2014 4Runner TE "Momma Bear" Build
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stringtwelve
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Heck yeah! Nice user name BTW. Maybe ol' Butch will get them straightened out soon.
Meh, I love the front end myself. I am kicking around the idea of building a metal version that keeps the look but gives a mount for a winch. Too many projects...
stringtwelve
Observer
Had some time to mock up a spare from the Troopy on the 4Runner... a 3" lift might just make those 285-70-R17's work.
transworldmoto
Member
Great looking rig so far! I'll be pickiung up a 2014 4R TE Premium this friday. Can't wait to start the modding, coming from the Xterra world for the past five years. I did own an FJ but found it not to have enough room to carry all of my gear (Military/LE). I think that wheel tire setup would easily clear with little to no rubbing with a 3" kit
Meh, I love the front end myself. I am kicking around the idea of building a metal version that keeps the look but gives a mount for a winch. Too many projects...[/QUOTE]
Have you seen the Southern Style Speed slimline bumper over on T4R? Maintains the stock look but adds the winch and recovery points.
Have you seen the Southern Style Speed slimline bumper over on T4R? Maintains the stock look but adds the winch and recovery points.
stringtwelve
Observer
I hadn't but just got done googling it and I have to say I'm a fan of the full bumpers over this one. We got into some rough situations this past weekend that made me wish I had the ARB installed. Some of the spots were close to ripping the factory bumper off. Needless to say, Momma Bear was a bit up-tight during that part of the trail. We found the skid plates more than once.
On a positive note we went places that some of the Jeeps with bigger tires and lifts had trouble with.
Big debate right now is which tire size to go with... 285/70's or 275/70's. From the threads I've been reading it looks like the 275's will give me the least about of tire rub. I prefer travel over big tires and ripping inner liners so I'm leaning that way now. Thoughts? Oh and they will be BFG T/A KO's
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findTireDetail.do?c=1&rcz=88242&ar=70&rf=true&rd=17&rc=NMHINT&cs=275&dVeh=dVeh&ra=searchTiresByVehicleAndSize.do&fl=&tc=MTAVL8&yr=2014&pc=38275&vid=026237
On a positive note we went places that some of the Jeeps with bigger tires and lifts had trouble with.
Big debate right now is which tire size to go with... 285/70's or 275/70's. From the threads I've been reading it looks like the 275's will give me the least about of tire rub. I prefer travel over big tires and ripping inner liners so I'm leaning that way now. Thoughts? Oh and they will be BFG T/A KO's
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findTireDetail.do?c=1&rcz=88242&ar=70&rf=true&rd=17&rc=NMHINT&cs=275&dVeh=dVeh&ra=searchTiresByVehicleAndSize.do&fl=&tc=MTAVL8&yr=2014&pc=38275&vid=026237
BlindingWhiteTaco
Observer
If you're set on the KM2 tires look at 255/85-16 or 255/80-17.
onemanarmy
Explorer
he said the tires would be BFG ATs
stringtwelve
Observer
I did say KM2's back on the original post but after some further research I think she'll be happier with the ATs. Plus, I can find them in stock locally!
Now if that Icon lift would just hurry up...
Now if that Icon lift would just hurry up...
BlindingWhiteTaco
Observer
The BFG AT KO is a good tire and I had them on my last work truck, but technology has advanced since they were introduced and I'm not convinced the KO2 is anything but the addition of some fancy sidewall lugs. Overland Journal did an all terrain tire comparison and the Cooper A/T3 came out on top. That combined with all the positive reviews I have read plus the reasonable price have sold me on them.
The Cooper ST Maxx is available in 255/85-16 and 255/80-17. I was considering them, but if I'm honest I don't do enough off road driving to warrant them.
The Cooper ST Maxx is available in 255/85-16 and 255/80-17. I was considering them, but if I'm honest I don't do enough off road driving to warrant them.
stringtwelve
Observer
I noticed a small tear in the side wall of the Dunlops this morning so I went ahead and let Discount Tire swap them out with 4 BFG TA KO's. If you ask me... this is what all Trail Editions should come with from the factory. Went with 275/70/17 just to make sure there were no rubbing issues. Looking forward to getting the lift on to see the final product.
I would have liked to try the Coopers but they weren't in stock...
...ok... come on, Icon.... send me some love...
I would have liked to try the Coopers but they weren't in stock...
...ok... come on, Icon.... send me some love...
stringtwelve
Observer
Welcome to the forum and to the land of Gen 5 4Runners. Throw those Dunlops away if you plan on any moderate offroading!
Throw those Dunlops away if you plan on any moderate offroading!
stringtwelve
Observer
The lift kit finally shipped from Icon, scheduled to arrive on Wednesday... problem is I leave for Colorado Thursday... So, looks like a long night on Wednesday and hope I can get in for an alignment first thing Thursday.
Question: should I go ahead and plan on 1.25-1.5" spacers on front? Seems like a few folks are putting them on to compensate for the new wheel location from the lift.
In the meantime, we're having a blast with this thing:
Question: should I go ahead and plan on 1.25-1.5" spacers on front? Seems like a few folks are putting them on to compensate for the new wheel location from the lift.
In the meantime, we're having a blast with this thing:
The lift kit finally shipped from Icon, scheduled to arrive on Wednesday... problem is I leave for Colorado Thursday... So, looks like a long night on Wednesday and hope I can get in for an alignment first thing Thursday.
Question: should I go ahead and plan on 1.25-1.5" spacers on front? Seems like a few folks are putting them on to compensate for the new wheel location from the lift.
In the meantime, we're having a blast with this thing:
I'm in the same boat as you. My Icon stage 2 goes on tomorrow and I'm debating about wheel spacers (front and rear). I stayed with stock size tires but went with Cooper AT3s (which I love).
Good luck with your decision I'm looking forward to see how yours turns out.
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