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New from Vegas

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Irving Zisman, May 9, 2024.

  1. May 9, 2024 at 2:05 PM
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    Irving Zisman

    Irving Zisman [OP] New Member

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    Hello all,

    New to the 4Runner world. Came from the FJ Cruiser world, but sadly, my FJ joined the big junkyard in the sky. Decided that if I was going to get 13 MPG anyways (the best I could do in my FJ) I would step it up to the V8. Found a beautiful white 2008 in San Diego, so I jumped on a plane and drove it home.

    It already has Method wheels, BFG KO2s, and OME lift kit on it. I did save the King suspension off my FJ, so those will be going on asap. First thing was first though. Living in the desert, had to get the windows tinted.

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  2. May 9, 2024 at 2:16 PM
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    RumHamRunner73

    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Philip
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    Nice looking Runner. Welcome to the forum!
     
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  3. May 9, 2024 at 2:25 PM
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    DesertSurfer

    DesertSurfer New Member

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    Gary
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    4Runner + V8 = Nirvana. I wonder how difficult it would be to drop a 4.6 or 4.7 into a new 4Runner, would it bolt up to the A750 transmission, along with motor mount locations. Welcome from San Diego.
     
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  4. May 9, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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    Airdam

    Airdam New Member

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    airdam
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    If you are nice to it, and dont beat the skinny pedal like it owes you money, you can get 17-18mpg out of it pretty easily and if you can find 100% gasoline and you are nice to it for two tanks i bet you can see 22mpg
    t.me/guywhohasonelikeyours
    yes... with the v8... and i have 285s on the 18" limited wheels.
     
  5. May 9, 2024 at 3:41 PM
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    Dabigono

    Dabigono Just Joined

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    Nice score! Congrats & welcome
     
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  6. May 9, 2024 at 4:02 PM
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    Irving Zisman

    Irving Zisman [OP] New Member

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    On the drive back from San Diego, I got 17.3 mpg. I was pretty impressed with that. Around town here, getting 12-13.
     
  7. May 9, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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    Steely123

    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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    Welcome
     
  8. May 9, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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    BS67

    BS67 New Member

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    Welcome!
     
  9. May 9, 2024 at 6:37 PM
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    steelevo

    steelevo Not so new anymore...

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    Welcome
     
  10. May 10, 2024 at 3:00 AM
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    Toy4X4

    Toy4X4 New Member

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    Welcome from Wisconsin!
     
  11. May 10, 2024 at 4:15 AM
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    JET4

    JET4 New Member

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    welcome
     
  12. May 10, 2024 at 7:30 AM
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    Ironguy

    Ironguy New Member

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    New pine scent hanger, new sun shade
    Welcome from Arizona!
     
  13. May 10, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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    Pentangler

    Pentangler Happy Member

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    Welcome aboard.
     

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