Hey man! I could have sworn I saw a video from you describing how to properly do the tundra brake upgrade. Could you possibly link me to that video or am I remembering incorrectly? Anyway thank you for your content!!!!
Awesome video man I wanna do that rear window switch that’s awesome. I have been keeping up with your channel getting a lot of ideas. I just started a 2000 sr5 build and your channel has been really helpful!
Found the answer to my initial question about how much tint you were running lol from the video! I imagine 5% tint might get too dark at night when looking at blind spots/ city driving. I’ll probably run 10-20% in rear (cali ).
Thx for the update, 4runner is coming along nicely! Did you put your front sway bar back on? Iam still in the no sway bar club, lol thats awesome your runner came with 4.30s. Iam doing my valve cover gaskets plugs n wires today. Thx for the video, happy trails!
Yeah... I was driving on the highway with the new lift and tires and it felt very unsafe on the curves lol. I had to put it back on and settled for 2nd gen links.
@@PhoRunner mines been disconnected since i bought it last year, in city its fine (lots to speed dips so it real nice on turns onto streets with them) but highway is scary as spooky can be feeling that hard dip with brake. i need to reconnect mine but unsure how i wanna do it now i see you talking using 2nd gen links.
I threw on a tru cool 4590 transmission cooler on my 1997 and it has been awesome. If you’re going to run it in line you could go smaller. But I like tru cool because they have a lifetime warranty.
Love your videos--super helpful. I'm curious do you have a video on the lightbar install you have attached to you rola rack? I don't recall seeing one. CUrious about how you ran the wiring and also the clamp mounts for the light. Thanks!
Great vid man was wondering when we would see your Rig in Detail. Only thing your missing at this point is the Pho Runner windshield sticker you know that gives you 5 additional HP :) Keep these vids coming always good stuff!
depending heavily on how you drive, a supercharger and turbo CAN increase mileage, but you have to granny drive it. typically though you'll see a drop (esp in city) around at least 2 mpg. i tend to get ave city 18.5 in my stock (in the areas that affect preformace) 5 speed 1999.
Thanks again man. I love your intro video.. I would love to change my running board to something like yours. Did you had someone make it for you or you bought it on line?
4hi for dirt roads where you need speed. You can go pretty fast in 4wd ~45-50mph. So think snow roads where there's other cars/traffic. 4lo for additional torque. If you need to pull something heavy up a boat launch for example. 4lo keeps tranny temps down too so it's good for trails and climbing rocks where you need the torque to prevent wheel slipping.
@@PhoRunner thanks. Your showing your boy how to be a responsible camper. Nice. I do the same with my boy he is 10. We do alot of road trips. We been up and down the west and east cost and cross country 2 time. The road life I how we spend our vacation. Well at least before this covid thing.
@@PhoRunner I'm a garbage man. Lol I know what you are trying to say. When we show up to a campsite the first thing we do is clean up and the last thing we do is clean up. We leave it better than we found it. But we have never cleaned up 3 camp sites that we did not stay up. Great lesson my hat of to you with respect.
Pro Tip for attaining a roof top tent for cheap. Go to your local REI when they have their Garage Sale, and snag one then. In my case, they literally had 4 of them but all had minor things wrong with them. I ended up talking an employee into swapping out the bad parts with the good parts on the tents to create 1 perfect tent, and I got it for $350. It's a Yakima Skyrise 3-man tent. My girlfriend and I (or a buddy) end up taking off the tent when i'm not using it and throw it back on when I want to use it, takes 5 min or so. You can also haggle a bit with the employees, the prices are not set. They know they can't sell em' so they will drop price for ya.
Great video! One recommendation is getting a scangauge II with a spiker engineering mount to monitor your engine and transmission temps as well as mpg and so many more stats. Just did it in my 3rd gen 4Runner and its been awesome to see how everything is running while off roading hard.
Those aren’t OEM trim pieces on the outside are they? If not, where’s you pick yours up at? I have a ‘99 as well and mine are a lot thicker. I like the look of yours.
im in the same boat, i got those trimes on mine (missing one though). they are stock, but apparently rare af. i got a 99 5 speed with fac elocker (the real unicorn) but haven't found any to replace the ones i lost.
Get the Tru-Cool Max www.amazon.com/dp/B0060NKA1U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OJ9cFb89WCEEM Installed this on mine and my temps are amazing. I never go over 190.
