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[t4rFL]

Now just to catch up with everything I am going to list mods and some maintenance done since 2018.

New Power Steering pump July 2018 - i was having PS issues
steering rack/front sway bar bushings Aug. 2018
new ball joints March 2019
removed carpet March 2019 - flooded the interior too many times
Duralast Platinum battery -April 2019
Blue Sea Fuse panel September 2019 - cleaned up all the wiring
new lightbar with a custom mount on the Addicted Bumper (as seen in some photos) Sep. 2019
Andy Mod 2.0 Sep. 2019 - Gives me the ability to turn Traction control off while in 2wd and 4hi
Mastercraft Courser MXT LT265/75/16 E-Rated 123Q December 2019
new radiator Jan 2020
Raingler Ceiling Net - Feb 2020
rear hatch struts - March 2020
reman. starter - April 2020
Bud Built Skids Sep. 2020
Quiet Flow Muffler - Sep. 2020 (had a pinhole in my factory one and was very loud and annoying)
right wheel bearing, left tie rod end, white line control arm bushings (front) - Sep. 2020
Kicker front speakers - June 2021
fuel pump July 2021
I also recently hit 180k miles

Future plans (not in order):
Sliders - I already bent one of my rocker panels
rear locker
upgrade my suspension
Coastal Offroad fuel skid - nice dent in the factory skid
add a 2nd swingout to my bumper for hi-lift and jerry cans (or rotopax)

I also wanted to note I originially bought this 4runner because I wanted someting more reliable than my old Jeep to travel (overland) with and still be very capable off-road. Over the years it has been more of a dedicated trail rig since I have a 2011 Ram 1500 4x4. The Ram is just more comfortable to travel in and gets better gas mileage and because it's newer and I don't beat up on it, the truck has been my go to vehicle for long distance travel. I still use both for off-roading and camping, depends on the type of trip and the destination.

 

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Local meet and ride
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[t4rFL]

An update since my last post in July, 2022:

Replaced the gauge cluster and dash with LEDs
OEM starter
rear axle seals, wheel bearing had a bad leak at the diff, so replaced that
Then I started having tranny issues-replaced the trans. solenoids, and flushed the fluid
OEM PS pump
rear brakes
LBJ's
new front turn signals
new Bilstein 5100 front struts (bushings on my old OME's were shot)

Prior to some of these repairs took a trip to Georgia, driving all backroads on the way up, and then followed a part of the GA Traverse. We spent about 5 days camping, fishing and sight-seeing, mostly waterfalls.

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Tosohatchee WMA

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[Kpack]

Great pictures and beautiful locations. The landscape is so different than where I'm at. Thanks for sharing!

 

[t4rFL]

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[t4rFL]

Replace the center dash trim because it was cracked and replaced the headunit with another with a volume knob, added a USB outlet where the cigarette lighter was.
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More cup holders and the MAM
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Underhood LED w/ on/off switch
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Refurbished my grille with a new emblem and mesh and then i painted it black
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Molle Panel
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Replace both fenders and bought a new style snorkel
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Sold my heavy duty Bud Built Skids and replaced them with a 1/8" True North Skid
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Two of my tires had leaks and I patched them up a few years ago, so I thought it was time for new tires. I need to repaint my wheels too. Picked up skinny Firestone Wildpeak MT's in 255/85/16...Before on top..
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[t4rFL]

Had Goliath Offroad in Umatilla, FL build me a 2nd swing out for a jerry can and Hi-lift mount. They did a heck of a job matching the symmetry to the original swing out. Used their Hi-lift mount, an EMS Offroad Hinge kit and Smittybilt Jerry Can Holder. But now my rear sits lower than the front, so need to upgrade my suspension soon.
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