Loving the runner! Did you have to perform BCM with the tire/lift combo?
Regarding the headlights, it will look and perform so much better if you get the retrofit. I have it on mine and I refuse to ever go back to stock.
Philip Alberti's 05 4runner build
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Loving the runner! Did you have to perform BCM with the tire/lift combo?
Regarding the headlights, it will look and perform so much better if you get the retrofit. I have it on mine and I refuse to ever go back to stock.
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Thanks dude! and yeah, after I put the 1.25 spacer up front I had to chop the body mount. It rubbed like hell at any turn. It wasn't that bad before the spacers tho. Took maybe an hour with prep to cut it with a cutting wheel/grinder.
Eventually I'd like to do the same or put a BD squadron in my high beams. I've seen it a couple times on Instagram.
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I'll get to the flowmaster install pics someday lol, but went out to Pine Valley this past weekend. Super fun with all the mud. Here's some pics. Might be able to notice the fender flare trim in the front. Also plasti dipped my fronts gold just for fun.
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Looks like fun!
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Here's a link to the steps I took to trim the front fenders. I definitely regret not taking pictures along the way but I just followed the original thread. linked that thread too. https://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/278119-4th-gen-front-fender-flare-trim.html#post3364235
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yeeeaaah. Gotta love splashing around and getting dirty. Also the weather was great. 55-60 degrees is way better than the heat SD has been getting.
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40 series install
So instead of paying 400 bucks for a borla or 700 for a magnaflow catback system, I decided to pick up a flowmaster 40 series from amazon with a turn down tip. I ended up getting 2.5 inch outside diameter pipe and a 2.25 to 2.5 diameter conversion pipe, as the original pipe is 2.25 inch outside diameter.
To remove the old rusted exhaust, I snapped the bolts connecting the y pipe to the muffler pipe, took off the hangers and used a sawzaw to cut the pipe that bends around the axle off from the muffler for easier removal. Drilled out the old bolts and later used a new pair of bolt/washers/nuts.
To keep the existing flange and hanger, I cut off the old muffler from the pipe. Using a 2.25 to 2.5 adapter, I connected the the original pipe to the 2.5 pipe then to the flowmaster. To connect the turn down tip, I cut about 6 inches of 2.5 pipe so it would slip into the flowmaster and the tip.
All connecting pieces were welded using my cousin's Lincoln mig welder. It was my first time welding, so it's not the best. However, no leaks and some black spray paint cleaned it up real good haha.
New issue was finding a way to make the exhaust sturdy as the only usable hanger was right by the flange. The exhaust didn't have a lot of play, but just to make sure, I wrapped exhaust wire, or whatever it's called, around the flowmaster and to the frame. No play and no banging against anything so it held up great so far.
Here's what I bought off of amazon and what it all looks like. It wont let me upload the video of it, so here's some crappy screenshots for now.
Total price was roughly 100 bucks. I guess the price on the exhaust tip changed because I know I spent around 10-15
So instead of paying 400 bucks for a borla or 700 for a magnaflow catback system, I decided to pick up a flowmaster 40 series from amazon with a turn down tip. I ended up getting 2.5 inch outside diameter pipe and a 2.25 to 2.5 diameter conversion pipe, as the original pipe is 2.25 inch outside diameter.
To remove the old rusted exhaust, I snapped the bolts connecting the y pipe to the muffler pipe, took off the hangers and used a sawzaw to cut the pipe that bends around the axle off from the muffler for easier removal. Drilled out the old bolts and later used a new pair of bolt/washers/nuts.
To keep the existing flange and hanger, I cut off the old muffler from the pipe. Using a 2.25 to 2.5 adapter, I connected the the original pipe to the 2.5 pipe then to the flowmaster. To connect the turn down tip, I cut about 6 inches of 2.5 pipe so it would slip into the flowmaster and the tip.
All connecting pieces were welded using my cousin's Lincoln mig welder. It was my first time welding, so it's not the best. However, no leaks and some black spray paint cleaned it up real good haha.
New issue was finding a way to make the exhaust sturdy as the only usable hanger was right by the flange. The exhaust didn't have a lot of play, but just to make sure, I wrapped exhaust wire, or whatever it's called, around the flowmaster and to the frame. No play and no banging against anything so it held up great so far.
Here's what I bought off of amazon and what it all looks like. It wont let me upload the video of it, so here's some crappy screenshots for now.
Total price was roughly 100 bucks. I guess the price on the exhaust tip changed because I know I spent around 10-15
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Man I love those rims in the third post I think I want to get black for mine too!
What did you end up doing with those old Springs? The red ones I just bought mine today actually black but I got all red bushings coming to so the Red Springs would really make it pop... those tires rub at all? I was looking for the biggest I could get that wouldn't rub but I'm only going up 3 in....
What did you end up doing with those old Springs? The red ones I just bought mine today actually black but I got all red bushings coming to so the Red Springs would really make it pop... those tires rub at all? I was looking for the biggest I could get that wouldn't rub but I'm only going up 3 in....
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Thanks! I have the old springs laying around. The bilsteins are blown and aren't rebuildable, from my understanding, so it's not worth selling. I'm just keeping them for spares if I ever have to get the Kings rebuilt. 3 inches of lift should be plenty for 285s depending on your wheel setup. Mine didn't rub that much with the 17x9/-12 rims, until I put on the 1.25" spacer. But a body mount chop, trimming the fender liner, and removing the mudflaps got rid of all rubbing.