@@PhoRunner I did a write up on the FB 3G4R SoCal page if you want to look at the numbers I get now. I was considering adding the thermal bypass to let the fluid get to a warmer temp. But I'm happy with the lower temps I get now. When I go off-roading or mountain passes I'll get up to 190. And that's bypassing my Champion radiator. I'll help you install it if you can do the rear hatch window mod on mine lol
Do you have a video on your headlights? I just received the parts in the mail and I’m trying to make it work as well. Awesome channel! Thanks for the vids!
Nice rig! Really enjoy your vids. Have you looked into the coastal offroad bumpers? they are a little cheaper option when its all done. I basically bought a cheap welder from harbor freight and with very little to no welding skills was able to put it together, it takes some work, but worth learning an extra skill. Also i have had a lot of luck with my yellow top group 31 battery and it fits perfectly with slight modification to the retainer bracket.
@@PhoRunner I know some of your stuff you did budget, slight budget the roof rack. Gobi is like 1.4k. I was wondering does your sunroof still open with your modified rack?
@@mike12585 my 4runner was $6200 and over 4k in mods lol. Mostly tires/wheels and front bumper. A lot of my mods were junkyard and done cheap. Those tires cost a fortune :(
Mike Reese yes it still opens and pops up. The pop up almost hits the basket but still functional. The wind deflector shoots a ton of air in when there’s no light bar and is real nice hahah
Just tint the fronts, I have 5% all around minus the windshield on my Tacoma and have had it on for a year plus now. Cops don't really want to waste their time giving fix it tickets for tint in California
I just bought a 2000 SR5 149k miles but already lifted with navigation system installed for no rust frame (California vehicle) 3k flat. The “downside” is that it’s only RWD.
did you put that bed in the back so you have a place to sleep when your wife gets mad for spending to much time and money on your 4 runner ? kidding you have a really nice rig and luv the vids you make
There's a harness you can cut to disable it. I'm not sure exactly where but from quick research, you just cut the Pin 12 Black/Yellow Stripe wire to disable the DRL "circuit".
lol not rifles or guns. The camping chairs are in there. 2 large ones and 2 kids ones lol. Sometimes some smaller 2 piece fishing rods. Less stuff in the back of the 4runner :)
@@PhoRunner thanks for the reply. I see you are running 5100s. I'm going crazy trying for find a suspension setup for my 97. I thought you might have found an oem equivalent.
@@PhoRunner I'm planning to replace the original springs with 890/906 OMEs. Shipping delays to Canada has me looking to use the 99 tall springs or FJ springs
Hey I have a question for you, I own a 2001 4Runner and I notice the rear end of the truck is sagging. I heard the 1999 4Runner rear coil springs give you a inch of height. Would a 1999 4Runner rear spring fit into my 2001 sr5 sport 4Runner with no modifications? Thanks Phorunner!
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Sic rig bro!
The LEGEND HIMSELF. Thanks for checking it out. You need to do a walkaround on your modded 3rd gen :).
Great job brother
Many many thanks
Awesome rig! Thanks for the video!
Thanks for tuning in
Very nice!! I watch your channel all the time! Could you do a video on how you custom made your front bumper from the Tacoma work ??
Check out Timmy the tool man’s video!
This channel is so dope. Thank you for these videos. What are those fender flares? is that just trim?
Sr5 skinny flares
@@PhoRunner dude you’re the best
Sweet rig man
Thanks
Great build. In the process in building mine. Thank you for the videos and advice
No problem! I got some cool new stuff I need to make videos about :)
Any specific “how to” video you used for your front bumper?
I did not make one but timmy the toolman has one
Badass👌
Thanks
The most indepth and realiest youtuber for 4runner overland mods. Do you speak vietnamese?
Sometimes lol but not really. To my parents mainly
PhoRunner Channel same here my parents only speak vietnamese. Sometimes i wish your car was lexus gx460 lol thats what i have im new go overlanding
Did you prime your rear bumper before you applied the bedliner?
I don’t think so. Just scuffed it up with 80-120grit
@@PhoRunner Nice. Is it holding up pretty well until now?
Yup!! Easy touch up but haven’t really needed to
@@PhoRunner Thanks for making these videos for us man. You and a lot of us think alike getting the best bang for our bucks.
@@jayman1943 You can have a lot of fun on a budget that's for sure.
nice rig! what hitch receiver is that? the one on mine sits way lower. thanks!
Hidden hitch I believe. Came with the truck :) previous owner prob added it
Hey man! I could have sworn I saw a video from you describing how to properly do the tundra brake upgrade. Could you possibly link me to that video or am I remembering incorrectly? Anyway thank you for your content!!!!
It was in my manual hub swap video. I had to trim the new dust shield I got I believe?
Great content brother! Love the rig!
Thanks!! It’s been a great truck!!
