Rook's '05 4Runner

1rook · 06-23-2008, 04:21 PM

Hey all!
I've been around a while. Now that I've made some progress with the truck, I figured its time for a proper intro. My wife and I live in Mid-coast Maine. Its a great place to be, we suffer through the winter but get paid back with the best summer weather anyone could ask for. I have just begun to discover the areas where there are miles of dirt roads, trails, lakes, streams, hills (and even a new offroad park!) found throughout the great state.

I also want to thank a lot of the members here who have helped me out answering questions and for all the valuable info here at 120.

Here is the truck stock. The dog is our 6yr old lab named Calvin. He goes everywhere with me. He even follows me around the house... constantly

I customized some FJ wheels by sandblasting and repainting with Toyota's Shadow Mica and a few coats of urethane clearcoat. They look good in the sun, it brings out the metallic.

I use the original wheels for snow duty. These are 265/70/17 Nokian Hakka 5 SUV and they are the best snows I've owned.

I just finished installing IVD CO's up front and ICON Springs and shocks in back. Shipped from Findlay!

The PRO COMP's are Xtreme MT 285/70/17 I am going to try them on the FJ Wheels. I hope the different offset will allow them to fit with only minor trimming. Otherwise I'll get a set of UCA's. ..theres the dog following me around

Still to come: Shrockworks Bumper and Sliders on order

Heres a couple of pics I've taken while traveling with the truck

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

ROCKLAND BREAKWATER

SUGARLOAF

expat · 06-23-2008, 06:43 PM

Love your dog and the truck looks great. I really like the black wheels and actually, on your truck, the white lettering outside of the tires looks cool.

FJCcrawler · 06-23-2008, 07:21 PM

Great pics, the truck is looking good too.

I really like the looks of the blacked out FJ wheels on the 4R!

Jeremy · 06-23-2008, 08:56 PM

My dog can take some lessons from yours it looks like. He looks to be a great pet. The outdoor pics you posted are awesome! Looks to be some beautiful country!

PS the 4runnrt aint bad either

1rook · 07-07-2008, 05:48 PM

Updated Photos:
The 285's are on

SidVicious · 07-07-2008, 10:46 PM

Did you do any trimming to get the tires to fit without rubbing?

Your 4R looks good too.

AlexJet · 07-08-2008, 06:00 AM

The last picture is nice and clean... BTW, I like your truck. I have my ProComps for nearly a year and I love them, awesome grip in any surface from asfalt to stick mud and sand.

07 Elephant · 07-08-2008, 12:52 PM

Nice meats...I'm running 285's w/ spacers on stock wheels. What are you going to do about the rubbing?

1rook · 07-08-2008, 01:16 PM

Sid- I removed the front mud guards and still have to trim the inner fender lining.

Alex-Thanks, I agree about the tires. Good all around tire drives very well for an MT. I PM'd you a while back and it was based in part on your reco that I got them.

Rob- I have no uca or body mount rubbing isues with the FJ wheels providing just enough offset. Just rubbing plastic.

4x4v8 · 07-08-2008, 03:38 PM

Huge differences in tire. I love the new ones you have. I noticed that Alexjet and his shop push for the Procomps because they are good tires. I like your rims too. Keep it up.

Josh220 · 02-25-2009, 11:24 PM

Rook,
What's the update on your SW bumper?

1rook · 02-26-2009, 06:41 AM

Its sitting in the garage. Its the middle of winter and this one's been particularly brutal. I'm just waiting for a decent weather day to put it on.

NoWayOut · 02-26-2009, 12:01 PM

1rook, did you get that special anti rust coating on the coilovers? Does it help?

1rook · 02-26-2009, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoWayOut

1rook, did you get that special anti rust coating on the coilovers? Does it help?

call me Rook. 120 required a screen name of at least 5 letters and I wasn't feeling creative when I signed on.

I did not purchase the specially coated co's. I did buy a can of Loctite rust preventer that should last a the winter. We'll see how they hold up. This winter has been brutal.

medic83 · 03-09-2009, 12:37 PM

What are the specs of those stock fj wheels..... Offset and width and backspacing

1rook · 03-09-2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by medic83

What are the specs of those stock fj wheels..... Offset and width and backspacing

they are 17x7.5 offset is +15

I calculate the bs to be approx 4.25". (4.75 real world)
I called Pro comp the other day to get an explanation on how they measure BS. They go from the outside of the bead. Therefore it adds another 0.5". E.g. a 18x9 zero offset had 5" backspacing.

NoWayOut · 04-16-2009, 04:36 PM

Rook, how are you liking the Icon rear setup? I have the Icon fronts and I am debating on a rear setup.

1rook · 04-17-2009, 09:52 AM

For me, they are just right. I do not carry a lot of weight in the back and the spring / shock setup is setup nice for control off road and smooth ride on.

1rook · 06-05-2009, 08:02 AM

Finally! The bumper..

