Socal-4runner's Build

[socal-4runner]

I think it's time to start a build thread documenting the process of my rig. Though there has been a serious lack of pictures leading up to this point. I'll try to keep good documentation from this point on.
Here is my poor man's Land Cruiser build.

I've owned a Miata and an IS300 before this and both were slammed. I got tired of not being able to drive places so I wanted something I could drive anywhere. I decided to go with a 4runner for the comfort over a truck like the Tacoma.

Some pics of my old cars

Purchased during Labor Day of 2015.
2004 SR5 4wd v8 with 63,xxx miles.
It came with a third row but I don't have kids or plan on it so I'm going to build a set of drawers to put there.


No pictures that I saved when I bought it :/

Current:

Putting her to work.

Tires/Wheels
275/70/17 BFG KO2

Suspension
Front: Bilstein 5100 @ 2.5", FJC springs
Rear: Bilstein 5100, FJC springs, Daystar 1.5" spacer


Armor/Appearance


Interior/Electronics/Lighting

 

[socal-4runner]

Reserved

 

[socal-4runner]

Got a great deal on these paddle latches on Amazon for my future drawer build. Found them for $15 bucks a piece. They didn't come with any hardware but that's okay since it's just normal bolts.

 

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After one day of wheeling my cv boot already wanted to come off. Though I did try to attempt a pretty tough hill. Guess it couldn't handle the articulation. New metal bands should be in today.