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2008 4runner Build

daPitbull

Rank V
Launch Member

Advocate III

This past weekend, started tearing down the front suspension.


Welded up Total Chaos cam tabs, and replaced on the frame:


Got the shock tower gussets in too:

Old stuff for sale:

and now she sits, waiting for some parts to come in:
 

daPitbull

Rank V
Launch Member

Advocate III

What is the plan for the rear?


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Haven't put too much thought but thinking of relocating the rear shock mounts on the frame higher to squeeze in longer Kings. Otherwise likely go with metal techs rear LT kit with matching kings

Truthfully my front end needed to be rebuilt anyway. Ball joints, LBJs, bushings all shot. I really wanted to SAS but settled for the less expensive option.
 
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Rob2thec

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Launch Member

Advocate II

You will be so much happier with the LT kit in the long run.

Think about a leaf spring swap. Deaver makes a pack and there are a few 4rnrs that have the TC setup with leafs in the rear that work really good!

Just spending your money! Lol


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daPitbull

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Launch Member

Advocate III

Got her rolling yesterday. Need to trim the fender and the front bumper to clear at full stuff.
 

BCBrian

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Launch Member

Advocate III

Very Nice! Looking forward to seeing your rig in person tomorrow at Hollister.

SOOOOOOO jealous of that trailer! Looks like an excellent setup for your family.
 

daPitbull

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Launch Member

Advocate III

We're heading out for a few weeks this weekend and decided to rebuild my rear storage solution. I used MDF for the first version, this one I'm using 3/4 smooth plywood.
Some progress pics. Using 24"slides from TCH Hardware


Got the tank and compressor mounted up. It's loud in the cab, but not as bad as you'd think.

Herculiner finish.

Frontrunner fridge slide and drawer opened up

And finished product

That's it, pretty straightforward and simple! I'm sure I could have gotten a bit more fancy, but simple does the job for us.
 

daPitbull

Rank V
Launch Member

Advocate III

Traded in our mini van for a 16' Sequoia. Really wanted to get into a LC200, but the price difference and the more roomy interior suits our purposes better. It won't see anything more than dirt roads/fire roads, so gonna keep the build pretty low key

 

daPitbull

Rank V
Launch Member

Advocate III

I doubt I'm going to do much with Sequoia that will warrant it's own build page, but got some new shoes on it; some dark bronze SCS Stealth 6 20x9 on a set of Tundra take off tires. Other plans may include a nice stereo system. This is our daily kid hauler so not going to tinker with it too much. We'll see!


 

SAC-CA-Runner

Rank V
Launch Member

Pathfinder I

You have any other pics of your snorkel? Most notably under the hood where it hooks up to the airbox? I want one but not sure of the LC one most people use will restrict intake air too much. I know its more of a "ram" intake...but that Safari one looks to have more circumference to it, allowing more air in.

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