Pro Comp 1028's and Toyo AT's

Some light landscaping...

medic83 · 06-05-2009, 11:52 AM

dude, what happened to the black wheels ant the xtreme mts!!!! The cu wheels look waaaayyyyy better!! Jus my

06-23-2008, 04:21 PM	#1
1rook Miles 2 go b4 I sleep Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mid-coast Maine Posts: 210	Rook's '05 4Runner Hey all! I've been around a while. Now that I've made some progress with the truck, I figured its time for a proper intro. My wife and I live in Mid-coast Maine. Its a great place to be, we suffer through the winter but get paid back with the best summer weather anyone could ask for. I have just begun to discover the areas where there are miles of dirt roads, trails, lakes, streams, hills (and even a new offroad park!) found throughout the great state. I also want to thank a lot of the members here who have helped me out answering questions and for all the valuable info here at 120. Here is the truck stock. The dog is our 6yr old lab named Calvin. He goes everywhere with me. He even follows me around the house... constantly I customized some FJ wheels by sandblasting and repainting with Toyota's Shadow Mica and a few coats of urethane clearcoat. They look good in the sun, it brings out the metallic. I use the original wheels for snow duty. These are 265/70/17 Nokian Hakka 5 SUV and they are the best snows I've owned. I just finished installing IVD CO's up front and ICON Springs and shocks in back. Shipped from Findlay! The PRO COMP's are Xtreme MT 285/70/17 I am going to try them on the FJ Wheels. I hope the different offset will allow them to fit with only minor trimming. Otherwise I'll get a set of UCA's. ..theres the dog following me around Still to come: Shrockworks Bumper and Sliders on order Heres a couple of pics I've taken while traveling with the truck ACADIA NATIONAL PARK ROCKLAND BREAKWATER SUGARLOAF __________________ Rook's 4Runner Offroad Pics FB Page

06-23-2008, 06:43 PM	#2
expat White Boomer (Kangaroo) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 4,811	Love your dog and the truck looks great. I really like the black wheels and actually, on your truck, the white lettering outside of the tires looks cool. __________________ Mark 04 4Runner SE, 17x9 MT ClassicLocks, 305x17x70 Nitto Terragraps., SW Sliders & Bullbar, Smittybilt 10000lb winch, OW 2.5 coilovers, 1.5 4Crawler BL, Kurt Trailing Arms, Flowmaster, Cobra 75WXST CB radio, Yaesu FT-7800 2m/70cm Ham Radio, Sat. Radio, Garmin Nuvi GPS, CO2 system, Lightforce, African Outback, Downey Opened 21th Sept 09

06-23-2008, 07:21 PM	#3
FJCcrawler Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 330	Great pics, the truck is looking good too. I really like the looks of the blacked out FJ wheels on the 4R! __________________ 07 FJC donahoe coilover in front, hoes rear, 285/75/r16 BFG M/Ts on TRD wheels, TRD exhaust, rock sliders, afe CAI kit, pioneer AVIC navi/multimedia system, HID lights, Source 10# CO2 tank Chris

06-23-2008, 08:56 PM	#4
Jeremy Driver Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 210	My dog can take some lessons from yours it looks like. He looks to be a great pet. The outdoor pics you posted are awesome! Looks to be some beautiful country! PS the 4runnrt aint bad either __________________ 2005 Sport 4x4 V8, 265/70/17 Yoko A/TS, Magnaflow cb Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Front Shocks set at 1.75" lift FJ Cruiser Rear Springs & Shocks added .5" lift http://www.medmaven.com http://www.pokerwebpro.com

07-07-2008, 05:48 PM	#5
1rook Miles 2 go b4 I sleep Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mid-coast Maine Posts: 210	Updated Photos: The 285's are on __________________ Rook's 4Runner Offroad Pics FB Page Last edited by 1rook; 07-07-2008 at 05:50 PM. Reason: fix pic

07-07-2008, 10:46 PM	#6
SidVicious Driver Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 254	Did you do any trimming to get the tires to fit without rubbing? Your 4R looks good too. __________________ Sid - Build Thread 07 4Runner LTD ~ V6 ~ 4x4 ~ Factory Nav Suspension: F: DR C/O R: DR Shocks ~ IVD Coils Wheels/Tires: 1.25" Spidertrax Spacers ~ 285/60/18 Nitto Terra Grapplers More: Shrockworks Sliders ~ Slee Brake Lines ~ WARN Receiver Shackle ~ Nav in Motion Recently Installed: National Luna Dual Battery Kit ~ DieHard Platinum P-1 ~ Blue Sea Fuse Block - Edgestar 43Q Fridge

07-08-2008, 06:00 AM	#7
AlexJet Old Timer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,610	The last picture is nice and clean... BTW, I like your truck. I have my ProComps for nearly a year and I love them, awesome grip in any surface from asfalt to stick mud and sand. __________________ '05 4Runner V6 Limited Custom 5" LongTravel; 35" ProComp Xtreme MT, 17x9; ARB Sahara, CBI; Snorkel; Custom Skids, Sliders; HID, Hella 4000, 500, PIAA 510, IPF '01 4Runner V6 Limited Custom 3.5"; 33" Toyo AT, 16x8; ARB Sahara, CBI; Snorkel; Hella 4000, 500 '09 Custom Expedition Trailer 35"

