2006 4Runner V8 Limited

[Senor_Taylor]

Very jealous of 1) the good price you got this for and 2) how well it has treated you.

I wonder if I'll try to find another one.

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[Kaan]

I love my Tundra... but as the miles climb, I'm tempted more and more by a manual transmission Dodge 2500. That would be to tow an enclosed and then I wouldn't need to "overland" the truck... but camping out of the stock Tundra at the track is not the most fun (but I just throw stuff in it and roll out)

[V1GiLaNtE]

I love my Tundra... but as the miles climb, I'm tempted more and more by a manual transmission Dodge 2500. That would be to tow an enclosed and then I wouldn't need to "overland" the truck... but camping out of the stock Tundra at the track is not the most fun (but I just throw stuff in it and roll out)

I've considered the Tundra as my next vehicle, but I think I'm gonna save my pennies and buy a Rubicon Gladiator in 2021.. 

[JPolen01]

I've considered the Tundra as my next vehicle, but I think I'm gonna save my penny's and buy a Rubicon Gladiator in 2021.. 

This is a much better move and I fully support it.

[Kaan]

I love my Tundra... but as the miles climb, I'm tempted more and more by a manual transmission Dodge 2500. That would be to tow an enclosed and then I wouldn't need to "overland" the truck... but camping out of the stock Tundra at the track is not the most fun (but I just throw stuff in it and roll out)

I've considered the Tundra as my next vehicle, but I think I'm gonna save my penny's and buy a Rubicon Gladiator in 2021.. 

SO... I looked at these and I just need more space in the bed and a V8 or diesel. for what you like to do it should be adequate. If you keep taking the bike (or a bike) to the track you might find it is not enough (without an enclosed trailer)

we haul too much firewood and project stuff to even think it was useful. Sylvia would prefer 8 feet of bed space and I hear about it every single time we haul stuff.... but she still complains about "how big" the tundra is to drive. Wait until I'm in a DJ sized truck

[V1GiLaNtE]

I love my Tundra... but as the miles climb, I'm tempted more and more by a manual transmission Dodge 2500. That would be to tow an enclosed and then I wouldn't need to "overland" the truck... but camping out of the stock Tundra at the track is not the most fun (but I just throw stuff in it and roll out)

I've considered the Tundra as my next vehicle, but I think I'm gonna save my penny's and buy a Rubicon Gladiator in 2021.. 

SO... I looked at these and I just need more space in the bed and a V8 or diesel. for what you like to do it should be adequate. If you keep taking the bike (or a bike) to the track you might find it is not enough (without an enclosed trailer)

we haul too much firewood and project stuff to even think it was useful. Sylvia would prefer 8 feet of bed space and I hear about it every single time we haul stuff.... but she still complains about "how big" the tundra is to drive. Wait until I'm in a DJ sized truck

That's why I'm waiting till 2021. Diesel comes out in 2020. I'm no sucker in buying MY1 of a new drive-train. It pretty much checks all of my requirements under the Rubicon package. 35's stock out of the box? Done.

[V1GiLaNtE]

Parts trickling in. I forgot how meaty the LCAs are..

[Goodspeed]

Just wanted to reiterate that this thing is badass and I love it.  Silly little detail - the Shenandoah plate just pops and looks oh so right on this thing.  It's one of my favorite plates from any state and looks ace on any "true" 4x4.  I really wish I could do stuff like this more!

Thanks man! That means a lot coming from the detail god! For you I will drop some random pics of it doing it's usually "badassery". I'm really bad about keeping up with things. 

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[V1GiLaNtE]

Just wanted to reiterate that this thing is badass and I love it.  Silly little detail - the Shenandoah plate just pops and looks oh so right on this thing.  It's one of my favorite plates from any state and looks ace on any "true" 4x4.  I really wish I could do stuff like this more!

Thanks man! That means a lot coming from the detail god! For you I will drop some random pics of it doing it's usually "badassery". I'm really bad about keeping up with things. 

Pics broken I can't fap to this

Fappery Updated

[V1GiLaNtE]

Knocking out things bit my bit. New Icon shocks installed in the rear and oh my what a difference. Instead of jarring and slamming over bumps the rear of the 4Runner just seems to glide over them with a greater sense of stability. Money well spent! I can't wait to see what the front will feel like once I get the coilovers rebuilt.



