Who has modded their 03' already? - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

kaneman · #1 (**permalink**) 02-18-2003, 11:42 PM

I'm thinking about a catback system but haven't done any research on which. I like the TRD catback on my Tacoma so I will probably go the same route on the Runner if it's offered. If not maybe some magnaflows w/dual exits in the corners. Anyone?

Good Times · #2 (**permalink**) 02-19-2003, 01:04 PM

kaneman:

sorry no engine mods yet... but here's a small list of what i've done

rear diff breather mod
cb - 4' and 2' wilson fiberglass antenna, cherokee ah-27f handheld
Old pioneer head unit... (if it works then why bother gettin a new one!)
Yakima Megawarrior - 2 steelheads - 1 big powerhound
no running boards! (anyone want em?)

Some other cool mod i got from my last offroadin trip:
a nice hole on my skid plate - main plate
a nice indenture on my skid plate - gas plate
broken clip that clips cladding on front passenger fender
lots of scrapes on the passenger side cladding... (man these things take a beating!)

And finally just last week a snowboard attack to my driver door left 2 nice scrapes on my paint

... darn it now i gotta buff it out... if I can... geez

Pending mods: (in these order ofcourse!)
SAW's in front - www.swayaway.com
OME or Downey in back - whoever comes out w/ em first - www.arbusa.com , www.downeyoff-road.com
285's atleast! (deulers prob) w/ some MT II's or maybe some black steels! - www.bridgestone-usa.com
ExtremeAire Severe Duty Compressor - www.extremeoutback.com
ARB/TJM front bumper - www.arbusa.com , www.tjmbullbars.com
Some sliders - www.demello-offroad.com
Hi-lift jack - www.hi-lift.com
Lightforce 140 Lance (pair) - www.lightforceusa.com

If they come out w/ these:
Nuke Front Swaybar Disconnects
ATS Upper Arms

ehe, that should keep me busy for awhile

I'm accepting all donations! hehe jk...

lance.. hope to cya all at Tom's Farm in CALIFORNIA!!!

kaneman · #3 (**permalink**) 02-19-2003, 01:50 PM

You have more mods then anyone I know of yet... Do you have any pics? I'm curious to know what the truck looks like w/out the running boards. I will keep you all posted if I do any mods as well. It will probably remain a stocker for the 1st 10kmi.

Good Times · #4 (**permalink**) 02-19-2003, 01:57 PM

I'll try and take some pix!

The 4runner w/o the running boards looks alot beefier since it looks higher... ofcourse it won't help much but it does make it look like it's higher! woo hoo!

Good Times · #5 (**permalink**) 02-19-2003, 09:43 PM

kaneman:

Here's some pix from my first trip offroading... (Anza Borrego, San Diego, CA)
http://community.webshots.com/album/63488176hIuPKq

Here's a great pic of "20 yrs of 4runners - 4 generation in it's evolution"

hopefully it'll give ya some idea of how it looks w/o the running boards.

Lance

kaneman · #6 (**permalink**) 02-20-2003, 08:21 AM

Thanks for the PICS. Your right it does look beefier w/out the running boards. I may have to do the same to mine now. BTW, the Jade looks awesome. My 99' Tacoma is the same color. I also really like the Jade 3rd Gen in the pics as well.

Good Times · #7 (**permalink**) 02-20-2003, 12:40 PM

kaneman:

if you do take off the running boards...

make sure to spray the lug holes w/ some anti rust stuff... (forget what it's called)... or if you're lazy, just screw them back in... figure u'll never use them anyway!

lance

lefty · #8 (**permalink**) 02-24-2003, 05:03 PM

Just got my '03 and telling by the ground clearance, I'm gonna need a sturdy skidplate. That will definitely need to be mod #1. Anyone make one of for our Runners yet ?

Steve

Good Times · #9 (**permalink**) 02-24-2003, 05:19 PM

Steve:

Don't think anyone has any aftermarket goods for our 4runners!

Btw, you are right about the stock skids, they suck! I've already banged them up pretty nicely to the point that it has some nice holes in ehe!

o well... you're best bet, take the running boards off as if you're planning to offroad in it, you'll be sure to bang em up bad enough that you'd wish you never had em.

gotta look into lifting it quite abit as it sit's pretty low right now.

word is:
saw - working on a set
ome - also making specific one's for 4runners - based on prado

as for other's i have no idea.

good luck and make sure you send some info down this way as we're all waiting for mod's!

Lance

lefty · #10 (**permalink**) 02-24-2003, 05:38 PM

Lance,

Thanks for the reply ! I'll keep an eye out for these, since you confirmed my worst fears. Just gonna need to be careful till they become available.

I heard that Daystar may be coming out with a lift for our Runners, but they are still in development. I dunno if I would go for them anyway, the ride is just about perfect the way it is.

I'll keep my eye's peeled for any good BOMBs for our Runners...

Steve