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Coming from someone with a LT 4WD 3rd gen 4Runner, this platform could be the right fit if you’re looking for something smaller for trails but short wheelbase and good aftermarket support. It’s just a matter of money getting it where you want it but the parts are out there. That being said, rear...

My Robby Gordon faux beadlocks and 35’s are a major strain for this 3.4 with 183 HP stock and I’ve considered downsizing the tire size to 285/75/17 or a slightly narrower 34x10.5x17 to save some weight and get a little power back. I can’t bring myself to switch to a lighter wheel to save weight...

I’ve been wanting to put a set of Mastercraft Baja RS or reclining Corbeau seats like you have in my 3rd gen 4Runner, but I’ve always wondered if the lower lumbar area is more comfortable on these seats than the factory ones. How are road trips 2+ hours at a time in those Corbeau seats?

They were $50 ea at the time plus shipping. This was a couple years ago, so the price may have changed.

@marcytech at Cutless Designs can make some rings for you. I had some aluminum rings made for OG Robby Gordon (simulated beadlock) wheels I had bought without rings or hardware a while back.

I’d be a lot more interested in better security hardware to help prevent theft than bling hardware. The options I’ve seen in the industry are pretty weak. These lights are too expensive and often times easily accessible on front bumpers for hex head bolts and allen head screws. I’m using torx...

There was a kit being sold for a while for 1st gen Tacoma/ 3rd gen 4Runner but aren’t available anymore. The OP is military and got stationed overseas so availability ceased. Here’s a link to the kit. Worth a read either way for someone interested in replicating it...

Air in the system is really seeming like the culprit after knowing this vehicle was in the shop last month and the coolant was refilled. If you burp the system, remember to turn on the rear heat on the back of the center console, if yours came with it. Those heater lines could be holding a...

4hi offroad tends to make the auto trans in these vehicles work pretty hard, especially with large tires and soft sand. The trans cooler is built into the radiator, so bypassing it with a standalone one would help with the strain on the cooling system. Also, these vehicles have known issues when...

I have the one you linked first out of the two Borlas, the ProXS. Mine’s the 40665 which looks to be similar sized but is offset not centered. It’s very mellow with the 3.4 V6 and K+N FIPK but I’m not too sure how quiet it would be with your setup. My highway rpms are around 2600 and no drone.

Did one of these runs in 2003 with Jim Ederer @ Protrux in San Marcos. Started and ended at the Lazy Lizard Saloon in Ocotillo. It was a poker run with raffle afterwards and watched whatever the latest Dezert People was at the time inside the bar. It was a good time! Not making this one though...

The key is calling them. I never got my emails returned from any of the yards, ever. I think because they were either too busy or didn’t want to deal with shipping since I also asked about shipping when inquiring about inventory. Once they confirm stock, they email you a form to complete and...

I got some Sequoia front axles for a long travel install on my 3rd gen 4Runner last year and a sun visor a couple months ago. Getting the yard on the phone to confirm stock and condition is a pain in the ass but it’s doable if you’re persistent. Just have to remember which parts of the country...

Those clips remind me of car audio speaker installs lol. I suppose they’d work just fine. I like the pre-tapped tabs with a countersunk bolt. Either one appears to be a decent option. The anti-seize is good tip, noted!

I remember your user name from T4R.org. Still have the 3rd gen 4Runner?