4Runner Build - Community guided

[Joel S]

Just picked her up from the dealer, needs a name and parts ideas!

My Ideas -
King Suspension
Some upper Control Arms
Snorkel
Winch
Rock Slides

Anything Else I have yet to think of, but I am really open to Ideas!

 

[hlpressley]

Nice rig! Just bought the wife an 18 SR5 a few weeks ago. We really like it but my 06 Sport will maintain Overland duty

 

[Eh Governor]

I’m looking at an ‘18 TRD. Sliders and a rack are first on my list.

 

[NkedFatWhiteGuy]

Congratulations!

I just got my 2018 TOR about a month ago and the first thing I did was ceramic window tint and then the NoxLux blackout kit. I also picked up an ARB onboard air setup but still need to install it. I just ordered LED bulbs for all the interior lights just a few minutes ago too!

From a more major standpoint, I have sliders next on my list. That is primarily so my daughter doesn’t fall getting out of the back seat. Safety first! I have a long list of parts and add-ons that I hope to do after all that as well.

I am waiting a bit to get new tires on it but hope I hurry up and get them. It should have been the first thing I did, but oh well...

 

[Stickman]

Just picked her up from the dealer, needs a name and parts ideas!

My Ideas -
King Suspension
Some upper Control Arms
Snorkel
Winch
Rock Slides

Anything Else I have yet to think of, but I am really open to Ideas!
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RCI skid plates, fuel tank armor, and front lower control arm armor. Diff breather and transmission breather extensions to get them above water.

 

[HappyOurOverlanding]

Just picked her up from the dealer, needs a name and parts ideas!

My Ideas -
King Suspension
Some upper Control Arms
Snorkel
Winch
Rock Slides

Anything Else I have yet to think of, but I am really open to Ideas!
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Good looking ride. What's your plan for the interior build? Fridge and always-on DC and USB plugs are always needed. [emoji41]

Look forward to seeing how you outfit your rig.

 

[Beer Hounds]

I went with the SSO bumper and winch and love it. We also went with Rocky Road outfitters rock sliders, highly recommend them.

 

[Dcwn.45]

when I got my 2nd gen tacoma it had new tires but they were crap [Firestone all seasons I think] I bought BFG KO2's and was able to sell the old tires and pay half the cost of the BFG's
just a thought, do it soon while the stock tires are still worth something
sliders , not sure you need to get crazy with skids in MI, I don't feel a great need for them in MN, but whatever you are comfortable with

 

[Louisiana Overland]

BFG K02s

Good tires will make that 4runner much more capable. I am running 285/70/17s. Love them.

 

[Nomadik Nova]

BFG K02s

Good tires will make that 4runner much more capable. I am running 285/70/17s. Love them.

On stock wheels?

Any mods required for those 285/70/17s?

 

[Louisiana Overland]

On stock wheels?

Any mods required for those 285/70/17s?

Im on stock trd offroad premium wheels. I did a 3” old man emu springs and shocks with spc upper control arms and a diff drop kit. No fender or body mount chop required. Much better handling than the stock shocks and springs.

 

[HappyOurOverlanding]

I went with the SSO bumper and winch and love it. We also went with Rocky Road outfitters rock sliders, highly recommend them.

I stuck with SSO sliders and bumpers. I thought I'd just keep it in the SSO family. LOL

 

[TLK]

Anyone running the new KM3’ and what do you think of them over the KO2’s?

 

[Louisiana Overland]

Anyone running the new KM3’ and what do you think of them over the KO2’s?

Id like to try them honestly, but I am so happy with the lack of road noise with the K02 that I will likely just stick with them.

 

[Joel S]

First mods coming in hot! Ordered a TJM snorkel + diff breather. Prinsu rack will be ordered this week too.

Will have the snorkel installed hopefully in the next two weeks

 

[Joel S]

Good looking ride. What's your plan for the interior build? Fridge and always-on DC and USB plugs are always needed. [emoji41]

Look forward to seeing how you outfit your rig.

So the big thing I want to do is have a fridge that I can sleep on. There is a Webasto Isotherm 35l fridge drawer that I am eyeing.

As for others, I’m working on getting my ham license, and lots of storage.

 

[Joel S]

Update - 1/25

Installed snorkel! All buttoned up!
Installed ARB diff breather!
Installed Caliraised 42 light bar
Installed full wiring kit and switch panel
Did a TRD pro front grille swap

Things I have ordered
AllPro off-road rock sliders - will get powder coated locally
Dobinsons springs - will be pairing with falcon shocks. Don’t want to go full king just yet, but the falcons seem pretty good.

 

[Joel S]

 

[HappyOurOverlanding]

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Looks great. So what are the benefits of the snorkel? I see rigs with and without them on the same trails and was always curious.

 

[Joel S]

Looks great. So what are the benefits of the snorkel? I see rigs with and without them on the same trails and was always curious.

- you can go deeper in water. I still have my limit to be right above the tire, and if I accidentally go too deep, my engine won’t be flooded. I’m not deep diving with it.

- dust. In New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and such, if you’re behind someone, the dust filter fills up real quick with sand. This prevents this.

- fender liner removal. No one talks about this, but I think it’s really important. The air intake on the 4Runner is behind the fender, and above the wheel. The liner prevents major particulate to get into the air box. With a snorkel I can delete the fender liner, and while flexing stick a big tire in the fender without scrubbing on the liner.

The big thing too with people is you should do a diff breather with the snorkel. Otherwise you’ll possibly get water in the rear end, which is a no-go.

Also, I think it looks cool. [emoji12]