I look forward to getting to know some of you at an event one of these days. I enjoy trail riding, rock crawling and getting muddy ..read more

Just got a new 1987 mint 4Runner. Rear leaf springs are sagging. Was going to get a new set of OME springs that claim to have a 2" lift. New Bilstein shocks all around too. Will I also need to add a set shackles to the rear? Hoping I don't have to, but do I need to also mess with the front, add a set of ARB Front Torsion bars or 2" front spacers? Hoping I can just add the new OME rear springs and shocks and be GTG! Thx ..read more

This tutorial gives a step by step for installing a 1/2" Cornfed (or other brand) front spacer (aka leveling kit) on a KDSS equipped 5th Gen 4Runner. A 1/2" front spacer will yield a 1" lift due to the geometry of the front suspension. Rationale: I consider this 1/2" spacer, 32-33” A/T tires, and a proper skid plate to be essential mods on any 5th Gen 4Runner other than the TRD Pro. The TRD Pro sits 1" higher from the showroom floor, has Nitto Terra A/T tires, and has the more proper... Read more ..read more

Picked up another 4Runner...this one in a 2001 with only 150K miles on it. Pretty bone stock so I have gone through and replaced ball joints control arms and a few other things to get it ready for a 2" lift (seems all bilstien kits are on backorder). Anyway, I wanted to also put a new radiator in just to be safe and ordered what I need...all OEM. So when I went to take out the old one I noticed that someone had disconnected the transmission lines and just looped them so they did not run... Read more ..read more

Back on my daughter's rig. It seems as if the headlights have that dim yellow look to them. Any suggestions would be appreciated as the number of options out there are crazy ..read more

I think my truck is suffering from a multiple personality disorder. With the 3RZ in my Gen1 4Runner I'm not sure if it's still a Gen1 4R, or if it's a Gen1/3 4R hybrid. My front diff is out of a FZJ80. My rear diff is from a Gen2 V6 4R. My transmission is from a 1987 turbo truck. My brake rotors are from a FJ60, and the calipers from a Gen2 V6 4R. I'm having an identity crisis. Could we say my truck is a product of heterosis (hybrid vigor)? I'm confused. "Heterosis, hybrid vigor, or... Read more ..read more

Hey Dudes, If you have a set of aftermarket upper control arms with uniball joints and the joints are due for a replacement, this video will show you how to swap them out. We feature two tools in the video. One comes from Total Chaos which is a specific tool made to replace uniball joints. The other tool is a press sleeve kit that can be used for a multitude of jobs like wheel bearing replacements and control arm bushing replacements. The press sleeve kit is a much better value for anyone... Read more ..read more

This was my HS and college ride.1987 4Runner 5speed manual. Paid $7700 for it. Would kill to still have it. It’s crazy how well Toyota nailed the stance and looks and everything back then ..read more

Hey folks! 100 series owner coming in peace. Just finishing up my 100 series build. Will be about as good as I can get without an SAS, which I don’t want to do on that rig. I’m considering a 4Runner SAS or an 80 series to build up that I can feel less guilty beating on. And tackle some of the tougher local stuff. Came across this 4Runner which already has SAS/lockers etc for a pretty solid starting point. Any general thoughts from this crew? My runner knowledge is lacking... Read more ..read more

Hey everyone! I'm new here, so I wanted to introduce myself and show my ride. I have a few projects on my list that I'm looking to get done. Towards the top of that list is a Goose Gear or alternative since GG has a hefty price tag. I have Cali Raised sliders that just came back from getting fresh powder coating. Also have Baja Designs fogs that need to be installed. Anyway, here's my 2014 Limited with a 3" Fox lift, SCS F5's with -38 offset, Baja Designs ditch lights, Prinsu rack and... Read more ..read more