PJKU79's Build (05 v8 4wd)

[pjku79]

First off, I would like to introduce myself. I have been lingering for a few months and asking a question here and there. I am a former Jeep guy that has moved over to T4R. My previous Jeep was a 97 wrangler with a custom LCG lift, locked F/R D44s and 35s. I don't plan on going quite that hard on the T4R.

Now to what I am starting with, 3 months ago I purchased a 2005 V8 4wd 4Runner. I came with a just barely broke in engine at 132k. It is in pretty good shape, but does need some work. Below are a few pictures as it sat when I purchased it.

Current:

 

[pjku79]

Maintenance

I have already started doing a lot of maintenance since I wasn't sure the state of the T4R when I purchased it.

132,000
-Timing belt and water pump replaced. I checked to see if it had a sticker on it that indicated that it had been done previously, but no luck.
-Oil change
-New front and rear brake pads and rotors

133,000
-dash replaced by dealer

134,000
-I started feeling the "clunk". After some help from fellow members, I realized all I needed to do was lube up the drive shafts.
-installed new wipers

141,000
-Had a coolant leak. Not sure if I caused this or not, but I noticed a leak at the thermostat. I replaced the gasket and this was resolved. Later I found an o-ring on the heater line that was cracked. I think I am good to go now.

 

[pjku79]

Suspension

I have started to gather parts for a lift. Once I get all the parts I need, I will start to update this post. My goal is to have a very capable daily driver that I can take out with my son to some of the local offroad parks or to the beach.

Front
I have a set of Toytec BOSScoilovers for the front. I got them from someone that purchased them then almost imediately decided to got to the BOSS 2.5. They only have 5000 miles on them.

Rear
I have a set of lightly used Icon 2.0 shocks. I am still searching for a set of springs. I would like to get some of the MT or Icon overland springs, but haven't seen any used sets yet. I may just end up with a set of 2" lift Icon springs.

UPDATE: I just purchased a set of MT LT springs (progressive ones). They should be in soon. I think I have everything I need to get rolling.

 

[pjku79]

Armor

17-07-13
Ordered some DOM sliders from 4x Innovations. Now I just have to wait 4-6 weeks for them to come in.

17-10-24
Prinsu Roof Rack installed.
Comments: In general, CBI (or Prinsu) really need to get their stuff together. My roof rack came with a very damaged box. In the box were damaged crossbars. Also, even if the crossbars weren't damaged, there still weren't the ones that I had ordered. After several emails back and forth (I tried to give them a break and let them knock some money off for the damaged bars and not making the ones I ordered, but they wouldn't), they sent the correct bars. Yesterday while trying to install everything, I noticed the washers they sent to attached the rack to the roof were too small to go through the bolts, so I found myself spending an extra 30 min or so drilling out 8 washers.

Aside from that the roof rack looks great. I did hear quite a bit of wind noise this morning while I was driving to work. I also had a new vibration at about 72mph. I am going to remove my MAXSA Tracks to see if they are causing the problem or if I need to invest in some weather stripping at the leading edge of the wind deflector.

At a later date I will likely get front and rear bumpers.

 

[Run4Evr]

Awesome, looking forward to seeing what you do next to it.

 

[pjku79]

Tires

When I purchased my T4R, my tires were already in pretty bad shape, so I knew that was something that I would have to do relatively soon. My plan was to get some bigger tires, but after a lot of research I found that 35s or 285s might need a little more modifications than I was willing to do.

A little searching on craigslist scored me a set of skinnys from a local 2016 Rubicon. I figure in the end I will probably have about $200 into my set of 5 tires. Yesterday I picked up these babies for $500.

Based on the market here in San Antonio, I think I should be able to sell the Rubi rims for at least $300. Not bad $40/tire with only 500 miles on them.

At some later date I would still like to go bigger and probably get some aftermarket wheels, but that's not in the budget right now.

UPDATE: bought the tires for $500, sold the rims for $400, and paid $20 to mount the tires. New set of 5 tires for $120 ($20 each). NICE!!!

 

[pjku79]

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Things I want to take care of

Below is a list of things that are bothering me. Feel free to chime in if you have a solution.

-Faded paint on the mirrors and wheel flares. It doesn't drive me crazy yet, but looks like crap. Has anyone rattle canned these or pasti dip?

-Foggy headlights
I was going to get some toothpaste out and see if that would clean it up at all, but I suspect is it on the inside.

 

[pjku79]

New dash

When I purchased my T4R, it came with a pretty cracked up dash. The guy I purchased it from said if I wanted it replaced I just needed to get in line at the dealer for a free dash. Honestly I thought it was too good to be true, but last week I got my dash replaced for free.

Not I just need to get back up there to have them get me a new bezel for my center speaker since they were kind enough to break it when they replaced the dash.

I have also started to notice some itching noises and am not a huge fan of the color difference, but it was FREE. I guess I shouldn't complain.

 

[pjku79]

I updated my rear suspension purchases today.

Since I don't have large tires, I don't expect to have to move the bump stops and since I just have the Icon 2.0 shocks, I don't expect to have to change the brake lines. Does everyone agree with that?

 

[pjku79]

No comments?

I finally installed the rubicon tires and got it aligned. I was a little disappointed in the shop as they got my sill completely dirty and the steering wheel is a little off center. I also noticed the steering seems a little loose. This could be the difference in larger tires though. Any thoughts?

 

[danthemanx07]

OP - maybe it is just me, but none of your pictures work. Would like to see them though. Interested in the rear suspension setup. Thanks.

 

[AuSeeker]

OP - maybe it is just me, but none of your pictures work. Would like to see them though. Interested in the rear suspension setup. Thanks.

Same here no photos that I can see.

 

[hgill]

yup same here. Still cant see the photos.

 

[pjku79]

yup same here. Still cant see the photos.

really? that's weird cause I can see them fine. Any suggestions on something I might be doing wrong?

 

[pjku79]

This morning I purchased a set of sliders from 4x Innovations. I am sure its not possible, but I am hopeful he can turn them around quickly so I can get them on in a few weeks before I take my son out to NM.

Anyone reading this near Ruidosa? I think we are going to try to go to Carlsbad Caverns, Ruidosa, White Sands and of course Roswell (I have a 7 year old).

I am hoping my skinnies can hold up on the sand.

 

[danthemanx07]

really? that's weird cause I can see them fine. Any suggestions on something I might be doing wrong?

No idea, but seems like no one but you can see them. Might get better feed back if you figured that out. Looks like you are using google to host them - I was not aware that google supported third party hosting.

 

[pjku79]

Also, I guess I should update everyone on my tire situation. I was able to purchase a set of Rubicon take-offs from a guy for $500 (less than 500 miles). From there I went to a local tire shop and had them pull the tires and mount them on my stock rims. This cost me $20. They did scratch one of my wheels though so I guess you get what you pay for. Lastly I sold the rims to a jeep guy for $400.

This left me with a new set of tires on my 4runner for a grand total of $120 or $20 each mounted. Not bad...