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here's what i found... 18" oem rim weight: 32lbs oem 265/60/r18 mich. defender 30.5". 36.99lbs total wheel weight. 68.99lbs bought: RIMS Method MR316. 25.16lbs - 26.12lbs, 8", 2650lbs/tire. 5.51" backspace. +25 offset (same as stock) TIRES 255/75/17 Firestone Destination x/t. 41lbs. 32.1"...

great! yes, 4Runner's back and driving great. added a front locker too. just took her out for a trial run.

Im baaaack! Ecstatic! Jake mentioned Death Valley. ;-)

ive had plenty of winshield chips w a hood deflector and without. couldnt really say. but i lmow foe certain it protects the hood from most stuff. i CAN confirm it wont help if the truck is hit by an elk. lol

ohhhh! Heyyy! Had no idea! yeah, the 4runner was a heartbreak. but im rebuilding it! appreciate all the help!

lol. still have the bra for my '98 4runner (5spd). came w matching window covers too. yes, it's all about the abuse the front ends get out here in the desert and pine country. i find a hood protector works well. never really have problems w them. i dont mind the look. not sure how i feel about...

i have a slightly different opinion after having a 1" BL on my 4runner. CoG isnt a factor...at ALL. (when i think about all the crap people put on their roofs w the cargo area stuffed to the roof...but i digress). w a 1" BL, id get exactly what i want: tire clearance. but if i need to move...

and on the topic of mpg's...dang im impressed. i decided to try driving the speed limit on surface streets to see how well i could time the stoplights every mile or so. not easy for me as i can have a heavy foot. not only did i get to my destination in the same amount of time, BUT I WAS GETTING...

update. getting a very little rubbing at the front of the running boards when the suspension articulates. ie, hardly ever on surface streets. not sure if ill do a body lift first or do the suspension lift. anyone have the 255/75/17 tires and can confirm theyll fit underneath w an oem trailer...

i would consider it. just need someone to confirm a 255/75/17 will still fit w the oem hitch installed.

ps. the sunroof deflector is a goodyear model fr amazon. seems much better shaped to the roof profile vs the one gxbob installed on his.

Hey, just wanted to give back to this great community. I ordered a hood deflector from etsy. Arrived the other day. Just installed. Ordered from here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1735880864/castom-hood-protector-for-lexus-gx460 mine was $153 including shipping. looks like he may have raised...

no. i think i might just go with the type that bolts to the rear facing frame. easy to install. only concern is the lack of added protection a full hitch provides to the rear bumper fascia.

grabbed method rims w the same +25 offset. put on 255/75/17 (32.1"). no rubbing until i went offroad. only had a bit of rubbing on the driver's side where the bolt attaches the running board endcap to the truck. replaced it w a lower profile screw. the tire will fit the stock spare location. i...