Out with the old, in with the new(er) - BlackAck's 4Runner thread
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^ It should fit like that, the guy building me the brackets said that it should fill the gap pretty well and sit pretty flush. Unfortunately I'd be the first to try it, but I've already been contemplating not using the mesh. On the other side, I'd like the stealth look too.
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To me it would depend on how well the bar fits the opening. If it fit really clean and filled like 98% of the opening then I wouldn't bother with the grill. It it was a good bit smaller than the opening then I would put it behind it.
If it fits like this then do it without the grill. Otherwise behind the grill. Yes I know this is another year but best picture I could find to illustrate what I was talking about.
If it fits like this then do it without the grill. Otherwise behind the grill. Yes I know this is another year but best picture I could find to illustrate what I was talking about.
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yeah yeah I see that it isn't a 4runner now. It came up when I searched for it and being at work I was doing it quick once I found something to illustrate the point I was trying to make.
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Could have just went all out like this.
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Yes, I could have... But I don't need it, and I already have a new painted bumper from Maker
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You have no idea how many sexy bumpers are on the 4Runner forum I belong to
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This pic is the exact width of the LED bar that I'm getting, only mine's going to be twice as tall with 2 rows of LED's
Like this
Like this
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I love the curved bar on this build. I would do horrible things to have a DD like this..minus the ladder rack on the back
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-ge...at-switch.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-ge...at-switch.html
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That LED bar is so rice..
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I love the curved bar on this build. I would do horrible things to have a DD like this..minus the ladder rack on the back
Desert Dawg build...what a switch! - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum
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not as rice as your mom
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This is pretty much what I'm expecting mine to look like, not sure if I should have gone for the hidden one or not... I think it'll look pretty sharp
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Waiting for Majofo's yomama comeback joke.......
btw: we don't eat rice with soy sauce, you wannabe
btw: we don't eat rice with soy sauce, you wannabe
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I love the curved bar on this build. I would do horrible things to have a DD like this..minus the ladder rack on the back
Desert Dawg build...what a switch! - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum
Desert Dawg build...what a switch! - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum
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Put my truck sideways on ice yesterday trying not to rear end a dumb bitch who couldn't drive in the snow. Almost REALLY needed that new bumper
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It's not winter if you're not driving next to some person who has no clue how to handle the weather in their car.
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Thanks guys, it definitely was a pucker moment
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Finally got the custom brackets in for the LED bar mount, LED bar is on order
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Still waiting for my buddy to get a free night to help me with the bumper and LED bar, but I got the front windows tinted 35%
This was in direct sunlight, I will take a better pic soon
I also had him do a 35% visor on the front. My ack has one from the factory, but for some reason the 4Runners don't, never had one, but I kinda like it.
This was in direct sunlight, I will take a better pic soon
I also had him do a 35% visor on the front. My ack has one from the factory, but for some reason the 4Runners don't, never had one, but I kinda like it.
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Couple pics I snapped yesterday.
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Lookin' good, Ack.
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I don't tow, so I can't really answer, but the V6 has had plenty of power to tow a trailer the few times that I've had to. The V8 is only worth it if you plan to tow a lot, and need the extra torque. The V6 has 10 more hp than the V8, but the V8 has WAY more torque, so it really depends on your needs. I like the power and better gas mileage of the V6.
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Had a buddy all lined up to give me a hand on Saturday putting my new painted front bumper and flush mount LED light bar in the grille, and then this happened Friday night.
Shuttle bus ran over a steel pole which pulled the throttle cable to wide open.
Driver lost control and came barreling at me head on at full acceleration. All I could do to avoid being killed or seriously hurt was swerve out of the way. Fortunately I didn't get hurt or killed, but he caught the back corner of my truck.
Sucks, but I'm glad that I wasn't hit head on, or it would have been REALLY bad. He couldn't stop the vehicle and barreled through me, and almost plowed into a cement wall, which I very well could have been pushed into. He went on 3 wheels and did a 180 deg turn to avoid the wall, and then threw it in park and pulled the key while the engine was redlining. Happy to be alive and unhurt. Getting estimate at the body shop tonight right after work.
Shuttle bus ran over a steel pole which pulled the throttle cable to wide open.
Driver lost control and came barreling at me head on at full acceleration. All I could do to avoid being killed or seriously hurt was swerve out of the way. Fortunately I didn't get hurt or killed, but he caught the back corner of my truck.
Sucks, but I'm glad that I wasn't hit head on, or it would have been REALLY bad. He couldn't stop the vehicle and barreled through me, and almost plowed into a cement wall, which I very well could have been pushed into. He went on 3 wheels and did a 180 deg turn to avoid the wall, and then threw it in park and pulled the key while the engine was redlining. Happy to be alive and unhurt. Getting estimate at the body shop tonight right after work.
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Holy sh*t.
Glad you're okay and no one was hurt.
Glad you're okay and no one was hurt.
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Holy crap Ack that is crazy. Glad you or no one else was hurt.
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hory sheet, glad you're ok man!
That said, the 4Runner looks awesome for being hit by a speeding bus...
That said, the 4Runner looks awesome for being hit by a speeding bus...