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Ocotillo // Anza-Borrego Trip 2019
Went out for the weekend to Ocotillo with some homies. We usually hang out north of the 78 but ended up checking out the south side too. Beautiful sights in between the sandstone canyons. Two LT Tundras, Tundra on 35s, TRD tacoma and my 4th gen. Here's a couple pics.
Went out for the weekend to Ocotillo with some homies. We usually hang out north of the 78 but ended up checking out the south side too. Beautiful sights in between the sandstone canyons. Two LT Tundras, Tundra on 35s, TRD tacoma and my 4th gen. Here's a couple pics.
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Side note: I met someone with a silver 4th gen asking about SD offroading group plans. Forgot to tell you to check out SanDiego4Runners on FB. Hopefully ya see this lol. Always nice to see another fixed up 4th gen!
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Ocotillo // Anza-Borrego Trip #2 2019
Took another trip to the desert this past weekend. Met up with some cool 4Runner guys from LA area. Checked out Calcite Mines then made our way through Ocotillo to Sandstone Canyon. Gate keeper was a little sketchy since I don't have sliders or any armor. Super fun trip with a mix of fast paced and crawling action.
Also put my oem "bullbar" back on because without it there's like 4 bolts that hold the bumper on and they're all on the bottom.
Took another trip to the desert this past weekend. Met up with some cool 4Runner guys from LA area. Checked out Calcite Mines then made our way through Ocotillo to Sandstone Canyon. Gate keeper was a little sketchy since I don't have sliders or any armor. Super fun trip with a mix of fast paced and crawling action.
Also put my oem "bullbar" back on because without it there's like 4 bolts that hold the bumper on and they're all on the bottom.
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Subwoofer install
Also put in a RF 250 mono amp and a Kicker Comp 10 inch sub in the truck. Connected the amp to the factory subwoofer wires through the high level input since I have a stock radio. Well worth the money and it bumps way better than expected for a basic amp. Write up coming soon.
Also put in a RF 250 mono amp and a Kicker Comp 10 inch sub in the truck. Connected the amp to the factory subwoofer wires through the high level input since I have a stock radio. Well worth the money and it bumps way better than expected for a basic amp. Write up coming soon.
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As promised, I made a short thread on how to connect an amp to a stock jbl system. I definitely need to take more pictures next install, but it was done in the rain at midnight ish. Here's a link Amp/Sub with stock jbl radio
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Front and Rear Dif Fluid Change
No real pics because it's just basic maintenance. But probably the first time the front and rear dif fluid has been changed @ almost 220k miles. Front wasn't too bad, but the rear was pretty dark/dirty. Better now then never lol. Used Mobil 1 75w-90 full synthetic. 12 bucks a quart from autozone. Only tough part was cracking the hex bolts on the front dif. Other than that, pretty quick n easy job
No real pics because it's just basic maintenance. But probably the first time the front and rear dif fluid has been changed @ almost 220k miles. Front wasn't too bad, but the rear was pretty dark/dirty. Better now then never lol. Used Mobil 1 75w-90 full synthetic. 12 bucks a quart from autozone. Only tough part was cracking the hex bolts on the front dif. Other than that, pretty quick n easy job
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New TC LCA
Finally got my hands on some Total Chaos LCAs. Pretty stoked on getting rid of the crappy balljoints and being able to run a secondary later on. Install was easy besides lining up the cradle to spindle bolts, so shoutout TC for making everything fit perfect. The ride feels a lot better too. Polyurethane bushings and the uniball make a solid difference.
Finally got my hands on some Total Chaos LCAs. Pretty stoked on getting rid of the crappy balljoints and being able to run a secondary later on. Install was easy besides lining up the cradle to spindle bolts, so shoutout TC for making everything fit perfect. The ride feels a lot better too. Polyurethane bushings and the uniball make a solid difference.
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Extended Rear Links
I couldn't justify spending $150 on dobinsons adjustable end links, or take the time to build my own, so I found these moog end links . They're an inch longer than oem and fit perfect. I haven't felt much of a difference driving, but with 2.5 inches of lift in the rear I figured i should extend them.
I couldn't justify spending $150 on dobinsons adjustable end links, or take the time to build my own, so I found these moog end links . They're an inch longer than oem and fit perfect. I haven't felt much of a difference driving, but with 2.5 inches of lift in the rear I figured i should extend them.
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MT rear LT springs
I'm more into the fast paced open desert type of stuff, so eventually I'd like to go LT in the rear. I picked up these MT LT springs medium duty along with Califab lower links and the extended brake lines. I'm still waiting on the links to show up. The plan is to strap the rear for now so I don't rip the shock shafts out their bodies. Eventually I want to have some 12" triple bypasses thrown in. LTDSC is the main source of inspiration right now for the rear, so shoutout him and a few others for their build threads. Hopefully by the end of the year I'll find some shocks for sale, used or new. Current shocks are the icon 2.5 w adjusters.
I'm more into the fast paced open desert type of stuff, so eventually I'd like to go LT in the rear. I picked up these MT LT springs medium duty along with Califab lower links and the extended brake lines. I'm still waiting on the links to show up. The plan is to strap the rear for now so I don't rip the shock shafts out their bodies. Eventually I want to have some 12" triple bypasses thrown in. LTDSC is the main source of inspiration right now for the rear, so shoutout him and a few others for their build threads. Hopefully by the end of the year I'll find some shocks for sale, used or new. Current shocks are the icon 2.5 w adjusters.
