NJshadow93's 2006 SR5 Build

2006 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 V8

MODIFICATIONS

Suspension, Wheels, Armor and Performance

Cosmetic:

Miscellaneous

How it currently stands-Front: Toyotec/Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Coilovers-Rear: Toyotec Superflex coils and Bilstein 5100 Shocks-Light Racing Upper Control Arms-Rims: Black 17x8 American Racing ATX Crawl Tires: LT285/70/R17 Kanati TrailHogs Load E (First Impression Review)

-Gibson Cat-Back Exhaust-Hydrocarbon Filter Removal-Sport Edition Smoked Chrome Headlamps [NOW BLACKED OUT] -LED Interior Dome Lights and Door Lights Swap-LED License Plate Bulb- Viper Security + Remote Start with two-way digital remoteHello everyone, I have been on the forum since I purchased my 2003 4Runner SR5 in July 2011. As many of you may remember, it was the black 4Runner with cladding, which I blacked out using Plasti-Dip . I bought it like this (minus the mud)and turned it to this in a matter of roughly 13 months.Unfortunately, I lost my first 4Runner to a collison with a minivan (nobody hurt, both vehicles totaled). The day it happened, I saw the bent frame and immediately started my search for a new truck. It only took a week to find this beautiful 2006 4Runner SR5 V8. This is a picture of after the test drive when it was decided it will be mine! It had 109,500 miles.The first thing I did was remove the running boards. It was obvious the previous owner went off road because of the filthy undercarriage (caked in mud). Once I removed the running boards, I power washed the undercarriage and did a little rust treatment.Next I did the LED interior swap. I had it in the old truck, moved them into the new one. After that, I did the LED rear license plate bulbs.Two days after purchase, I took my Gibson cat back exhaust to a local shop to have it installed. Because of the VVT-I motor in the 2006, the exhaust didn't fit perfectly and needed to be cut a bit. No big deal, fits perfectly now.The awesome paint on this truck (Nautical Blue Metallic, totally fell in love with the color) needed some care, so I washed, clayed, polished, and two coats of wax. This got it nice and shiny and protected!The most awaited mod I have done so far was the lift! After losing the Daystar kit in my 2003, I didn't know when I was going to be able to lift this truck. I knew I wanted to do it right this time so I went for it. I ordered the 3" Suspension lift from Toytec, including the front Toytec/Bilstein 5100 coilovers and Toytec Superflex/Bilstein 5100 in the rear. Was psyched to see this!I moved my old wheels and tires to the new truck along with the lift. The tires are LT265/70/R17 Load C Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs. The wheels are the 17" American Racing ATX Crawl.Had it installed 3 days later! (10/9/12)-10/10/12Gave it a bath and took more beauty pics. Sorry for the less than perfect quality, it was done with my cell phone but you get the idea!-10/14/12Added the Wade window visors today. I think they look great. Easy install too.Ignore the crappy tire shine. The dealer did that when I took it in for new front axle seals.10/18/12Installed new headlights. I went with the Sport Edition smoked ones. Took me an hour because of the 4th bolt, huge PITA!I will update when I can, let me know what you guys think or if you have any questions!