2016 Toyota RAV4 LE AWD

[16rav4_project]

This is my 2016 RAV4 build. I bought a snorkel for a 90's jeep Cherokee. I had to make some cuts and bends. So far this is my only upgrade. I bought some wheels and tires. Haven't put them on yet due to their 4 hours away.right now I'm running 29's and 17's currently but next month I'll be running 30's and 15's. I'll be picking them up next month as well as custom making a front bull bar,skid plate, and a roof rack. Lights will be coming with the upgrades as well. Still in search of a lift on the down side.but this my vehicle currently.

 

[OverLandCruiser76]

That is really original, never thought of a RAV4 as an off-road vehicle! Hope you publish photos soon on the trail and see how it performs.

 

[16rav4_project]

This is my 2016 RAV4 build. I bought a snorkel for a 90's jeep Cherokee. I had to make some cuts and bends. So far this is my only upgrade. I bought some wheels and tires. Haven't put them on yet due to their 4 hours away.right now I'm running 29's and 17's currently but next month I'll be running 30's and 15's. I'll be picking them up next month as well as custom making a front bull bar,skid plate, and a roof rack. Lights will be coming with the upgrades as well. Still in search of a lift on the down side.but this my vehicle currently.

I've drove it on the beach and down a few trails. I'm still exploring NC on the weekend.

 

[Joey D]

My wife and I have been talking about getting her a RAV4 but I was concerned about it's ruggedness. Looks like I had nothing to be concerned about.

Oh and props for cutting a hole in the side of a brand new rig for that snorkel.

 

[MTN4RNR]

 

[16rav4_project]

Going to pick up my wheels tomorrow for it. Took this picture to welcome the beautiful fall weather to Shelby,NC. I'll be at the beach this weekend as well. More pictures coming

 

[16rav4_project]

another picture from the front

 

[picklejuice]

another picture from the front

Nice! The snorkel looks like it's flexing for the camera.

 

[Mike474]

Ive taken my wife's 15 rav4 places I shouldn't have and it handle some tough terrain rather well. Curious to see where this build can go.

 

[16rav4_project]

Drove it out on the beach last weekend. No problems at all! Love this car

 

[erinw.rrc]

My mom has a 2013 Rav4 and it's all wheel drive. She lives in Michigan and loves how it handles in the snow. I think hers has a 6cyl engine so a lot of power in a little SUV and very capable.

 

[16rav4_project]

Recently took the snorkel off. Waiting for the wrap to get here for the snorkel but I got roof racks and a roof basket. Put two LED pod spot lights on the front and LED pod fog lights one on each side to have a wide range to see what's next to me. Here is a picture

 

[16rav4_project]

And another picture from where we were installing the lights

 

[goleee33]

Definitely a unique build! Going to be tough to find any off-road related parts for it but you will stand out, without a doubt!

 

[Scott]

Love this. This is what Overlanding is all about. Just get out and explore with what you like. Good job so far. And I have to say you have cajones of steel to take a hole saw to a brand new rig.

 

[16rav4_project]

I've got the lights hooked up now

 

[16rav4_project]

Should be getting a Tow hitch for Christmas and still looking into the 40mm lift. I'm liking this every month my car is getting a new upgrade

 

[16rav4_project]

The inside

 

[16rav4_project]

My side roof basket lights

 

[16rav4_project]

This is the spot light LED pod lights I installed at night and rain