Welcome! Sounds like your having fun with your 4Runner! And it also sounds like you are into the type of exploring that most of us do here.
I agree with the others in that the best bang for the buck and a great start is new tires that you find will be the best for what your goals are and where you want to go. Also how specialized you want to be. Ex. If all you like to wheel in is mud then mud tire it is!
Also If you do up the tire size. Don’t forget to get the same size tire for a spare!
Then basic recovery gear. You have a shovel I read so that’s a great start! Lol. An axe. A big kinetic type yank strap and some properly rated shackles. Tow points Front and rear. An air pump and tire patch kit. Basic hand tools for your rig. Flashlight. Spare fuses for vehicle. Booster cables. A jack of some sort (Hi lift, bottle jack), I found a 2ton come along and some lengths of strong chain or Strong straps have helped a lot. In Winter tire chains and Traction boards.
You have gear for the overnight survival so that’s good!
Communication is super helpful. I am still lacking there! Haha. And maps or GPS or both helps a lot. Planning also goes a long way for trips big or small.
Armour is a good thing. A winch and bumper would be great too. Both you can easily grow into as you get stuck further and further from the road as your skills progress. Lol
I have only a couple inch lift front and rear on mine with one size taller tire but factory width and a drivetrain belly pan. So far. Knock on wood all has went really well with this setup. Iruninca 4Runner has a very similar setup (Different components but the same stance was achieved!) but with a winch and bumper. Both Vehicles have been very reliable and no serious damage has been done!
Hopefully that helps get you started! Everyone has different comfort zones for what they feel works for them and what they feel safe bringing but generally the basics are very similar. Anyways feel free to ask anything to any of us and we will share what we know! And also open to any ideas too!
I didn’t see this post until today! Looks like you guys had a beauty day that Sunday! I do want to get back in that area again for sure. Our Sat recon was great and we were just burning around getting the lay of the land. So there is waay more to see out there!
It goes to show it got looked after though! And now it starts with the mod list! Hahaha I have been keeping my ear to the ground for slider options too. No damage yet....knock on wood. A little belly armour and rocker panel protection helps with a bit of peace of mind for sure.
Keep showing the pics as you build and tweak it!
Welcome! Sounds like your having fun with your 4Runner! And it also sounds like you are into the type of exploring that most of us do here.
I agree with the others in that the best bang for the buck and a great start is new tires that you find will be the best for what your goals are and where you want to go. Also how specialized you want to be. Ex. If all you like to wheel in is mud then mud tire it is!
Also If you do up the tire size. Don’t forget to get the same size tire for a spare!
Then basic recovery gear. You have a shovel I read so that’s a great start! Lol. An axe. A big kinetic type yank strap and some properly rated shackles. Tow points Front and rear. An air pump and tire patch kit. Basic hand tools for your rig. Flashlight. Spare fuses for vehicle. Booster cables. A jack of some sort (Hi lift, bottle jack), I found a 2ton come along and some lengths of strong chain or Strong straps have helped a lot. In Winter tire chains and Traction boards.
You have gear for the overnight survival so that’s good!
Communication is super helpful. I am still lacking there! Haha. And maps or GPS or both helps a lot. Planning also goes a long way for trips big or small.
Armour is a good thing. A winch and bumper would be great too. Both you can easily grow into as you get stuck further and further from the road as your skills progress. Lol
I have only a couple inch lift front and rear on mine with one size taller tire but factory width and a drivetrain belly pan. So far. Knock on wood all has went really well with this setup. Iruninca 4Runner has a very similar setup (Different components but the same stance was achieved!) but with a winch and bumper. Both Vehicles have been very reliable and no serious damage has been done!
Hopefully that helps get you started! Everyone has different comfort zones for what they feel works for them and what they feel safe bringing but generally the basics are very similar. Anyways feel free to ask anything to any of us and we will share what we know! And also open to any ideas too!
Happy Holidays!
Cheers!
Adrian
I didn’t see this post until today! Looks like you guys had a beauty day that Sunday! I do want to get back in that area again for sure. Our Sat recon was great and we were just burning around getting the lay of the land. So there is waay more to see out there!
Right on! Those bits will put extra beef in the weaker spots for sure! Keep showing the pics as you build it!
It goes to show it got looked after though! And now it starts with the mod list! Hahaha I have been keeping my ear to the ground for slider options too. No damage yet....knock on wood. A little belly armour and rocker panel protection helps with a bit of peace of mind for sure.
Keep showing the pics as you build and tweak it!
That thing is wicked! Good combo of KISS theory bits that you know works! Right on!