Puttster's 2002 Sport Edition

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2002 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 4X4 SPORT EDITION
Thundercloud Metallic Grey
3.4L V6 5VZ-FE


Recent Pictures (March 2018):

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-Upgrades/Modifications-

Suspension
-2" Toytec Body Lift
Front:
-King 2.5 Performance Series Coilovers
-Toytec 1" Differential Drop Kit
Rear:
-Toytec Superflex Coils
-Toytec Boss Shocks
-Toytec Panhard Drop Bracket
-Toytec 3" Bump Stop Drop Spacers
-Custom Adjustable Rear Linkage (Upper/Lower Control Arms, Panhard Bar)

Wheels/Tires
-315/75R16 Treadwright Guard Dog

Electrical
-Disable Daytime Running Lights
-JVC KD-R760 Head Unit
-Custom(ish) iPhone Mount

Drivetrain
-231mm Tundra Brakes (13WL)
-Toytec Stainless Steel Brake Lines
-1.25" Hubcentric Wheel Spacers

Exterior
Armor/Body:
-All-Pro Apex Front Bumper
-Modified Bumper Mounts
-4x Innovations Sliders (HREW With Kickout)
-McNeil Racing Fiberglass Fenders
 
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Out with the old, in with the new(er)

Some might remember my 1999 Desert Dune Metallic SR5, but I ended up selling it because I did the build poorly. I wanted to buy an 01/02 Sport Edition and do it clean and right this time. Luckily I found a well maintained, bone stock 2002 Thundercloud Sport Edition (with leather seats :cool:) in Chattanooga, TN shortly after selling. Why the new account? It's impossible to get a name change, and "TanRunner" didn't seem very applicable to a grey 4Runner, also the name was a pretty bad one. With my "creative" mind and the last name Putt, puttster is the only thing I could think of (I promise I wasn't trying to copy you @flemster, it just sounded good).

The old build thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/232235-tanrunners-1999-sr5.html
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Tyler James Inc said:
Wait, factory grey leather?!
That sounds super amazing, and I am extremely jealous of your find.
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I have exact same truck. With leather seats. But I've been stayed factory for all 7 years of what I own it. I'm not too mechanically inclined, nor do I have space/ability/tools/skills to do anything but regular maintenance... :(((
I feel that I will enjoy and drool over the next few pages of this thread...
 
Tyler James Inc said:
Wait, factory grey leather?!
That sounds super amazing, and I am extremely jealous of your find.
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swampy_swimmer said:
I have exact same truck. With leather seats. But I've been stayed factory for all 7 years of what I own it. I'm not too mechanically inclined, nor do I have space/ability/tools/skills to do anything but regular maintenance... :(((
I feel that I will enjoy and drool over the next few pages of this thread...
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Yeah I was as surpised as you are, it's a winning combo, I'm still amazed that i found it.
 
puttster said:
Yeah I was as surpised as you are, it's a winning combo, I'm still amazed that i found it.
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Over the sport cloth? You're crazy! Lol. Different strokes for different folks.

Love the rig. They hit the nail on the head with that Thundercloud.
 
Leather Seats

I guess I'll post some pictures of these grey leather seats. They may not seem like much, but they're a BIG upgrade from the tan clothies in my opinion.

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Disabling DRLs

I guess I'll do a write up on disabling DRLs, might as well. For anyone who doesn't know, later 3rd gen 4Runners are equipped with DRLs (daytime running lights), which basically means your headlights stay on 24/7. Some people enjoy it, but I don't. Disabling this is really a 5 second mod. All you have to do is locate the running light module (a little box right above your gas pedal) and snip the black wire with a yellow stripe. I didn't even need to disconnect my battery or unplug the connector, but it's probably a good idea to be safe and do that anyway. Doing this still gives you full control over your headlights and corner lights, it just doesn't leave them on all day.

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Next "Mod"

Next thing I did was dropping those running boards. Easy 6 bolts for each one.

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puttster said:
Next thing I did was dropping those running boards. Easy 6 bolts for each one.
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Did you put those badges on the side or were they there when you bought it?
 
New Toys

The wait is over! Finally everything has arrived. Install soon to come.

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