What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!
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Installed RadFlo 2.5" extend travel coil overs and Camburg Ball Joint UCA in the front and RadFlo (Eibach) 2" rear spings w/ 2.5" extended travel Shocks in the rear. 285/70R17 KM2's.
Have some trimming/relocating of the front fender flare to do this weekend along with adjusting the fronts to be closer to rear. I am looking for a slight rake but not much.
Initial impressions: Solid products all around, installation is easy although the KDSS is somewhat of a pain (an extra set of hands and floor jacks makes it very doable). Nose dive as expected is greatly reduced and the ride is firmer then stock but not harsh. Took it down a pot hole filled gravel road the ride was much improved (read smoother and controled) over the stock set up.
Worth the cost, absolutely, was it needed - absolutely not. My only concern is how the shock bodies hold up to MI winters.
Have some trimming/relocating of the front fender flare to do this weekend along with adjusting the fronts to be closer to rear. I am looking for a slight rake but not much.
Initial impressions: Solid products all around, installation is easy although the KDSS is somewhat of a pain (an extra set of hands and floor jacks makes it very doable). Nose dive as expected is greatly reduced and the ride is firmer then stock but not harsh. Took it down a pot hole filled gravel road the ride was much improved (read smoother and controled) over the stock set up.
Worth the cost, absolutely, was it needed - absolutely not. My only concern is how the shock bodies hold up to MI winters.
F1scher
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Those stock size tires hark?
G8RB8_12SR5
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So I was looking for these on CBIs website and only found ones for the 4th gen. Are they the same or do you have to call to get 5th gen versions? Kinda thinking of going this route for extra lighting since you can find a set of Dually D2s for $300/pair.
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rigtec
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Been meaning to do this. I finally got around to mounting that A/B/C/ "fire extinguisher" in the cargo area. Where I live in the greater NY/NJ area, you see a lot of stuff happen on the road so I'll try to help out if someone needs assistance. I actually carry with me 100ft' heavy gage nylon rope w/large latching steel hook, extra long, 1/0 AWG jumper cables, self locking canvas cargo straps, yada, yada, yada! Check out the new extinguisher:
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harkco
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Yep. Duratracs 265/70/17. Will be swapping for 285s hopefully soon.
F1scher
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I believe myself, and one other guy were the test run. I am not sure if they are for sale yet, but I imagine sometime soon.
Speaking of the Rigids, I have been able to get my hands on Duallys for about 165$/pair, and D2s at around 225$/pair. You should be able to definitely do better than $300.
lookingatlife
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Hidden Winch for my 2014
I placed an order for a Undercover Hidden Winch Mount! They just released a version for the 2014 4runner and it looks sweet. I will post pics of my install.
This is from their site
I placed an order for a Undercover Hidden Winch Mount! They just released a version for the 2014 4runner and it looks sweet. I will post pics of my install.
This is from their site
G8RB8_12SR5
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Thanks, I'll have to do better research and keep an eye out. The $300 was on Amazon and didn't think that was too bad since MSRP is $380 a pair. Thanks for the heads up, I also emailed CBI, hopefully they come back with something.
Ducmonsta
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Considering that this is well below my cost for D2s, I'd love to see a link.
F1scher
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TAP Auto Parts - Tacoma World Open Discount Code
1 Pair of Rigid Dually Spots: $153.00 Shipped
1 Pair of Rigid D2 Hyperspot Beam: $215.00 Shipped
If anyone wants the discount code, you can PM me. All I did was send TAP a PM on the Taco Forums. It is valid for any of the lights, and has been available it seems for at least 6 months. I have purchased two sets of lights from them, and they are the real deal, come fully boxed, with harness, etc. Its the best Rigid deal I have found.
Im on a work computer right now, and cant post pics up, but Im not yankin anyone's crank on this one. I take lumens very seriously!
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Plano26
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I placed an order for a Undercover Hidden Winch Mount! They just released a version for the 2014 4runner and it looks sweet. I will post pics of my install.
This is from their site
Awesome! Looks good...do you have a link to their site? Many thanks
F1scher
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Duc - I realized that Hyperspots are considered a D2, by Rigid and TAP (as opposed to a Dually), but split the difference in cost between a Wide/Driving D2, and a Spot/Flood Dually. They fall in the middle.
Cost for a set of D2's (Wide/Driving), shipped is $292.00. I apologize for the confusion, and rescind my previous statement. I should have made it more clear which D2 I was referencing.
longeuayms
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I found it online: Toyota 4Runner ? 2014+ |
Looks like it's $490, doesn't include fairlead and it recommends that you install a wirelessly controlled winch or you'll have to figure out where to run the hard wired controls.
My only question is, where would you get to the handle to change the winch from locked to freespin?
It's a good start, but I think it can be engineered better.
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Plano26
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Thank you very much and I was thinking the same thing about locked to freespin...will see if there is any extra info on line and maybe give them a ring and see. Thanks again!
Sac State
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Loaded up seven people and went to the baseball game/fireworks.
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Turdrow came in handy. :guitar3:
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Turdrow came in handy. :guitar3:
matoolie
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2nd Battery & LED Fog Light Installs in 2014 LE
Completed these mods in the past few weeks:
2nd battery install = http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/172425-2014-second-battery-install-complete.html
LED fog light = http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/172771-direct-replacement-led-fog-light-assemblies-2014-other-5th-gens.html
Completed these mods in the past few weeks:
2nd battery install = http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/172425-2014-second-battery-install-complete.html
LED fog light = http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/172771-direct-replacement-led-fog-light-assemblies-2014-other-5th-gens.html
how would you access the winch ??? to turn the spool on and off ??? and also to plug in the controller ????
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