What did you do with your 4runner today?

Plastic dipped my emblems and the silver bumper center. I wished ive done this years ago. Next up will be the rims.


You won't regret it mine has lasted for over a year. Had to redo one when trashed a tire but other than that no complaints!

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Thanks a lot! Just trying to decide when it comes to buying a new system. I want a unique sound, but a little aggressive and loud. This sounds a little more subtle and sporty - not bad!
 
Thanks a lot! Just trying to decide when it comes to buying a new system. I want a unique sound, but a little aggressive and loud. This sounds a little more subtle and sporty - not bad!

either a borla or magnaflow with no resonator will get u the sound, maybe a no loss in back pressure, if you want more sound , then flowmaster super 44, you do loose some back pressure. this is my 3rd setup, first i had the cherry bomb vortex, it was ok till it cracks on the welds, then the flowmaster super 44, it was a deeper and louder tone, i did do a side by side test to another 4runner with magnaflow catback, the magnaflow was more quieter at idle, then i got the borla at a good price, hard to pass, even though the muffler guy said it was a best price for something used and old, atleast it was good condition. i think if i wanted more volume, i would take the resonator off, but so far i think i prefer the quieter tone.
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You won't regret it mine has lasted for over a year. Had to redo one when trashed a tire but other than that no complaints!
[MENTION=66744]andy2008[/MENTION] When you did your rims, did you use tape on the tires or did you use index cards? Any tips or tricks you can share?
 
Busy weekend! I had to pull the tent off the rack to change the mounting height (needed lifted to make the straps more accessible) and took the opportunity put on the lights I picked up off Amazon.

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I also added some switches next to the door cubby lights, allowing me to turn them off when not needed, like when camping and I don't want bugs flying into the truck.

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Finished up for the day, the tent is at the right height now, and has some rubber spacers to eliminate the few squeaks I had, the scene lighting is installed, and will get wired up this week at work. Not too bad for a days worth of work.

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adjusted the front liners and heated up the front mud flaps. The wheels I got recently moved the wheels out noticeably so I had some decent rubbing with just 265/70/17s So..

I found it easier to use a scrap piece of wood as a wedge heat the mud flap and let it cool with it in there ( which didn't take long as its 30* in north Idaho )

Worked mint no more rub and I kept the mud flaps, sweet.
 
What day you going out there? Going with a group?
I was gonna post in the SoCal section to see if anyone wanted to go wheel around somewhere since I'm free this weekend and no plans.

Sorry I just saw your post. I didn't go with a group but went with a friend who has a 3rd gen. I'd like to go somewhere in 2-3 weeks from now.
 
Started on my lift. We would probably have had the front done but my buddy banged a thread putting the CV in and we didnt notice until we tried to get the axle nut on. Had to pull it and use the other sides.

Day 1 and we got one corner done :moping:

When I went to remove the fender liner it just turned to dust, so I guess I dont need one of those anymore, haha.
 
She got an oil change, a bath, and a fresh coat of wax this weekend. I managed to buff out the pinstripes on one side, but just as I was finishing that side my mounting plate decided to self destruct so couldn't do the other side. Wax cleaned it up good enough for now though. Time to order a new plate and some fresh pads for the buffer.
 
Got the power steering flushed and replaced. Now she's nice and quiet. Should probably take it in for a wash. Had a bit of snow here this past week (LI NY).
 
Traveled to the big A to get some neat pics. Will put the rest in an album later, here are some of my favs. Shots were taken with a Nikon Coolpix L110
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either a borla or magnaflow with no resonator will get u the sound, maybe a no loss in back pressure, if you want more sound , then flowmaster super 44, you do loose some back pressure. this is my 3rd setup, first i had the cherry bomb vortex, it was ok till it cracks on the welds, then the flowmaster super 44, it was a deeper and louder tone, i did do a side by side test to another 4runner with magnaflow catback, the magnaflow was more quieter at idle, then i got the borla at a good price, hard to pass, even though the muffler guy said it was a best price for something used and old, atleast it was good condition. i think if i wanted more volume, i would take the resonator off, but so far i think i prefer the quieter tone.
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Yeah I actually like the cherry bomb vortex setup you had, maybe because of its lower tone. So I may just go with flow master because of that nature it has to it, of course it'd be a lot easier to decide in person lol. But I'm looking for a nice loud sound to eventually accommodate a new air intake and supercharger. I think all 3 will give me exactly what I'm looking for, but that's far down the road from now so it's def nice to get an idea. 'Preciate it man
 
I wish they made realistically affordable rear flares that would kinda match. The one from Japan is ridiculously priced.

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Finally got around to cutting and pounding the rear pinch welds in the rear prepping for larger tires.Gained 2".
Pulled the bumper back and got it all primered, painted and rubberized under coated.
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