Build finally complete (for now)

2022 SR5 Premium

Bought it in May 2022 and can actually say I’m done for now.

Sherpa Crestone Roof Rack
Rago Fabrication Exterior Molle Panels
Rago Fabrication Interior Molle Panels
Eibach Pro 2 Coil Overs 2.75 lift front 1.0 rear
Toyo AT3 285/70/17
Diode Dynamics Fog Lights ran to their own switch
4 LasFit Pod lights
42 in Led bar
Tint 5% Ceramic all around.

Now our next trip is to Texas in May for the Toyota Jamboree. I keep her clean but she ain’t no driveway princess. Me and the wife love going off roading out west. Not afraid to get her dirty to have some fun. Just finished a 7k round trip off roading adventure out west in Idaho Arizona Colorado and Utah.

 

Great build!

 

It is never done, 4Runners and Fj's are money pits. Every time I think it's done, I find more things to add or redo. BTW, good build so far.

 

I know. I just told my wife that because she saw the credit card bill. Especially when we head to Texas and there will be vendors there. I know I’m leaving with something. Thank you

 

Thank you. Appreciate it.

 

I love it! And yes, "complete" is a moving target when it comes to 4Runners.

 

How much did it cost for the --> Eibach Pro 2 Coil Overs 2.75 lift front 1.0 rear ? Did you install? I would have to pay for it to be installed. I just do not have the time to do something like that on my own.
Do you like the difference on how it drives on the pavement over stock? Is it a large difference?

 

So the coil overs pro 2 were 1,300. I bought directly from Eibach. The installation was 795. So total all in is about 2,100. I researched and watched hours and hours of YouTube videos. My conclusion was Eibach. That’s no disrespect to owners who have Icon or Fox. Again for me the choice was Eibach. It absolutely drives so nice. I love it. Absolutely love it. I bought directly from Eibach because there are so many counterfeit parts out there. Eibach pro 2 come pre assembled and they literally bolt right on. I don’t know if 800 for install is fair or not but I do know the place I always take my vehicles had solid mechanics. I’m not letting some 19 year old touch my car. The mechanic who did mine only does suspension work. Also. I called Eibach. Super cool guys who will help you and answer any questions. Tanner is the guy I spoke to and he actually had a 4 Runner

 

Thanks for taking the time to respond. Your 4Runner is looking great!
I have noticed several owners going with Eibach and a local 4x4 shop that I trust recommended it as well.
My wife and I do not like the drastic front nose dive that happens when normal braking with the OEM setup and have been told this set up will stop that. We wont be doing hard core off road driving with this 4Runner because I have a 1985 Land Cruiser FJ60 for that.

 

My pleasure. I’ve learned so much from people on this site. Yeah that’s a great point about the nose dive when braking. I hated that as well. That was one of the first things I tested with the Eibachs and it is completely gone. When I brake now no nose dive at all. Like I said about calling Eibach they’re a wealth of information. Also here is a tip for you. Tell them you’re torn between theirs and fox. I asked if they could give me any discount and they gave me 10% off. That was a 130 discount just for asking. Cheers!

 

Looks great, close to the choices I’ve made (but yet to install). Regarding the external molle panels, curious as to why Rago vs Sherpa’s? I ended up with the Sherpa’s on my Black Friday order due to some added savings.

 

Excellent question. The only answer I can give is I didn’t know Sherpa made them. I saw the Rago and thought they pioneered them. Clearly there are several out there. I do have to say that I’m very impressed with Rago quality. I’m sure the Sherpa quality is equally as good

 

Just purchased a 2020 SR5 Premium from a buddy and looking to make some upgrades to suspension and tires. Was considering the Eibach Stage 2 kit along with the Toyo AT3s just like yours.

Any advice or suggestions after running this setup for a while? Curious if the front coils were plug and play from factory or if you adjusted the height at all after receiving? I've been trying to read up a ton, but often times get varying opinions, so just curious how you approached this. I'm looking for mostly a level setup overall but wouldn't mind a 1/4 typical rake.

Really like your setup, so if you have any thoughts, I'd love to get your feedback.

 

If you dont want to be too high in the front, clip the snap ring on the 3rd ring from the bottom.
The bottom is stock, the second clip is 3/4" lift, and the third will be right at 1.5" of lift.
This 1.5" of lift up front will be practically dead nuts perfectly level if you have a 4wd.
If you go up any higher, you are going to be nose high or have to do something in the rear like a spacer or taller springs.

 

Your mods turned out awesome, I’d say you can coast a while before the next round!

 

I just lie and tell her it came stock. We have separate accounts so she will never know.

 

one doesn’t simply “complete the build”

 

I feel this thread.

 

Im the OP and saw this pop up. I am literally laughing at my original post because i can absolutely tell you i didnt stop the build after this. Now it also has rock sliders and complete underbody plates and an awning. its a 22 and we now have 76k miles on her. We are having so much fun. Best purchase Ive ever made.

 

Kind of like after I had my lift installed and the first time my wife rode in it after she said "Is it me or is your truck taller?" I said nah, you just haven't ridden in it lately and are used to your Outback.

 

that is hysterical. My best buddy lifted his Tundra from 4in to 6in. His wife got in and was like.....is this higher? He was like.... no honey, still the same 4in lift.

 

i also got rid of the bug deflector. Not even joking, more debris hit my glass with that thing on. I replaced two windshields already. I took that thing off, it was a rock magnet

 

Those forward facing ditch lights are pointless and only for show

 

Looks like we bought ours within a month of each other, and mine is at 50K. Nice job on your mileage! I'd be right there with you, but the past year and a half mine just sits parked unless I'm on a trip, since I no longer have a commute, and I walk to get groceries.

This probably has something to do with my mileage, especially considering it's missing another California to Maine and back and a couple Kansas and British Columbia runs. lol

 

thats pretty cool, you've done some nice road trips. California to Maine - now thats a road trip. Nice job.

 

Nice rig.

I can't count how many times I've been "done" with the build...
Good luck with the stopping

 

yeah brother, its not working too well, thats why i laughed at my original post (Im the OP). Ive now started working on the interior. Its never ending, plus maintenance is a religion/therapy for me. Im constantly working on something or changing some fluid. Next Tuesday Im taking the rig to The Car Care Nut. His shop is 5 minutes from my house. My caster camber bolts are seized and I really need an alignment.

 

^^^ I would probably never touch my rig if TCCN lived close by me.

 

Ahhh that's right.

My mistake as I didn't even see the date of this thread! I knew it was yours... But didn't realize it was from 2023. lol

You coming back out for Jambo this year?
https://www.4runners.com/threads/toyota-jamboree-2025-gilmer-tx.43595/

 

I am not going to the Jamboree this year. We just got back from a 4 month offroading trip. We started in North Dakota and worked our way down to Arizona. Did MOAB for a week and that was excellent. Texas doesnt play around when it comes to off roading. That Gilmere Off Roading site is tough, immediately after that trip I got the rock sliders. We had an excellent time at the jamboree and met some great people. There was a lady next to us camping and she was the VP of the Toyota plant down there. Very cool. I tell everyone they should do the jamboree, I will probably go back next year. Are you going?