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    3rd Gen 4 runner Roof Rack mounting question

    I don't own on but want one. I believe it ties into the factory rack just like the Baja rack does. If it extends pass the factory mounts then the rack rests on a expandable bolt or something. The Yakima racks mount to the factory cross bars but is not low profile.
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    Need a lift. Thinking ICON 1998 4Runner

    Thanks Milo902, I was checking out your build thread before my purchase. Nice build BTW. I will for sure take measurements. Currently I'm at 19 1/2" front and 20" rear. One the the first things I will do is run over to my friends house and compare this lift to his SS 1.2 as he has the same...
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    Need a lift. Thinking ICON 1998 4Runner

    So I ending up buying... -front Icon 2.5 coilovers non long travel -rear icon 2.5 with remote res -OME 2890 springs -Icon rear shine guards (made for FJs but they fit on the 3rd gen) Hardest choice was the rear spring and it still might be the right one from what some of you are saying here...
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    Need a lift. Thinking ICON 1998 4Runner

    From my understanding the front long travel and non long travel coilovers are the same. It is just the valving which is different which could be changed in the future. Also the 4runner is not built the same as the FJ. I don't think the frame is the best for long travel suspension. The CVS...
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    Toyota owners: I'm looking to switch, and am willing to be convinced!

    If u find a 5speed 96-00 4runner test drive it. That will sell you.
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    Need a lift. Thinking ICON 1998 4Runner

    Thanks for the advice. In the end I don't want to do heavy rock crawling which is what the ss 1.2 lift is really built for. With this 4runner I want it to be an overland rig so a 3in lift is not needed. In the future I would like to buy an auto 4runner for a rock crawler. I think the icon...
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    Seattle to the Darien Gap in a sub $5,000 Toyota - What would you buy?

    Reason i like the 3rd gen 4runner is that you can sleep in it easily. If tent camping is not an issue for you check out thr suzuki vitara. This small suv was mentioned as a runner up in the 10 best overland rigs by this very site. I don't know much about them but they get better fuel mileage...
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    Need a lift. Thinking ICON 1998 4Runner

    So one reason the icon shocks interest me over the ss 1.2 is that it is not a high lift. I run 265/75/16 tires and want to keep the lift lower as my tires are ~32". I have also been informed that if I keep the 4runner under a 2" lift it would be best for handling and down travel. So what...
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    Seattle to the Darien Gap in a sub $5,000 Toyota - What would you buy?

    Easily would be a 3rd Gen 4Runner for me. 1996-1999 are the best years for cheaper budgets. I live in AZ and they can go for $3000-6000. I have heard that PNW it is not as cheap though.
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    Need a lift. Thinking ICON 1998 4Runner

    Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I'm still in the deciding/ almost ready to buy stage. If I were to buy today I would go... -Icon Front coilovers non long travel using my stock UCA -Icon Rear 2.5 w/ remotes (I know they are a bit of an over kill but they are sweet looking and can keep up...
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    Need a lift. Thinking ICON 1998 4Runner

    Yep, that is exactly the sale I was looking at. I think other vendor will have simular sells on ICON though.
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    Need a lift. Thinking ICON 1998 4Runner

    Hi, First some info on my rig... 1998 4Runner 4x4 5speed w/ locker 206K budbuild sckid combo 265/75/16 Duratrecs C, ARB front bumper, Custom rear swing out tire carrier. Suspension is bone stock! It is finally time to upgrading my OEM suspension. The Icon setup has me interested. Here is...
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