Silvergrowler
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So had a 06 SR5. Sold it due to a few issue that could not be resolved on the 4runner that bugged me. Picked up a 07 SR5 and loved it until it was totaled. So shocked it drove just fine after the wreck (within reason). Well I was set on looking for a 06+ 4runner again and found a deal I couldn't pass up on a 05 Sport Edition.
So here we go. 05 Sport Edition with 150k on it. Upgraded to a sunroof (I have read about the drama here but wanted it), hood scoop and v8. All the things I wanted minus heated seats which are easy to add.
Lets start with service records.... what would you change or should be done. As for the oil I always use synthetic.... to late?
-oil changes every 4k with 5w30 Castrol High Miles.
-ARE Drop in filter
-fj Coils, revtek spacers front and rear and 5100's 8 months old. (coils low miles)
-tires 8 months old, plenty of tread
-Front pads and rotors 6 months old.
-All led bulbs
Now what I want to add on:
-ARB or Shrockworks. I love the Shrockworks and don't mind the wait, but with a direct HARD front end hit, I am concerned about the shrockworks. I want the airbags to go off like there did so now one was hurt. Granted I was not there when this happened, I just fear about the airbags not going off correct. I have a family protect. ARB test this. Thoughts?
-Side sliders and rear CBI bumper.... the normal stuff.
-Rhino Rack Pioneer rack. I can get one for $300 and ether fab my own mounts or just put onto the cross bars. Thoughts? I have a chance at a great deal, which is why I don't mind the extra effort. I think I would get more use out of a flat rack for camping and the such.
I want to add remote start. Is there still no way to do this on the stock remote while keeping all the functions. I only went to one shop but they told me they can't.
Anyway, looking for any service advice as to what I should do. I would like to baseline this guy.
So here we go. 05 Sport Edition with 150k on it. Upgraded to a sunroof (I have read about the drama here but wanted it), hood scoop and v8. All the things I wanted minus heated seats which are easy to add.
Lets start with service records.... what would you change or should be done. As for the oil I always use synthetic.... to late?
-oil changes every 4k with 5w30 Castrol High Miles.
-ARE Drop in filter
-fj Coils, revtek spacers front and rear and 5100's 8 months old. (coils low miles)
-tires 8 months old, plenty of tread
-Front pads and rotors 6 months old.
-All led bulbs
Now what I want to add on:
-ARB or Shrockworks. I love the Shrockworks and don't mind the wait, but with a direct HARD front end hit, I am concerned about the shrockworks. I want the airbags to go off like there did so now one was hurt. Granted I was not there when this happened, I just fear about the airbags not going off correct. I have a family protect. ARB test this. Thoughts?
-Side sliders and rear CBI bumper.... the normal stuff.
-Rhino Rack Pioneer rack. I can get one for $300 and ether fab my own mounts or just put onto the cross bars. Thoughts? I have a chance at a great deal, which is why I don't mind the extra effort. I think I would get more use out of a flat rack for camping and the such.
I want to add remote start. Is there still no way to do this on the stock remote while keeping all the functions. I only went to one shop but they told me they can't.
Anyway, looking for any service advice as to what I should do. I would like to baseline this guy.
