1998 4Runner Black Beauty

[KeepExploring]

Where did you get the perforated metal?

I work for a construction company that has a fab shop and the guys were nice enough to cut me a piece!

 

[stolz]

Man nice 4runner! and the rear tire carrier looks good!

 

[MCObray]

Nice to see some documentation of this beaut. Keep it up! Love the modifications you've made to make it your own.

 

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Thanks guys! Hey mcobray, I saw that the Subaru was sold. What's next??

 

[MCObray]

Thanks guys! Hey mcobray, I saw that the Subaru was sold. What's next??

I'm going back to a 3rd Gen 4Runner :sombrero:. Just got to find one for the right price/miles/options I want.

 

[Rdy2offrd88]

How are the 906s and 99 talls holding up with the weight of the arb in front and drawers/swingout in the rear? I would love to do the same setup but don't want in to be sagging in the rear. Also, why the yellow and blue bilsteins over 5100s?

 

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I'm going back to a 3rd Gen 4Runner :sombrero:. Just got to find one for the right price/miles/options I want.

That's good to hear! You going for a newer limited 3rd gen?

 

[MCObray]

That's good to hear! You going for a newer limited 3rd gen?

Yep. The Toyota Tax is strong here in the Northwest though, so it might be awhile 'til I found "the one". I'm going to try and stick with a '99-'01. I like what've you done with your 4Runner and will follow a similar suit.

 

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How are the 906s and 99 talls holding up with the weight of the arb in front and drawers/swingout in the rear? I would love to do the same setup but don't want in to be sagging in the rear. Also, why the yellow and blue bilsteins over 5100s?

Both front and rear coils are holding up just perfectly. I am surprised that there is no sag at all in the rear. I went with these bilsteins at the time because of the simplicity and great reviews. Definitely wanting to run 33's in the future so I can see a suspension upgrade.

 

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Yep. The Toyota Tax is strong here in the Northwest though, so it might be awhile 'til I found "the one". I'm going to try and stick with a '99-'01. I like what've you done with your 4Runner and will follow a similar suit.

Sounds like a great plan! Thank you much sir

 

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Buzzard Lagoon Road

Hey Everyone,
Here is a short update on a trail close to home in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Pretty fun for being so close. Would love to get a group together soon to go out to Hollister Hills. Also, follow us on Instagram @ruggedexpeditions