Papadop88's 2020 TRD PRO Build
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I'm baaack after a long hiatus.
Added a few new toys after taking advantage of some Black Friday deals.
- Prinsu rack
- Gobi Ladder
- Cali-raised LED bar
- BD Squadron Sport Ditch Lights
On order: RRW 7-H wheels in Graphite Blue (-12 offset)
Contemplating: Replacing my Morimoto Fog Lights with the BD Sqaudron SAE Fogs.
Added a few new toys after taking advantage of some Black Friday deals.
- Prinsu rack
- Gobi Ladder
- Cali-raised LED bar
- BD Squadron Sport Ditch Lights
On order: RRW 7-H wheels in Graphite Blue (-12 offset)
Contemplating: Replacing my Morimoto Fog Lights with the BD Sqaudron SAE Fogs.
TRD PANTHER
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Welcome back. Upload pics of the RRW’s after install.I'm baaack after a long hiatus.
Added a few new toys after taking advantage of some Black Friday deals.
- Prinsu rack
- Gobi Ladder
- Cali-raised LED bar
- BD Squadron Sport Ditch Lights
On order: RRW 7-H wheels in Graphite Blue (-12 offset)
Contemplating: Replacing my Morimoto Fog Lights with the BD Sqaudron SAE Fogs.
Cheers man! And I will. Just hoping RRW can ship them out by early December.
Also considering sticking with the KO2s I currently have because they're "C" load and only 50 lbs...or going with the Yoko Geolander MTs as I love the look of them...but they're "E" rated and weigh 59 lbs (lightest MT tire I found in this size).
So wondering how the ride will change once I go to an E tire. Anyone able to chime in who has experience with both in the 285/70/17?
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I had KO2’s in a 275/70-17 in an E load that weighed ~58 lbs. They were a little harsh on bumps and dips. Switched to 285/70 Wildpeaks AT3’s in a standard load at about 50 lbs each. Ride was much nicer and even with the larger size there was no difference in mpg. Also, the Wildpeaks handle better in the wet. Not that we get much rain. I know the MT’s look great, but I am not willing to have a noisier, harsher ride with worse mpg, as my 4Runner is my daily.
I just picked up my truck from GAS where I had them wire my new BD Squadron Sport Ditch Lights as well as my LED bar mounted on my Prinsu rack.
Here's what all my aux lights look like now. Wanted the LED on my roof to be amber since I already had a white light in my C4 bumper.
While running wiring for an LED bar on the roof is easy if you run it down the side of your windshield, I didn't want that. I don't like any exposed wires. So I had them run it through my roof into my pillar and down to the switch box where all my other buttons are. They used a marine gland to waterproof the roof. The gland is what they use on boats to run wiring and they're completely waterproof.
I'll snap pics of it in the daylight tomorrow, but I love the way it came out as it's super clean, protected, and hidden. Love the way it turned out.
Next up is waiting for the BD fog lights to come in so I can install those to match the ditch lights. I'll be selling my Morimoto LED fog lights.
Here's what all my aux lights look like now. Wanted the LED on my roof to be amber since I already had a white light in my C4 bumper.
While running wiring for an LED bar on the roof is easy if you run it down the side of your windshield, I didn't want that. I don't like any exposed wires. So I had them run it through my roof into my pillar and down to the switch box where all my other buttons are. They used a marine gland to waterproof the roof. The gland is what they use on boats to run wiring and they're completely waterproof.
I'll snap pics of it in the daylight tomorrow, but I love the way it came out as it's super clean, protected, and hidden. Love the way it turned out.
Next up is waiting for the BD fog lights to come in so I can install those to match the ditch lights. I'll be selling my Morimoto LED fog lights.
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TRD PANTHER
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That’s much more light than mine. I just wanted a simple look. I see you have your oem Pro wheels back on waiting for the RRW’s. I still have my oem Pro’s and really like them. I was thinking about some RRW H7’s in matte gunmetal, but I don’t want to do a bmc, remove my mud flaps, cut or modify my front part of my fenders.
Pics; front end with PIAA’s not on. And a quick and dirty iPhone pic of the RRW’s. Lol.
Pics; front end with PIAA’s not on. And a quick and dirty iPhone pic of the RRW’s. Lol.
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Your photoshop skills are unmatched Panther! LOL
You don't really need any of that aside from maybe a small trim if you stick with a 285/70/17 and a -12 offset. That's the offset I went with which brings the tires flush with the fenders. The poke isn't for me as it's my daily driver.
Wheels came in today. The Graphite Blue is absolute fire! Now gotta find time to go get them mounted.
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That’s a good looking wheel. It looks like a gunmetal blue and is more discreet than your other blue wheels. Post up when there on.Wheels came in today. The Graphite Blue is absolute fire! Now gotta find time to go get them mounted.
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Looks great! Maybe some MT Geolanders in a 285/75-17?
Finally received the Cali Raised Molle Panels after a couple of months of waiting.
They look great. Quality seems great.
Finally was able to hang my recovery gear, tools, EDC on these panels. I just had everything thrown back there for the time being, so happy to get some space back for bigger things...especially as I'm heading out to Mammoth at the end of Feb with the whole fam and I will need the space.
They look great. Quality seems great.
Finally was able to hang my recovery gear, tools, EDC on these panels. I just had everything thrown back there for the time being, so happy to get some space back for bigger things...especially as I'm heading out to Mammoth at the end of Feb with the whole fam and I will need the space.
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