07-08-2008, 12:52 PM	#8
07 Elephant Elephant Trainer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,287	Nice meats...I'm running 285's w/ spacers on stock wheels. What are you going to do about the rubbing? __________________ Rob's Elephant: 2007 4Runner V8 limited 4x4 w/navi, Shrockworks sliders, ARB bull bar, Gobi stealth roof rack, Budbuilt skids, Icon UCAs, Icon coilovers, Icon rear, custom coils, Airlift 1000, Wabfab end links, Slee lines, Nitto dune grapplers 285/60/18, 1/2" BL, spider trax 1.25, Warn xp9.5, 10 IPF lights, dual battery, aux fuse box, custom alum drawer, Engel 45, Maggiolina Grand Tour Gallery

07-08-2008, 01:16 PM	#9
1rook Miles 2 go b4 I sleep Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mid-coast Maine Posts: 210	Sid- I removed the front mud guards and still have to trim the inner fender lining. Alex-Thanks, I agree about the tires. Good all around tire drives very well for an MT. I PM'd you a while back and it was based in part on your reco that I got them. Rob- I have no uca or body mount rubbing isues with the FJ wheels providing just enough offset. Just rubbing plastic. __________________ Rook's 4Runner Offroad Pics FB Page

07-08-2008, 03:38 PM	#10
4x4v8 Driver Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 332	Huge differences in tire. I love the new ones you have. I noticed that Alexjet and his shop push for the Procomps because they are good tires. I like your rims too. Keep it up. __________________ 2005 4RUNNER LIMITED V8 canadian Black OME with an Air Suspension DELETE, Manik Brush Guard, ProComp 1086 Toyo A/T, Magnaflow w/ side tip, CB, custom Tree Branch Pinstripping 2010 4RUNNER LIMITED Blizzard Pearl Baby Hauler http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showt...8870#post38870

02-25-2009, 11:24 PM	#11
Josh220 Old Timer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,247	Rook, What's the update on your SW bumper? __________________ 2007 Toyota 4Runner 4X4 V8 Sport Edition- Build Thread KING remote resi's front and rear\|Shrockworks bumper\|Gobi Stealth rack\|Lightforce 240's\|Warn M8000\|SpiderTrax\|Demello Rock Sliders\|BudBuilt skid\|285/70/17 GY Duratracs\|1.25" Camburg UCA's\|Magnaflow Exhaust\|Cobra 75 WX ST\|Wilson5000 Short Load\|Limo tint\|4300K HID\|Rear Differential Breather\|ARB fridge\|Dual Batteries\|1" BL

02-26-2009, 06:41 AM	#12
1rook Miles 2 go b4 I sleep Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mid-coast Maine Posts: 210	Its sitting in the garage. Its the middle of winter and this one's been particularly brutal. I'm just waiting for a decent weather day to put it on. __________________ Rook's 4Runner Offroad Pics FB Page

02-26-2009, 12:01 PM	#13
NoWayOut Driver Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NY Posts: 171	1rook, did you get that special anti rust coating on the coilovers? Does it help?

03-09-2009, 12:37 PM	#15
medic83 Solid Axle Beast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 1,815	What are the specs of those stock fj wheels..... Offset and width and backspacing __________________ 05 SE 4x4 V6 Black Solid front axle: custom long arm 3 link fr/rr: ARB's fr/rr and 4.88's: SW Bumper: Custom Rear w/tire carrier: 37x12.5x17 KM2's: Lightforce 170's and 140's: SS Brakelines: SS magnaflow: TRD Intake..... Coming-- D 60 rear, glassworks fenders, rear coilover setup.

04-16-2009, 04:36 PM	#17
NoWayOut Driver Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NY Posts: 171	Rook, how are you liking the Icon rear setup? I have the Icon fronts and I am debating on a rear setup.

04-17-2009, 09:52 AM	#18
1rook Miles 2 go b4 I sleep Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mid-coast Maine Posts: 210	For me, they are just right. I do not carry a lot of weight in the back and the spring / shock setup is setup nice for control off road and smooth ride on. __________________ Rook's 4Runner Offroad Pics FB Page

06-05-2009, 08:02 AM	#19
1rook Miles 2 go b4 I sleep Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mid-coast Maine Posts: 210	Updated pics Finally! The bumper.. Pro Comp 1028's and Toyo AT's Some light landscaping... __________________ Rook's 4Runner Offroad Pics FB Page

06-05-2009, 11:52 AM	#20
medic83 Solid Axle Beast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 1,815	dude, what happened to the black wheels ant the xtreme mts!!!! The cu wheels look waaaayyyyy better!! Jus my __________________ 05 SE 4x4 V6 Black Solid front axle: custom long arm 3 link fr/rr: ARB's fr/rr and 4.88's: SW Bumper: Custom Rear w/tire carrier: 37x12.5x17 KM2's: Lightforce 170's and 140's: SS Brakelines: SS magnaflow: TRD Intake..... Coming-- D 60 rear, glassworks fenders, rear coilover setup.

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