ORO lower link skids all painted up and installed. Took a little massaging of the brackets to get them to slip over, but these definitely look like they'll take a big hit and keep on going (ignore my crusty frame   )

[V1GiLaNtE]

Some more bits and bobs installed. Restored the headlights and installed my Rocky Mountain Rack. Great design and super sturdy. Waiting on a free weekend to get my LCAs, wheel bearings, and coilovers installed.

Old & Busted:


New hotness:



Had to get a little naked in order to try on the new top..



Fits like a glove:

[JPolen01]

Great work on the headlights.

[Senor_Taylor]

Did you seal the headlights? If not, they'll be right back to the same or worse in no time.

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[JPolen01]

Did you seal the headlights? If not, they'll be right back to the same or worse in no time.

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I was under the impression that he restored the exterior of the lenses. Maybe that's not the case? How would sealing them help if the haze was on the exterior?

[Senor_Taylor]

Did you seal the headlights? If not, they'll be right back to the same or worse in no time.

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I was under the impression that he restored the exterior of the lenses. Maybe that's not the case? How would sealing them help if the haze was on the exterior?

After polishing the exterior, you need to apply a sealant to the lens to protect the newly polished plastic from UV light, which is what makes them cloudy in the first place.

[V1GiLaNtE]

Did you seal the headlights? If not, they'll be right back to the same or worse in no time.

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I was under the impression that he restored the exterior of the lenses. Maybe that's not the case? How would sealing them help if the haze was on the exterior?

After polishing the exterior, you need to apply a sealant to the lens to protect the newly polished plastic from UV light, which is what makes them cloudy in the first place.

 Yes, UV sealant was applied per the Sylvania kit.

[JPolen01]

Did you seal the headlights? If not, they'll be right back to the same or worse in no time.

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I was under the impression that he restored the exterior of the lenses. Maybe that's not the case? How would sealing them help if the haze was on the exterior?

After polishing the exterior, you need to apply a sealant to the lens to protect the newly polished plastic from UV light, which is what makes them cloudy in the first place.

Ahh I thought you meant actually seal the entire headlight from water getting inside. Carry on.

[V1GiLaNtE]

A big push for the summer camping and adventure season and it's down to the wire!

• Rebuild and install Icon 2.5" extended travel coilovers up front INSTALLED
  
• Purchase/Install new lower control arms (pretty sure originals are in there) INSTALLED
  
• Purchase/Install LCA camber bolt/adjusters INSTALLED
  
• Purchase/Install ToyotaBumpStops.com Durometer BumpStops
  
• Purchase/install Icon 2" shocks in the rear INSTALLED
  
• Alignment ALIGNED
  
• Install Outpost Offroad lower link guards (rear lower link mounts are thin and vulnerable to bashing) INSTALLED
  
• Body mount chop kit for tire clearance (33's) Ordered
  
• Some sort of true roof rack (Now that I use an OZTent for camping I need a solid place to keep the tent and other gear that might not fit in the truck) INSTALLED
  
• Upgraded GMRS antenna and mount for rack - Purchased
  
• Headlight restoration - RESTORED
  
• Build a storage/drawer system in the rear - TBD
  

Last weekend I installed the "new" icon coilovers, LCAs, and SPC cam alignment bolts. Man, what a difference in the ride quality. Everything feels so plush and the ability to easily adjust the ride height to compensate for the extra driver side weight is simply awesome. I should have done this from the beginning.

I did have to cut out the LCAs, but that was to be expected. Everything else came out and back in super smoothly!







I was hoping my new wheel bearing assembly's would come in on time, but the guy running the business is kinda flakey. See, in order to install a wheel bearing assembly you have to buy the parts separately and press the hub and bearing together yourself. There are a handful of guys on the forums that make a side business of assembling OEM parts and selling them for a decent price. I knew my bearings were on there way out, but now having changed the geometry of the suspension again they were there to let me know how unhappy they were about that. OH THE GROWNING. So bad, so very bad. I decided to park it before one froze and caught myself on the 5 o'clock news.

So here we are, it's Friday. Bearings are supposed to be delivered today and I'm supposed to go camping this weekend. Truck is already packed, just need to slap em on, tighten them up, and hit the road! Crossing my fingers they show up on time.

[Kaan]

camping rig... like a race car... just here waiting for the last of the parts so you can go play.

[Senor_Taylor]

$5 says you're putting the old bearings back in for the trip

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