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1997 Toyota 4Runner. Limited Edition, V6 Supercharged, 4x4, Swapped from Auto to 5 Speed, Currently 89Kmi.

Engine/Drivetrain

TRD First-Gen (grey) Supercharger
TRD Boost Gauge
5 Speed Swap with Marlin Crawler 1200# clutch
K&N Intake

Suspension/Tires

FN Wheels Konig Countersteer Offroad in Gunmetal 16x8
BFG All-Terrain Load Range E 285/75/R16
Front Suspension - Tacoma Bilstein 5100's, bottom notch with Toytec coils
Rear Suspension - Tundra Bilstein 5100's with OME 890 coils
Home-made adjustable panhard bar
Diff drop

Misc

Energy Suspension Poly Steering Rack Bushings
Added Factory Roof Rack
Added Factory Hitch
Removed Factory Wood Grain Interior
Added Factory Black Interior
20% Window Tint On Front Windows To Match Rear
Koyo Radiator
Optima Battery
JL Audio Stealthbox Sub


On to the pics!

When I first got it, the PO had installed a hideous set of wheels....... Here are pics from his ad.

Ended up trading those wheels for a set of 80 series Land Cruiser wheels which I need to take down to the powdercoater.

It had 86K and was in very good shape i.e. no rust!!




Once I got home I removed the running boards and added my factory Tacoma wheels and a set of 265/70/R16's I had laying around.



1000X better already!

Next came the B&M trans cooler.





Factory roof rack found at the junk yard.




Boost is FUN! Here's 3/4 throttle.

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My babies posing for the camera




Along the way I added a factory hitch as well.

Here's how she sits now after new wheels and tyres and front windows tinted.



Lifted, and 5 speed swapped in!



Let's hear your opinions and suggestions!!
 
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Dumb question about the roof rack; did you need a riv nut tool or anything? My slick top 4Runner has two black plastic strips screwed into the roof. Are the holes beneath ready to accept the factory roof rack?
 
Nervo19 said:
Dumb question about the roof rack; did you need a riv nut tool or anything? My slick top 4Runner has two black plastic strips screwed into the roof. Are the holes beneath ready to accept the factory roof rack?
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Not a dumb question at all.

My 4Runner also had those black cover strips. I think they're held in by torx bolts. Anyway, you simply unbolt the black strips and bolt on the roof rack, no special tools or fabrication needed.
 
Looking to do a small lift, about 3" or so. I'd like to run 255/85/R16. Probably gonna have to run BFG KM2's which I like a lot. I'd like to run the Goodyear MT/R Kevlars but they aren't made in a 255/85/R16, bummer.

Ideally I'd love to do the SS lift but the budget does not allow for that.

Found a set of 7 wrap FJ80 coils on craigslist so that takes care of the rear lift. Do people run Bilstein 5100's in the rear with these?

For the front I'm thinking about picking up a set of 01-06 Tundra TRD coils paired with Bilstein 5100's. Either that or Eibach coils and the 5100's.

I will also be adding a diff drop and panhard bar drop.

Anything else I'm forgetting?
 
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What did you paint those Tacoma wheels with? I have the same ones on my Tacoma and that color just looks amazing. Would love to paint mine like that.

As for the lift. Most people use factory land cruiser shocks in the rear with the land cruiser coils. You can purchase them from any toyota dealer for around $40 a piece IIRC. For the fronts, you are going to be hard pressed to find used Tundra TRD coils if you want to go that route, and the new ones are pricey. I can't find my order record right now, but I remember them being much more than Eibachs or OMEs. There is a really comprehensive review on here of the front setup by a guy named rickshay I think. Take a look at that. I have a diff drop, and it has helped with my cv boot wear, but I have not added a drop bracket to the rear yet, not comment there.

Good luck with the build.
 
danthemanx07 said:
What did you paint those Tacoma wheels with? I have the same ones on my Tacoma and that color just looks amazing. Would love to paint mine like that.

