I want to do to my rig, but just haven't yet.

 

[DH4Runner]

Instead of spending the $$ for the sonoran shackles.... Trackdecal.com - Road Course Decals and Motorsports Graphics

Scroll down to the bottom. They don't look too bad.