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Post by smkd13 Sat Feb 23, 2013 10:20 pm

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I acquired a 2001 Toyota 4Runner back in November 2012 with 126k on the clock. My "Heep" Grand Cherokee is now :rip: Didn't get to do much to it at first, but slowly i have been doing my research and getting together what i want to do with it and now I am actually starting my build.

As I am new to this site, most of you don't know me but I am not new to off-roading or vehicle modification. I have a strong history with electronics. I don't like to take my cars/trucks to shops because i like to learn from experience.

Here she sits shortly after i got her:

smkd13's 4Runner IMG_2083

Currently:

smkd13's 4Runner IMG_2577_zps0daad4d9


[SIZE="6"]Current Mods:[/SIZE]

Engine:

Stock - No Modifications
B&M 70268 Trans Cooler - 03/02/13 - 130k
Timing Belt / Water Pump - 11/08/12 - 126k
Spark Plugs (BKR5EKB-11) - 11/25/12 - 127k
Air Filter (FRAM CA7626) - 11/25/12 - 127k
Royal Purple 5w-30 - 02-18-13 - 129k
PCV - 03/02/13 - 130k

Front Suspension:

ToyTec Boss Coil-overs - 03/02/13 - 130k
Left & Right LBJ - 03/02/13 - 130k
Left & Right OTREs - (returned)
Energy Performance 8.5117R Bushings - (to be installed)


Rear Suspension:

ToyTec Superflex Coils - 03/02/13 - 130k
Bilstein 5100 9602R703 shocks - 03/02/13 - 130k
HD Panhard Bar - 03/02/13 - 130k
Rear Sway-bar removal - 03/02/13 - 130k

Electrical:

Andymod 2.0 - 11/10/12
ABS On/Off - (to be done)

Interior:

Alpine CDA-105 - 11/07/12
Hi-fonix Brutus Sub - 11/13/12
Hi-Fonix Titan Amp - 11/13/12
Garmin Nuvi 1300LMT - 11/09/12


Exterior:

Plasti-Dip Emblems - 12/27/13
Removed Trailer Hitch - 11/19/12
Flipped Hitch & Grade 8 - (to be installed)
"Fix" Fender Flares - (to be done)


Future Mods:

Spartan Locker (SLTV630) (possibly an Aussie)
Savage Offroad Rear Bumper w/ Swing
Savage Offroad DOM Sliders
Custom CBI Front Tube Bumper
BudBuilt Skids
HD Adjustable Rear LCAs and UCAs
Tube Front UCAs
Midland 1001LWX CB w/ 5' Firestick FS-5
Viair Setup (P/N# 10007)
Rear Cargo Cage w/ Hi-Lift Mount
Engo E9000S winch
Ford F-150 Tank swap
LED Light converstion
Some front and rear lights




[SIZE="1"]DISCLAIMER:
This is will be a reference point for me as well as my way to show you the progress so you will have to just deal with a lot of pictures and notes. I rather be able to reference back to this if i need something as well as have a reference for other to come to. I research everything I do and like to be as detail as i can be. So for this I apologize for the lengthy picture heavy post that may happen from time to time.

As well you all are welcome to use anything that i have posted for you own reference, (BUT GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IT DUE).[/SIZE]

[SIZE="3"]If anyone has any suggestions or questions, please post them![/SIZE]


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Post by Kevin Sun Feb 24, 2013 2:39 am

Good looking truck! I like the white with silver flares.
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Post by smkd13 Sun Feb 24, 2013 2:45 am

Kevin wrote:Good looking truck! I like the white with silver flares.

I did too but the flares are gonna be going bye bye very soon. I like the 4Runners without them. wouldnt mind a set of sr5 black flares though
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Post by GottaBeTRD Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:28 pm

good to see ya here man! if you haven't done this yet, you can post something about a wrench date to install your coilovers. some of us can probably help out. I know Thardy has a pretty sweet home made tool to make life easier on installing the fronts. but yeah man your rig is gonna be so sick after everything is done!
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Post by smkd13 Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:53 pm

Thanks bud! That is the goal and I think I will post up when I know a little better what day it is gonna be.
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Post by smkd13 Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:48 pm

Picked up this sexiness that is gonna be going under my truck this weekend.

Hello HD Panhard Bar

ToyTec 199.99
Lowrange and Lowes (ibuildit style) 93.00

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Post by GottaBeTRD Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:53 pm

nice! dang you have all kinds of good stuff to do this week.
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Post by smkd13 Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:57 pm

Yep tax season was good to me this year Smile
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Post by smkd13 Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:48 pm

ok so got some goodies in the mail today Smile

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and here is a look at the 9602R705 shocks for the SuperFlex coils
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Post by dutchman Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:59 am

Can you put of a pic or two of your sub set-up in the back of your runner that I saw over on t4r?