As for the lift. Most people use factory land cruiser shocks in the rear with the land cruiser coils. You can purchase them from any toyota dealer for around $40 a piece IIRC. For the fronts, you are going to be hard pressed to find used Tundra TRD coils if you want to go that route, and the new ones are pricey. I can't find my order record right now, but I remember them being much more than Eibachs or OMEs. There is a really comprehensive review on here of the front setup by a guy named rickshay I think. Take a look at that. I have a diff drop, and it has helped with my cv boot wear, but I have not added a drop bracket to the rear yet, not comment there.

Good luck with the build.
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Thanks for the quick response.

I didn't paint the Tacoma wheels. I fixed a welder for a wheel repair company and in return they sandblasted and painted my wheels. All I told them is I wanted them to be gunmetal.

Like I said earlier I have a set of the Landcruiser springs so that's all good.

I figured it'd be hard to find a set of used TRD springs. I think new they go $163 each with shocks, somewhere around there.

I will check for Rickshay's link, the more research I can do the better off I'll be.

Thanks!
 
Hmmm... I don't think the TRD coils are sold with the shocks, but I could be mistaken. I found my receipt. Mine were $125 each (coil only). The Bilstein 5100s were $190 for the pair.
 
danthemanx07 said:
Hmmm... I don't think the TRD coils are sold with the shocks, but I could be mistaken. I found my receipt. Mine were $125 each (coil only). The Bilstein 5100s were $190 for the pair.
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I could be mistaken I looked them up really quick. $125 is pretty pricey per coil. $190 sounds about right for the 5100's. How do you like the TRD coils? Worth the extra cash over the Eibachs?

What shocks do you run in the rear? 5100's? 5125's?
 
Swimmerboy2112 said:
I could be mistaken I looked them up really quick. $125 is pretty pricey per coil. $190 sounds about right for the 5100's. How do you like the TRD coils? Worth the extra cash over the Eibachs?

What shocks do you run in the rear? 5100's? 5125's?
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Yeah. They are pricey. I can't say much about the coils because I don't have much to compare them to. Rickshay's thread does a good job of this though. They do ride very nicely compared to my worn out stock equipment.

I am running stock land cruiser shocks in the rear. They work well and are much cheaper than the Bilsteins.
 
danthemanx07 said:
Yeah. They are pricey. I can't say much about the coils because I don't have much to compare them to. Rickshay's thread does a good job of this though. They do ride very nicely compared to my worn out stock equipment.

I am running stock land cruiser shocks in the rear. They work well and are much cheaper than the Bilsteins.
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I don't know if it's because I'm on my phone or what but I can't seem to find Rickshay's thread.

I generally don't like to mix and match shocks so I'll have to do a bit more research on what Bilsteins people use in the rear.
 
Swimmerboy2112 said:
Looking to do a small lift, about 3" or so. I'd like to run 255/85/R16. Probably gonna have to run BFG KM2's which I like a lot. I'd like to run the Goodyear MT/R Kevlars but they aren't made in a 255/85/R16, bummer.

Ideally I'd love to do the SS lift but the budget does not allow for that.

Found a set of 7 wrap FJ80 coils on craigslist so that takes care of the rear lift. Do people run Bilstein 5100's in the rear with these?

For the front I'm thinking about picking up a set of 01-06 Tundra TRD coils paired with Bilstein 5100's. Either that or Eibach coils and the 5100's.

I will also be adding a diff drop and panhard bar drop.

Anything else I'm forgetting?
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You may want an extended rear brake line as well. Mine was stretched to the limit when I was getting my rear coils in.
 
Well after reading and re-reading the thread I think i'm finally set!

The rear will be set up with LC coils paired with 5100's, panhard bar drop and extended brake lines.

The front will be set up with Tundra coils paired with the Tundra 5 setting adjustable 5100's and a diff drop.

Seems like the best combo of flex and driveability.
 
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