2006 4Runner V8 Limited

[V1GiLaNtE]

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

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No way they're going back in. They're trashed.

[ScottyB]

oof, sorry man. bearing work sucks. just repacked the fronts on the xterra last weekend during a rotor change and there's no way to make that job fun or easy. sucks every time.

[V1GiLaNtE]

oof, sorry man.  bearing work sucks.  just repacked the fronts on the xterra last weekend during a rotor change and there's no way to make that job fun or easy.  sucks every time.

Actually it's pretty damn easy. Four bolts and the hub/bearing comes right off. Thankfully, I basically did the same job 45k miles ago when I replaced the CV axles so I had both sides done in an hour. Anti-seize FTW. The new parts come assembled and ready to roll. Should take me 45 minutes to bolt them up.

[ScottyB]

awwwwww damn i didn't see that they're bolt-on units. so jelly. i've gotta pull the entire hub assembly apart, remove each bearing race, repack, etc. four bolts is like cheating.

[rherold9]

His wheel bearing actually didn't get delivered. HAHAAHA

(Yeah, I know. My car is gonna like blow up at Hyperfest or something now)

[JPolen01]

His wheel bearing actually didn't get delivered. HAHAAHA

(Yeah, I know. My car is gonna like blow up at Hyperfest or something now)

ehh it's only 3:30. They will probably show up at 7:30pm just in time to be too late.

[.RJ]

why didnt you just buy them from napa/etc?

[V1GiLaNtE]

why didnt you just buy them from napa/etc?

Units are typically not sold assembled. It's a hub + bearing that needs to be pressed together. The assembled unit at Advance is ~$155 and whateverbrand. These are assembled OEM Toyota hubs,seals, and bearings for the same price from Japan.. It should not have taken this long to get it, but the guy who sells them runs this as a side business and parts back-ordered.

[V1GiLaNtE]

Random 6 month update in a nutshell:



It's reliably boring. I think somewhere in those 6 months I got an oil change, did a tire rotation, annnnddd that's about it. It's definitely time to do driveline fluids so I'll tackle those somewhere this month. It definitely needs to have the trans fluid drained and replaced and we're currently sitting at 173,000 miles so in another 6-9 months it will be time to think about timing belt X2!! Crazy to think I bought this ~3.5 years ago and have put about 60k miles on it. It just keeps chuggin. Otherwise, I've been working through a few things to make the 4Runner MORE camping suitable (shocking, I know).

I spend 90% of my trips sleeping in the truck. It's easy setup and easy breakdown. I really only use a tent in the summer months so that I can get a decent breeze. With that being said I wanted to 1) improve insulation in the winter months camping and 2) provide myself with a little bit of privacy instead of being a zoo exhibit camping. It's pretty sweet because now it's dark as hell in the truck.

I ordered up some Reflectix insulation and cut some window shades for all of the windows except for the front. I have a cheap ass sunshade there. Nothing fancy just pressfit into the edges. The plan is to attach black fabric to one side so that if I am in the warmer months I can keep that side in and have the reflective side facing out to keep out the extra heat. 










Other than that I've been collecting,sketching, or designing a drawer system I want to implement. Something where I'll have decent storage which will ultimately become a full length sleeping platform on the passenger side. I'll probably remove that portion of the rear seat because I pretty much travel solo on all of these trips and don't ever drive people. Still leaves me with seating for +2 be keeping the passenger seat in behind the driver.

I'll be eyeing what goes on sale for Black Friday. I'd like to move up to a 33x10.5 tire and possibly get a rear swing out bumper, but it's kinda a "meh" mod that won't gain me much other than the looks.I haven't functionally found a need for either one of those things. I might actually splurge for a lightbar because out in BFE those fire roads are dark as shit. Some recent camping photos attached from the last few months.

[ScottyB]

love it. those shades fit really nice, way better than i'd expect for a press fit.

what sliders are those? that's the second serious modification i'm looking to do to ours. speaking of which, the first is a proper set of tires. those look like cooper AT3's...they're at the top of my list. how do you like 'em?

[Senor_Taylor]

I whole heartedly recommend 4XInnovations sliders for any Toyota.

