Rj's 4FUN'R Build

[rj.ruppert]

For my first offical post on T4R.. I figured it would be to post up about my new (to me) 4Runner!

I am no stranger to the fourms as I came over from TacomaWorld when I sold my 2008 Toyota Tacoma, It totally sucked to sell it as I owned it since I was 16.. But! I finally went out and got my 2013 Toyota 4Runner: Limited ( 4x4 of course )

As she sits, Shes mostly stock! Coming from a fully caged and long traveled Tacoma.. I sat back and enjoyed the 4Runner for a little bit.. Its extremely comfortable and rides great. The time has now come to start making her pop like my Tacoma did.. This thread will be updated as I get new stuff in! Thanks for coming. :cheers:.

My old Tacoma (For Good Measure)

And finally! Here she is as she sits April 2017

The Mods ( As of April, 2017 )

(5) Stealth Custom Series Stealth 6's (Thanks Vin!)
(5) Dunlop shitty pizza cutter highway tires ( :rip: )
Yakima Snowboard Rack
Weathertech Custom Floormatts
(4) Alpine Type R's
(1) Stubby Antenna
Limo Tint
To Be Continued :wave:​

 

[rj.ruppert]

As many know, The limited's come with a TON of chrome. My weekend project is to take everything chrome off and either get it wrapped gloss black by a friend of mine. I may also just take everything chrome and plasti-derp it for the time being.

I just purchased (5) Falken WildPeak MT's to be installed sometime this weekend to replace the shit highway tires I have on now.

The next thing to come in the mail will be a set of F&R Bilstein 5100's ( ) & MCM Fab upper control arms. I know the 5100's arent really much of an upgrade to need UCA's but I just want to get it out of the way.

I also want find a good step by step on how to BHLM my lights. I'm trying to be cautious about putting my headlights in an oven lol.

What I want from this rig is a bit different than my Tacoma.. I want a clean DD, and a vehicle to take out backcountry camping and in the snow for snowboarding.

Stoked to finally start wrenching!

:wave:​

 

[rj.ruppert]

Here are a few random shots since I've had my 4Runner.

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[rj.ruppert]

First piece of the puzzle!


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[deedubb]

I have the Falken MT01's in 285/70/17....absolutely love them!

 

[rj.ruppert]

I have the Falken MT01's in 285/70/17....absolutely love them!

Yeah dude, I threw these on yesterday and I'm really liking them. Gonna go to a few trails today and see how they hook up off the road.

I bet the 285's are monstrous! Will definitely be looking into a bigger set once I get my suspension going. These tires are super beefy.


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[rj.ruppert]

My girl and I getting our plasti dip on. :rockon:

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[rj.ruppert]

Finished up with the plasti-dip. Install was easy, but getting all the painters tape off was a major PITA.

Went on a few local trails to break the new tires in. Love em!
Can't wait to get the suspension dialed.

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[rj.ruppert]

My co-dawg and I putting front & rear SpiderTrax hub-centric wheel spacers on this fine afternoon.


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[JSparky]

My co-dawg and I putting front & rear SpiderTrax hub-centric wheel spacers on this fine afternoon.


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I really hope you have some jack stands under there...

 

[rj.ruppert]

I really hope you have some jack stands under there...

Sure did!


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[JSparky]

Sure did!


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Phew.. it was hard to tell with the lighting! Nice build.

 

[Toyojay]

Good looking runner, looks like my 10!

 

[rj.ruppert]

Thanks guys! I'm really really happy so far. 5100's and springs go on next week.
Recently took the 4Runner out to Zion to do a little camping.

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[Ron4RNevada]

I see you're in Nevada. Welcome to the t4R club.

After you put on the M/Ts you shoulda left everything else alone.

These things will go everywhere with just a tire upgrade. EVEN IN THE STOCK SIZE!

 

[rj.ruppert]

Next thing I want to tackle is the headlights and the taillights. There are some black trail edition's for sale on eBay but I don't know how trustworthy eBay headlights are. I also don't know if I have the balls to put mine in the oven lol.


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[rj.ruppert]

I see you're in Nevada. Welcome to the t4R club.



After you put on the M/Ts you shoulda left everything else alone.



These things will go everywhere with just a tire upgrade. EVEN IN THE STOCK SIZE!

The tires actually rub at full bump. I want to level it out and allow the tires to clear. I'll need to probably bust out the mig and do a cab mount chop. And then it's time to see what she can do!


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[rj.ruppert]

For sale!

It is sad to say, but the 4funr is up for sale.

If anyone is interested you can find the sale post here.

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/for-sale-vehicles/306691-2013-toyota-4runner-limited-4x4-$23-000-las-vegas.html