stringtwelve
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Figured I would go ahead and start a thread for the new family addition; a 2014 4Runner Trail Edition for the wife (aka Momma Bear).
We originally went to buy an FJ Cruiser and after test driving 4 of them decided to try out the 4Runner... that's all it took. For just a few bucks more we found there were a lot more bang for the buck in the 4Runner. Not to mention the rear seat access for putting our one year old into the car seat was much more convenient. The 4-wheel drive amenities with the traction control, rear locker, crawl control, and terrain selection is what sold us since this is going to be used on the New Mexico back-roads quite often.
The goal here is a mild build with focus on quality of components since they are for functionality, not looks. We're not wanting a rock crawler but something that can handle the rough dry river crossings from time to time without dragging the underbelly.
The current plan of attack is as follows:
Lift Kit (+/- 3" that improves or maintains factory ride)
Wheels and Tires (Something the wife likes with BFG KM2's)
Sliders
Skid Plates
Roof Rack
Bumper
I plan on building a portable skid for my twin ARB compressor so it can bounce between the FJ45 and the 4Runner depending on what we want to drive.
Same thing goes for the future ARB freezer.
Looking for suggestions on quality lifts that will handle a mild extra weight of front bumper, roof rack, camping supplies, etc. Leaning toward ICON or OME at this point but there's not a lot of info out there for the 5th gens.
We originally went to buy an FJ Cruiser and after test driving 4 of them decided to try out the 4Runner... that's all it took. For just a few bucks more we found there were a lot more bang for the buck in the 4Runner. Not to mention the rear seat access for putting our one year old into the car seat was much more convenient. The 4-wheel drive amenities with the traction control, rear locker, crawl control, and terrain selection is what sold us since this is going to be used on the New Mexico back-roads quite often.
The goal here is a mild build with focus on quality of components since they are for functionality, not looks. We're not wanting a rock crawler but something that can handle the rough dry river crossings from time to time without dragging the underbelly.
The current plan of attack is as follows:
Lift Kit (+/- 3" that improves or maintains factory ride)
Wheels and Tires (Something the wife likes with BFG KM2's)
Sliders
Skid Plates
Roof Rack
Bumper
I plan on building a portable skid for my twin ARB compressor so it can bounce between the FJ45 and the 4Runner depending on what we want to drive.
Same thing goes for the future ARB freezer.
Looking for suggestions on quality lifts that will handle a mild extra weight of front bumper, roof rack, camping supplies, etc. Leaning toward ICON or OME at this point but there's not a lot of info out there for the 5th gens.
