TRDTeen '99 Limited Build Thread

[A.Wilson013]

Fixed that a while ago, haven't put any recent pictures so I just snapped this one. Die cuts are on both sides

Looks good!

Have you tried Mr. Clean Magic Erasers on the letters of your tires? I don't know if you care that much, but those are the things that used to bug me about my 4Runner!

 

[BrianSD_42]

the 4Runner looks pretty great. you are a very lucky kid to have that in HS.

cheap mods you might want to look into:
1) reverse your tires so the letters are on the inside
2) put a decent chrome tip on that exhaust. I suggest the Tundra TRD tip -pics in my thread.

Those wheels look great BTW

 

[blizz86]

clean man!! yay for locals in OC!! im over the hill at uci
how are you liking the headlights? the stocks dont really seem to illuminate much

 

[blizz86]

hey man, clean build so far.
question for you about the bulbs. one of my headlight bulbs went out so i'm looking for replacement. I like the bulbs you put in..but i do not like blue headlights. In person is it more white than blue?

and are these it??? listing as 7 bucks a piece..thats 14 bucks..seems sketch
HELLA HLA-H83140171 H4 12V 100/80W Halogen Bulb Off Road Use : Amazon.com : Automotive

thanks!

i also c/p the piaa description and these came up under the amazon links.. meh decent reviews and i have prime so i got them.. if i remember ill put up my review when i get them.. if not they are going back! gottta love prime

 

[TRDteen]

hey man, clean build so far.
question for you about the bulbs. one of my headlight bulbs went out so i'm looking for replacement. I like the bulbs you put in..but i do not like blue headlights. In person is it more white than blue?

and are these it??? listing as 7 bucks a piece..thats 14 bucks..seems sketch
HELLA HLA-H83140171 H4 12V 100/80W Halogen Bulb Off Road Use : Amazon.com : Automotive

thanks!

As far as brightness, I personally haven't seen a difference. (When I'm driving) One thing i have noticed is that the light is projected wider than the stock bulbs. The high beams are also a lot brighter over stock. The distance is also much better. So to answer your question, Its more white then blue!

Those are exactly what I have.

 

[TRDteen]

Totally forgot to put this in the build thread. About a month ago i got a 12" Kenwood sub. Duel ported. And a new amp. This thing shakes my car!
One question I have is that Whenever im driving i ALWAYS drive with the rear window down. Along with the front windows down. A buddy of mine told me that its bad to have the rear window down because the sub will get too much air. Not sure if this is correct but if anybody knows and can fill me in that would be great!

 

[TRDteen]

Picked up my lift for the front today! OME 883 and Bilstein 5100 adjustable shocks. Thanks to South-O 4RnR for hooking it up.

 

[Fishwerks]

A buddy of mine told me that its bad to have the rear window down because the sub will get too much air. Not sure if this is correct but if anybody knows and can fill me in that would be great!

I think "bad" is the wrong term to use. The only effect it has is changing how much air the sub has to displace. Having the back window down changes how the bass sounds. I usually drive with mine 1/2 down, it makes the bass hit harder.

And nice on the front lift. What's the plan for the back end?

 

[TRDteen]

I think "bad" is the wrong term to use. The only effect it has is changing how much air the sub has to displace. Having the back window down changes how the bass sounds. I usually drive with mine 1/2 down, it makes the bass hit harder.

And nice on the front lift. What's the plan for the back end?

I've noticed the the bass does hit a little harder the the window is down. And i usually cruise with it 1/4 of the way down.

The back is already lifted. OME 906 springs and Monroe shocks. Putting the front suspension in on wednesday. I'll post some pictures.

 

[TRDteen]

Went to Holy Jim trail with COB on friday. It was hella fun! Still need to get that front lift on and maybe mount a few lights and my experience off-roading will be 10x better! Thanks for takin me out James. If anybody else in the area wants to go sometimes hit me upp! I'm always down.

Some annoying cops pulled us over for "speeding" and they said it was "a little too late to be out here." hahaha!

and to end it all, a nice picture of COB's car making mine look like a grocery getter.

 

[TRDteen]

Quick update: After doing a little wheeling in the dark, a pair of lights would be great. Got some Hella 500 lights. Going to try to mount them to the fat lip stock bumper around the grill area.

Also added some fuel system cleaner to try and clean some things up within the gas line, injectors, lubricate the upper cylinders and fuel filter.

 

[TRDteen]

This baby was waiting on my doorstep for me when i got home from work!

 

[TRDteen]

Oh yesssss!

 

[4Running Daily]

I bet you that's fun! Even with just a deckplate mod and a recent tune-up I get tire chirp into 2nd gear haha

 

[TRDteen]

I bet you that's fun! Even with just a deckplate mod and a recent tune-up I get tire chirp into 2nd gear haha

I can definitely feel the difference with the new air intake. It's not much, but its enough to help!

 

[TRDteen]

Replaced the old stock sway bar end link bushings with new energy suspension hyper flex polyurethane bushings. Ride has improved quite a bit! especially when turning tight corners or U-turning. Doesn't lean as much as before.
Crappy phone pictures.

BEFORE:

1/2 DONE. (Look how beat up that bottom one is!!)

BACK:

FRONT:

 

[ed2O9]

nice truck, looks a lot like mine. what trail is that you guys were on?

 

[TRDteen]

what trail is that you guys were on?

trabuco canyon rd. "holy jim"

 

[4Running Daily]

trabuco canyon rd. "holy jim"

About an hour away for me. Worth it?

 

[TRDteen]

About an hour away for me. Worth it?

I live about 30-40 mins away from it. Its nothing super serious. Definitely enough fun for 4-5 hours. Hit me a pm with your number and we can go together sometime man!