T4RVB build thread

[T4RVB]

So ive been on here for a while and finally decided to do a build thread on my 4runner. Its a 2005 Limited 4x4. I bought the vehicle with the intentions of keeping it stock, but as we all may know that never happens. I have had many vehicles (this being my 11th) and most of them were modded I espically miss my LS1 camaro M6.

First thing i did was get it tinted. 15% front and 5% rear. I also added a cargo rack that my buddy was willing to part with for cheap. I went ahead and added a 2.5 daystar front spacer and 1.5 rear spacer. I felt that the front grill and the headlight bezel needed to be painted black so thats what i did.
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Next mod I did was the good ole ricer plastidip the wheels.
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I found a good deal on spidertraxx spacers locally and picked those up.
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I then went ahead and bought some 285-70-17 terra grappler g2 with new black wheels. I removed the front spacers as they rubbed but i kept the rears on. I also moved the fender liner forward. I had some rubbing while in reverse but none while driving forward.
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I decided i needed some lighting and bought a 40 inch LED lightbar and two spot lights for the rear. I also bought two wiring harnesses.
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I decided it was time to ditch the daystar spacers and get some 5100's. While I was in there I decided to get some upper control arms since mine had a TON of play in them. The control arms were from a newer 4runner from a member on here locally who hooked me up. On the front I have the 5100 set at 1.75 and have tacoma TRD springs which yield about 1-1.5 lift. I'm sitting a little bit higher than with the daystar spacers on. For the rear i have the tacoma 5100 which is a bit longer than the 4runner i believe. I also changed the eye bushings with energy suspension bushings for it to be able to fit on the 4runner.

The install was not bad and I was able to do it mostly on my own. The top bolt on the rear shocks would not budge so I had to run to the store and buy a sawzall as my grinder wasnt doing anything!
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The 4runner rides so smooth now, I love it. I will have to get pics of it with the 5100 installed. I also need to go get an alignment.

 

[jgmx893]

Really nice, clean build man. Similar to what I want to do but with 275's. And also nice to see another VA member on here.

 

[fogcitysurfer]

Nice!

 

[T4RVB]

thanks guys, like i said when I bought the 4runner I had no intentions on modding it, but a decent lift and wheels really set these vehicles off.

 

[message]

Nice work indeed!
1. What did you do to make your fog light lenses yellow
2. Did you blackout the headlights yourself or buy them somewhere? I've been looking for a set and the ebay ones seem to have mixed reviews on here.

 

[T4RVB]

Nice work indeed!
1. What did you do to make your fog light lenses yellow
2. Did you blackout the headlights yourself or buy them somewhere? I've been looking for a set and the ebay ones seem to have mixed reviews on here.

thank you!
1. I used a protective film called lamin-x. Comes in sheets and you just cut to desired shape and apply it.
2. I did black them out myself. I baked them in the oven to get the adhesive to loosen up then pulled them apart. I painted it and applied some silicone around the edges afterwards. I think there is a write up on here somewhere. I got the idea from one of my previous vehicles that I did this too.
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[T4RVB]

replaced both the front wheel bearings/hubs. Passenger side took alot of effort where the driver side only took me about 25-30 minutes. The car rides incredibly smooth and like new! The rear driver wheel is making some noise im hoping it isnt the rear wheel bearings.

Im also debating on wether or not to take the roof basket/rack off? Whats ur opinion?

 

[RoadDogT4R]

Looks like a clean build man and I really like the wheel and tire combo. Pretty much exactly what I wanted to do to my 4th gen when I had it but I must say I am frustrated just looking at that license plate. You are one of those guys :nicethread:

 

[T4RVB]

So I decided to change out the brake pads and noticed that both my front calipers had two seized pistons, along with the driver side rear! I ended up replacing them with centric brand calipers from a 2015 4runner. I have the bigger limited rotors and mine are fine so i just kept them. after bleeding the system it stops so much better!