What would y’all do different?
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Tanker Yanker
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Interesting you put a V8 badge on the rear hatch, but pulled the one out of the grill....never seen that before lol!
Samm25
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Haha, it’s actually the badge from the grill. Wanted to change it up a bit so I took it off, peeled it off the plastic part and then threw some adhesive on it for the back
Tanker Yanker
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That's thinking outside the box....also, it lets every '98 or so Mustang GT know ahead of time "they don't want none" lmao!
AZ07Runner
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Between the two options you listed: SUSPENSION.
Whether or not you lift it, your daily driving will feel SO much better and also react more safely in an emergency maneuver situation. I've never read any post of someone who was sorry they got new suspension.
Whether or not you lift it, your daily driving will feel SO much better and also react more safely in an emergency maneuver situation. I've never read any post of someone who was sorry they got new suspension.
The Yin
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new suspension
I would say go for the new suspension.
Looks like you plan to keep it on the pavement, so no need for a lift. But since this is a 2005 or older (I don't know the miles), you've got some age on your shocks and springs. Swap them for something nice (I don't actually have any suggestion) and you'll see/feel the difference in performance.
Not sure what the exhaust would do for you other then sound and maybe looks.
I would say go for the new suspension.
Looks like you plan to keep it on the pavement, so no need for a lift. But since this is a 2005 or older (I don't know the miles), you've got some age on your shocks and springs. Swap them for something nice (I don't actually have any suggestion) and you'll see/feel the difference in performance.
Not sure what the exhaust would do for you other then sound and maybe looks.
S p a r k y
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I’d probably pay me to do a complete led cluster/hvac/buttons overhaul! Completed 3 in the last month!
ChrisJHarney
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Very clean ride! What is your budget?
Suspension can be anything from super mild, new monotube shocks, possibly bushings depending on the mileage and use. $200ish. Or you can spend $3000 for shocks alone. Are you having problems with the current suspension? Squeaks, poor driving behavior, control issues? Maybe take a few pics of the control arm bushings, ball joint, any piece of the suspension that has rubber parts. If they are in good condition, maybe just some new shocks?
Exhaust on a V8 would be fantastic. My personal favorite muffler line is Flowtech, which I ran in a 351C Mustang. Sounded so good, even though that engine was choked by a single dual carb and was as slow as molasses, lol!!
Other than those two choices and Sparky’s cluster offer, I can’t think of anything that isn’t off-road related.
Good luck to you and keep the thread updated if you do choose something!
Suspension can be anything from super mild, new monotube shocks, possibly bushings depending on the mileage and use. $200ish. Or you can spend $3000 for shocks alone. Are you having problems with the current suspension? Squeaks, poor driving behavior, control issues? Maybe take a few pics of the control arm bushings, ball joint, any piece of the suspension that has rubber parts. If they are in good condition, maybe just some new shocks?
Exhaust on a V8 would be fantastic. My personal favorite muffler line is Flowtech, which I ran in a 351C Mustang. Sounded so good, even though that engine was choked by a single dual carb and was as slow as molasses, lol!!
Other than those two choices and Sparky’s cluster offer, I can’t think of anything that isn’t off-road related.
Good luck to you and keep the thread updated if you do choose something!
Samm25
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Thanks for all the input. Probably opting for suspension next with all the advice on it. The truck is an '05 with 193k on it. I can promise you it's all original suspension as the previous owner didn't seem to do a ton of maintenance on it. Runs amazing, but I can hear some rattles going over bumps around the wheel well area. I also noticed the shocks starting to raise in the rear when I was doing my brakes this past weekend. Probably don't want to go with anything too pricey, but just having the newer shocks in will probably help.
As for exhaust, I'm not looking for anything that's going to give me great performance or any of that. Just mainly looking for sound. I'm already running a secondary cat delete, muffler delete, and resonator delete. But I always like being different and figured the true dual exhaust would make it look and sound unique haha. That's more of a want vs a need on the new suspension though. I'll be keeping it updated on which setup I choose
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As for exhaust, I'm not looking for anything that's going to give me great performance or any of that. Just mainly looking for sound. I'm already running a secondary cat delete, muffler delete, and resonator delete. But I always like being different and figured the true dual exhaust would make it look and sound unique haha. That's more of a want vs a need on the new suspension though. I'll be keeping it updated on which setup I choose
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Terminator03
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I was also looking for the look and sound of true duals, but after much research decided to pull the trigger on the TRD duals for my ‘04. They aren’t “true duals”, in the normal sense as they split after the muffler into 2 pipes, but the fit, finish, and sound is absolutely amazing. I took the opportunity to fully polish both tail pipes since they show from the rear, as well as sandblasting, priming, and painting the undercarriage since I couldn’t imagine installing the new polished pipes against a rusty background. They are kind of difficult to find these days because they were discontinued due to the age of our trucks, but they can occasionally be found on eBay. I was fortunate to have a dealer parts guy track me down a new in box setup through their network so I snagged it. I couldn’t be happier.
AZ07Runner
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Considering what you have posted, you might want to have your suspension parts thoroughly checked out to see what needs to be replaced. Some could be done while you're doing the shocks due to what is already taken apart. Others can be done separately. How are the ball joints? I would do a set of Bilstein 5100s, fronts set at 0 (add a 1/2" spacer if you want it level), keep front coils (are you doing this yourself with spring compressor?) and keep the rear springs. At 193K, I don't know if the springs have lost their "spring", but that is also something to consider. Just putting on the 5100s will make a WORLD of difference, let alone the other worn out bushings/parts you find.
Mullett757
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10/10 agree. get new springs with the billys
Dude. Suspension. You will thank yourself every time you get in your rig from that point forward. Don’t just do shocks either. Upgrade shocks, springs, and every bushing that’s easily accessible, tie rod end links front and rear, and inner/outer tie rod ends. I’ve done this on 2 Toyota’s now. With the mileage you have on yours it will feel like a different vehicle. IMO this is my favorite upgrade I can think of I’ve done on my 4runner OR my previous Tacoma. My 4r with over 200k on it rides like a new vehicle with the dobinsons setup I’ve got In it. My buddy’s 4r with 130k on it feels like it’s falling apart when he drives it.
If you’re trying to keep it cheap, you can do FJ rear springs and trd pro front springs, those will improve ride greatly, without lifting you a ton, and won’t break the bank.
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If you’re trying to keep it cheap, you can do FJ rear springs and trd pro front springs, those will improve ride greatly, without lifting you a ton, and won’t break the bank.
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First 4Runner
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I'd probably be interested in doing this in a little while. What's your turn around time? And $$$ ?
Samm25
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If I had the money, I would. But it was cheap and at least something in front. Broke college student here hah
Samm25
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I needed a good cash car at the time when I purchased it. Bought it in October of 2017 and spent $6k even out the door. It depleted a lot of my savings, but I don’t have a car payment and enjoy this truck so much. Spent another $1400 for rear main seals, timing belt and water pump, belt changes, power steering fluid flush, etc. the day after I bought it and have just changed my oil myself since.
For $6k and 13,000 miles later I’m looking for more in-depth upgrades now, besides just improving the looks. So suspension seems to make most sense, and since I’m now finding I have a little extra money, it should be soon.
Any ideas on where I could grab a set of 5100’s or even FJ springs?
For $6k and 13,000 miles later I’m looking for more in-depth upgrades now, besides just improving the looks. So suspension seems to make most sense, and since I’m now finding I have a little extra money, it should be soon.
Any ideas on where I could grab a set of 5100’s or even FJ springs?
S p a r k y
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