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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by RoadRunnerSR5, Oct 12, 2024.

  1. Oct 12, 2024 at 11:08 PM
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    RoadRunnerSR5

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    RoadRunnerSR5 [OP] New Member

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    Hello everyone! This is my 2nd T4R. A few months ago I had my 2006 TBONED and totalled just after lifting it 2 weeks prior . Luckily the insurance paid me off a d God blessed me with one of the rarest 4runners you can buy.. that's if you can find one. Got a hella deal for it too.. no check engine lights only issues are ripped boots and chirping/sticky front brakes.

    At 220k miles I recently did the water pump and timing belt. Next I'm lifting it with ome 885 and bilsteins 5100 all around. Also replacing the axles with gx470 axles w/new toyota boots, hubs/bearings, swapping in 5th front gen brakes, total chaos upper control arms, moog lower arms, and diff drop kit. I have all parts but the hubs and 5th gen brakes.

    I loooooove this truck! If anyone has any advice with my build/repairs, please post your advice!! 20241004_112551.jpg 20241004_091337.jpg 20240930_101248.jpg 20241004_112507.jpg 20241004_112520.jpg 20240814_132933.jpg 20240814_132851.jpg 20240814_132915.jpg 20240814_132838.jpg 20240814_133301.jpg20241002_170110.jpg
     
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    Welcome!
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2024 at 4:50 AM
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    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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    Welcome
     
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    welcome
     
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    Welcome from Wisconsin!
     
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    Nice find! Was your 06 a V6 or V8?
     
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    Welcome from the LBC
     
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  8. Oct 13, 2024 at 2:13 PM
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    Ironguy Kind of New

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    New pine scent hanger, new sun shade
    Welcome from AZ!
     
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    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Welcome to the forum from North Carolona.
     
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    Imdav2u Living and dying in three quarter time.

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    I live in the most hated state in America
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    Nice truck. You're right, a 2009 4runner Sport is very rare.
     
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  11. Oct 13, 2024 at 6:36 PM
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    Welcome from SD
     
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    Welcome to the forum!
     
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    Welcome. I tried looking for a V8 Trail in CA before purchasing my 19 new but none were around . You got lucky with the Sport.
     
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    2016Pro Why all of the Pro hate?

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    Lose the bull bar
     
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    Imdav2u Living and dying in three quarter time.

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    I live in the most hated state in America
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    I'm not a big fan of those either, but to each his own.
     
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    Roof rack...for now
    Pretty cool. I like that cargo cover. It's different
     
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    Installed 5100 billies with Old Man Emu front rear springs, new moog LCA, Total Chaos UCA, Front and rear sway links, new front koyo bearings/hubs, rebuilt gx460 axles with oem boots, 5th gen front oem brake calipers rotors and pads, new rear brakes and rotors, diff drop, spc camber bolts. Handled like a beast at Joshua Tree!!


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  18. Nov 12, 2024 at 12:28 AM
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    Looking for v8 skid plate.
     
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  19. Nov 12, 2024 at 5:22 AM
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    Awesome find, you never see a 2009 V8
     
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    It's trully a unicorn !!
     
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    OEM skid? I just removed my front and trans skid as I upgraded to RCI. You can have them free of charge. I am in the Vegas area.
    Mine is a 2008 V8.
     
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    Welcome from Denver! :cheers:
     
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    Yes please.. let me know how we can work it out.. email me at c_r_guzman@yahoo.com. I'll send you my number!!! Thanks brother! New to T4R rigs.. I looooooove this truck!!
     
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    I also sent you message ... appreciate the help and warm welcome!
     
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