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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Toyotanewbie, Mar 31, 2025 at 8:09 AM.

  1. Mar 31, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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    Toyotanewbie

    Toyotanewbie [OP] New Member

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    None yet!
    Good morning. After many years of owning Ram diesel trucks (it's a firefighter thing), I finally decided to downsize. I'm single and don't pull large trailers anymore. I started to do my due diligence on owning a four-wheel-drive SUV, and the 4-Runner met my reliability needs, so here I am with a new/used 2023 Runner. This past November, I moved to Meridian, Idaho, and noticed tons of 4Runners. I'm also very familiar with Forums, having been and still am a member of the Diesel forums. I try to do all my work on my vehicles, but with the move, I sold many of my tools to downsize in life. I guess the correct terminology these days is "Minimizing". So, greetings to all of you. I'm looking to meet other 4Runner owners in the area for weekend trips, coffee, road trips, or any type of social event. I'd also like to learn more about what any of you have done related to upgrades. It's nice to meet you. Have a great day and a start of the new week.
     
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  2. Mar 31, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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    RumHamRunner73

    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Welcome to the forum from North Carolina.

    Post some pictures of you ride when you get a chance.
     
  3. Mar 31, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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    morfdq

    morfdq New Member

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    TRD Wheels, exhaust, Eibach, Cali Raised Skid Plate, Diode Dynamics fog, Sherpa Crestone rack.
    Welcome and congrats on the purchase. As for upgrades, usually people start with a leveling kit and bigger tires. Then its just downhill from there, I had a post two years ago where I said my build was finally complete. I laugh now because it truly is never ending with upgrades to the 4R
     
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  4. Mar 31, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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    BS67

    BS67 8404 USMC Doc

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  5. Mar 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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    Dabigono

    Dabigono Just Joined

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  6. Mar 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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    DesertSurfer

    DesertSurfer It ain’t bragging if you can do it!

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    Congrats on your new rig and welcome to the forum!
     
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  7. Mar 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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    Pentangler

    Pentangler Happy Member

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    Welcome to the family.
     
  8. Mar 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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    Ironguy

    Ironguy Kind of New

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    New pine scent hanger, new sun shade
    Welcome from Arizona!
     
  9. Mar 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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    Steely123

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

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  10. Apr 1, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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    Toy4X4

    Toy4X4 New Member

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    Welcome from Wisconsin! Been through Meridian a few times, looks like 4Runner country in some spots!
     
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  11. Apr 1, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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    JET4

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  12. Apr 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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    Toyotanewbie

    Toyotanewbie [OP] New Member

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    Thanks for all the welcome replies. I think most of my adventures will be Utah,Nevada desert, Arizona and of course around Idaho. I’m still learning where to post a photo of my runner. Bare with me
     
  13. Apr 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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    Toyotanewbie

    Toyotanewbie [OP] New Member

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    I think I figured how to post a photo

    IMG_5506.jpg
     
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  14. Apr 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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    Toyotanewbie

    Toyotanewbie [OP] New Member

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    Having it tinted before driving home to Idaho

    IMG_5513.jpg
     
  15. Apr 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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    Bluesky 07

    Bluesky 07 Not a New Member

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    “Deep” Satoshi grille | X-REAS delete / Eibach | Weathertech front & rear mats | Tinted front windows | Floor Armor cargo mat | TPMS bypass | LED interior, tag, & reverse lights | BlueSea Systems console USB power ports | Pioneer AVH-2550NEX HU + Audiovox backup camera | Fumoto F-103S | Rockville lo-pro subwoofer | Kenwood speakers & KAC-M1804 amp | Philips H9/9011 headlight bulbs | Wolfbox G850 Pro dash/rear cam | Map light mod | Breather mod | OBD Fusion diagnostics
    Welcome from beautiful north Georgia.

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  16. Apr 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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    Gman2530

    Gman2530 New Member

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    462FD5C3-DE81-461B-9C0A-7F8D94E1026E.jpg Nice rig, enjoy :):bananadance::oldglory:, so many mods out there…
     

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