2025 Limited Build - chrome delete & mods: Peak Lift Kit, Method +18 offset, Wildpeak AT4 285/70/18, Prinsu, RCI skid plates, heritage grill

[n1comedes]

Awesome build! Looks clean. Did you ever get a switch panel for all the lighting? Also where did you run the wires to all the lights on the roof rack? How is it without the AVS? Was looking to getting a proper lift but wasnt sure about replacing the entire AVS to accomplish that. I apologize in advance, first time 4runner owner and first time modding. Thank you

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[Unlimited4R]

Awesome build! Looks clean. Did you ever get a switch panel for all the lighting? Also where did you run the wires to all the lights on the roof rack? How is it without the AVS? Was looking to getting a proper lift but wasnt sure about replacing the entire AVS to accomplish that. I apologize in advance, first time 4runner owner and first time modding. Thank you

Switch panel for the lighting - not yet. I am a bit old school and prefer the OEM button placement for my auxiliary lighting. I may concede and add a Diode Dynamics panel if/when I opt to add some lights to the roof rack front. I am running a Blue Seas fuse/switch panel, tucked away nicely under the side cover on the driver side (space in the upper fender area of the engine bay). Controls the lights and the air compressor.

For the rear lights, they are Diode Dynamics, and I opted or a wiring kit. Ran them to fuse panel and have an OEM switch control. I was able to run the wiring neatly through the rear passenger taillight and get it fed into the cargo area. From there, ran it along the wheel well and to the door opening panels along the floor. Everything can be pried open with the proper tools and you can run the wires with little issue. I did find a part (from I believe a CB mounting bracket) that I used to help position those rear lights under the crossbar.

As for the suspension - the AVS thing has been my research project. I've looked into the Land Cruiser and Tundra forums. Adding the spacer lift with the AVS really didn't net me as much as it does on the other models (I am running a 34" tire and have some rubbing, even post-crash plate delete). I am going to with a full Kings set to get me about another 1/2-1" in the front. I ran those on my 5th gen and really prefer the ride (on and off-road).

Hope this helps!

 

[CBR]

I have the same build, wind chill pearl limited gas. Just picked it up 3 days ago.

Question, when you took off the air dam, did you replace it with anything to cover the holes? Or fill in the gap?

Great build by the way, looks fantastic

 

[OnePunchPan]

Hey @Keroppi and anyone else looking for an update - I did end up adding those plus a few other things. Here's the latest and what's next/left to do:

Installed:

• Diode Dynamics C2 standard chase lights (flood) - I modified the bracket slightly to allow me to mount these under the roof rack cross bar. On my 5th gen, I had these sitting above and never loved the look. Additionally, with this install, I needed to factor in the spoiler and getting enough clearance to mount and avoid contact. I ran the wiring in through the driver rear taillight and under the floor trim all the way to the dash switch controls.
• Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro ditch lights
• Diode Dynamics SS6 fog lights (amber) - I should have done this when I did the Pro grille swap - if you are doing the grille swap - add the fog lights at the same time!
• Westcott low pro ditch light brackets - easy install. Set up is a little tight with light placement near the wipers, but not enough to touch or be an issue.
• Westcott billet tow hooks - finish looks clean paired with the silver lower bumper valence and RCI skid plate in raw.
• ARB Brushless Single Compressor - perfect fit under the hood. Sufficient for airing up when needed and eventually running a locker (probably next year).
• Rough Country paint matched fender flares - I had initially looked at the NYTOP option, but getting the paint matched was going to be an additional $1k. This was clearly the better option. Added ceramic coating and installed pretty quickly.
• (not pictured) Ark crash bracket delete - thanks to those who did this already - paint matched the factory bolts and cut back on some of the rub from the 285/70/18s.

Next up:

• King Suspension 2.5 lift kit with reservoirs, etc. That is happening soon - really not enjoying the Peak spacers with the stock Limited suspension paired with my current wheel/tire setup. Unfortunately, on the Limited, the spacer lift options don't provide as much clearance as the other 4Runner models. Bumping up the lift to give me a little more clearance for off-road trail access.

OP this might be a dumb question - but can you go through car washes like this?

 

[GabeFreeLunch]

Hey @Keroppi and anyone else looking for an update - I did end up adding those plus a few other things. Here's the latest and what's next/left to do:

Installed:

• Diode Dynamics C2 standard chase lights (flood) - I modified the bracket slightly to allow me to mount these under the roof rack cross bar. On my 5th gen, I had these sitting above and never loved the look. Additionally, with this install, I needed to factor in the spoiler and getting enough clearance to mount and avoid contact. I ran the wiring in through the driver rear taillight and under the floor trim all the way to the dash switch controls.
• Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro ditch lights
• Diode Dynamics SS6 fog lights (amber) - I should have done this when I did the Pro grille swap - if you are doing the grille swap - add the fog lights at the same time!
• Westcott low pro ditch light brackets - easy install. Set up is a little tight with light placement near the wipers, but not enough to touch or be an issue.
• Westcott billet tow hooks - finish looks clean paired with the silver lower bumper valence and RCI skid plate in raw.
• ARB Brushless Single Compressor - perfect fit under the hood. Sufficient for airing up when needed and eventually running a locker (probably next year).
• Rough Country paint matched fender flares - I had initially looked at the NYTOP option, but getting the paint matched was going to be an additional $1k. This was clearly the better option. Added ceramic coating and installed pretty quickly.
• (not pictured) Ark crash bracket delete - thanks to those who did this already - paint matched the factory bolts and cut back on some of the rub from the 285/70/18s.

Next up:

• King Suspension 2.5 lift kit with reservoirs, etc. That is happening soon - really not enjoying the Peak spacers with the stock Limited suspension paired with my current wheel/tire setup. Unfortunately, on the Limited, the spacer lift options don't provide as much clearance as the other 4Runner models. Bumping up the lift to give me a little more clearance for off-road trail access.

What is the bracket you used for the ARB compressor? @FlaRunner904 is looking for a solution.

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