[.RJ]

needs moar roof tent and mountain bike

[Goodspeed]

I love it, keep up the great work building this thing.

[Beej]

There's a similar-ish (color and tires at least) one running around these parts too, sharp looking truck.

Sweet action shots!

[V1GiLaNtE]

love it.  those shades fit really nice, way better than i'd expect for a press fit.

what sliders are those?  that's the second serious modification i'm looking to do to ours.  speaking of which, the first is a proper set of tires.  those look like cooper AT3's...they're at the top of my list.  how do you like 'em?

Well I haven't posted here in awhile..

They are RCI Offroad sliders. T4R.org usually has a fall and spring group buy which gets you 15% off AKA free shipping. Funny you should ask about the AT3's..I've been absolutely pleased with them, but have been wanting to go bigger for a long time. So with all the Black Friday sales I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a set of 255/80r17's. Basically a 33x10 tire mounted up on FJ trail wheels I picked up locally for a great deal. Super pleased with this combo and proportionally fits the trucks current stance!

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needs moar roof tent and mountain bike

Kills CoG. I've got big interior updates coming.. 

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I love it, keep up the great work building this thing.

Thanks bud!

[Senor_Taylor]

Oooooh. That looks good. A toyota on 33s is an unstoppable force.

[JPolen01]

That wheel/tire setup looks great.

[D_Eclipse9916]

love it.  those shades fit really nice, way better than i'd expect for a press fit.

what sliders are those?  that's the second serious modification i'm looking to do to ours.  speaking of which, the first is a proper set of tires.  those look like cooper AT3's...they're at the top of my list.  how do you like 'em?

Well I haven't posted here in awhile..

They are RCI Offroad sliders. T4R.org usually has a fall and spring group buy which gets you 15% off AKA free shipping. Funny you should ask about the AT3's..I've been absolutely pleased with them, but have been wanting to go bigger for a long time. So with all the Black Friday sales I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a set of 255/80r17's. Basically a 33x10 tire mounted up on FJ trail wheels I picked up locally for a great deal. Super pleased with this combo and proportionally fits the trucks current stance!

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needs moar roof tent and mountain bike

Kills CoG. I've got big interior updates coming.. 

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I love it, keep up the great work building this thing.

Thanks bud!

What do you think of the wildpeaks as a street tire?  Both Jess and I's vehicles are "off road" vehicles and I need to change over the tires on Jess' LR4 soon.  Putting on highway all-seasons make it look really awkward.

[V1GiLaNtE]

love it.  those shades fit really nice, way better than i'd expect for a press fit.

what sliders are those?  that's the second serious modification i'm looking to do to ours.  speaking of which, the first is a proper set of tires.  those look like cooper AT3's...they're at the top of my list.  how do you like 'em?

Well I haven't posted here in awhile..

They are RCI Offroad sliders. T4R.org usually has a fall and spring group buy which gets you 15% off AKA free shipping. Funny you should ask about the AT3's..I've been absolutely pleased with them, but have been wanting to go bigger for a long time. So with all the Black Friday sales I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a set of 255/80r17's. Basically a 33x10 tire mounted up on FJ trail wheels I picked up locally for a great deal. Super pleased with this combo and proportionally fits the trucks current stance!

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needs moar roof tent and mountain bike

Kills CoG. I've got big interior updates coming.. 

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I love it, keep up the great work building this thing.

Thanks bud!

What do you think of the wildpeaks as a street tire?  Both Jess and I's vehicles are "off road" vehicles and I need to change over the tires on Jess' LR4 soon.  Putting on highway all-seasons make it look really awkward.

So far they are super quiet. I know a lot of guys run them in the overland scene because they have pretty great on-road manners and off-road they are very good. The tread is pretty tightly packed so you're not gonna get a lot of noise or weird wear like a mud-terrain. 

I would really do some comparison between the Cooper AT3's and the Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws. Both have stellar reputations and with my old Coopers being LT's the still have a silly amount of tread on them after almost 30k+ miles. You can't go wrong with either.

[Muffinizer]

Awesome rig! I picked up an 08 GX470 this past summer and got since sliders and skids on black friday. If you're planning on doing a trail run post on the forum. I've gone out a few times with the Capitol Land Cruiser Club but want to hit up more places