Steve’s 2016 Toyota 4Runner Modification and Adventure Thread

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Steve, in the last two pics, what type/manufacture rack is that?
The side rails are the 4Runner's stock rails. The inserts are used instead of the factory optional crossbars. They are extremely sturdy. The owner is probably around 200 pounds, and bounced a little on just one insert.

They are made by Rago Fabrication. If the original side rails were full length, I'd have gone this route over the Prinsu rack.

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The side rails are the 4Runner's stock rails. The inserts are used instead of the factory optional crossbars. They are extremely sturdy. The owner is probably around 200 pounds, and bounced a little on just one insert.

They are made by Rago Fabrication. If the original side rails were full length, I'd have gone this route over the Prinsu rack.

Link: https://goo.gl/JMEFbR
Thanks Steve. I was wondering how my style of RTT would attach to it. Unfortunately, after reviewing the video at Rago, there is not enough clearance from the roof to work with the bolt system of my RTT. I do like the low profile and what they're doing for accessories.
 

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I was wondering how my style of RTT would attach to it
The fellow who bought it said he was told to attach the whole assembly to the bottom of the RTT and *then* lift the whole thing into place. Doesn't seem particularly practical. Similar instructions for my Prinsu, but only attaching the two crossbars to the tent.
 
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The fellow who bought it said he was told to attach the whole assembly to the bottom of the RTT and *then* lift the whole thing into place. Doesn't seem particularly practical. Similar instructions for my Prinsu, but only attaching the two crossbars to the tent.
Have a friend that does that with his Thule rack and RTT. My issue is that I only have a 5 inch clearance going through the garage door (after a 2" lift and a K9 Rack). I have to load and unload the RTTfrom a 12 foot ramp. LOL... Thus my looking for a lower rack that I could get enough clearance to lift it in the garage. Oh well, I'll keeping dreaming and looking.
 
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Upgrade time!

7 Gallon Road Shower 4 at 65 PSI is replacing the 5 gallon, 25 PSI Road Shower 2 on the 4Runner. This will empty the entire reservoir with one air pressurization!

A full test will be done once the weather warms up in the spring. It is already evident that the gang at RoadShower.com have made a lot of improvements.

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Upgrade time!

7 Gallon Road Shower 4 at 65 PSI is replacing the 5 gallon, 25 PSI Road Shower 2 on the 4Runner. This will empty the entire reservoir with one air pressurization!

A full test will be done once the weather warms up in the spring. It is already evident that the gang at RoadShower.com have made a lot of improvements.

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Question from the Newbie again... is it heated by the sun or do you run the water through a heating unit?
 

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Question from the Newbie again... is it heated by the sun or do you run the water through a heating unit?
Heated by the sun. Look for my review last summer on the Road Shower 2. ( I’m on mobile or I’d link it for you) On a sunny day, the water in the tank was over 120 degrees.
 
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I got tired of having to remove my awning every time I added, removed, or moved something on my Prinsu rack. So I took all of the cross bars to a local machine shop and had them mill access holes to drop in or remove carriage bolts. Other folks who have done this had all four in a row, but that seemed to me like it would weaken the bar substantially, especially right on center. So I had mine staggered and offset one inch either side of center. There are no access holes on the bottom. This ought to make it easier to work with!

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Hey Steve! First, I just wanted to say great build. I noticed you are running BFG KO2’s in 275/70/17 with a stock suspension. How are they working for you? Have you noticed any change in the quality/comfort of ride? Any change in acceleration?

Thanks Chris
 

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Hey Steve! First, I just wanted to say great build. I noticed you are running BFG KO2’s in 275/70/17 with a stock suspension. How are they working for you? Have you noticed any change in the quality/comfort of ride? Any change in acceleration?

Thanks Chris
Chris, I put the KO2s on the day after I bought the new 4Runner, so I have next to nothing to compare. I now have 24 thousand miles on them, and they still look like new. I would definitely do it again.
 

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Catching up on some additions to the 4Runner:

I added a Midland MXT115 GMRS radio. Actually, I bought it February 2017, but I didn't know anyone who uses GMRS. Some of the local 4Runner group finally got on board, so I brought mine out and added it to Kevin's RAM Mount solution.

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I also added two sheets of chicken coop flooring from FarmTec on my Prinsu roof rack. This makes sitting and standing on the rack much more comfortable. I can't wait to get to another situation where I'm on the roof with the camera! I mounted the base for the Front Runner Jerry Can mount, too.

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[EDIT] After posting, I see this:

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Wow! A big thank you to everyone who's encouraged me over the past few years! A goodly portion of those posts are in the Upgrade Your Account thread, as well as a lot of "Here's an existing post on that topic for you to peruse" sorts of posts. :)
 
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Super level - the icons are a +250lb, so no sag even when i have a trailer hooked up. Drives AMAZING


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I found this thread while looking through OB today. Below is an excerpt I posted on another thread but your suspension setup may be what I'm looking for. Here is what I posted:

"I plan on adding a SSO slimline front bumper and winch which will add a little over 100 lbs to the front over stock. I have an off road teardrop that I will be pulling as well with a fully loaded tongue weight of around 200 lbs. I'm really not looking for much overall lift. At most, around 2" lift in the front and 1" in the rear would be what I'm looking for. I would just like to remove most (not all) of the rake from the factory and possibly go up to 275's when I need new tires. I know that this is really specific but anyone has any experience or recommendations for a setup like this one, I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts. Thanks."

Do you think your set up would work for what I'm going for? Would I need any additional support for the added weight in the front? Thanks.
 

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Do you think your set up would work for what I'm going for? Would I need any additional support for the added weight in the front? Thanks.
Sorry, but I'm not going to be very helpful. My suspension is completely stock, and I don't have any plans to change it for the foreseeable future.
 

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Hey Steve, so I have been frantically reviewing potential mods for my new 4Runner and had a couple of questions in regards to what you have chosen.

1. I see that you went with 275-70-17s size tires but on a lot of the websites that I have looked at they list the max tire is 33", not sure how that translates to the size you have chosen or is they are actually one and the same?

2. You have said that you had not done any suspension but am curious as to where you go, mainly on road, fire roads, etc. I plan on doing the suspension but now am questioning that thought or at least postpone that mod till later.

I look forward to your replies (and help) !!!! :laughing::laughing:

Thanks again, you have given me some great ideas, I have already ordered the black out kit and am looking for a good deal with the fogs. I was never a huge fan of forums but reading yours I have rethought that and may start my own thread as this has been a big help....
That's the same size tire I run on my 2006 4Runner. It's a 32" tire.
 

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I've added a few things over the past couple of months, both for the truck and for the trailer or day trips.

  • NOCO GB40 Jump Starter
  • Kelty Noah's Tarp 9X9 (I already have the 16X16 for over the trailer. This is for over the truck lift gate or a standalone tarp tent.)
  • A beautiful Council Tool Camp Carver axe
  • Corona 14" pruning saw
  • Firebox Stove 5" folding stove and accessories

I'm especially eager to get out and play with the axe and Firebox stove!

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