Thread: Shopping for a 1st gen 4runner, any tips, problems to look for?

Thanks for the info guys. I've pretty much got them finished... I might leave the driver's side alone and do it right on the passenger side. Dont want to go back now.

Bolting the sliders to the frame will not weaken it. Why not bolt them on?

haha @ the burned nuts...funny because you didn't actualy burn them and I have done the same thing. welds look real nice for no gas....

Werd on the plates. Get some 3" flatbar and cut square pieces then turn them up like a diamond.

Quote: Originally Posted by CodyB The truck is a 2009 double cab long bed. I have the 886 coils in the front with an ARB and Warn M8000, and the CS047R leafs in the rear. I would call and speak with whomever you purchased the kit from. Ultimately they set you up and they may have reasoning one way or the other. Again its my opinion that it should be used, but as shown in this thread there may be cases where its not required.

Quote: Originally Posted by Photog It is a nice, clean mount. But, I think those holes are for jacking with your HiLift and air for the radiator. Yep, I think you're right, haha. It's also access to your winch clutch. I'll monitor my temps and post if anything changes. If I get a winch down the road i'll probably ditch them, cause then every opening will be filled.

I have a 2001 AC 4WD. It has 196K on it, besides regular maintenence it runs great. I think the back it was to tight for an adult, so I would look at the crew cab version.

Quote: Originally Posted by robert At 10k miles they should be fine and they'll be pre-sagged for you. I'm guessing you know that OME springs always sag a bit after they've been on for a while. Not a big deal, but freaks some people out. I bought a pair of springs that had a couple thousand miles on them for that reason, plus they were available and cheaper than new.

If your scan guage II was not recently purchased you have to upgrade it. Their web site tells you all

I am running the 199mm Tundra brakes on my Tacoma with 4runner limited wheels and they don't rub. I ran them with the stock Tacoma TRD aluminum rims first and they didn't rub either.