Red's 01 4Runner

Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
I would get my missing pieces from the vendor. They need to learn how to do business right.

In agreement 100%. Send me my missing shit.. and smack the guy that packages this shit up for delivery around the head, neck and shoulder area until he understands.
 

Large

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I would get my missing pieces from the vendor. They need to learn how to do business right.
In agreement 100%. Send me my missing shit.. and smack the guy that packages this shit up for delivery around the head, neck and shoulder area until he understands.
that all sounds good and shit but I've called maybe 10 times the past 2 months and have gotten them to answer the phone once. They also don't answer emails.
 

Large

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Copy & paste :

Went to Hidden Falls adventure park this past weekend and had a blast. We did about 60 miles of trails, from mild to wild. Unfortunately I didn't get many pics but I will share what I did get.









So a new guy tagged along with us, he was a pretty good dude. Unfortunately he stuck his arm out of the window and smashed it between his door and a rock wall. Dented in his door even, I don't know how he didn't break it to be honest but he was a good sport about it. Unspoken rule #1, keep hands and feet inside.



And this is my 6 week old truck, someone decided to put a dent in it and not tell me. Looks like I can just pop it out, I'm sure it will leave a wrinkle though.

 

tx_shooter

It is not a war crime the first time.
Staff member
1st off that dude is a lucky SOB he did not get hurt worse. That looks like a pretty good rash though.

How is Hidden Falls now? I read on one of the FB groups that they did some road/trail work to clean up some of the excessive damage areas. I want to get down there this fall for some camping/ wheeling. It looks like your T4R3 did pretty good out there.

That dent sucks and probably will crease a little.
 

Oswego

n00b
glass cup might pull that right out.....might. I had one on the same fender but much lower on another crease and I was lucky to yank it right out with a cup like this:

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Large

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1st off that dude is a lucky SOB he did not get hurt worse. That looks like a pretty good rash though.

How is Hidden Falls now? I read on one of the FB groups that they did some road/trail work to clean up some of the excessive damage areas. I want to get down there this fall for some camping/ wheeling. It looks like your T4R3 did pretty good out there.

That dent sucks and probably will crease a little.
Still dunno how it didn't break..
It's pretty good, first time being there in 2 years or so. The main road from the entrance all the way to area B is nice and smooth now, whereas when I was there last it was terrible. The trails were pretty good too, there was water in the creeks instead of it being dry like usual.
I am gonna try a plunger and boiling water and see if I can get it.
glass cup might pull that right out.....might. I had one on the same fender but much lower on another crease and I was lucky to yank it right out with a cup like this:

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10 lbs lifting, I think I may need more than that
 

Oswego

n00b
10# rating is to make up for crappy Chinese tolerances and because the US is a litigious society of finger pointing sue crazy people when shit hits the fan. It's got a pretty strong pull to it. Ill try and find a pic of my dent it yanked out.
 

Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Do you know who hit the truck or when? Assume it was at camp when you were on the trail?
 

Large

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Do you know who hit the truck or when? Assume it was at camp when you were on the trail?
Couldn't tell you when tbh, truck sat in the same spot overnight. Figured it was a SXS or something.
I leaned on the other side to see how much it would give in and it's stout.
I looked close and there's a tiny scratch, maybe from a door? Jeep door fits the criteria.
Don't know why someone would be that close to my truck tho, it was out by itself.
 

Large

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Couple more pics of the rear bumper, don't mind the paint job - I just didn't want it to rust.
The build quality is nice but I was missing bolts and blinkers that I paid extra for.
Their customer service is terrible.







Here is my $600 steering rack, been on 2 trips, maybe 800 miles total on the rig and it leaks.
 

tx_shooter

It is not a war crime the first time.
Staff member
The bumper looks good; sucks about their service. What is the deal with the puking steering rack? Is it OEM or aftermarket?
 

Large

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The bumper looks good; sucks about their service. What is the deal with the puking steering rack? Is it OEM or aftermarket?
Came from addicted off road, not sure if it's a refurb OEM or aftermarket but if the next one leaks I'm just gonna ask for a refund and get an OEM one from the dealer .. shouldn't be much more money if any.
 

Large

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Found out where low range off road gets their 'ultimate rack and pinion kit'

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Aug 20, 2019, 5:42 PM (12 hours ago)
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i tried to contact you is your number XXX-XXX-XXXX i need to know to better assist you what Oreilly's auto parts is close to you if you could send me the address and phone number so i can set up a warranty swap for you.

at least their customer service was quick
 

Large

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Not on here much, but I did go to Gilmer a month ago or so and had a decent time with good peoople.
Can't remember the trail name but I've never liked it, came close to busting both rear windows out before I finally gave in and
asked for a winch up the side hill. Well silly me .. I didn't remember to put in the rest of my bolts (nor did I remember to
even buy them) so the first tug, which was very gradual, the bumper caved at the pivoting point on the bottom.. I laughed a little.
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Was a pretty easy fix with a hi lift jack and loosening the bolts / nuts and a hammer.
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Also busted my radiator in there somewhere (no skids), drove to Longview and vatozone had one luckily, swapped it out and wheeled some more.
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Found out where I am rubbing, plan to hammer it down on driver and the passenger side this coming Friday (at work posting this) :(
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And since I didn't have skids I went ahead and ordered some, and since my doors are basically fucked I bought some tube doors.. dunno if I will run the stock
doors anymore. I will pull up the carpet and use some bedliner and buy a set of wet okoles for the seats.. might even take the dash apart and silicone it everywhere.
Not sure if I am overthinking this, just don't want mold anywhere. These arrived at my residence 10 days after I ordered them, pretty good service.

Not pictured: busted driver CV .. orderred 2 cheap ones from rock auto? Not expecting much, if I break them both I might try to find a solid axle somewhere.
I've been reading a lot, I think I can get a d44 under it with leafs, 37s and keep the frame under 25" .. buuut this is wishful thinking right now.

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Going to Gilmer again in 2 weeks, will report back.
 
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