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I have done more research, and I found a few more manufacturers of off road stuff for the X. I actually found a place that sells diy cnc cut front and rear bumpers with a tire swing! Before I was really leaning towards the 4runner, but after finding more of an aftermarket, I am seriously considering the X. I will have to drive both and see which one I like. Was it the 3.3 or the 4.0 that had the disappearing oil issue? Also looks like 2009+ had a lot less issues than previous ones. Timing chain tensioner, coolant in transmission, etc. Thanks for getting me to look further into the X.

Looks absolutely stunning!

Update(ALERT)!!!!For anyone thinking of upgrading to the factory Xenon headlights the wiring diagram shown is the factory scheme. 2 relays along with 4 diodes. Not listed is a battery saver unit that I'm pretty sure cuts power to the relays for the HID system. So when parked ignition in off position the battery saver unit cuts all power to relays so not to drain battery. I just purchased a new battery right before I done this upgrade after having the upgrade done and the wiring correct I was noticing that my battery wasn't as strong as it should be. Hint battery saver unit. Instead of purchasing a unit and trying to wire everything up I'm going to install a toggle switch to be able to turn power off and on to the HID relays as to not continue to draw power from battery when parked. I'm gonna start building the wiring harness for the toggle switch and will post when completed. Sent from my SM-S737TL using Tapatalk

I actually appreciate their plastic bumpers. They can take a lot of grinding against underbrush without looking bad & the rear bumper step insert was genius as well-wish more trucks did that. They’re a tough looking truck!

Interesting. I hadn’t realized there was a variance in the Q grill. I like yours best.

@Citron not sure if this is what you're thinking of as far as the disappearing oil, but that's definitely an issue with the VQ 3.5 engines in the later R50's. Don't think anybody's figured out where it goes yet haha

Up here in kanuckistan a 97 land cruiser is still in the $20,000 range. Crazy eh?

My wife’s GX470 is a beast in fine clothes. My poor little 3.3 is far outdone by her V8, however I did tow 4700lbs the other day, buuuuuut it dealt the final blow to my suspension. Anyway I can vouch for the V8 4Runner/GX470, they’re awesome. But, if you’re going to buy a new rig and you’re looking at all option, you may consider a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. It’s the last year they put solid front axels in them and they last a long time, granted you should look for one that’s already had it’s mid life head gasket job done. Or better yet look for one with a blown head gasket and slap some MLS gaskets on there. Good luck man

E-locker was/is part of the Pro4x (formerly OffRoad) package which was available on earlier R51's (and on 2nd gen Xterra, still available on Titan & Frontier). Only downside to that is (in factory form) it only works in 4 low, but can be modded to be available on demand.

Sorry to hear man Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

That looks awesome! Looks like you got the dimesnrions right

First and last. 97-03 Sent from my SM-S737TL using Tapatalk

im not sure if i have a build thread for this black one. heres my old thread

yep! salvaged

Sorry but I gave up on doing build threads after documenting my R50 here. The only things I could add to the above mods are: DIY roof rack, rear cargo shelf and divider, custom dog bed behind driver seat, manual hubs, Falken AT3w 265-75-16 LT. Love it.

Took it for snow duty... aka, car sucks in snow so the Parthy gets the honors. Not that we got enough snow to worry about, though you'd have thought it was two feet or more by the way most other drivers acted.

No Pathfinder work this weekend, just a snowmageddon report. It's been coming down heavily all weekend, but that's made for some great explorin'! My Alaskan instincts kicked in and I spent the weekend driving around the Kitsap and eastern Olympic Peninsulas, just lookin' to get lost Put down about 300 miles in two days o_O Snow-driving video. More than a couple of these sightings... Silly dog tax-

any updates to this??

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I want to do a lift but settled for just leveling out the front cranking the torsion bars. I think it looks good. Will get to a rear lift one day.

I was doing maintenance checks and planning little repairs like new mirrors, bumper, detailing, and all that jazz. Prom is coming around the corner and I had a really cool idea planned out to propose involving my car, but unfortunately my girlfriend broke up with me today - so it's just a fantasy now