What kind of front bumper would you recommend? I've looked around but am not sure which to choose.
I’m not sure lol.
Great build and great videos!
Thanks!
Are superchargers actually going for 2k?
2500+++ for used lol
@@PhoRunnerat that price I'd prob just save for a little more for a brand new one
another dope video bruv
thanks for watching!
Awesome 3rd gen! I got the same color on my 3rd gen. Nice rig 👌👍
Cool man! Silver is nice!
Awesome video man I wanna do that rear window switch that’s awesome. I have been keeping up with your channel getting a lot of ideas. I just started a 2000 sr5 build and your channel has been really helpful!
Cool! Yeah, it's been a fun little truck to mod.
Do you know anything about that factory rs3000 alarm system I don’t have a remote and. My alarm goes off every time I manually unlock the doors.
As always 👏 👏 👏
Thanks!
Heck yeah man! Thanks for keeping your word and doing a walk around!
You bet! Wish I had better audio but something is better than nothing!
Found the answer to my initial question about how much tint you were running lol from the video!
I imagine 5% tint might get too dark at night when looking at blind spots/ city driving.
I’ll probably run 10-20% in rear (cali ).
5% is pitch black at night!!! Haha do 10%
Hey do your LED dash lights flicker like mine?
Nope! Get some quality leds.
Thx for the update, 4runner is coming along nicely! Did you put your front sway bar back on? Iam still in the no sway bar club, lol thats awesome your runner came with 4.30s. Iam doing my valve cover gaskets plugs n wires today. Thx for the video, happy trails!
Yeah... I was driving on the highway with the new lift and tires and it felt very unsafe on the curves lol. I had to put it back on and settled for 2nd gen links.
@@PhoRunner mines been disconnected since i bought it last year, in city its fine (lots to speed dips so it real nice on turns onto streets with them) but highway is scary as spooky can be feeling that hard dip with brake. i need to reconnect mine but unsure how i wanna do it now i see you talking using 2nd gen links.
I threw on a tru cool 4590 transmission cooler on my 1997 and it has been awesome. If you’re going to run it in line you could go smaller. But I like tru cool because they have a lifetime warranty.
Nice. Yeah I was thinking B&M cooler since it's small and easy to fit behind the grill.
Love your videos--super helpful. I'm curious do you have a video on the lightbar install you have attached to you rola rack? I don't recall seeing one. CUrious about how you ran the wiring and also the clamp mounts for the light. Thanks!
I don’t have a video but check out my solar panel video as I show the concept in there.
Great vid man was wondering when we would see your Rig in Detail. Only thing your missing at this point is the Pho Runner windshield sticker you know that gives you 5 additional HP :) Keep these vids coming always good stuff!
Lol I don’t know if I’ll go that far hahahah. Maybe a shameless Instagram one on the rear side window
Haha pho runners great name love pho soup
Me too!
I wanted to change all the bulbs in mine but the LED map lights flickers. I don't know the reason why?
Cheap leds will do that. I went through a lot until I found Nate prather on Facebook
@@PhoRunner does he sell LED bulbs?
Yes he does and they are quality.
Super Charger would the mpg improve with one?
I'm not sure. Maybe one day I'll find out?
depending heavily on how you drive, a supercharger and turbo CAN increase mileage, but you have to granny drive it. typically though you'll see a drop (esp in city) around at least 2 mpg. i tend to get ave city 18.5 in my stock (in the areas that affect preformace) 5 speed 1999.
Ya gotta air down more to get grip over those rocks; you got such large tires, might as well make use of it.
Yeah... I know. had kids and we weren’t really going off-roading lol. I usually air down to 10psi
I have 98 SR5, 5sp+rear locker I dropped off at RPM for upgrades....you have some great ideas I might 'borrow'. Great channel.
glad i could help!
Thanks again man. I love your intro video.. I would love to change my running board to something like yours. Did you had someone make it for you or you bought it on line?
his slides are 4xinnovations ; www.4xinnovations.com/1990--2020-4-Runner-Rock-Sliders_p_75.html
Yeah 4xinnnovation. You can order using that link provided. The lead time looks very long now!
So when do u use the 4 high and when do u use the 4 low. I know this is a basic but when you dont khow you dont know. I just got my 3rd gen.
4hi for dirt roads where you need speed. You can go pretty fast in 4wd ~45-50mph. So think snow roads where there's other cars/traffic. 4lo for additional torque. If you need to pull something heavy up a boat launch for example. 4lo keeps tranny temps down too so it's good for trails and climbing rocks where you need the torque to prevent wheel slipping.
@@PhoRunner thanks.
