Okay lets be real, the stock 4.1 RAV4 is not a very masculine looking vehicle so I installed a few upgrades and still have a lot to do.>
My RAV4 is my office and I needed a vehicle that could get through mud, sand, brush and comfortably drive coast to coast and then do it all again. My job is 4 wheeling and blowing stuff up!!!
See my garage: http://www.rav4world.com/forums/garage.php?do=viewvehicle&vehicle_id=8241
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Installed:
- 1 ea - 1996-2000 Toyota RAV4 Black Grille Bumper Guards Brush Bull Push Crash Bar (ChromekingUSA an eBay store)
- 1 ea - K&N 57-0315 57i High Performance International Intake Kit (amazon.com)
- 1 ea - Curt Manufacturing 13524 Class III Receiver (amazon.com)
- 1 ea - Old man Emu Lift Kit (doesn't include front struts)(Toyota Rav4 lift kits, suspension, fender flares, part & accessories at the lowest prices)
- 1 ea - Daystar KT09105BK Comfort Ride 1" Front Strut Spacer Kit (note not for RAV4 but it works with a little effort) (amazon.com)
- 2 ea - Monroe 903995 Strut-Mate Strut Mounting Kit (amazon.com) You should add these to any strut replacement.
- 1 ea - Gabriel G56631 Ultra Gas Strut, Front Left (amazon.com)
- 1 ea - Gabriel G56632 Ultra Gas Strut, Front Right (amazon.com)
- 5 ea - Rims 16x7.5 Anthracite w/Mach Lip American Racing Razor (tirerack.com)
- 5 ea - *Tires - 235/75R16 Firestone Destination A/T (tirerack.com)(these tires are 30" tall and caused some rubbing issues that I had to repair with the judicious use of an implement of destruction (4lb hammer) to the rear of the front fender wells and removing those weird things that bulge at the rear of the wheel well and by using the following wheel spacers.)
- 2 sets - 25mm (1") 5x114.3 Hubcentric Wheel Spacers (amazon.com)
- 2 sets - Gorilla Automotive 21133HT Small Diameter Acorn Chrome 5 Lug Kit (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size) Pack Of 20 (needed some for the spare)(local purchase)
- 1 ea - BAFX Products (TM) - PIC18F2480 Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine light and other diagnostics - Android compatible (amazon.com) Can be used in other vehicles.
- 1 ea - 24F sized battery and tray; fits nicely, probably could have gone up a size.
*A word of advice; the largest tires that you can get under it with this lift kit are 29 inches and maybe they won't rub in the front, 30" tires rub harshly on almost any turn and require some vehicle modification (wish someone had mentioned that). :wall The tire/rim fits fine on the rear tire rack, no spacer or mod needed.
Things to come:
- Mossy Oak "Obsession" pattern vinyl vehicle wrap. I have this just need a little time to apply. Will paint the side kick panels, bumper covers, and fender flares.
- 1 set - Hood Vents - Size Large Powder-Coated Semi-Gloss Black Hi-Flow™ 2 each 11" x 17" Angle Cut Vents (http://www.hoodlouvers.com/product-c...ershood-vents/),
- A 3SGTE engine (if that noise from the engine is something bad or maybe just do it because it sounds like something awesome to do).
- Upgraded front seats or perhaps the right super comfortable seat covers for long distance comfort - any suggestions?
- Upgrade the radio and speakers.
- Custom skid plates to protect gas tank, engine, and tranny. Too bad no one makes them, but I'm sure I can fabricate them.
Gator
“People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”
My RAV4 is my office and I needed a vehicle that could get through mud, sand, brush and comfortably drive coast to coast and then do it all again. My job is 4 wheeling and blowing stuff up!!!
See my garage: http://www.rav4world.com/forums/garage.php?do=viewvehicle&vehicle_id=8241
________________________________________
Installed:
- 1 ea - 1996-2000 Toyota RAV4 Black Grille Bumper Guards Brush Bull Push Crash Bar (ChromekingUSA an eBay store)
- 1 ea - K&N 57-0315 57i High Performance International Intake Kit (amazon.com)
- 1 ea - Curt Manufacturing 13524 Class III Receiver (amazon.com)
- 1 ea - Old man Emu Lift Kit (doesn't include front struts)(Toyota Rav4 lift kits, suspension, fender flares, part & accessories at the lowest prices)
- 1 ea - Daystar KT09105BK Comfort Ride 1" Front Strut Spacer Kit (note not for RAV4 but it works with a little effort) (amazon.com)
- 2 ea - Monroe 903995 Strut-Mate Strut Mounting Kit (amazon.com) You should add these to any strut replacement.
- 1 ea - Gabriel G56631 Ultra Gas Strut, Front Left (amazon.com)
- 1 ea - Gabriel G56632 Ultra Gas Strut, Front Right (amazon.com)
- 5 ea - Rims 16x7.5 Anthracite w/Mach Lip American Racing Razor (tirerack.com)
- 5 ea - *Tires - 235/75R16 Firestone Destination A/T (tirerack.com)(these tires are 30" tall and caused some rubbing issues that I had to repair with the judicious use of an implement of destruction (4lb hammer) to the rear of the front fender wells and removing those weird things that bulge at the rear of the wheel well and by using the following wheel spacers.)
- 2 sets - 25mm (1") 5x114.3 Hubcentric Wheel Spacers (amazon.com)
- 2 sets - Gorilla Automotive 21133HT Small Diameter Acorn Chrome 5 Lug Kit (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size) Pack Of 20 (needed some for the spare)(local purchase)
- 1 ea - BAFX Products (TM) - PIC18F2480 Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine light and other diagnostics - Android compatible (amazon.com) Can be used in other vehicles.
- 1 ea - 24F sized battery and tray; fits nicely, probably could have gone up a size.
*A word of advice; the largest tires that you can get under it with this lift kit are 29 inches and maybe they won't rub in the front, 30" tires rub harshly on almost any turn and require some vehicle modification (wish someone had mentioned that). :wall The tire/rim fits fine on the rear tire rack, no spacer or mod needed.
Things to come:
- Mossy Oak "Obsession" pattern vinyl vehicle wrap. I have this just need a little time to apply. Will paint the side kick panels, bumper covers, and fender flares.
- 1 set - Hood Vents - Size Large Powder-Coated Semi-Gloss Black Hi-Flow™ 2 each 11" x 17" Angle Cut Vents (http://www.hoodlouvers.com/product-c...ershood-vents/),
- A 3SGTE engine (if that noise from the engine is something bad or maybe just do it because it sounds like something awesome to do).
- Upgraded front seats or perhaps the right super comfortable seat covers for long distance comfort - any suggestions?
- Upgrade the radio and speakers.
- Custom skid plates to protect gas tank, engine, and tranny. Too bad no one makes them, but I'm sure I can fabricate them.
Gator
“People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”