What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!
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Texas_Ranger
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I installed the Subaru Kicker tweeters in the dash. Super easy, maybe 15 minutes total. Sounds much better, for those that want just a simple sound upgrade without much loss, I recommend. It was really cool that they were plug and play and mounted up identical to the factory ones.
I installed the Subaru Kicker tweeters in the dash. Super easy, maybe 15 minutes total. Sounds much better, for those that want just a simple sound upgrade without much loss, I recommend. It was really cool that they were plug and play and mounted up identical to the factory ones.
CF_Machete
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Maybe availability? Burtman ships 2-day in stock, not sure if Cornfed direct has a wait list, but I contacted him multiple times with no reply.
2016 4Runner SR5
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I've ordered from Cornfed twice and they shipped the same day I ordered. I would go direct to the source and save your $
docsnavely
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It definitely looks sweet! Are you happy with the stability? I want mine leveled out and a bit higher, but don't want to ditch the factory Billsteins yet just to pay >$1000 for another setup.
I've heard people say that offroading with a spacer lift isn't safe/stable/durable. I always wonder if they're just saying that because they've spent the money on a full kit.
Came out great!
jimmynotjim
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Installed Alla LED lamps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CTZ3SHH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_s6CKBbXNPE0M8 and yellow Lamin X overlays on the fogs. I went with a higher powered lamp after reading a lot of complaints about the lack of output with the stock lamps and Lamin X combo.
Anyone else go this route? Did you notice that the light is very washed out with brighter LED lamps? It looks more like a yellow/green color. I'm tempted to swap the lamps again for the same model but in 3000K. Any insight on whether that'll make things better or maybe the same but in the other direction of the color scale?
Really wish they had a 4000k model, seems that might be the sweet spot.
Anyone else go this route? Did you notice that the light is very washed out with brighter LED lamps? It looks more like a yellow/green color. I'm tempted to swap the lamps again for the same model but in 3000K. Any insight on whether that'll make things better or maybe the same but in the other direction of the color scale?
Really wish they had a 4000k model, seems that might be the sweet spot.
It's more stable than stock and it all but eliminated the front end brake dive. I didn't want to give up the Pro Bilsteins either just yet, I want get some miles out of them before I swap them out for BP-51's or King's next year and this kit was a good way to continue to utilize them and a safe place holder until that time comes.
I've had coilovers from Icon and Fox on other vehicles as well as your standard OME lifts and I'd put this setup up there with the OME stuff in terms of general ride and on road characteristics. I personally wouldn't tackle the Rubicon with a spacer lift, but others have and they've held up just fine.
At the end of the day the more expensive full kits are superior in every way (aside from maintenance), but they aren't totally necessary for most and even for a large majority of those running them (@IG post/likes whores and mall crawlers). I will end up with a better kit next year when I can budget for it, but for now we will continue to use the 4Runner as intended regardless of the spacers.
I've had coilovers from Icon and Fox on other vehicles as well as your standard OME lifts and I'd put this setup up there with the OME stuff in terms of general ride and on road characteristics. I personally wouldn't tackle the Rubicon with a spacer lift, but others have and they've held up just fine.
At the end of the day the more expensive full kits are superior in every way (aside from maintenance), but they aren't totally necessary for most and even for a large majority of those running them (@IG post/likes whores and mall crawlers). I will end up with a better kit next year when I can budget for it, but for now we will continue to use the 4Runner as intended regardless of the spacers.
Daohaus
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You were right fit snug as a bug I had to pull it towards the rear a little too give the sway bars (I have kdss) a little more room
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Does it come with the mounting hardware?
97BlackAckCL
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It came with screws but they won't fit the Molle panels, I had to use my own nuts and bolts, but for 8 bucks, no biggie
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Nightglow
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So I did a little weekend out with the "boys" in sourthern and central Colorado over the Labor Day weekend and I ripped out the sidewall of my Duratrac's traveling up a pass which was primarily made up off sharp and loose scree (rocks). These tires were the Passenger version and not the LT E-load tires. I have now moved on to 285/70/17 KO2 in the C-load, I would have purchased the 275's, but they only come in E-load. Happy with the new ride of the KO2's but it might be that it is because my wallet is so much lighter.
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Made some homemade Maxtrax pins/mounts/brackets for the Prinsu rack. All stainless hardware for less than $6 total, I can't complain. I'm considering putting a hole through the bolt in order to use a luggage lock but I might just run a bicycle cable lock for when we are away from the vehicle over night or for extended periods of time. I will only have them mounted to the rack when we are set to go on a trip where they might be needed and for the most part we won't be away from the vehicle much at all on those trips. After all, locks just keep honest people honest. I plan to crank the eyelets down with a screw driver so that it isn't easily removable by hand for the quick thief.
I need to look into having the cross bar t-slots milled out for easy access to mount carriage bolts without having to remove the crossbars from the side rail. If nothing else I can buy a few of the new crossbars that recently came out this way and replace those currently in their place.
I need to look into having the cross bar t-slots milled out for easy access to mount carriage bolts without having to remove the crossbars from the side rail. If nothing else I can buy a few of the new crossbars that recently came out this way and replace those currently in their place.
Texas_Ranger
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I ordered these and they're stupid bright. I have to turn them off around cars because I'm worried about the random middle fingers coming out.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079KB7QX3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
krhayes79
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Lovin It!!!
Here are pics of my upgraded wheels and tires and front leveling kit. It almost looks as if the front is now 1/2 inch higher than the rear. Ride is super smooth like it was stock.
Here are pics of my upgraded wheels and tires and front leveling kit. It almost looks as if the front is now 1/2 inch higher than the rear. Ride is super smooth like it was stock.
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jimmynotjim
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Wish it was easier to preview what the output is on lamps. It's the main reason I don't want to go for expensive ones, it's a lot easier to justify trying a few types when they're $30ish.
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