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Build finally complete (for now)

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by morfdq, Mar 25, 2023.

  1. Mar 25, 2023 at 11:55 AM
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    morfdq

    morfdq [OP] New Member

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    TRD Wheels, exhaust, Eibach, Cali Raised Skid Plate, Diode Dynamics fog, Sherpa Crestone rack.
    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.

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  2. Mar 25, 2023 at 12:02 PM
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    Rough Country 3" Lift N3 Struts/Shocks Mickey Thompson Baja Blast A/T 285/70r/17 SPC Adjustable UPCs Prinsu Full Length Roof Rack & Ladder Cali Raised 43" Prinsu Light Bar Kit w/ Dual Function Amber/White 4Runner Lifestyle Raptor Lights 4Runner Lifestyle LED Fang Lights (Amber) Cali Raised Step Edition Bolt-On Rock Sliders w/Kickout and Plate
    Great build!
     
  3. Mar 25, 2023 at 12:11 PM
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    wingo

    wingo *****

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    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.
     
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  4. Mar 25, 2023 at 1:07 PM
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    morfdq

    morfdq [OP] New Member

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    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
     
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  5. Mar 25, 2023 at 1:09 PM
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    morfdq

    morfdq [OP] New Member

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    Thank you. Appreciate it.
     
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  6. Mar 26, 2023 at 6:38 AM
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    I love it! And yes, "complete" is a moving target when it comes to 4Runners. :D
     
  7. Mar 26, 2023 at 8:42 AM
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    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?
     
  8. Mar 26, 2023 at 8:56 AM
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    morfdq

    morfdq [OP] New Member

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    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
     
  9. Mar 26, 2023 at 10:58 AM
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    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.
     
  10. Mar 26, 2023 at 2:53 PM
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    morfdq [OP] New Member

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    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!
     
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  11. Mar 27, 2023 at 6:16 AM
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    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.
     
  12. Mar 27, 2023 at 8:09 AM
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    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
     
  13. Feb 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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    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.
     
  14. Feb 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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    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.
     
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    DesertSurfer It ain’t bragging if you can do it!

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    Your mods turned out awesome, I’d say you can coast a while before the next round!
     
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    I just lie and tell her it came stock. We have separate accounts so she will never know.
     
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    Bought brand new 2016 After May 2021: -Approx 3" lift/level: Bilstein 5100's, OME 2884 590lb 3" front lift springs, SPC UCA's, ICON 158506 2" lift rear coils, diff drop -Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ LT285/70R17 Load E -Mickey Thompson Sidebiter ll 17x9, 0 offset, 5 backspace -Pro Comp black spline lugs ^installed by 4WheelParts^ -New brakes and rotors by brake shop -4-piece ARB skid kit -Smittybilt 2" nerf steps -MBRP black exhaust tip, chopped OEM -Drivers side OEM FJ oh shit handle -All blacked out emblems -Blacked out roof rails -4x WeatherTech window rain guards -OEM custom rear mud flap deletes -KICK BACK MUD FLAPS 12" WIDE - BLACK TOP AND BLACK WEIGHT -FRAM EXTRA GUARD CA10835 engine air filter -1797 LED tricolor fog bulbs Yellow 3000K White 6000K Blue 15000K 28W 4000LM -Armour paint lower rear bumper -Front bumper high stage high clearance cut -Fenders cut straight across, pink reservoir sprayed black -4Runner Lifestyle sequential fog fangs -4Runner Lifestyle smoked taillight decals -Pedal Commander -Rear passenger cargo mounted 120v truck tire pump -4x Spidertrax 1.25" black aluminum wheel spacers -Yota Twins Paracord Hatch Strap sand camo -Teton Workshop hard anodized matte black aluminum shift knob -Ditch flood lights 4 LED 20w 1400lm w/ OEM hood mounts on OEM style dash switch -Backup flood lights under bumper 6 LED 18w 1500lm on OEM style dash switch -Body Mount Chop; cut, weld, paint -Fender mount chop, re-weld, paint -Fender Liner cut behind wheel (I cut liner in front of wheel clean off at top of viper cut) -Wheel well firewall hammering, painting ^done by Arc One Industries^ -valance cap trim -Agency6 Black Shackle Block 2" US Certified 6061 T6 CNC machined aluminum -DRT fab universal hitch skid -ACDelco inner tie rods, outer tie rods, bellows -Full Dr. KDSS switch kit -March 31 Behind grille 13-1/4" 32 LED light bar + wide-angle, eagle-eye lens 6000lm on OEM style dash switch -RAA Powder coated steel roof rack cargo basket, 1" side rails, 64" x 39" x 6", 250lb limit -roof gas can, water can, shovel -PEAKTOW PTT0063 Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier 51-1/2 x 17-1/2 x 4 inches 500 lbs. Capacity (trips only) -July/2023: purchased first needed SPC balljoint replacement kit - newly released, upgraded non-zerk sealed joints 25002 -July 15/2023: The Original Universal EZ Flares, 1". All four corners -Dec. 2023: removed bumper cover and crash bar, drilled frame, installed Apex Overland KDSS Recovery Points -Jan. 2024: SPC balljoint replacement kit - upgraded non-zerk sealed joint design 25002 -Feb. 3/ 2024: 4x KC Wire Hiders, for roof rack lighting Feb. 13/2024: New ditch lights, on new Rago Fabrication Extension brackets. 3inch Quad Row Amber Pods from LED-Club. 32W 3200Lm 16-LED Spot Beam. Replacing 3inch EVERGEAR clear lens ditch light pods w/ yellow lamix-x In progress: 4th, 5th, and 6th set of off road lights Electrical components and wiring purchased, not started -roof rack scene lighting - EVERGEAR ea. 1,350 lumens, 30w, 3-¾" round floods. Custom, side mounted w/ galvanized flat bar And -roof rack upper ditch lights - 3inch Quad Row Amber Pods from LED-Club. 32W 3200Lm 16-LED Spot Beam. Bar clamp mounted to front corners And -roof rack reverse amber pods / secondary hazard lights. 20W 2000Lm 2-LED Spot Beam. Bar clamp mounted to rear side And -roof rack F1 smoked chase light w/ lighting effects. Custom bolted to rear side -POR15 rust proofing line-up, 3-step process PAUSED until 70⁰ weather Bought, in the garage queue: -BlueFire 6-Circuit Fuse Block with LED Indicator & Protection Cover -Blue Sea Systems 100A Circuit Breaker w/ reset lever -Rust prevention •New can POR15, 2x Black Fluid Film, long spray nozzle attachments, 2x PB Surface Shield, 1x Chainwax •partially used POR15 Degreaser, Metal Prep Wanted - PerryParts or Wheelers bump stops, self fabricated limb risers (seasonal, removable), 1" body lift, powder coated center winch bumper w/ large bar (got no tss), rear steel bumper w/ tire carrier for an LT285 Kumho on steely, sliders, bolt on cat shields
    one doesn’t simply “complete the build”:laugh:

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