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I know what you mean when you say bling. I'd love to get a set of ARB Intensity lights but at almost $1600 there's a lot of other things that will be getting first dibs. Get the useful stuff that matters most first and then on to the BLING. :sombrero:

Got around to installing a 6 inch light bar I had kicking around since last summer. I'll leave it there until I get a front bumper or roof rack. Some testing in the neighborhood. Headlights only: Headlights and light bar: Not bad for a small combo light. Stay tuned for more...

The time has come for another build to start. Sadly, I had to sell my 4Runner. Life got in the way and some difficult choices were made. For those interested on a little background, here's the 4Runner Build...

Would you say the lack of a locking transfer case is noticeable offroad?

Love the build! What engine management are you running with the new motor? Any CEL without the cat converters?

Good old days of no traction control, abs, TPM sensors and simple DIY mechanics. Miss it dearly. Although I really like ATRAC on the 4Runner.

What is the wire mod going to accomplish? Does it turn VDC completely off without having to lock the front diff?

Winter is upon us! Went on a snow run with a few friends. Great fun. More than a foot of powder in some spots.

Thank you for the advice. I will pass it on.

A bit off topic but how do you ship your cars around? I have a friend looking at buying a Toyota truck in France and he needs it shipped to Canada. Most companies he spoke to are either crazy expensive or they won't ship to Canada/NE U.S..

Great resto mod! Thanks for sharing your trip pictures as well.

:drool: That's how I feel. I'm on the lookout for a manual D1.

Thanks for the link. :)

I'd say you're limited to custom building some brackets or maybe a Whitson rack depending on your budget. There's a member on here with a 4th gen (can't remember who) that did a used the factory rails with some dropped cross bars and a Rola rack on top. Shift-E-Eyes also welded some brackets...

Did some nice technical trails last Monday.

I believe so but since the V8 only comes in AWD, I'm not sure anyone has tried it. I don't see what you would gain since your front driveshaft, front diff and CV axles would still turn due to the transfer case being locked.

Thanks for the feedback. My thought was that the new setup you have with the poly bushings would be great offroad for the extra flex but on the road you also get unwanted extra flex from the links being able to pivot under cornering load. So you're saying this is better than not having a sway...

I don't understand how the rear sway bar link setup can be effective with the bushings on both sides of the sway bar itself. Doesn't that allow for diagonal movement instead of just directing the flex to the upper body mount bushings?

Just buy mine and be 75% done with it :) http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/116732-FS-2005-Toyota-4Runner-Limited

Nice Runner! I hear lots of good things about Icon suspension in terms of comfort and offroad capability. My friend just install Icon coilovers and rear shocks on his 2nd Gen Tacoma and it's a really nice smooth ride. I'm sure you'll be happy with your 3rd gen.