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Post by smkd13 Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:26 am

Yep will post up here once I can get my computer on the net. Smile
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Post by smkd13 Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:22 pm

Duratracs (285/75R16) wrapped around Pro Comp 7069s Very Happy

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1600 for all four with the rims and gorrilla lugs.

also my LBJs and OTREs showed up today.
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Post by smkd13 Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:27 pm

dutchman wrote:Can you put of a pic or two of your sub set-up in the back of your runner that I saw over on t4r?

here is that picture of the stereo for you btw

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(sorry for the crappy pictures all I have atm for pictures is my phone.)
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Post by Vitruvius Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:35 pm

I kept looking for a 'like' button on those Duratracs, those look sweet! Man, you are making me jealous, you are going to have a sweet rig.
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Post by smkd13 Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:12 pm

Vitruvius wrote:I kept looking for a 'like' button on those Duratracs, those look sweet! Man, you are making me jealous, you are going to have a sweet rig.



lol well thank you bro, well i am building this one exactly how i want to build it. just wait until i add the Addicted front bumper with Savage Sliders and Rear Bumper... All Tube Man!!!!
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Post by GottaBeTRD Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:20 pm

your rig is gonna be so sick man! seeing those 33's is really making me want to swap mine out now haha. I found some sick rims that are coming out pretty soon that are actually affordable.
So yeah, if the money comes in this summer I may be able to keep up with ya haha!
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Post by smkd13 Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:44 pm

GottaBeTRD wrote:your rig is gonna be so sick man! seeing those 33's is really making me want to swap mine out now haha. I found some sick rims that are coming out pretty soon that are actually affordable.
So yeah, if the money comes in this summer I may be able to keep up with ya haha!

what rims are coming out? and how much are they gonna be? I think the 33s will look much better under my truck for sure though lol which by the way I am actually gonna be doing up in idaho. Kinda don't have time to do it before. Smile but you can still check out the ride of the Boss kit later..
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Post by Ty Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:17 am

smkd13 wrote:
Kevin wrote:Good looking truck! I like the white with silver flares.

I did too but the flares are gonna be going bye bye very soon. I like the 4Runners without them. wouldnt mind a set of sr5 black flares though

I wish I'd known that a year ago, before a rock tore mine off!!
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Post by Ty Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:19 am

smkd13 wrote:
Sway-bar removal - (to be removed)-(tentative)


I strongly recommend this. I pulled mine and LOVED it. Possibly one of my favorite mods!!!!
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Post by Ty Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:22 am

smkd13 wrote:

As I am new to this site, most of you don't know me but I am not new to off-roading or vehicle modification. I have a strong history with electronics. I don't like to take my cars/trucks to shops because i like to learn from experience.


This will come in handy! I need to rewire my rear elocker (not full rewire just want to put a new switch) and wire my new front. I have the schematics, but am to stupid to read them.
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Post by dutchman Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:55 am

smkd13 wrote:lol well thank you bro, well i am building this one exactly how i want to build it. just wait until i add the Addicted front bumper with Savage Sliders and Rear Bumper... All Tube Man!!!!

TUBE!!! You'll love the Addicted front bumper and I would highly recommend their rear one as well.

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Post by smkd13 Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:13 pm

Thardy wrote:This will come in handy! I need to rewire my rear elocker (not full rewire just want to put a new switch) and wire my new front. I have the schematics, but am to stupid to read them.

just shoot me a PM with your number and i will give you a call and we can get something worked out to get this done for you. I just like working on things honestly so yep just let me know.

ha ha i wish I had my runner a year ago lol ..... i actually just made up my mind to get rid of the fender flares. instead i am going to fashion a nice set of tube fenders. bounce
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Post by smkd13 Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:17 pm

dutchman wrote:
TUBE!!! You'll love the Addicted front bumper and I would highly recommend their rear one as well.

ya know it is a toss up with me right now between the addicted and the savage rear. I want a rear swing away. if addicted will make me one with the rear swing away i will got that route cause well i like his bumper but i also like how the Savage is made and after talking to them about their locking mechanism for the swing away, i like it. they made it very "stiff" so that it wont come undone or become "rattley" lol
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Post by dutchman Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:31 pm

If you can drop your truck of at Addicted's shop they'll make a swing out/up rear tire carrier on their bumper. I'm sure we could figure out a way to fab up a rear tire system on any bumper you end up getting.

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Post by Kevin Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:52 pm

I love the Lambo carrier.
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