*Phil the 4th Gen - Rickashays Mild Build Attempt

[rickashay]

Just introducing myself here to the 4th Gen side of the world. I

Picked up a 08' V6 4x4 Sport Edition this weekend. ~70K miles (115,000kms) full dealer service history since new, 2 previous owners, and no accidents. Came with the full Weathertech mat package and a Pioneer Bluetooth HU. After we made the deal, the previous owners took it to Toyota to have the oil changed and a service done. I was quite impressed, they obviously cared for this vehicle thoroughly.


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I love the color! Not sure what it's technical name is, "Shadow Mica"?

As the title states I honestly do plan on keeping this thing fairly stock. My goal for this vehicle is to be OEM+. Still stock in many ways but improved on some of the finer details. It's main function will be highway hauls and driving around town so it needs to be comfortable, have excellent road manors, have a good stereo, and be reliable. And of course it needs to look good too!

This will be a slow build but I should be able to keep it updated as time allows.

Mods so far:
- Pioneer BT HU
- Weathertech Mats
- 265/70/17 BFG A/T's
- Running board delete (2 hours after I drove it home... lol)

 

[dkyleb]

Yessss. Love your 3rd gen build!

 

[wadle5]

The original WMW 3rd gen! Loved that rig. Welcome to the 4th gen!

 

[4thgenblake]

Shadow Mica 01F4! Lol, I've had to do paint touch-ups. I love this color. Like a charcoal, glistening mixture. Makes it look expensive the way it shines.
Although I'd really like to see this built up like your 3rd gen. You'll still have fun with it though.

 

[ExpeditionBill]

I like them all, been following you over on expeditionportal. Guess I should make a build on there too...lurking for almost a year.

Doug the Tundra looks sick. I never considered one because I never really saw them built like this. Can't wait to see what you do with Phil the 4Runner.

 

[bugeye1257]

Yes, this will be great! I follow your tundra build on the portal and you pictures are awesome!

 

[the great him]

Subd... Yes we can be 120 brothers again(previously 3rd gen brothers) definitely gonna watch this. Basically the same idea I'm doing with the GX

 

[Inv4drZm]

More SCS wheels planned?

 

[rickashay]

Yessss. Love your 3rd gen build!

The original WMW 3rd gen! Loved that rig. Welcome to the 4th gen!

Yes, this will be great! I follow your tundra build on the portal and you pictures are awesome!

Thanks Gents, good to be back!

Shadow Mica 01F4! Lol, I've had to do paint touch-ups. I love this color. Like a charcoal, glistening mixture. Makes it look expensive the way it shines.
Although I'd really like to see this built up like your 3rd gen. You'll still have fun with it though.

Thanks for the color code!

I like them all, been following you over on expeditionportal. Guess I should make a build on there too...lurking for almost a year.

Doug the Tundra looks sick. I never considered one because I never really saw them built like this. Can't wait to see what you do with Phil the 4Runner.

Doug rules. Haha I really enjoy the Tundra, perfect for my uses and that 2UZ with longtubes sounds like a musical symphony when your on the throttle! haha

Subd... Yes we can be 120 brothers again(previously 3rd gen brothers) definitely gonna watch this. Basically the same idea I'm doing with the GX

Good stuff Isaac, still love your 3rd Gen. I'll have to go peep your GX once again for some "mild build" ideas.

More SCS wheels planned?

I'd like to but I'm trying to basically use what I have, again OEM+ is the theme here. Maybe in the future but all my mod money is going into the Tundra until it's "done".

Update

Picked up some 2013 Tacoma TRD Offroad Bilsteins for basically nothing from a friend. Also scored some FJ rear coils for free!

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Found some new center caps from another local forum member, pretty pumped about these. It's all in the details:

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Hoping to pull the XREAS on Saturday and get the suspension installed. Have a line on some 1.5" wheel spacers I might pickup tomorrow too. Then that's basically it for "mods" until I get around to doing the stereo. Clean and subtle but I think it will look pretty good!

 

[the great him]

Thanks Gents, good to be back!

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Good stuff Isaac, still love your 3rd Gen. I'll have to go peep your GX once again for some "mild build" ideas.

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Check out my build over on ih8mud, its where I have been hanging out of late... On mod I'd recommend though that is so underrated and if you blink you will miss it... is, swapping out the windshield washer nozzles for those found on newer Tacoma's... They have a nice broad flat spray and are way better than the "jets". And it's like $15-20. I'll try and find you the part numbers.

 

[Krayziekid]

Those other builds look fantastic. You certainly have an eye for photography! Can't wait to see what you do with 4th gen!

