Shadow247s 2nd Build (01 Millenium Silver/ThunderCloud Limited 4x4)

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I'm really excited for this one. My 1st 4Runner was a crusty 99 with 341k on the clock. I learned a lot, and waited for this one for 11 years! It belonged to my wife's best friends mom since new. She parked it in the Garage, her dad is a very talented software engineer who just took it to Toyota for all the service up until the last 3 years when it has barely been driven. I kept bugging him for the past 10 years that I would buy it no questions asked when he was ready to sell.

The day finally came. I was weeks away from pulling the trigger on a GX470 for way more than I really wanted or needed to spend. My wife got the text from her friend, and it was mine in less than a week! I was actually really anxious because he wouldn't let me take it until they delivered his new car. Understandable. But now it's mine.

Year: 2001
Make: Toyota
Model: 4Runner Limited
Color: Silver/Dark Grey
Engine: 3.4L V6
Miles @ Initial Purchase : 196,000

Front Suspension:
Springs: Monroe Quik Strut (GARBAGE GOING AWAY)
Shocks: Monroe Garbage

Rear Suspension:
Springs :Stock 2001 Limited
Shocks: OE Spectrum GARBAGE

Tires/Rims:
Wheels: 16x7 OEM 5 Star "Flower"
Tires: 265/70/16 Michelin LTX MS

Performance
100 Percent Stock
TB/WP/VC/Hoses/Spark Plugs all replaced at 180k by dealer!

Lighting

OEM All Around

Exterior Appearance Mods
Running Boards Removed
Trimmed rear mud flaps


Tunes
Radio: Pioneer Single Din w/Bluetooth
Front Speakers: OEM
Rear Speakers : OEM
Subwoofer: None

Mod Goals for 2021

Replace Junky Monroe/Parts Store Suspension)

Sliders (4x Innovations DOM) - Picking these up tomorrow -STOKED!!!!

SR5 5 Star Rims (Picking these up MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY) - WICKED!!

Some sort of Satoshi style grille (Thinking a 99 with just the grilles cut and mesh inserts leaving the main center bar) Toyota Red/Orange/Yellow stripe on center bar?

Paint Repairs (Lt Rear door cladding/qtr flare heavy scrapes) (Rt Frt Flare Extension broken and peeling)(Upper Bumper Cap Peeling)

Skid Plates (Have a deal lined up for January to meet a guy from LA)

Long Term Mods for 2022 and Beyond

HID Retrofit

All Speakers replaced and Amped with a new headunit

Tundra Brake Upgrade

Wish list mods

E-locker

PreRunner Style front and rear bumpers

Long Travel Front/Rear

35's and 4.88's

Marlin Doubler or some sort of ultra low range transfer case setup

 

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Photo Dump # 1 - 4 Runner Doing what it should!

 

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Pic Dump # 2 - More Mod Place Holder

 

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Pic Dump 3 - More Mods Coming!

 

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Got some "new" wheels. SR5 Sport Wheels painted Charcoal Grey with some TRD Caps glued on. I'm going for a "TRD Clone" trying to mimic what would have been on a TRD Package in 2001.

I think it looks pretty good with the dark grey lower trim.

I also fabbed up a wireless charging mount for my phone.

 

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Sliders! And Wheels!

4XInnovations Sliders went on yesterday. Finished up after dark, so got some pics this morning. I needed a step after removing the running boards, but didnt want to blow 800 to 1000 bucks for a full retail set at a shop.

Enter Facebook Marketplace. Found a professional pipefitter on Facebook Marketplace to weld up the Sliders that I also scored on Facebook for 150 bucks. Sure I had to put in some work, but Ive got loads of free time on the weekends, and I was able to inspect each step and make sure it was done properly. I dont weld, but I inspected welds for 10 years.

Including paint, so far I am still under 500 bucks for Sliders! Not bad! I still need to grab some cavity wax or fluid film for the inside of the frame, so that will put me just over 500 bucks all in!

 

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5th Gen TRD Pro Rear Springs and KYB Monomax installed today. Still working on the front bumper so haven't been able to go for a test drive. The stance is perfect. I will be putting KYB Monomax on the front along with new LBJs tomorrow!