Your showing your boy how to be a responsible camper. Nice. I do the same with my boy he is 10. We do alot of road trips. We been up and down the west and east cost and cross country 2 time. The road life I how we spend our vacation. Well at least before this covid thing.
Have to teach them young so they don’t become trash people themselves
@@PhoRunner
I'm a garbage man.
Lol
I know what you are trying to say.
When we show up to a campsite the first thing we do is clean up and the last thing we do is clean up. We leave it better than we found it. But we have never cleaned up 3 camp sites that we did not stay up. Great lesson my hat of to you with respect.
Pro Tip for attaining a roof top tent for cheap. Go to your local REI when they have their Garage Sale, and snag one then.
In my case, they literally had 4 of them but all had minor things wrong with them. I ended up talking an employee into swapping out the bad parts with the good parts on the tents to create 1 perfect tent, and I got it for $350. It's a Yakima Skyrise 3-man tent. My girlfriend and I (or a buddy) end up taking off the tent when i'm not using it and throw it back on when I want to use it, takes 5 min or so.
You can also haggle a bit with the employees, the prices are not set. They know they can't sell em' so they will drop price for ya.
Hmm might try this!!
Yeah get that new radiator, you could tell yours is the original because of the color. Don’t want that pink milkshake.
The original is usually brown and shaped differently. I think mine has been replaced before!
PhoRunner Channel 👍
Great video! One recommendation is getting a scangauge II with a spiker engineering mount to monitor your engine and transmission temps as well as mpg and so many more stats. Just did it in my 3rd gen 4Runner and its been awesome to see how everything is running while off roading hard.
Thanks for the tip. I do have a scan tool and app I could use but something onboard ready to go would motivate me more!
Those aren’t OEM trim pieces on the outside are they? If not, where’s you pick yours up at? I have a ‘99 as well and mine are a lot thicker. I like the look of yours.
They are sr5 thin flares lol. I’m not sure but they are oem
im in the same boat, i got those trimes on mine (missing one though). they are stock, but apparently rare af. i got a 99 5 speed with fac elocker (the real unicorn) but haven't found any to replace the ones i lost.
@@commandersteve7644 i think it looks nicer without :). Only reason i have mine is because it leaves some lines if i take it off
@@PhoRunner i went through and plasi-dipped them and bed lined my front and rear bumper, no regrets deleting all that chrome.
Get the Tru-Cool Max www.amazon.com/dp/B0060NKA1U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OJ9cFb89WCEEM
Installed this on mine and my temps are amazing. I never go over 190.
That thing looks amazing!
@@PhoRunner I did a write up on the FB 3G4R SoCal page if you want to look at the numbers I get now. I was considering adding the thermal bypass to let the fluid get to a warmer temp. But I'm happy with the lower temps I get now. When I go off-roading or mountain passes I'll get up to 190. And that's bypassing my Champion radiator. I'll help you install it if you can do the rear hatch window mod on mine lol
Do you have a video on your headlights? I just received the parts in the mail and I’m trying to make it work as well. Awesome channel! Thanks for the vids!
what slide option & step option did you choose on 4x innovations?
Hrew standard stuff. Plenty strong.
Nice rig! Really enjoy your vids. Have you looked into the coastal offroad bumpers? they are a little cheaper option when its all done. I basically bought a cheap welder from harbor freight and with very little to no welding skills was able to put it together, it takes some work, but worth learning an extra skill. Also i have had a lot of luck with my yellow top group 31 battery and it fits perfectly with slight modification to the retainer bracket.
I have!!!! My welding skills suck though haha. Nice tip on the bigger battery!
Hey man! How do you like the 4.30 gears pushing those 34s? Do you think it’s enough or would you have gone with 4.56, 4.88?
488 is on my to do list. Video coming soon on it. :)
@@PhoRunner Can’t wait to see it! Love the content man. Very helpful for all 3rd gen owners👍🏼
Keep us posted if you do the super charger. That's one thing these 3rd gens can benefit from is some more power...
Yeah. I didn't mention regearing because I don't think it'll help. The RPMS are perfect for highway already. Just needs a little power.
How much money you in on the build so far? i dig it.
way too much hahah. Over 10k for sure
@@PhoRunner I know some of your stuff you did budget, slight budget the roof rack. Gobi is like 1.4k. I was wondering does your sunroof still open with your modified rack?
@@PhoRunner That's wild, im at around 4k. Got mine for 2.5k. Got alot of things I wanna do. Some kinda roof rack and painting my front bumper is next.
