What did you do with your 4runner today?
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jmildoc
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These arrived...Winter is Coming™. :smow:
And they are awesome in the snow!!!!! Make 4wd unnecessary really.
Rocket61
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You'd think they'd include that with a $1500 bumper...
Everything is separate.. I wanted fog lights, that's a separate kit. Oh and don't forget the longer 2ga wires for the winch selenoid.
These arrived...
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In Raleigh??!?!?! When I saw this on my mobile I thought you were the guy from Truckee!
JB40
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Yep. We got snow every week for about two months this year. That is highly unusual, but it was seriously inconvenient with toddlers fighting colds and my fam almost got stranded, took 3hrs to get home 8 miles from daycare. At the time, I had two BMWs both on summer tires that couldn't leave the driveway. Made the decision then to get rid of the bimmers for a 4R I've always wanted and some "capable" tires. Looks like I'll be ready to go.
Better to have and not need, dontcha know. :thumb3:
Next up: Aux lights and finishing the stereo for bluetooth.
Rocket61
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You'll love them
While I understand, it's a bit disappointing. My solution was to get a Bimmer in addition to the 4Runner. 4th Gen V8 4x4 when it's bad out, 135i when it's not. FWIW my wife had no issues in her 328xi with all-seasons. I found it a bit sloppy when the snow was bad, but then again I drive it much more aggressively than she does.
JB40
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Yeah, my 335i was FBO, making 420whp - 460lb/ft. First time I drove it after going FBO I knew it was way to fast for toddler transport.
I had a POS XJ Heep before which was way too junky to take the kids around in. Honestly it's such a relief right now to
not have to be a "car guy", and I'm enjoying the peace and quiet away from that scene.
Back OT: Suggestions for Aux lights, LED bar on top of front bumper, round lights, what's the deal?
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Sporin
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These arrived...
Those look awesome, what tires are they?
I'm a little worried about the Uniroyal Laredo's my truck came with once winter arrives since this will be our "snow day" vehicle.
aha2988
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goodyear wrangler Dura trac's.
JB40
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^this. 265/70-17s.
This is the video that did it for me. No more snowmaggedon for this guy.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWA6O0NpxmY
emelianenkov
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Sporin
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That is awesome, I didn't realize the Duratracs had that much siping and the mountain/snowflake symbol. Being a primarily road car (though with plenty of dirt roads and winter driving) I wonder if I'd hate those tires on the pavement.
That might be the tire for me after I replace my XREAS with a (smallish) lift.
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emelianenkov
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That is awesome, I didn't realize the Duratracs had that much siping and the mountain/snowflake symbol. Being a primarily road car (though with plenty of dirt roads and winter driving) I wonder if I'd hate those tires on the pavement.
That might be the tire for me after I replace my XREAS with a (smallish) lift.
They road like a Cadillac on the road
Brutalguyracing
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Just be ready to replace them if you hit the rocks
Have seen way to many sidewall punctures to ever get duracraps
Just my .02
Although they do look nice
For me guard dog m/ts w/kedge grip = awesome
For a mainly in road tire i hear they are nice
And for ding dong
Cupping is mostly from worn bushings / suspension / coils ect.
Have seen way to many sidewall punctures to ever get duracraps
Just my .02
Although they do look nice
For me guard dog m/ts w/kedge grip = awesome
For a mainly in road tire i hear they are nice
And for ding dong
Cupping is mostly from worn bushings / suspension / coils ect.
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