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Awesome pictures sir! That was very cool to see, and I consider you a lucky SOB to have enjoyed such a trip. My wife and I went to Alaska last year and I remember seeing Orcas, and Fin Whales, and Grizzlies, and so on and I remember the feeling of seeing them was incredible. We talked of then, and dream still, of visiting Africa one day.

To most people these animals exist only on the Discovery channel. It's almost surprising to see that they are really out there, roaming the planet, free as birds. It's cool that you got to see them in their natural habitats, doing what they do. Thanks for sharing.
 
I would defiantly be up for that. I have always wanted to go down to San Luis pass I think its called

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Awesome pictures sir! That was very cool to see, and I consider you a lucky SOB to have enjoyed such a trip. My wife and I went to Alaska last year and I remember seeing Orcas, and Fin Whales, and Grizzlies, and so on and I remember the feeling of seeing them was incredible. We talked of then, and dream still, of visiting Africa one day.

To most people these animals exist only on the Discovery channel. It's almost surprising to see that they are really out there, roaming the planet, free as birds. It's cool that you got to see them in their natural habitats, doing what they do. Thanks for sharing.

Hey BFAD and thanks for the kind words! it was an amazing experience and I would really recommend anyone who loves wildlife and wilderness in general to travel to Kenya. I've been to my fair share of places (New Zealand, Australia, South Asia, and Europe) and nothing has come close to Africa! It's a unreal sensation to see these animals in person and, for example, when I heard the normal breathing/purring of the lion, my heart began pounding. I know it sounds foolish, but it's true. Oh and by the way, I heard from someone while I was there that we might be the last generation to see lions roaming in the wild (not sure if this is factual but an interesting though).

Oh and awesome 4runner man! I didn't know you purchased a CBI rear bumper with swingout! Really makes your 4runner look great! Keep up the good work!
 
2nd year med school is tough. hands down.

Anyway, I've done two things to the 4runner.
1. I finally purchased rigid industry duallys for the front (got a good deal for $170)
2. Lowered the roof rack drastically. I did this to improve my MPG.

I will post pictures this weekend.

On another note, my parents are looking for a 5th Gen so that is exciting. If you guys follow the 5th gen thread, you know how my family got screwed by a dealership in Texas. Still in search though!
 
Just skimmed your thread again. Along with re reading your projector retro about six times. Rig looks awesome and I fully plan on stealing the projectors off your truck if my retro doesn't work! :D:D
 
Well gentlemen, it's definitely been an honor being apart of the 3rd gen section of this forum. I know I have not been active but I just wanted to let you all know that I sold the 4runner a couple of days ago.

All you guys were very helpful and I hope my 2 write-Ups on the satoshi grill and projector retrofits can give some direction to those in need.

Satoshi:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/82409-satoshi-grill-mod-question.html

Retrofit:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...ctor-retrofit-write-up-experienced-sq-md.html

That being said, continue to do amazing things to your vehicles and help one another out. Take care fellas and hopefully ya'll might see me on the 5th gen section in the next year or two! god speed

I'll leave you with my favorite picture:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36418072@N05/6995759977/" title="Untitled by saad_qasim, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6217/6995759977_95a9086b95_b.jpg" width="1024" height="574" alt=""></a>
 
Well gentlemen, it's definitely been an honor being apart of the 3rd gen section of this forum. I know I have not been active but I just wanted to let you all know that I sold the 4runner a couple of days ago.

I'll leave you with my favorite picture:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36418072@N05/6995759977/" title="Untitled by saad_qasim, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6217/6995759977_95a9086b95_b.jpg" width="1024" height="574" alt=""></a>

Another one bites the dust..... :roadkill: :rip: :pray: :cry2: :cry: :hurt:
 
So got my 99 tall coils and tokico struts installed and here are the numbers:

Front Driver - 19.4 inches AFTER - 21 inches (+1.6)
Front Passenger - 19.5 inches AFTER - 21.5 inches (+2.0)
Rear Driver - 20.4 inches AFTER - 20.75 inches (+.35)
Rear Passenger - 20.75 inches AFTER - 21 inches (+.25)


*All Measured from center of hub cap to fender (did this because some people have bigger wheels so this would give an idea of actual "lift")

These numbers are really weird in the rear, didn't expect basically a close to nothing lift

Before:
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<a href="http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/saadqasim/?action=view&current=DSC08011.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/saadqasim/DSC08011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

After:
<a href="http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/saadqasim/?action=view&current=DSC08029.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/saadqasim/DSC08029.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/saadqasim/?action=view&current=DSC08028.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/saadqasim/DSC08028.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Comparison:
Before
<a href="http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/saadqasim/?action=view&current=DSC08011.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/saadqasim/DSC08011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
After
<a href="http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/saadqasim/?action=view&current=DSC08028.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/saadqasim/DSC08028.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

I might go with rear spacers to adjust a high beaming issue I am having. Please let me know if you guys can advise a good place to purchase them, what kind, and any other helpful information! thanks in advance :bigok:


so i would like to ask where you got the 99 tall coils and tokico struts from. as i to have a 2wd and dont want a serious lift kit put on.
 
hey so hows the 4runner in the crazy floods now? my bro lost his on the flooded highway and i know a ton of guys that theirs "sunk" in Houston.
 

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