Troutrunner Build Thread 02 LTD

[troutrunner]

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2002 4Runner 4WD LTD Toytec adjustable coilovers, LC 8 wraps rear springs, Tokico Trekmaster LC Shocks, clear corners, 265/75R16 BGF AT's, & deckplate mod

 

[4-Ripcord]

When are new tires? Cause she needs 'em!

nice looking limited, Thundercloud metallic is such a cool color.
What other plans do you have?

 

[troutrunner]

Troutrunner specs

Owner: "Troutrunner"
Location: Bay Area, CA
Year: 2002
Make: Toyota
Model: 4Runner LTD

Engine: 3.4L V6
Trans: Auto
T-Case: Stock
Front axle: Open
Rear axle: Open

Suspension:
Front- Toytec 600 lbs Adjustable Coil-Overs
Rear- Land Cruiser 8 wrap coil springs & Tokico Trekmaster LC Shocks
1" Toytec Diff Drop

Wheels:
Tires- 265/75/16 Load Range E, BFG All Terrains
Rims- 16x7 Stock 5-Star

Armor:
None yet

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[troutrunner]

When are new tires? Cause she needs 'em!

nice looking limited, Thundercloud metallic is such a cool color. You should include some more info like 2wd/4wd and maybe a stock photo?

What other plans do you have?

Tires are on tomorrow!!

 

[4-Ripcord]

Nice, what size and brand?

 

[troutrunner]

Nice, what size and brand?

Going with BFG AT KO 265/75/16 I did a bunch of research and I know people have big time opinions about tires, but seemed like the right tire for me.

 

[Casper421]

Nice lookin rig! :thumb3: those 265's should should fill in those wheel wells very nicely! Good choice on the BF at's, you wont be dissapointed! I was just down in the bay last weekend for a graduation, thankfully no rain! Enjoy your "new" runner! : cheers:

 

[troutrunner]

Big Thanks to the Guys on this forum

Big thanks to everyone who post on the forum especially the following guys for helping me make some hard decisions a little bit easier.

Duhockey

t4r4life

brian2sun

Spish

jsmarine

 

[troutrunner]

Suspension

After way to much research I decided to go with Toytech coil-overs upfront and LC 8 wraps coils in back with Tokico Trekmaster Land Cruiser Shocks. It was not a cost issue it was a "wife" issue. I wanted to make sure not to piss her off with a harsh ride. (For the younger guys on here; key to a happy life is a happy wife)

So picked everything up early last week

 

[troutrunner]

Install

For anyone in the bay area that wants the best mechanic ever give Cliff @ Diablo Offroad And Performance a call. He is hands down the best mechanic I have ever worked with. I brought the rig in for him to check out before we installed the lift.

Only bummer about the lift was I could not get the rear sway bar back on afterwards. So my back end feels loose.

Here are 2 photos of the Stock coil vs. the LC 8 Wrap

 

[troutrunner]

Suspension results

Suspension:
Front- Toytec 600 lbs Adjustable Coil-Overs
Rear- Land Cruiser 8 wrap coil springs & Tokico Trekmaster LC Shocks
1" Toytec Diff Drop

So parked in the same spot I measured before and after street to top of wheel well.

Before:

Front Driver: 34 1/8"
Front Pass: 34"

Rear Driver: 34 1/4"
Rear Pass: 34"

After:

Front Driver: 38 1/2"
Front Pass: 38 3/8"

Rear Driver: 40"
Rear Pass: 40"

Total lift for Toytech coil-overs = 4 1/2"
Total lift for LC 8 wrap coils = 6"

I did some checking around and it looks like my suspension was sagging by 2" all around.... So if you adjust the above #s I got:

Adjusted for sagging suspension

Total lift for Toytech coil-overs = 2 1/2"
Total lift for LC 8 wrap coils = 4"

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[Duhockey]

Nice!

it looks like your 4runner got longer! :

oh! and taller! Im digging it! the back will settle unfortunately. You may think you want it shorter in the back but when it settles you are gonna wish it was taller! LOL

 

[Duhockey]

Now you just gotta lose the running boards!
:bluejump:

 

[Duhockey]

oh yeah,

So Hows the wife like the ride???

 

[troutrunner]

oh yeah,

So Hows the wife like the ride???

Well I sold her on the fact that I was putting a 3" lift on... I came back with 4-6" and I was in the dog house for a few hours. She thinks that it drives 1000% times better then it did. Wants me to get new wheels and tires. Can't ask for much more!

 

[Singtoe]

Not to critique your ride but why don't you go ahead and adjust the adjustable front coil overs to get rid of that rake you have? - Unless you wanted the 2" rake.

 

[Hepar]

Lift looks awesome! Can't wait to see it with some new rubber on it.

 

[Duhockey]

Not to critique your ride but why don't you go ahead and adjust the adjustable front coil overs to get rid of that rake you have? - Unless you wanted the 2" rake.

because hes going to settle at least an inch...

 

[4Runner8]

looks good. glad to hear the wife is happy, and obviously rewarding by giving the ok to get new wheels and tires

 

[troutrunner]

Shoes and Socks

What Tires and wheels should I get?

My BFG AT KO 265/75/16 did not come in today and I got to thinking again and wanted to know what other people think I should put on my 4runner.

I am thinking Tires 265/75/16:

1. BFG AT KO
2. Nittos Terra Grabber
3. Goodyear DuraTrac
4. Toyo Open Country

Wheels:

1. PROCOMP 8069-6883 16x8
2. TRD 09 FJ 16x8
3. AR Steel
4. Stay with stock

What do you guys think? What are the best tires and wheels?