What have you done to your 5th Gen 4Runner today?

Zoom in and you can see the difference.

 

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Ah yeah. I see that. I guess they make small tweaks from time to time. Mine is about a year old I think.

 

I like you decals on the lower doors!

 

maxxis razr MT

 

I have rrw in -12 offset. These are flush with the flare. Not

Finally someone put those on a 4runner! Is that 265 70 17 xl? Could you take a measurement of how tall the tires are under the weight of the 4runner. Howd they balance? I heard if your index the valve stems with the yellow marks on the tire, these tire balance without much/any weight, also how deep is the tread? Maxxis list it at 12/32 but other report there's are 14/32

 

Because 265/70/17 (OEM size for most Gen 5's) tire sizes vary so much in shape and actual height/width/weight, it would be tough to say "yes this works" and "no this doesn't work". Suffice to say, on all non Pro models (front suspension height), the further the offset, the greater chance of rubbing will occur with OEM tires. I'm running a VTX -25, 17x9, and yes, rubbing occurs only in reverse at about 3/4 turn radius. Eibach Stage 1 install this week, so will no longer be an issue.

 

Honest question. With the overhang of their design in front compared to other extruded racks, whats noise like? Aerodynamically, it looks like it would be noisy, especially with a head wind, but I like this design more than others.

 

More shake down photos, Big Bear (super crowded!)

 

-12 is perfect offset, also yes you may rub but it'll be on plastic and it's easy to trim

 

-12 is perfect.

 

Eibach stage 1 on BFG KO2 265/70/17... no rubbing at all but there's a noticeable reverse rake and obvious clearance up front (pics). Going to BFG KO2 285/70/17s. Can the front stocks be adjusted (spring clips) to lower the front lift height and still allow room for the 285s?

 

What setting are your front shock clips set to?

 

1st pic Left, 2nd pic Right.. obviously set at different heights. Which clip will still allow enougj clesrance for 285s? The shop I used for installation isn't close so I may have to go to a local garage for adjustment.

 

Looks like you still get the 2.75" lift with the clip on the lowest ring? Anyone keep the driver's side one ring higher to offset the lean/weight from a full tank of gas?

 

They set the springs way too high on that.

You should be on the lowest clip setting to achieve a 2.75" lift with no additional weight up front.

With the clips on the lowest setting, you will still have PLENTY of room to run 285's.

I run 285's with a 1.6" lift.

Did your truck have any lean before the lift? If so you can run the drivers side on one clip higher, but only if you need to.

Also, it looks like they messed up which side should be higher.

 

Appreciate the feedback! Will get them adjusted and a set of 285s before heading out to Rausch Creek Off Road Park in PA on 9/23. I'll post some off-road pics after that weekend.

 

They are LT265/70r17 load range E. From what I measured it looks like they come out a little under 31" when mounted on the 4Runner. Seems they run a bit small. As for balancing, the shop didn't really say and I forgot to ask for that info, but from what I gathered they balanced nicely with little weight.

Tread depth looks to be around 14-15/32.

 

Does anyone know of a company that makes a bracket to relocate the tow harness connection block?

 

Yeah, tell me about it. I just spent 1200 on an rci front skid and sliders and already second guessing decisions. Trying to control urges to buy other stuff with all these sales going on. All stuff I'll eventually end up doing which makes a sale like this hard to resist

 

I have never seen one mass manufactured. Only a few that others have made. Its something i ahve been working on for a few weeks. I drew it up, my fab guy (custom car world) is mocking one up. May make a run and see if there is any interest.

 

is your ham radio hard wired to the battery? where did you mount the antenna? thanks!

 

Honestly, I can't really tell. This rack is my only experience when it comes to roof racks.

 

I was going to hardwire it but decided to add it to my switch panel. I put the antenna center front of 4runner on top. Ran cable up front windshield molding.

 

Not today but last week washed it . This color looks so darn good! I'm really happy I held out 'till I found one.

 

Half way installed a three camera system, want to make sure it works before I go through the trouble of tucking in all of the wire. Also picked up the door step thing for when I'm not at home and need to access the roof. It folds up nicely.

 

Is that fatigue or built in stress relief??

 

No, I weigh 200lbs holds me fine and my son who tried it out as well. If I were to have something heavy in my hands it should help with flex.

 

Those are pretty cool. We have a cheapy from Amazon that folds up pretty flat and was under $20. Cheap but works well. The striker apparently is rated for a ton of pressure (for crash safety).

 

Picked her up brandy new!!!