My Boomerang 1st Gen 4runner build

[dorton]

I said 5100, but meant 5125s on the bilsteins. The ride is much better than expected, much better than before, and even better than my 03' tundra. At this point, I am very pleased with the swap.

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[ab1985]

Man, I love that color. Great job!

 

[toyotech]

looks great. how far forward did you mount the hanger for the 63s? did you get any lift out of it?

 

[dorton]

The spring hanger was moved 11" forward. The springs netted 1.25" above the add-a-leaf that was in there.

 

[ssapach]

I absolutely LOVE that color blue on the 1st gen!!! Great job!

I notice you got a CBI rear bumper. Is that the unit that comes in pieces and you weld it together yourself? If so, I'm kind of curious how good of a kit it is or how well it all fits together when you're assembling it?

 

[JasonRedwood]

Dang this 4runner looks good. I recently saw the pictures through my phone. Looks great seeing them full size.
Kinda making me lean towards a paint job and the CBI bumper...

 

[dorton]

I've got mixed feelings on the CBI bumper. I really like the protection pieces on the quarters. I also really like the pics of the complete setup on their site....however, there are no pictures on their site showing the bumper configuration you will actually receive. I am a visual guy and sometimes read too fast. When I purchased the bumper, I "assumed" I was purchasing a DIY kit with swing out like they had multiple pictures of, it's not, and they do not sell it in the configuration they have pictured. I consider that my fault, as it's on their website, I just didn't read it until after my order was processed . I never said anything to them about it, as it's not their fault I didn't comprehend that when I ordered. I do wish they had a pic of what you were purchasing however. Some of the parts needed adjustment, some were re-engineered, some had to be made, some were replaced, some extra pieces came with it that weren't in the install pics.



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[dorton]

This was it before backing off the torsion bars.



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[Toyotero]

The truck looks great, I like the plate :-D

 

[Costman13]

This was it before backing off the torsion bars.



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Very cool rig. Very cool.

 

[jds0912]

Thats purdy. Love the graphics.

 

[DeskToGlory]

Wow! The truck looks great in blue with graphics! I'm drooling over here.

 

[dorton]

Here are some updates. The front bumper, and swing-out are both getting close to completion. Rock sliders are reinstalled, I've added a Yaesu FT2900r Ham radio, with a Comet SBB-5 antenna and am in the middle of building a functional center console instead of that useless piece from the factory.



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[ab1985]

Great idea on the wooden console. Is it heavy?

 

[dorton]

I'd guess 8 or so pounds to this point. It's probably going just barely heavier than factory, since I removed the rear blower motor and hot water lines for the rear heat.

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