 

[swanny]

Seen the Tundra over on EXPO. Definately makes me want to add one in addition to my 4Runner, I'm truckless right now and it pains me!

Interested to see the center caps on the sport wheels...unless other wheel plans happen.

 

[rickashay]

Check out my build over on ih8mud, its where I have been hanging out of late... On mod I'd recommend though that is so underrated and if you blink you will miss it... is, swapping out the windshield washer nozzles for those found on newer Tacoma's... They have a nice broad flat spray and are way better than the "jets". And it's like $15-20. I'll try and find you the part numbers.

Oh I like this idea... could probably slap them on the Tundy too! I hate the jets haha. Good tip Isaac.

Those other builds look fantastic. You certainly have an eye for photography! Can't wait to see what you do with 4th gen!

Thanks for the compliment!

Seen the Tundra over on EXPO. Definately makes me want to add one in addition to my 4Runner, I'm truckless right now and it pains me!

Interested to see the center caps on the sport wheels...unless other wheel plans happen.

Yah the truck sure is nice to have for utility purposes. I just took the 4Runner on it's first road trip and clocked about 1000kms. Drove fantastic and was so comfortable. Even with the two dogs in the back, my camera gear/drone/suitcase in the backseat, and my buddies Inno ski box on the roof with my skis, it was very comfortable. Just confirms I bought the right vehicle for my uses.... really liking the 4Runner as a daily and road trip machine.

Front bilsteins are in from the Tacoma. I gained 2" of lift, which is crazy and shows how bad the stock ones were sagging. The truck is now sitting level when unloaded but has bro-stance when I had it full of gear. The FJ rear springs and Tacoma rear Bilsteins will go in when I get back from Cuba in a couple weeks.

Center caps don't fit the OEM Sport wheels! Super bummed... was really looking forward to the effect from the small detail and the little bit of color contrast.

I'll grab a couple pics of the trucks stance tomorrow hopefully with the front struts and the 1.5" wheel spacers on.

 

[tc05runner]

Do you still have all these ?!

 

[rickashay]

Do you still have all these ?!

Lol no, I wish!

Well, partly so.... I still have the Tundra and the 08' 4Runner. The Lexus and the 3rd Gen 4Runner have been sold. Tundra is the trail/camping rig, 4Runner is the daily wife/ski rig, and I drive a Yaris RS as my commuter.

 

[rickashay]

A couple updates since my last post.

Installed the 1.5" wheel spacers. Very happy with the flush factor now. Unfortunately I'm now rubbing in the front and will need a small amount of inner fender trimming. No big deal... a lot easier than the hole in the firewall of my Tundra when I clearanced that thing. lol

TRD Center caps do not fit the factory Sport Edition wheels. Kind of bummed but I'm going to hold onto them and use them at some point on another project or wheel setup.

Got the Tacoma TRD Offroad struts in along with some FJ Rear coils. The front came up about 2.5" (the old fronts were sagging BAD) and the rear came up 0.75". Truck has about 0.5" of rake when unloaded. Perfect street queen stance. Really like the ride. Fully loaded, if I was being very picky, I would say the rear Tacoma shocks are slightly undervalved. Unloaded it's damn near perfect though, so I'm happy with my $100 lift! haha

Here it is on my way home from BC today. Although I am fully loaded here with luggage, 2 dogs, and all my camera gear.


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[rickashay]

Not much new and exciting here. Have been really enjoying the 4th Gen platform though, even in this ones mild form.

Did my first oil change and was pleasantly surprised at the high-mount filter location and the catch for the oil around the filter area. Very slick engineering Toyota. I tend to take pretty good care of my vehicles, and this one being new to me, a good polish was due. I always feel reassured going into the hot summer months, knowing I have a good layer of wax down to help protect the clearcoat.

The fruits of my labor (although my Porter Cable random orbital polisher does make it pretty easy!):

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[swanny]

I really need to convince my wife to let me take my steps off, that looks so much cleaner!

I've got the same suspension swap and same size tires, minus the rear coils. What's your fender height in the front/back, strictly out of curiosity to see how mine compares. I'm 35.5" front and 37" out back from ground to the bottom of fender.

 

[84ability]

Truck looks great so far! I'm about to install the same suspension and tires on mine, would love to see more pics of yours.

 

[cspicer]

Clean! Love following your builds on Expedition Portal. Attention to detail and well thought out.

Just picked up a 06' myself in the Shadow Grey. Really love the way the color pops in the sun.

Looking to go OEM+ on my build as well as it will have to serve as a DD/Weekend Overland Vehicle.

Keep it up!