SoCal 4th gen newbie

[dahveeed]

Hi, I’m new to 4runners/SUVs I’m coming from mostly messing around with BMWs.
I was able to pick up my 4runner about 1 month ago from a forum member.
It’s a 2006 Limited 4x4 V8 with about 88k mi currently and looking forward to learning and taking this on some local trails/camping with family.

Here’s what she looked like when I picked her up:

First thing I did was get the oil changed along with diff/transfer case fluids:

Front CV boots were leaking so had them fixed:

Then needed rear brakes:

 

[dahveeed]

4runner had wheel spacers which I’ve never liked so had to swap out wheels.

I went with 265 70 17 this round

This right rear control arm was bent

Had them pop a new one in

Got to take it out to the snow

Got this cool fob case

Then evened out my window tint

Got these LED bulbs recommended by a forum member

Lastly for now was some weathertech window visors

 

[Formidable]

Nice choice with the V8! Great start

 

[hinmo24t]

clean ride!!

 

[n210wagon]

led

What brand of LED bulbs are you using ?

 

[dahveeed]

What brand of LED bulbs are you using ?

They were the ones Formidable recommended in his thread

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KFBPDAA?tag=tapainc-20


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[WhiteBoomer04]

Welcome. Clean looking truck right there!

 

[originalg00kster]

Clean ride and welcome to the forums!

 

[81runner]

Welcome, nice looking rig. What part of socal?

 

[RazzRoach]

Hi, I’m new to 4runners/SUVs I’m coming from mostly messing around with BMWs.
I was able to pick up my 4runner about 1 month ago from a forum member.
It’s a 2006 Limited 4x4 V8 with about 88k mi currently and looking forward to learning and taking this on some local trails/camping with family.

Here’s what she looked like when I picked her up:

First thing I did was get the oil changed along with diff/transfer case fluids:

Front CV boots were leaking so had them fixed:

Then needed rear brakes:

Hey there! Also in Socal. What did you pick it up for! Nice truck. Also where did you get the work done and how much did you get the axles for and how much was install. Been looking for a good shop around SoCal

 

[Fern]

They were the ones Formidable recommended in his thread

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KFBPDAA?tag=tapainc-20


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[dahveeed]

Welcome, nice looking rig. What part of socal?

Thanks, I’m in San Diego !

Hey there! Also in Socal. What did you pick it up for! Nice truck. Also where did you get the work done and how much did you get the axles for and how much was install. Been looking for a good shop around SoCal

I got the work done at the dealership, I purchased the oem boot kits and had them replaced/repacked with grease. Rather keep my original Toyota axles from going bad than replacing with aftermarket stuff.

 

[RazzRoach]

Thanks, I’m in San Diego !





I got the work done at the dealership, I purchased the oem boot kits and had them replaced/repacked with grease. Rather keep my original Toyota axles from going bad than replacing with aftermarket stuff.

the dealership near me quoted me 1100 to replace boots!

 

[grave]

I got the work done at the dealership, I purchased the oem boot kits and had them replaced/repacked with grease. Rather keep my original Toyota axles from going bad than replacing with aftermarket stuff.

smart move, aside from paying dealership prices

 

[dahveeed]

So I got to go out to Anza Borrego last weekend with the kids and they had a blast at the mud caves.

I’m going again this weekend to check out Fonts point and whatever else is out there.

I ordered Bilstein 6112/5160/Icon rear springs.
They literally came in the next day!

The bad things is after doing some searching on this forum I found a new spring options is available 650lbs part# 47-284142. I have a V8 so I really think I should go with this option, but now I have to pay 15% restocking fee and shipping.



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[BrianSD_42]

Great find!!!! Check out the SoCal forum as well if you haven't already.

 

[dahveeed]

I went out to Borrego Springs over the weekend, It really would have been nice to have the 6112/5160 setup already installed but I rather wait to get the 650lbs springs, but still had a good time. Here are some photos..

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[dahveeed]

The OffRoadWarehouse I was supposed to get my Bilsteins from burned down!

Parts were rerouted to a further store, but I was able to pick them up on my lunch break and have them installed before the weekend.

I got 6112/5160 w/ Icon 2”

Ordered new oem mounts

Old

New splash shield since it was missing

New

I went with the 5/3 setting. This kit is with the 650lbs front springs and it’s slightly higher in the front than the rear. It should settle a bit and I do plan on adding a front bumper/winch in the future so this is perfect.

I got to test this setup out in Borrego Springs.
I noticed a big difference when driving over the graded area on the way to the mud caves.

Went out with the kids and a couple of buddies from work.

Next I plan on getting some sliders and upper control arms.



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[CaRamRod]

Good looking ride. I think we're running a similar setup. Love the Method Standard's, just put a set on last month. Great offset and good looking wheel.

 

[grave]

oh dang, your tires are on backwards. might want to remedy that ASAP