So-CAL Roll Call & Introductions

[BrianSD_42]

Hi,

I am sure this has been done before but I want to start fresh for 2011. I am new to toyota-4Runner.org; I have been posting since I found this site a few weeks ago and wanted to say hi. I'd like to know who else is in SO-CAL, I don't know anyone else with a 4Runner.


I am currently located in San Diego and wondering how many other SO-CAL members are active on this site. I have lived all over San Diego from 2000-2008 and now I live in Encinitas.


I have had my 4Runner since Spring 2003 and been slowly modding it ever since. Some of the mods I did myself, some I did with friends and some I had to resort to old fashioned $ installations such as my ARB & exhaust.


I have done some light 4x4'n Borego, Yuma, and Joshua Tree. I would love to go out on a trip sometime in 2011.



My ride:

97 Limited w/ 196,000
Original engine, original tranny
4x4, Locker
SS 1.2 Lift
Sliders
K&N, Flowmaster
Wheels
Full Tint
Complete audio build: Alpine V-12, Infinity Kappas, MTX 12"s, all new speaker wire.
Poor mans dynomat mod(roofing material) - entire interior
... many more ...



Here is a pic of my rig. It is a few weeks old, I have a new grill and lights + tomorrow I get my ARB, plus new fenders not pictured. But I don't feel like waiting to start this thread so I'll post an updated pic tomorrow








This picture should put the video below in proper context. Taken at Holister Hills, CA
*I'm not in the pic*





NOW ITS TIME TO GO UP THE HILL! Short clip but lot of fun to drive.
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Same hill but this time a stock Wrangler. This video I took of a friend of friend who was wheeling with us. He said he "does this stuff all the time" I think his Jeep was still cherry since he didn't know what he was doing + his stock Jeep was barely trail ready.
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Hope to hear from my neighbors and thanks for the help!

:biggrin2:


-Brian

 

[98_4runnerSR5]

Looking good except those missing fenders :tongue: Where you getting your arb from/what'd you pay for if you don't mind me asking?

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

I'm in Orange County, Mission Viejo specifically.

My 4Runner:

 

[BrianSD_42]

@98'4runnerSR5

I bought it from this site:

Toyota Truck & SUV ARB Bumpers

$725 ARB Bumper
$117 Shipping to San Diego

 

[BrianSD_42]

ChildrenOfBodom,

I saw your truck earlier, it is quite nice. I have always liked the Forest Green. Also, the rear bumper looks awesome!

My parents now live in Mission Viejo off Alicia so I am familiar with the area but we are originally from San Jose.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

ChildrenOfBodom,

I saw your truck earlier, it is quite nice. I have always liked the Forest Green. Also, the rear bumper looks awesome!

My parents now live in Mission Viejo off Alicia so I am familiar with the area but we are originally from San Jose.

thank you

coincidental, I live off Alicia

0o

if you ever come down here, hit me up

 

[driffter33]

Buena Park CA.

 

[Baja Runner]

Hey I'm your neighbor. I'm in Solana Beach, born and raised! Right now I have a stock green 4Runner with an ARB. If you ever need help with suspension/engine work let me know.

 

[brian2sun]

We actually have a group on here called SoCal 3rd Gens. Invitation sent to brianemc2_42 and Bajarunner...
If anyone else is in SoCal and has a 3rd gen, PM me and I'll send you an invitation also!

 

[racerunner]

Greetings from Rialto ca.

 

[pbcolt]

Fellow San Diegan...im in pacific beach.

 

[BrianSD_42]

Good to hear from so many so-cal folks. Let's keep this thread going. Hopefully we can all join up for some future event.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

We really do need to plan another meet and greet...

See if we can top our last one

 

[SIKHILUXSURF]

Greetings from Alhambra and Walnut

 

[Net4n6]

We really do need to plan another meet and greet...

See if we can top our last one

Cool. Set it up. I am free on Sat evening or Sunday morning.
No go Sat morning for me.

 

[3rdGENoobie]

We really do need to plan another meet and greet...

See if we can top our last one

let's set a date on that meet n greet
I'm in Westminster ca I also work in walnut

 

[toytruck]

newb here that needs 4x4 lessons haha....location:garden grove..

 

[slampe]

Also in SoCal - Huntington Beach

If any of you spot '99 "tall" coils in your outings, let me know. I'm still riding at stock height...

Thanks!

 

[J-money$$$]

hey. I live in Hesperia, work in redlands, and go to school at cal state san bernardino (probably transferring to pamona. I dont have a pic of me and my 4runner, but what ever Im 20, and have long hair.......

 

[driffter33]

hey. I live in Hesperia, work in redlands, and go to school at cal state san bernardino (probably transferring to pamona. I dont have a pic of me and my 4runner, but what ever Im 20, and have long hair.......

Great pic looks like about 3+ feet of air under that right rear tire.