@@mike12585 my 4runner was $6200 and over 4k in mods lol. Mostly tires/wheels and front bumper. A lot of my mods were junkyard and done cheap. Those tires cost a fortune :(
Mike Reese yes it still opens and pops up. The pop up almost hits the basket but still functional. The wind deflector shoots a ton of air in when there’s no light bar and is real nice hahah
Clean! Did you happen to do the Andy Mod 2.0?
Yes, I do have the "gray wire mod". I did it when I did my retrofit.
Just tint the fronts, I have 5% all around minus the windshield on my Tacoma and have had it on for a year plus now. Cops don't really want to waste their time giving fix it tickets for tint in California
yeah.....I guess i do have some questionable items on my rig like that rear lightbar lol.
How did you solve the CV axle boot rubbing ? Diff drop kit?
Mine never really ripped. I did recently put one on but I ran for a while without one. I do have manual hubs though.
I know the 3rd gens are expensive in Cali, if you don’t mind me asking how much did you pay for it?
$6200 with 147k miles
PhoRunner Channel damn you basically stole that!
@@TheShowtime85 I had to talk him down from 7300 hehe.
I just bought a 2000 SR5 149k miles but already lifted with navigation system installed for no rust frame (California vehicle) 3k flat. The “downside” is that it’s only RWD.
That’s not bad. Rwd usually go for less than 4K so that’s not too bad at all!
where did you get the black emblems inserts?
Plastidipped them
How' many miles does your truck have?
~174k
The wheel wells/trims; are those stock or aftermarket?
I have another video on clearing those 34s. Just bashing in the fender pinch weld. It's not full clearance but i haven't had any rubbing yet.
Love your build! Love the HID retrofit as well, do you have any more info on that? Was the kit easy to install?
Not too bad at all!
@@PhoRunner Perfect just ordered the same kit! How much modifying did you have to do on the oem housing?
I love your simplicity and uniqueness. I got hilux surf 1999 and I truly want to modify the suspension and electrical, watsapp contact please
Find me on instagram phorunner559
Sorry I'm not on Instagram but I'm on Facebook, if u got Facebook I don't mind chatting through their
Find me in 3rd gen 4runner mafia Facebook group. Minh Bui
did you put that bed in the back so you have a place to sleep when your wife gets mad for spending to much time and money on your 4 runner ? kidding you have a really nice rig and luv the vids you make
Yeah hahahahah. Thanks for watching
I’m confused about the light bar because I want to get one for my 4runner but in ca it says it has to be covered so how do you deal with that?
I have a cover on it but cops don’t really mess with me so far
What wiring kit did you use for the hid headlights? Do you have an amazon affiliate link for them?
Innovited 55w 4300k bulb. H4 conversion
Nice video. How did you powered up the led light on the roof rack , it's interesting to me because I don't see a wire there.
I used the factory holes on the roof rails and a little silicone. Worked great
How are the retrofits going? Is it bad at night or completely fine dont worry about it?
All good at night for me!! I took it snow wheeling and didn’t even think twice about them
@@PhoRunner Do you have an amazon affiliate link I could purchase them through to support you? If not, just a plain old link? :P
Thanks,
I do in the description! Super cheap and thanks for support hehe
I want to turn off the daylight in my 4R 2001 Please help me
There's a harness you can cut to disable it. I'm not sure exactly where but from quick research, you just cut the Pin 12 Black/Yellow Stripe wire to disable the DRL "circuit".
Idk if it's a dumb question or not lol, but what do you store in the rifle case?
lol not rifles or guns. The camping chairs are in there. 2 large ones and 2 kids ones lol. Sometimes some smaller 2 piece fishing rods. Less stuff in the back of the 4runner :)
@@PhoRunner just checked out the vid on the case install. Love the channel man!
Hi, What is the part # for the 4runner 5100s you mentioned here: ruclips.net/video/Bo9Xv8BgVLU/видео.html&t=334
Check my video description.
@@PhoRunner thanks for the reply. I see you are running 5100s. I'm going crazy trying for find a suspension setup for my 97. I thought you might have found an oem equivalent.
Those will work with oem springs
@@PhoRunner I'm planning to replace the original springs with 890/906 OMEs. Shipping delays to Canada has me looking to use the 99 tall springs or FJ springs
Ah yes. 906 will be fine with the bilstein. The 890 will require longer shocks if you want travel
Hey I have a question for you, I own a 2001 4Runner and I notice the rear end of the truck is sagging. I heard the 1999 4Runner rear coil springs give you a inch of height. Would a 1999 4Runner rear spring fit into my 2001 sr5 sport 4Runner with no modifications? Thanks Phorunner!
Yes but they are pricey brand new.