Stryker the 4runner

[jaimesleo]

Thats good. Hopefully the make a new one.

 

[jaimesleo]

So you had a 3" lift on the fj?

 

[cougarzluv]

So you had a 3" lift on the fj?

Yes. ICON stage 2 with light racing UCA'S.

 

[jaimesleo]

So i have a stock 4runner. Im thinking about buying a 3" lift for it. After that ill take it off roading. When did you decide to install a stage 2 on your car?

 

[cougarzluv]

So i have a stock 4runner. Im thinking about buying a 3" lift for it. After that ill take it off roading. When did you decide to install a stage 2 on your car?

The 4 runner is capable of off roading regardless of a lift. You just have to learn what it's capabilities are. Mine is still stock, I took it and pretty much maxed out on its capabilities this weekend.
For starters, make sure you go with a group, and have a spotter to get you through tight spots. I ended up needing one and my passenger tried but just couldn't get me through a few spots. I ended up getting assistance from a jeep group. Haha, good times!
I think I'll feel a little more comfortable once I get the lift installed. Another thing to think of is armor. Link armore, shock armor, lower control arm armor, and a diff skid will protect you until a lift is installed.
If you have the $, get a complete underbelly skid kit. Different vendors sell them. But it's a catch 22, with a lift you usually clear all the obstacles so skids aren't really needed (peace of mind really), without a lift- they are well worth it.
And they're different types and brands of lifts. Just deciding which one is the hard part. [emoji2]

 

[jaimesleo]

Im sorry if im a bother. I just want to know about this stuff. My dad gave me a 4runner and i want to mod it up for off roading but i just dont know anything yet. Everything is stock, im just trying to do research before i begin the upgrades.

 

[cougarzluv]

Im sorry if im a bother. I just want to know about this stuff. My dad gave me a 4runner and i want to mod it up for off roading but i just dont know anything yet. Everything is stock, im just trying to do research before i begin the upgrades.

Not a problem.

Real question is before you start modding is, what's your budget? If you have the $$, buy the good stuff first. If not, buy what you can afford and what's reasonable.

And plasti dip is your best friend. [emoji2]

 

[jaimesleo]

Whats plasti dip?

 

[cougarzluv]

Whats plasti dip?

Look it up on YouTube. It's for the blacked out look without compromising paint, etc. It's removable.

Headed to bed. Talk soon.

 

[jaimesleo]

Alright! Goodnight!

 

[mattcampos]

nice looking build

 

[cougarzluv]

We're taking our family vacation to Colorado and would love to catch up with some locals on the trails. We are planning on being in Avon, CO from August 30 - September 2, and in the Ouray area from September 2- 4th.

We have already made plans for the Avon area on the 30th if anyone else would like to attend. (Not sure of the trails yet)

If anyone else in the Ouray area would like to meet up, please let me know. We'd love to meet up and hit the trails.

 

[cougarzluv]

Stryker headed to the Colorado mountains.

New Mexico border


Colorado border

 

[cougarzluv]

We made it up to Engineer Pass. Awesome trails with a fully capable vehicle with no issues. Loving the crawl control!

 

[cougarzluv]

Back in Texas

 

[cougarzluv]

Here are a few more Colorado photos..

Vail, Co


Vail, CO


Ouray, CO


Ouray, CO


Ouray Mines, CO


Ouray Mines, CO

 

[sch0enne]

The TRD Pro front end looks so awesome! Wish they had it in Canada.

 

[WEAK_E90]

My 2012 Trail Team Fj and my goofy self

Saying goodbye to Fazzia my FJ...

Stryker Girl

Swapping running boards for rock rails at the TTR meeting in Dallas last Thursday, July 9, 2015.

in this pic are you on 1.25" spacers, 265s and just stock supsension?

Looks baller!:first:

 

[4RNner]

I'm a big fan of Stryker! Looks good.

 

[cougarzluv]

in this pic are you on 1.25" spacers, 265s and just stock supsension?

Looks baller!:first:

Yes, 1.25" Spidertrax spacers, the rest stock PRO suspension and 265's. The spacers make a big difference. I like it![emoji2]
Thank you...