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Post by pearltheyota on Dec 23, 2007 1:06:07 GMT -5
I have an automatic '90 model 4x4 4runner that i put 30x9.5 cooper mud tires on and i love it. it has the 3.0 in it, a new starter, new brake rotors, and i just replaced the axles. i want it to be an every day driver that has a good amount of offroad capabilities. i know i am going to put bigger tires on it after the current ones wear down. but after that i dont know wat to do with it. i know i want to put all the exterior stuff like brush guard and lights and so on and eventually move on to the interior things like subs and all that, but as far as engine modifications go i am clueless on what to do next. any ideas? i want it to run good and look good without spening to much money because being 17 and working at walgreens 20 hours a week leaves me pretty strapped for cash. also, i dont want to do any major mods other than maybe a lift later down the road because of having to upgrade everything else. this is my first time posting anything so any feedback at all helps.
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Post by yotanut7 on Dec 23, 2007 17:25:54 GMT -5
For starters, a good thorough tune up (filters, fluid changes, greasing joints, etc...) will probably benefit you the most as it will set you up for future mods without worry. For other mods, recovery and protection should be high on your list.
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Post by fourwd1 on Dec 24, 2007 23:39:38 GMT -5
My suggestion would be to decide what kind of offroading you want to do before you start spending $$.
For instance, a mudder, and a rock crawler, and a general trail truck are different things to build.
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Post by pearltheyota on Dec 28, 2007 0:18:41 GMT -5
thanks fourwd1, i am leaning towards more of a mudder because there isnt much in the way of any good trails around me. any suggestions?
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Dec 28, 2007 12:14:30 GMT -5
For a mudder I'd say just do as yotanut7 mentioned and leave it at that for now. After your tires wear out, replace them and lift your rig if needed, depending on how much bigger tires you plan to go with. Then save a lot of pennies and buy some ARB lockers.
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Post by pearltheyota on Dec 28, 2007 13:50:34 GMT -5
ok sounds like a good idea. to save some cash and alot of time would it be worth it to just cut the fenders to make room for a bigger tire size or would it better in the long run to go ahead and get a lift kit?
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Dec 28, 2007 21:22:52 GMT -5
It all depends on how high you're willing to go and if you mine cutting the fenders or would like to try to keep the body looking as stock and untouched as possible.
How much lift do you have now and what size tires are you thinking of going to? Then I (and whoever else) can give you some options.
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Post by pearltheyota on Dec 30, 2007 1:15:21 GMT -5
well i would like to stay as low to the ground because she is already pretty top heavy and easy to flip. and depending on how much fender i can cut i would like 33's but will be ok with smaller. i dont have a lift currently but she rides high with a almost new set of 30x9.5 cooper explorers. which is one of the loudest tires i have heard on the road and also one of the bumpier rides but they came off an old bronco 2 for the cost of nothing so im not complaining. but if your buyin tires i suggest somethin else lol but they do their job quite well. and i would spend 600 on tires if needed.
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Post by pearltheyota on Dec 30, 2007 1:16:49 GMT -5
also i would most likely get 10.5' wide tires to help with the stabilty factor
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