Who's in Austin, ya'll?

was checking out the apartment we're moving into in Cedar Park while our house is being built and saw a black 5th gen with some sort of spare tire/ jerrycan mount...might've been a Hitchgate? whatever it was, i kinda liked it.

in the neighborhood we're building in, there's a cement TRDP Tacoma, and maybe a black TRDP 4Runner with a Bajarack at the same house. whoever that person is, i like their style. also an inferno TRDP Tundra building in that hood.
 
Also in Austin Area

Round Rock here, and 2 weeks in to my my 4R Trail.
Suggestions on best ways to get learn and get started? Brand new to the off road scene - but kinda stoked to get more involved.
 
Round Rock here, and 2 weeks in to my my 4R Trail.
Suggestions on best ways to get learn and get started? Brand new to the off road scene - but kinda stoked to get more involved.

I learned how to off-road on my own which led to many mistakes and "damn, I'm stuck here all night" moments. I recommend finding experienced individuals to show you the ropes. Heart of Texas Off Road Club on Facebook seems to be the easiest way to do that around here.
 
Round Rock here, and 2 weeks in to my my 4R Trail.

Suggestions on best ways to get learn and get started? Brand new to the off road scene - but kinda stoked to get more involved.



I'm in RR too and fairly active with Heart of Texas. I got started with them and it definitely made life easier as far as learning the ropes. Definitely join the FB group. Folks are posting up all the time when they are going out to Hidden Falls (best place around and a good place to learn). Just mention that you're new and stock and folks will help out.

Quite a few 5th gens in the group now too which is really nice :-)


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Saw an Inferno TRDP cruising through Cedar Park headed towards Leander late last week. Vinyl, Gobi rack and ladder.
so it turns out this fellow runs a vinyl/ graphics business in Leander. Creepy Goat. And what I thought was a TRDP, based simply on color, is actually a black SR5 that's been wrapped completely.
 
Austin Area

Just moved to the Hutto area but been in Austin for about 5 years. I am having some electrical issues with my 2003 4Runner. Any recommendation on a good shop around here? Trying to stay away from the dealership pricing if all possible. Thanks in advance!
 
so it turns out this fellow runs a vinyl/ graphics business in Leander. Creepy Goat. And what I thought was a TRDP, based simply on color, is actually a black SR5 that's been wrapped completely.
Funny but I just went for a bike ride in my neighborhood and came across the Creepy Goat Graphics 4runner and was wondering whether it was a TRD Inferno or a wrap. You answered my question.

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I've backed myself into a bit of a (good) corner... My wife and I decided to purchase a large parcel of land and the offer was accepted so it looks like I'll be ranching. The issue is the towing capacity of the 4Runner which will not meet my needs so I'm going to have to swap it out for a Tundra (9800 lb towing). I have two options, sell it as-is or put it back to stock and trade/sell. Putting it back to stock is easy except the tires.

Exactly one year ago, I installed the Toytec TTHA-CK-RCC 3" Bilstein lift with the RCC 2.0 rear coils and 5100s. With that was the SPC UCAs and Bora Hub-centric 1.25" spacers. About $1,575.00 retail for the whole lot. Then, I went to the Open Country AT II 285 tires. Going back to stock is fairly easy because I have all the OEM parts on-hand. The only issue is the tires... I don't have the stock 265 tires.

If I go back to stock, is there another Trail in the area with very good tread life on 265 tires that would be willing to swap the same wheels with the tires and some cash to make up the difference a bit?

If I revert, is anyone interested in a 1yr old 3" lift kit for a Gen 5 with UCAs and wheel spacers? I'm thinking $1,200.00 for the kit, UCAs and wheel spacers. In the year they were on, I've been riding the motorcycle more than driving the 4Runner.

What do ya'll think? Who is interested?
 
This is a non-endorsement for Don Rucker Tire out on 620. Last year, I had my OEM Grandtrek tires taken off and the Toyo Open Country tires mounted by Don Rucker. That all went well. They asked if I wanted to take the used tires (about 14k miles on them, all highway) or leave them to see if they could sell them. I left them and asked them to sell them and if they did not sell in a reasonable time, call me and I'd come get them.

Well, I forgot about them so I called to see if they had sold... three times. The last time I called, the guy says "No, we did not sell any used Grandtreks." I asked if they still had them and the reply was "You're welcome to come sift through the stacks out back and see if you can find them."

So, customer service rating? Closer to a ZERO than any other number. I'll head out there and find my tires and take them back and that will be the last they see of me. I'm hoping they are there so I can put them back on and remove the lift kit and other accessories to sell it all. The 4Runner has to go... hate to but at least I get a new Tundra in return.

Besides the lift kit, UCAs and spacers, I have the N-Fab steps and a set of black Maxliner digital-fit floor mats including the cargo mat. Anyone interested in those? $180 for all the mats, $250 for the N-Fab steps... I don't want to ship them so I can easily meet someone with these items. Once I have tires, the lift kit, UCAs and spacers are coming off.
 
Midland, TX

Hey Fellers, I'm somewhat new to this forum and I'm finally wanting to get out and do so wheelin in my 04 T4R V8 SR5. I have the toytec ultimate 3" lift with light racing UCA's. I'm rolling around on stock wheels and tires for now but I intend to have new 16" wheels and 285/75/16s within the next few months. Looking to be apart of meet and great then do some wheelin with like minded Texas folk.
 
Hey Fellers, I'm somewhat new to this forum and I'm finally wanting to get out and do so wheelin in my 04 T4R V8 SR5. I have the toytec ultimate 3" lift with light racing UCA's. I'm rolling around on stock wheels and tires for now but I intend to have new 16" wheels and 285/75/16s within the next few months. Looking to be apart of meet and great then do some wheelin with like minded Texas folk.

Welcome!
 
Does anyone happen to have a full size stock 5th gen gas tank skid laying around? I just realized our SR5 has a "half skid". Don't have the funds for an aftermarket skid quite yet.
 
Hey y'all, just joined this site. I'm in Lago Vista. I have a Tacoma and my wife has the T4R. This Austin thread doesn't look too active. Do y'all have another that is more active than this? Anyhow, hope y'all fared well through the hurricane.
 
Hey y'all, just joined this site. I'm in Lago Vista. I have a Tacoma and my wife has the T4R. This Austin thread doesn't look too active. Do y'all have another that is more active than this? Anyhow, hope y'all fared well through the hurricane.


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Alignment shop needed

Hey guys, I have a 3" toytec lift on my truck with SPC UCAs and I cannot find a place other than 4 Wheel Parts(they want $172 and like 2 weeks lead time) that will do an alignment on it.

Both dealerships said no, LAMBS tried 3 times to align it before refunding me and sending me home with a strong right hand pull.

Help!
 
Hey guys, I have a 3" toytec lift on my truck with SPC UCAs and I cannot find a place other than 4 Wheel Parts(they want $172 and like 2 weeks lead time) that will do an alignment on it.

Both dealerships said no, LAMBS tried 3 times to align it before refunding me and sending me home with a strong right hand pull.

Help!

Jerry's in Pflugerville did mine and several members of HOTORC.
 

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