I purchased my latest 4WD, a 1998 Toyota 4Runner new at Tempe Toyota here
in AZ. I owned it for four years before I started doing more than usual modifications
to it. I tried to keep the mods as conservative as I could as the 3rd Gen.
4Runner is not a serious rock crawling machine. Following is what has occurred
over the past year or so.
First mods, 1"
(closer to 1 and 3/4") Performance Products springs, Bilstein shocks all
around
and the BFG All-Terrain T/A's it had been wearing for the previous two
years.
Next, replace the
suspension with Sway-A-Way RaceRunner front coilovers, Downey rear springs,
Air Lift air bags,
an ARB rear locker, Maniac Metal Works rock sliders, Goodyear 285 MTR's,
the original prototype skid plate
and a custom front bumper modification courtesy of the first high level
obstacle trail in my 4Runner (Raw Deal in AZ.)
The latest mods,
a TJM T-17 front bumper and a Uniden CB.
Future Modifications
Not willing to leave well enough alone, I am embarking on a new series of
mods to increase the capabilities of my 4Runner. Since I'm getting a little
older and have a great deal of appreciation for how much money I've tied
into my late model shiny truck, I'm going to focus on some more expedition
style modifications. Next up on the list:
Building
custom "low boy" mounts for a Con-Ferr cargo rack
Custom cargo area storage compartment
Multi-mount winch installation
In-dash GPS / Navigation
In-dash HAM or other long range communications
Additional Fuel and Water storage
Custom secure firearm storage