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The Dark Knight 4Runner + Hilux 4x4

Discussion in '5th Gen Builds (2010-2024)' started by Dark Knight, Sep 18, 2016.

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  1. Oct 21, 2016 at 2:15 PM
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    Nothing special but I really like how it turned out.

    King 25001-243 2.5's in front (7 threads showing above adjustment collar)
    Camburg ball joint UCA's
    Toytec 2" Superflex rear springs
    Toytec BOSS rear shocks
    Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/70/17
     
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    Lookin better already!
     
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  3. Oct 21, 2016 at 6:45 PM
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    Rock sliders are next. I really liked my Shrockworks that were on the Tacoma (the fit high and tight and the powdercoat was amazing), but, I'm torn about what I want for the 4runner.

    I would like to have the bar design of the metaltech trail w/kickout, the inner rail like the c4-fab and still be high and tight like the shrockworks. Probably going to have to settle somewhere....
     
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  4. Oct 24, 2016 at 3:46 PM
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    Shrockworks sliders ordered.

    Zero rub with the 285's and factory wheels. And very easy to drive around the trail. Im impressed.
     
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  5. Oct 31, 2016 at 2:47 PM
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    Trail emblems and nox lux Toyota emblems today.
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  6. Nov 5, 2016 at 4:26 PM
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    Running around NC MTNs today.

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  7. Nov 16, 2016 at 8:21 PM
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    Installed XenonDepot Philips 4300K HID low beam kit today. I'm excited about the outcome, very high quality kit.
     
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  8. Nov 17, 2016 at 3:42 AM
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    There is near pure daylight emitted from these HIDs. Wow. Quick shot driving home from work this morning. It's pure white, no blue tint, perfect.

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  9. Nov 29, 2016 at 9:20 AM
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    Grocery store approved. That's as "Pro" as this Trail is going to get. It was a bitch to cut it to fit with a jigsaw. Luckily I had a flapper disc to clean it up. RCI aluminum will complete the skids later on.
     
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  10. Dec 5, 2016 at 11:16 AM
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  11. Dec 8, 2016 at 4:32 PM
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    @mods

    Can you move this to the build threads please? Not so much an introduction any longer.
     
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  12. Dec 17, 2016 at 11:39 AM
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    Goodbye bumper to bumper warranty.
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    Have you flexed the 285s completely? I am wondering what all you need to trim / hammer to get the full stuff / flex.. @Dark Knight
     
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  14. Dec 17, 2016 at 1:22 PM
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    See pics a couple posts up. I have had no serious rubbing. The trail wheels are a big part of the puzzle. No trimming or hammering has been needed.
     
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  15. Dec 17, 2016 at 1:52 PM
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    I saw but the wheels are straight in all the pics. I was curious about stuffed and locked to either side.
     
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  16. Dec 17, 2016 at 2:15 PM
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    They are straight in the pics but were turned sharply in other various locations. Slight rub on the mud flaps but nothing worth Modifying. It will get more extensive testing once the rock sliders show up.
     
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  17. Dec 29, 2016 at 10:14 AM
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    Shrockworks sliders are alway packaged properly.
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  18. Dec 29, 2016 at 1:31 PM
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    Not a bad install. Much easier than the Tacoma was.

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  20. Dec 29, 2016 at 6:21 PM
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    112lbs, UPS cussed that box all the way from Texas.
     
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    Really liking these wheels.
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    But damn, then it's going to make me want to black out the front/rear valences and the fender flares.


    Other new things in the near future include ARB compressor and rear link skids.
     
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  22. Jan 8, 2017 at 5:15 PM
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    Add these to the list of stuff I want. Come on tax season!

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    Got bored today
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    Lookin good man, need some more pics of those sliders..finally picked her up today Jeff!
     
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    Very good. That's exciting!

    Slider pics.
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    Thanks Jeff, that down the side view is the money shot I needed...
     
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    Got the itch last night. In the mail....
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    Alright, I have no idea what those are.
     
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    Rear lower links.
     
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