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New 4R Owner in Bend, Oregon

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Bend_4R, Jul 26, 2024.

  1. Jul 26, 2024 at 9:57 AM
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    Bend_4R

    Bend_4R [OP] Mountain Life

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    First Name:
    Reed
    Bend, Oregon
    Vehicle:
    2024 4R Off Road
    2021 TRD Off Road - Bilstein 8112/8100, Dobinsons UCA's, rear adjustable sway bar links, and adjustable pan hard bar. Bilstein front swaybar relocation bracket Dr. KDSS pan hard bar relocation bracket, TRD Flow Form wheels, Mickey Thompson 285/70 AT tires, OEM Toyota heritage grill, Diode Dynamics SS3 Max amber fog lights, Redline leather transfer case shift boot with red stitching, Kazkin heated leather seats, Kicker dash-mount tweeters, TRD cold air intake, Diode Dynamics interior LED, license plate LED, and backup light LED, and C1R hitch mount light. OEM roof rack delete kit, 7-year ceramic coating, CaliRaised catalytic converter shields, TRD skid plate, extended brake lines, DuroBump bump stops, RokBlox mudflaps, Anytime front/rear camera, 2-Diode Dynamics 6" behind the grille LED light bars, Expel wrap on hood, front end and A-pillars.
    After lurking here for a while to plan my build, I decided to sign up! I should have all my parts installed in a week or so. Except for the rock sliders, which may be a longer wait from Wescott. I bought my 4R new, and the dealer installed the 2021 TRD PRO wheels, and Mickey Thompson tires with a Ready-Lift 3" spacer lift. I fell in love with the look and the rig, but after I started researching what I had, I realized I did not want a spacer lift, and I was not thrilled with the body roll and brake dive. I was close to going with the 6112/5160 shocks but decided to go for it upfront and grabbed the 8112/8100s for a great price online after my installer was back ordered on those shocks for at least a month. I am shooting for ~3" in the front, with about 2.5" out back with the OME 2895. I have a full-size truck for hauling gear and towing my trailer, so the 4R is my daily driver. I am on washboard and rutted roads fairly often and plan to explore some of the terrain around me, but I will likely never be very hard on my rig. I won't be rock crawling or adding bumpers, a winch, or anything on the roof. I just wanted great suspension and rock sliders in case I got in a little over my head.

    There is so much awesome knowledge and information shared here, and I am excited to be on the forum and driving my 4Runner!

    Here is my spec list:
    2021 TRD PRO wheels, Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT 285/70, Bilstein 8112/8100 (smooth body, no bypass), OME 2895 rear springs, Dr.KDSS Pan Hard Bar Relocation Bracket, Icon front sway bar relocation spacer, Dobinsons tubular UCAs, Dobinsons adjustable rear sway bar links, DuroBumps F/R 4.25, Wescott Designs 20 degree Rock Sliders, Katzkin leather seats, 7-year ceramic coating, Husky floor mats

     
    Last edited: Jul 26, 2024
  2. Jul 26, 2024 at 10:08 AM
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    Ironguy

    Ironguy New Member

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    Ralph
    Bisbee AZ
    Vehicle:
    2020 Black 4Runner Venture 1967 FJ40 Land Cruiser
    New pine scent hanger, new sun shade
    WeLcome from Arizona!
     
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  3. Jul 26, 2024 at 10:14 AM
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    Bend_4R

    Bend_4R [OP] Mountain Life

    Joined:
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    Gender:
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    First Name:
    Reed
    Bend, Oregon
    Vehicle:
    2024 4R Off Road
    2021 TRD Off Road - Bilstein 8112/8100, Dobinsons UCA's, rear adjustable sway bar links, and adjustable pan hard bar. Bilstein front swaybar relocation bracket Dr. KDSS pan hard bar relocation bracket, TRD Flow Form wheels, Mickey Thompson 285/70 AT tires, OEM Toyota heritage grill, Diode Dynamics SS3 Max amber fog lights, Redline leather transfer case shift boot with red stitching, Kazkin heated leather seats, Kicker dash-mount tweeters, TRD cold air intake, Diode Dynamics interior LED, license plate LED, and backup light LED, and C1R hitch mount light. OEM roof rack delete kit, 7-year ceramic coating, CaliRaised catalytic converter shields, TRD skid plate, extended brake lines, DuroBump bump stops, RokBlox mudflaps, Anytime front/rear camera, 2-Diode Dynamics 6" behind the grille LED light bars, Expel wrap on hood, front end and A-pillars.
    I also added Yota Expedition blackout trim to the grille since all my badges are blacked out. I looked into a Pro Grille and black valances, but the money and hassle seemed like more than I cared to take on. Instead, I put that money towards suspension. I might go with the anytime front/rear camera setup, but I am not in much of a hurry to take on that project, even though it doesn't look terribly complicated.
     
  4. Jul 26, 2024 at 11:43 AM
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    BS67

    BS67 New Member

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    2023 SR5 Premium
    Welcome!
     
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  5. Jul 26, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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    DesertSurfer

    DesertSurfer New Member

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    Gary
    San Diego
    Vehicle:
    2024 T4R ORP w/KDSS Underground
    Your 4Runner is looking good! Welcome to the forum!
     
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  6. Jul 26, 2024 at 12:42 PM
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    Pentangler

    Pentangler Happy Member

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    2023 ORP
    Great start....welcome to the family.
     
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  7. Jul 26, 2024 at 1:45 PM
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    JChiz

    JChiz Old Member

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    First Name:
    Jim
    South Of Tucson, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2022 SR5 Premium
    Welcome. :tumbleweed: Good looking ride!
     
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  8. Jul 26, 2024 at 1:48 PM
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    RumHamRunner73

    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Philip
    Oakboro, N.C
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    2022 4 Runner Limited. Blizzard Pearl
    Welcomes to the forum from North Carolina.
     
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  9. Jul 26, 2024 at 1:54 PM
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    Texan4Runner

    Texan4Runner New Member

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    Jim
    Vehicle:
    Lunar Rock 2023 TRD Premium
    TRD Matt Gray wheels, Bilstein's 5100, diode dynamics SS3
    Welcome from Texas.
     
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  10. Jul 26, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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    Dabigono

    Dabigono Just Joined

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    Welcome from SoCal
     
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  11. Jul 26, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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    Steely123

    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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    TX
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    2018 4runner SR5 premium
    welcome
     
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  12. Jul 27, 2024 at 5:58 AM
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    Toy4X4

    Toy4X4 New Member

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    2020 Offroad Prem. 4-runner
    RevTek 3" front- 2" rear leveling, JBA uca's, LED interior lights, Cooper 275-70-17 AT3 LT
    Welcome from Wisconsin! I've been through Bend lots of times with the semi. Some times fish in the Deschutes, beautiful country you live in.
     
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