RG79's SR5 Build Thread

[RG79]

My Build Thread consist of two different 4RUNNERS as I totaled one out. One was a black 2011 SR5 the other is a 2014 white SR5

Here are some of my write ups......
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/128229-baja-designs-30-stealth-led-bar.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/153312-8-alpine-navi-install.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/128602-rosen-headrest-dvd-install.html

Mod List

Suspension
2.5" Icon extended length coil overs with cdcv
Icon upper control arms
2.5" Icon rear Omega bypass shocks
Stock rear springs for now

Wheels and Tires
1.25" wheel spacers
First set:
TRD Forged Wheels 17 in x 7.5 in x 6mm offset
295/70-17 Nitto Terra Grapplers
Current set
KMC Enduro Beadlock Wheels 17x8 25mm offset
285/75-17 Toyo Open Country MT

Stereo/Electronics
Full Sound Deadening throughout truck
JL C5 653 3way component set for front doors/dash
JL C5 650 2way component set for rear doors
JL C5 650x 2way coaxial set for rear hatch
JL W6 with custom box
JL W3 with high output vented enclosure
JL XD 200/2 amp for front speakers
JL XD 400/4 amp for rear door/hatch speakers
JL XD 600/1 amp for subwoofer
Alpine 8" Navi with custom install
Rosen custom DVD headrest
Viper Remote Start with iPhone control
SkyLink Theft Recovery Tracking System


here is how my current one sits now......



Anyway here is how the 2011 one started brand new

 

[RG79]

My first step was to upgrade the audio system while adding a security system and DVD players. I run a shop in San Diego that does work of this nature for New Car Dealers exclusively throughout CA.

I installed all new speakers and amps to power everything.

Speakers
Front doors=6-1/2" Boston Acoustic pro-series components
Dash= 3-1/2" Boston Acoustic co-axial
rear doors & hatch= 6-1/2" Boston Acoustic co-axial
Sub= 10" W6 JL Audio

Amps
Sub Amp= JL Audio XD-600/1
front door amp= JL Audio XD-200/2
rear doors & hatch amp= JL Audio XD-400/4
dash speakers ran off deck with PAC-Audio Bass Blockers

Here is the 6-1/2 coax that I installed using the existing bezel by simply cutting out the factory speaker.

 

[RG79]

Pics of the Boston Pro-Series mounted in the car with some dynamat

 

[RG79]

I then mounted my 2ch amp for the front doors and the 4ch amp for the rear doors and hatch under my drivers seat. I had to build an amp rack that sits on top of the floor air ducts. This amp rack also redirects the air under the amps to the second row.

I then mounted my mono sub amp under the passenger seat. I had to create the same type amp rack for this side as well. I laid my Spyderco on top to show how small the amp was

 

[RG79]

Now for the tricky part I wanted to have a sub but I also wanted to maintain my third row seat????????

I was able to create a custom fiberglass box that allows for both a sub and third row seat accessibility. Had to cut out part of the rear passenger panel to make room, all in all it came out pretty good. oh yeah and I relocated the power points in the cubby on the rear panel.....

 

[Jim82]

Looks like it's going to sound outstanding. Wish pictures could capture the difference in audio quality. Great work.

 

[RG79]

next step was adding a remote start security system and headrest DVD players. I installed a Code Alarm system that also pairs with my iPhone at any distance.






here are the pics from the DVD headrest I actually did a separate thread on this http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/128602-rosen-headrest-dvd-install.html

 

[RG79]

Suspension

The addition of Bilstein 5100 shocks was a quick fix to get my T4R the height I wanted and needed to clear the 295 nitto TG's. I do plan on upgrading soon to a slightly beefier suspension.


Here is a pic of my old 88 Toyota pick up that had some decent suspension on it.





Anyway here are the Bilsteins I added front and rear, fronts set @ 1.75




bilsteins - grillcraft upper&lower - 295 nitto TG's - TRD wheels INSTALLED!!!!

 

[RG79]

A little bit of fun at superstition last season.






a lot more to come!!!

 

[TonyJ124]

Looks fantastic! That rear sub box looks incredible, I'd bet there is a market for something that clean!

Nice work! Keep the pics coming!

 

[Racervx%$]

Man i so want that sub box for my car. Nice job.

 

[RG79]

Looks like it's going to sound outstanding. Wish pictures could capture the difference in audio quality. Great work.

Looks fantastic! That rear sub box looks incredible, I'd bet there is a market for something that clean!

Nice work! Keep the pics coming!

Man i so want that sub box for my car. Nice job.

Thanks

 

[AF_Alex]

Nice work, love the set up. :clap2:
Are having any rattling issues?

 

[RG79]

Nice work, love the set up. :clap2:
Are having any rattling issues?

Thanks, there was a slight rattle when I initially did the sub box. I removed it and added more dynamat to the rear 1/4 panel and re-secured it. Other than that no, for now.......

 

[RG79]

Baja Designs Light Bar

I also installed a LED light bar here is the write up http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/128229-baja-designs-30-stealth-led-bar.html

Super Bright Light I like it a lot.



Night time pic with light bar and HID fog lights




2 rocker switches one for on/off and one for the brightness/strobe feature

 

[RG79]

Got a chance to take the T4R out last week and this weekend.


Hang Glider hill. Cool little trail in San Diego where people go hang glide.




Plaster Blaster. Event in Plaster City where people launch Rockets

 

[RG79]

New Suspension

Oh Sh!t, Now This Is Happening..........




X-Mas came early this year......

Icon ext coilovers w cdc valve
Icon Omega bypass w rr
Icon tubular uca's
saw rear coils

Super Stoked can't wait to put it on......

 

[RG79]

New Suspension Installed

I was able to get everything installed last week. I really like the way the new shocks soak up everything. Cant wait to take it off road!!!!!

Anyway here are some fenderwell shots.



The rear SAW springs were really stiff at first I weighed the rear down in back with a bunch of 5gal water bottles to help the springs settle. I also removed my running boards, I feel like the front and rear bumper hang to low now maybe some trimming in the future or i'll just add some sliders. I really like the step sliders that dannylama and kccarguy have on.

Here are some pics of the stance

 

[RG79]

Just ordered a set of these on the group buy..... Stole this pic from [MENTION=75328]DannyLlama[/MENTION] post, thanks.



I think these will fill the gap nicely where my running boards were.

Just wanted to say thanks [MENTION=74569]SOcalTRAIL[/MENTION] for the advise on the shocks I seem to like them more and more everyday. Thanks [MENTION=66624]KCcarguy[/MENTION] for the info on the sliders and the rear springs.

This site is a perfect place for my OCD self to research before any big purchase.

 

[DannyLlama]

Just ordered a set of these on the group buy..... Stole this pic from [MENTION=75328]DannyLlama[/MENTION] post, thanks.

I think these will fill the gap nicely where my running boards were.

Just wanted to say thanks [MENTION=74569]SOcalTRAIL[/MENTION] for the advise on the shocks I seem to like them more and more everyday. Thanks [MENTION=66624]KCcarguy[/MENTION] for the info on the sliders and the rear springs.

This site is a perfect place for my OCD self to research before any big purchase.

you will love these sliders!
They look like a million bucks! The wife finds them very functional and I have yet to test their strength off road, but I'm sure they will be fine.

Just a side note, you don't have to get them with "gussets" on all 4 arms. I only did that because of my XREAS lines.

Can't wait to see some photos with them on