2016 T4R SR5 "Tforce"

[IronPercheron]

Well

It's build thread time.

I got a good deal on a pretty unique 4runner. Not by any means over the top but still... I really like the T Force kit. I have my doubts about the front skid plate... kinda bendy. The rest is really solid stuff.



Here's that questionable skid plate...



The roof rack is really cool!
Pretty drilled for lights... though I fear that they won't be very good way back here... I've always had them up by the windshield. .... I think lighting/outfitting of this rack will be my more difficult undertakeing. Please Chime in on this one.



The rock rail / steps are great! The steps are removable quick n easy. These stay for sure.



So far I'm happy with a great start, getting it dirty real soon [emoji108] here come the scratches haha!



What I am buying first is some form of winch mount... T4R had an epic front bumper thread... but I am wanting some info from folk if relative perspective... (an experienced overlanders opinion) lol

I like shrockworks bumpers and it's like an hour drive tops from my house to where they make them in Houston Tx.


But I would get a little sick over cutting my flares :-/ I kinda like em $

And then I like this one...
Because of the flairs...

Anyways

This site is full if great folks so I want you guys to chime in and help guide me along through the build... I am always ready to learn about something new, or seeing a new perspective.

 

[mmnorthdirections]

Dude THIS is in your future. Mamma and the kids will love it......

 

[mmnorthdirections]

I like these. I do agree with not wanting to cut stuff, you may have to. Your truck looks really nice!!!

 

[JusticeZ33]

Nice rig...I am right there with you on this question. It is such a big decision and with the money outlay, you really want to get it right the first time.

 

[IronPercheron]

Nice rig...I am right there with you on this question. It is such a big decision and with the money outlay, you really want to get it right the first time.

Got that right.

:-/

Its a steamer.

 

[IronPercheron]

Dude THIS is in your future. Mamma and the kids will love it......

Showed the wifey and got told i was "F'n nuts"

 

[mmnorthdirections]

I would get the same and rightfully so!!!!

 

[IronPercheron]

I would get the same and rightfully so!!!!

Wonder what the funal bill in that thing was [emoji15]

More than my house

 

[mmnorthdirections]

Wow is right, that was an expensive build and probably a SEMA show truck. I would guess about $90,000.

 

[IronPercheron]

the bumper debate rages on... due time... a few wheeling trips... and i will know.

Another thing, it looks like the light bar for the front would be up above the rack... vulnerable.

also who's running a bar that far back? does it work good?

 

[Steve]

also who's running a bar that far back? does it work good?

Mine are about the same location. The 32" OPT7 bar is hidden behind the fairing, so it is mounted a bit lower than the top of yours. The light is just behind the front of the front roof rail cover.

Here's the output with only the OPT7 bar on. The roof doesn't block any light that I notice. (The camera was sitting on top of the steering wheel, which would be right in my line of sight.)

 

[IronPercheron]

A thousand likes sir!

Thats what i needed to see :-)

I get to keep my tforce rack lol

 

[IronPercheron]

had a blasty blast on the first trip! it was a "soft" break in. :-D pulled my boat up to toledo bend for a week of fishing. the exploring was just dirt roads, nothing special and nothing that wasn't already on maps.

T4R can tow. Put it in sport mode and of we went. best i can tell the boat and gear came in at around 2400lbs.... even jon boats pack a lil lbs man.

heres the goods.

total round trip miles including runabouts was 550 miles.
loaded and towing i got 13.3 mpg on the flats and about 12 in the hills
power was not a problem!
suspension still had plenty of up travel out back

the factory T-force roof rack is not very strong. i will be either replacing it or reinforcing it. my igloo 72 qt was too much. and the way the tie downs work it made it worse.... if i hadnt paid attention my roof would need paint!

mind you i had the boat to put it in... this time.

more research on roof racks to follow.

the terra grappler was impressive. i will likely keep this tire option. i had a few opportunities to test out the down hill assist and i like it too. a-trac is the beez neez... just my opinion..

 

[IronPercheron]

ok

shrock works full replacement is next :-)

after that is roof rack... what should i get to work best with a rtt?

 

[IronPercheron]

Got my RTT

Mt. Shasta extended pioneer series.

Roof rack ordered.

Baja Flat Rack full length mesh floor.

Waiting on the bumper.

Torn between shrock full rep and souther style winch mount

 

[IronPercheron]

Wonder if i can mount a light bar where the wind deflect is....

 

[IronPercheron]

FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER

Got this one> http://www.bajarack.com/?id=racks_list_inside&idRack=97

Got this one> https://cascadiatents.com/shop/extended-veranda/

Got the tent about 8 months ago on a good deal... been waiting and debating and saving and now we got the rack on the way. This will be fun.

Not saying a ground tent hasnt been good to us... we just want to see what the fuss is about with these RTT's! and out factory Tforce rack - while still very sturdy - is not enough for the RTT and other poo we want to take.