Java's 4th gen Runner

[java]

Picked up a new 4Runner to replace my 85 PU i sold. its a 03 V6 4x Sport

Many pictures in the beginning of this thread are now dead due to poor old photo hosting. Here is a current picture!

before taking the running borads off

After. Much better

Installed my CB

And a Red top

since ARB is local to me i went a picked up a OME lift that will get installed this weekend

 

[matt marquardt]

very interested. I have a 1st gen. hilux that tries to brake my back and a rover getting up on miles and was thinking of doing the same thing. Always loved toyota. do 4th gn.runners have a locking rear dif.?

good luck and I can't wait to see the rest of the pics.

Matt

 

[cbradley]

The Trail Edition (V6 only I believe) is the only 4th Gen that comes with a locking rear diff. that I am aware of. http://www.toyota.com/4runner/trail-edition.html

 

[java]

The Trail Edition (V6 only I believe) is the only 4th Gen that comes with a locking rear diff. that I am aware of. http://www.toyota.com/4runner/trail-edition.html

yes trail edition has the rear e-locker. but they can also be bought used and put inot any toyota 8" axle.

 

[java]

OME went on this weekend! took about 5 hours total, wasnt hard at all, done im my driveway with basic hand tools. all the XREAS stuff was removed.

the arb parts. and my helper..

Rear suspension

End of Day 1

Finished!!!

also got my CB antenna mounted.

 

[Overland Hadley]

Looks good!

 

[jham]

what are you gonna do for tires? new wheels, too?

 

[java]

what are you gonna do for tires? new wheels, too?

wheels and tires will stay as is till the tires are done, then just a little bigger tires.

 

[hovenator]

Looks very nice lifted! That is a sweet looking ride.

 

[java]

Looks very nice lifted! That is a sweet looking ride.

thanks! too it out wheeling a little yesterday, did awesome. also picked up a new pellet stove and the rear didnt even flinch with a few hundred pounds in the back

 

[java]

long over due update.

then came a roof rack
again sorry for the cell phone pics.

added a reverse light, tapped into the reverse sigal under the dash, added a relay and switch so i can turn it on for more light if needed.





spacers came in today. All Pro 1.5" hub centric

 

[java]

spacers are on!
before


during




after






hard to see in the pics, but the sidewalls stick out from the edge of the fenders a little bit and the tread is just about dead even with the edge (on a 265). i also have an 03 so it has the smaller fender flares.


new tires!! 275/70/17 Goodyear wrangler silent armour

it was dark by the time i got home so ill get some better ones later






finally mounted my lights. been sitting in the garage forever. CSK hids
ill get some better pics tomorrow

 

[frobuster]

looks very nice, what size lift did you go with? 2"

 

[java]

looks very nice, what size lift did you go with? 2"

its about 2.5 in the rear and 3.25 in the front.OME 885 front springs and 895 Rears.

 

[cbradley]

With the spacers on, do you have any rubbing at full compression in the back? I haven't put spacers on mine yet, but it looks like it will be very tight at the top of the wheel well.