Pre-Purchase Info, Modifications, Write-Ups, Quick Links, and FAQ's

I've learned so much already by reading the info and build threads here. Point proven on this post alone. BIG change from the "rice" world I am getting away from. especially from owning a NEON srt4 =)

Cant wait to be home from deployment to pick out and acquire my new toy. Been online trolling sites searching for a new ride and its KILLING ME not being back in the US right now to just go test drive all day long. Currently a fwd pavement loving vehicle owner that is soon to go away. Haven't had a 4wd for well over 10 years (94 dakota 318). Came to the conclusion a few months back that I was getting a 4th gen 4runner. The competition didn't seem worth it or as nice, definitely not as reliable. I am a modder at heart and already have a plan laid out. All i can think about is buying a 4runner! off-road again! So give me another month and i will be joining this great group, from what i've seen peering in from the window. :hug:

Thank you for serving.
 
I've been reading up on the headlamps and see that the stock 2006 headlamps are actually halogen projectors, not HID projectors. I want to install HIDs, but I'm not sure as to which route to take. Any recommendations?
 
I've been reading up on the headlamps and see that the stock 2006 headlamps are actually halogen projectors, not HID projectors. I want to install HIDs, but I'm not sure as to which route to take. Any recommendations?

This is what I used and am happy. H11 HID Kit | Volt HID Great customer service and they're on sale right now. You'll want to bend the tab inside the headlights down a bit, search on here and you'll find the info. A lot of people like the cheaper DDM Tuning kit, but I've read reports of shipping issues and things that put me off them,

If you have questions you can talk to XenonDepot on here. I had an installation issue when I got them and they explained it quickly.
 
This is what I used and am happy. H11 HID Kit | Volt HID Great customer service and they're on sale right now. You'll want to bend the tab inside the headlights down a bit, search on here and you'll find the info. A lot of people like the cheaper DDM Tuning kit, but I've read reports of shipping issues and things that put me off them,

If you have questions you can talk to XenonDepot on here. I had an installation issue when I got them and they explained it quickly.

Thanks for the tips!

Another question...I have a friend who is willing to donate his previous bumper, if I want it. Will a 2003 Limited Edition bumper fit a 2006 SR5 frame? My concern is the fog lights, the 2003 has 4 total fog lights (turn signals?) and the 2006 has two. I haven't looked under the bumper yet to see if the harness can be modified to receive the new bumper. I would really like the Limited bumper fog as it has the projector lens.
 
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Thanks for the tips!

Another question...I have a friend who is willing to donate his previous bumper, if I want it. Will a 2003 Limited Edition bumper fit a 2006 SR5 frame? My concern is the fog lights, the 2003 has 4 total fog lights (turn signals?) and the 2006 has two. I haven't looked under the bumper yet to see if the harness can be modified to receive the new bumper. I would really like the Limited bumper fog as it has the projector lens.

I can't answer that. There "may" be differences on the top as the grills are different. I'd create a new post ask look for someone more knowledgeable on that.
 
lots of people always seem to forget with forums that if all answers were in stickies and no need to post new threads. Why would anyone return?
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A lot of people don't search, in small part because the search feature on the forum is less than useful, but mostly because they are lazy. Clear evidence by the number of lift and tire info that is right here at the top of the main page. Clearly stickies are not meant to and can not cover everything. They are however useful for the most commonly looked for information.
 
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There are a ton of spam posters in here, copying earlier posts to seem legitimate by increasing their post counts. Almost the entire last page is all spammers-in-waiting
 
I actually just purchased a (new) to me 2004 4Runner 4WD. I got 265/70/17 BFG KO2's put on yesterday and am looking at getting the Daystar kit, rola roof rack (with extension), and Demello bumper. I have a couple of questions (I have tried searching with no luck).

I don't have the tools needed to install the Daystar kit so I called a local 4wheel place to get a quote (I live in Knoxville, TN). They said they would charge $300 to install the Daystar kit which seems pretty reasonable considering 4wheelparts quoted me almost $800 for the kit + install. The kicker is he said he wouldn't do it unless the kit comes with rear shocks. He said being raised 2.5" in the rear would stretch the stock shocks. I am basically clueless when it comes to stuff like this so I am unsure if the kit a) come with shocks or b) if this would be an issue? From what I have read it seems like this is a pretty straight forward install going on stock components. Sorry for being ignorant. He said he sells some rough country lift for $200 that comes with the shocks, but I haven't read too many good things about RC stuff on here.

Also, the front bumper has a gouge on the front corner near the fog light. It seems pretty deep. I am, hopefully soon, going to be replacing this bumper with a Demello bumper (which will require another suspension upgrade). So, I wouldn't mind fixing this issue until then. I am curious if I would just need a front bumper cover or if its more extensive. I added a picture so you could get an idea of the issue (the picture is from the dealership when I bought it, if a closer picture is needed I can take one).

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This thread and this forum has been great. When I am having a slow work day I can spend hours on this board just researching.

Thanks in advance! I would of posted a new thread but I don't have enough posts (and I posted this in the new members thread but I don't think that thread gets too much action).
 
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I actually just purchased a (new) to me 2004 4Runner 4WD. I got 265/70/17 BFG KO2's put on yesterday and am looking at getting the Daystar kit, rola roof rack (with extension), and Demello bumper. I have a couple of questions (I have tried searching with no luck).

I would start a new thread for this, not as many people will see it in here.
 

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