What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!

Damn dude, I'm a little ambivalent about the bead locks (personally) but that rig looks friggin' sweet.



Thank you sir, pretty shity picture for reference. In person the wheels look a lot more bronze with the faux beadlocks less noticeable than they are in the picture.

Going with a “colored wheel” was way out of my comfort zone but I’m happy with the results so far LOL
 
First run with the wife...

Took our new-to-us rig out on an easy road to test everything out.

Fun times on Bunce School Rd near Allenspark, Colorado. Can't wait to do more!
 

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Had new SCS SR8 wheels installed and gave her a bath

Thought about the Ray10s but I like the angular nature of the SR8s (and the rays sold in 3 minutes).....they sit the same as stock + spider trax and dropping all that extra weight really seems to make a difference.
 

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Looks great but why didn't you paint the scratched up rings while you were at it lol



Lol battle scars.

Might go through them with a paint pen this weekend. Who knows. They'll get scratched up anyway. I asked SCS if they still sell those bolts in black and they said no. The silver drew too much attention IMO so I wanted to change that.


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So, a lot is about to happen on the Limited.

My OEM+ JBL Enhancement kit came in today. A few issues with the install, but will have it done soon.

My FN FX Pro 17x8 wheels should be completed and shipped sometime next week. I have already bought my 285/70/17 KO2(C Rated) tires. Will have them shipped a few days before my wheel's are delivered.

Bought a Firestik II CB antenna and different mounts I'll be trying out. The Wilson Lil Wil works fine, but aesthetically, I can't do it.

I got my rear brakes done Wednesday and serevices said my XREAS "broke", so I had no other option but to rip it out and get a full suspension. It sucks, but what can ya do. :becky:
I ended up going with the Toytec BOSS Suspension lift(the $1250[plus add ons] one on their site). Should be here next week.
I decided to go with:
700lb rated front coils
2" ToyTec Lifts Super Flex HD Coil Springs
SPC Adjustable Upper Control Arms
Rear BOSS Shocks

Took off all of my plasti dip. I'm going to do it right this time, sand down the chrome and paint it. Want to trim the bumpers to line up with the rocker panels as well.

That's it for now. I'll be getting my Rago Rock Sliders ordered soon. I just have to sell a little more blood, haha. It was between theirs an C4 Fabs. I have the Shrockworks TE Rocker Trim(and no xreas), so I can mount them now.
 
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Before I could zoom in on my iphone to read any text I was pretty sure your pics were in Montana. Beautiful!

...Yessir!....just moved here less than 2 months ago, livin outside of Bozeman in the near boonies....( shoulda moved up here decades ago...but the work was elsewhere....sigh! )...

...Things are greening up and looks like Spring has finally decided to stop by for a visit....

...Those views are about 75 miles south of my place...thru some real purdy country....need to go back and take some better pics with some decent camera gear!...Rather stupidly ironic...I have thousands of dollars of pro camera gear....and yet I took all these pics with my stupid smartphone?!...

....Hmmm?......does that make the phone..or ME...the stupid one?...:noidea:
 
As a Texan, my first time this year driving in packed snow on a Forest Service road out in the middle of nowhere with a severe drop off on one side was pretty damn terrifying. I tried to trust the 4WD but it was pretty scary how, like you said, you're just kind of bouncing side to side unsure of whether the physics are just gonna throw you off the side or keep you in place. I was also terrified going at it solo since I had zero resources to help get me out of trouble besides what came on the 4Runner.

...I hear ya...It did get my full attention...and rated a pucker-factor of about a 9.1 on the scale...but it IS what I bought this vehicle to do...get me there...and get me back....I have owned 4x4 vehicles in the past...but it has been awhile, so I am tryin to learn all that the new technology can bring along for the ride...challenging and exciting...and besides...ya gotta push yourself outta your comfort-zone every so often to feel alive!

...Since I have only owned it 2-1/2 weeks...we are still gettin acquainted with each other's skill levels...( I grew up in nasty, ugly snow conditions in the Chicago area..where the snow falls a medium grey color from all the pollutants in the air! )...

...I purchased a lot of recovery-gear before the truck arrived...but, of course, took it all out as I had planned to work in the cargo area since it was supposed to be rainin all day...so to take off for the day was a last-minute decision...which is why I did not go any further on the 5 mile trail...as I didn't want to end up being 'that' guy...Jeez!.....LOL!...
 
Less than 2 weeks in owning a 2011 black SR5. Working on getting rid of some of the chrome. Roof rails painted, installed Rocky road outfitters rack, swapped rocker moldings for 2014+ and installed N-fab nerf bars. Next I'm thinking Satoshi grill, and losing more chrome. I'm contemplating a 2014+ front end swap, but that will depend on finding a used black bumper assembly locally. Not likely. Any other ideas for improving the look/stance of a 2010-2013 on a budget without lifting it?
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Added my flag decals

Put on my American flag decals this week from Overlook Graphics and they turned out great! Took a little ride down to the beach too :party:
 

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...Yessir!....just moved here less than 2 months ago, livin outside of Bozeman in the near boonies....( shoulda moved up here decades ago...but the work was elsewhere....sigh! )...

...Things are greening up and looks like Spring has finally decided to stop by for a visit....

...Those views are about 75 miles south of my place...thru some real purdy country....need to go back and take some better pics with some decent camera gear!...Rather stupidly ironic...I have thousands of dollars of pro camera gear....and yet I took all these pics with my stupid smartphone?!...

....Hmmm?......does that make the phone..or ME...the stupid one?...:noidea:

If you don't have one already a polarizer filter would be a fun accesory for you. Sometimes it is nice to just enjoy the moment and not fiddle with camera gear, nothing stupid about it. Congrats on your move!
 
Got my snorkel delivered today soooo I installed it today! Chop chop! Wasn’t as bad as I thought. Pretty easyyyyy besides the pain of cutting into your fender thinking about how bad it can get ifnyou mess up lol

How do you like the rear bumper? Does it seem flimsy with the tire holder being bolt on? I doubt I will see one in person since I'm in Az, but I like the price and it seems functional.
 
Roof rack

I installed a early Trail Edition roof rack with a extra crossbar looks pretty good I think! Damn picture will not flip right side up!
 

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