The Overland Adventures - 4th Gen Build!

[fo' runnin']

CURRENT PHOTO:





CURRENT MODS:
- Bilstein 5100 shocks set to 2.5" of lift in the front
- Bilstein 5100 shocks and ToyTec 2.0 Lift Coils in the rear.
- Front Sway Bar Delete
- Front Mud Flaps Delete
- 255/80/17 BF Goodrich Mud Terrain KM2 tires. (No rubbing with front mud flaps deleted, no wheel spacers needed)
- Rola Roof Rack
- Running Boards Delete

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Hey guys! I'm coming over to join the 4th gen section from the Classics section! I previously owned a 2nd gen and recently sold that and upgraded to a SR5 4th gen V8! Couldn't be happier! The reasons for making the upgrade should be obvious, but the main reason was family comfort during family explorations!

Plans for this thing are a set of 5100s, Toytec coils, 33" (equivalent) tires, sliders, extended Rola rack with low profile mounts, snorkel, hidden winch mount and winch, exhaust, and some interior electronics goodies... Nothing too crazy, but all the modifications necessary to have a capable exploring rig!

Anyways... here are some pics of my old 2nd gen...







...and here was the 4th gen the day I brought it home!



I didn't waste any time and started subtle, free mods right away! First thing was a running board delete...



Then on to the charcoal filter delete...



Then I added our logo...




Then a little plasti-dipping...





...and how it's sitting right now!



Next up is tint on the front windows, lift and tires!

 

[bagelsjustbagels]

nice man!
Notice any difference with the charcoal filter delete?

Welcome welcome! V8 is nice eh?

 

[dquick10]

That's beautiful. I just picked up a 2003 Limited in black, and minus the logo, those are the exact mods I have done. It already has tinted windows and a 3 inch lift, so my next step is saving up for a CBI front bumper and a winch. Good luck!

 

[fo' runnin']

nice man!
Notice any difference with the charcoal filter delete?

Welcome welcome! V8 is nice eh?

DUDE! I've been off the boards since I sold my 2nd gen a couple months ago, didn't know you got a 4th gen too!!! Killer!!!

No difference in power, but got a nice grumble under the hood now! Did the same mod with my IS350 and it actually did gain some power and a LOT of grumbling under the hood! LOVE it. Awesome mod! V8 is sooooo nice after a 3.slow.... lol

 

[fo' runnin']

That's beautiful. I just picked up a 2003 Limited in black, and minus the logo, those are the exact mods I have done. It already has tinted windows and a 3 inch lift, so my next step is saving up for a CBI front bumper and a winch. Good luck!

Nice! Great minds think alike! lol I've got a 3" lift on the way and some 33s to follow that! Can't wait!

 

[wadle5]

Nice. Welcome to the area! Looking forward to where you take the vehicle, physically and with mods!

Congrats on the new truck!

 

[fo' runnin']

Nice. Welcome to the area! Looking forward to where you take the vehicle, physically and with mods!

Congrats on the new truck!

Thanks so much!

 

[fo' runnin']

Full set of 5100s and rear ToyTec 2.0 coils are in the mail! Can't wait!!!

 

[fo' runnin']

I had a slight vibration when braking, so I had my rotors turned and put some new ceramic pads on last night! Braking feels 10xs better now!

 

[fo' runnin']

Did a full synthetic oil change last night!



Also did a little headlight buffing! Much better now!

 

[wadle5]

Also did a little headlight buffing! Much better now!

Volvo . . .BMW. Whats hiding in your garage?

 

[llennium]

Great looking 4th gen the Ozarks are going to love that black paint. I'll be curious to see what you think of the lift, wanting to do something similar with mine.

Congrats on the new ride.

 

[fo' runnin']

Volvo . . .BMW. Whats hiding in your garage?

'71 Datsun 510! Original paint, 39,000 miles!

Great looking 4th gen the Ozarks are going to love that black paint. I'll be curious to see what you think of the lift, wanting to do something similar with mine.

Congrats on the new ride.

Yeah... black wasn't my first choice, but I couldn't pass up the deal I got on this one! I'll be sure to wax it before heading to the trails so hopefully the limbs will just slide over the paint instead of dig into it! lol

Thanks!

 

[fo' runnin']

These things just arrived! Just waiting on the 5100s now!



...and I decided to cut this thing off to get more sound out of that V8 for free! Made a little difference, but not much! Time for a magnaflow muffler now....

 

[fo' runnin']

....and this just happened too! WOOO

 

[t-man]

....and this just happened too! WOOO

My 315/70/17 Hankook Dynapro MT's cost me $1040 for all 4.
Welcome to the 4th gen club!! Looking great so far!

 

[fo' runnin']

My 315/70/17 Hankook Dynapro MT's cost me $1040 for all 4.
Welcome to the 4th gen club!! Looking great so far!

That's not a bad price at all! I didn't want wide tires though, I'm a pizza cutter fan! Ran 33x10.5s on my last rig and absolutely loved them. Thanks for the welcome and kind words!

 

[Range]

That's not a bad price at all! I didn't want wide tires though, I'm a pizza cutter fan! Ran 33x10.5s on my last rig and absolutely loved them. Thanks for the welcome and kind words!

Did you have fatties on before? I'm thinking about some skinny tires this time around and was wondering what differences you noticed between the two.

 

[fo' runnin']

Did you have fatties on before? I'm thinking about some skinny tires this time around and was wondering what differences you noticed between the two.

No, I've never ran fatties. My 2nd gen was my first offroad rig and the 33x10.5s were the first and only set of tires that I put on it! Sorry I'm no help, but I can assure you that the skinnies are GREAT!

 

[t-man]

I have to much sand and soft surfaces where floatation really comes into play where I live. If I could run 13.5 to 15.5 I would. Lol