"Snowball" Build Thread

[jonathansdotson]

SNOWBALL
2008 Toyota 4Runner, Urban Runner Edition​

So.. I figured it was about time to start a legitimate build thread. Most of these pictures will be from an iPhone (sorry, it's just too convenient), but I might snap an occasional DSLR photo or two.

I try to be thoughtful and deliberate when I decide to make a mod, so hopefully most of these turned out to be fairly professional. I think they did.

A little history:
June 2016 - Vehicle purchased in Knoxville, TN with 108,000 miles (and no plans of modifying much of anything)
August 2016 - My mod addiction begins (thanks T4R :yo
The rest is, well... history

Suspension:​

Bilstein 5100s
OME 884s (front)
ToyTec Superflex HDs (rear)
JBA UCAs
Wheeler's Superbumps
MStudt Sway Bar End Links
Energy Suspension Sway Bar Bushings
ToyTec Sway Bar Relocate Kit​

Wheels/Tires:​

SCS F5s in Matte Dark Bronze
255/80/17 (33.1") Cooper STT Maxxs
Spidertrax​

Armor​

C4 Fab DOM Sliders​

Intake/Exhaust​

K&N CAI
Custom Magnaflow Exhaust w/ Side Exit​

Lighting​

Xenon Depot HID Low Beams (5000k)
SuperBrightLEDs High Beams
Cali Raised 32" Light Bar in Front Grill (w/ Lamin-X film)
Dual Rigid 6" Rear Facing Light Bars
Dual Mini Rigid Lights on Sides
60W LED Fogs (w/ Lamin-X film)​

Electronics/Comms/Audio​

Northstar Group 27F Battery
Pioneer AVH-X3800BHS Head Unit
Dual Blue Sea USB Port
Permanently Fixed Ram Cell Phone Mount
Midland CB
Diamond Antenna Mount w/ 2' Firestik
Custom CB On/Off/Auto Switch
Esky Rear View Camera
AOB Switches for Lighting
12-Port Blue Sea Fuse Block​

Body Mods​

Satoshi Grille (took two tries...)
Blacked Out Headlights
Blacked Out Emblems
Limited Console (FYI: Adds 2 Switch Spots)
Anytime Fogs
Fog/High Beam
Anytime 12V Charging​

Other​

Clazzio Leather Seat Covers
Gobi Stealth
Gobi Ladder
HEO Awning
Custom 10# CO2 Tank
WeatherTech Floor Mats
Factor55 Hitchlink
Krazy Beaver Shovel​

Fluids​

All Amsoil, and she drives like new :lookout:​

Pictures below are my current set up, and when I bought her bone-stock. There are also other things I've forgotten to list, and more to come, so stay tuned!

 

[afiremensrunner4]

God almighty she looks good you got a name for her.

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[jonathansdotson]

One of the first times I worked on my suspension, my buddy lent me a hand and let me use his shop. 8 hours (and lots of frustration) later he said the words "Get this damn snowball out of my shop". After that I figured Snowball would be more than an appropriate name for her.

 

[jonathansdotson]

Received a much anticipated package from Mr. FedEx today. Stay tuned :thumb:

 

[jonathansdotson]

C4 Sliders sand blasted, PC'd (textured black), and grip taped. Install: done. Pretty pleased with the results :artist2:

 

[jonathansdotson]

Also got her some fresh juice. Loving the larger 27F. Nearly 1000 CCAs

 

[luke87gt]

Looks awesome.

How did you do the black emblems? Plasti-dip?

 

[Mytoy4]

Luke... look at these sliders... love the look!

Looks awesome.

How did you do the black emblems? Plasti-dip?

 

[hawk-i]

JBA UCA's

How do you like he JBA's? Any noticable impact on handling or the ride?

 

[jonathansdotson]

Looks awesome.
How did you do the black emblems? Plasti-dip?

Yeah, first I took my time and really made sure I coated all the edges. Then taking a tooth pick and twisting it back and forth between the holes in the letters took out overspray once it had dried. I need to touch up a couple spots but it has held up super well.

Luke... look at these sliders... love the look!

Thanks! They work great so far. Just need to put them to the test on a trail somewhere

How do you like he JBA's? Any noticable impact on handling or the ride?

Love them so far. They got my castor out to around 3.5, so my handling is (obviously) much improved over OEM UCAs.

 

[luke87gt]

Luke... look at these sliders... love the look!

Agreed, looks awesome

 

[theteleguy]

Nice ride! Also have a white 4th gen so this is goals for sure!

 

[JD914]

"Snowball" Build Thread

How is the ride with the Superflex HD in the rear? Did it give you a solid 2" lift? Do the 5100's manage them ok? Do you have any extra weight in the back?
I have FJ springs with a spacer and they sag too much if I have any weight back there so I'm looking for a new set of springs.


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[jonathansdotson]

Nice ride! Also have a white 4th gen so this is goals for sure!

Thanks! Being deliberate and taking your time goes a long way.

How is the ride with the Superflex HD in the rear?

I went from FJ Springs, to Icon 2" coils, and finally to the HDs. It was a huge upgrade. Actually got right around 3" in the rear, which I was hoping for. The 5100s work great with them, but I'd say these are the tallest coils you could run with them without any issues (took a combination of strut compressors and a floor jack to get them to fit). The HDs are a 25% increase in spring rate from stock, so they flex well and ride really nicely. But I do keep around 100 lbs of gear in my trunk all the time and it doesn't sag whatsoever.

I currently have around 400 lbs of stuff in the back because I'm moving across country. Despite all that weight, they've only sagged around 1".

 

[jonathansdotson]

Refinished the headlights using the Spar Urethane method.. Turned out pretty nicely! Definitely some clearer lenses.

 

[JD914]

I went from FJ Springs, to Icon 2" coils, and finally to the HDs. It was a huge upgrade. Actually got right around 3" in the rear, which I was hoping for. The 5100s work great with them, but I'd say these are the tallest coils you could run with them without any issues (took a combination of strut compressors and a floor jack to get them to fit). The HDs are a 25% increase in spring rate from stock, so they flex well and ride really nicely. But I do keep around 100 lbs of gear in my trunk all the time and it doesn't sag whatsoever.

I currently have around 400 lbs of stuff in the back because I'm moving across country. Despite all that weight, they've only sagged around 1".

Killer, thanks for the info!



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[Caliraisedled]

Refinished the headlights using the Spar Urethane method.. Turned out pretty nicely! Definitely some clearer lenses.

Truck looks great! Hope you like the 30"

 

[rchang0101]

Sweet ride. I actually have an 08' Urbanrunner as well. I just ordered the F5's in 17x8.5, but i'm wondering about rubbing issues if I mount on 285/70/17s. Im going w/ 5100s and OME's all around.

What width did you go w/ on the F5's?

 

[RDOOGZ89]

Man! looks great, I am wishing I went up a size with the 255/80's instead of the 255/75's.

 

[Rbates1]

Good to see another Knoxvillian with a modded 4th gen. Im on the north end near the clinton hwy/merchants area. All stock at the moment. Got a 3" lift, JBAs, and 255/75/17 to go on here very soon.