My Trailrunner is shipped!

[Hodgy88]

Amain says I'll take delivery next week.

I've already got a set of Pitbull 1.9" Rock Beasts on Pitbull 1.9" Raceline "Combat" wheels specifically for this rig, I hope they fit.

I've also ordered some Knight Customs pieces from Shapeways to make the grill look more like a 4Runner, and a few other bits and pieces like spoiler and taillights.

Electronics will probably get upgraded, but we'll see. I may take the Holmes Puller Pro 2200kv that is in my Capra. It's got IFS, that means I can bash it right??

Otherwise I have a HW 1080 looking for a home, but I'm not sure what brushed motor I would go for,. I think I need to figure out the gearing first.

[dezfan]

You’ll love it!👍🏼

[Hodgy88]

Very cool! Jealous of everyone who has picked one up early. What size wheels and tires are those?

This is what I am planning on running. OD is 4.45", which should be close to a 40" on a 1:1, so I anticipate some trimming/lifting.

[dezfan]

These are tires/wheels off the Marlin Crawler, they are 4.19 and they rub.

I’m not sure 4.45 tires will fit without some trimming.

[Hodgy88]

Originally Posted by dezfan

These are tires/wheels off the Marlin Crawler, they are 4.19 and they rub.

I’m not sure 4.45 tires will fit without some trimming.

Ty, good info. I figured as much on the fitment. For this truck, I am taking some inspiration from a Marlin as well - Big Mike's IFS Tacoma, actually, which is running 40x17s. I also intend to widen the stance up a bit, so I'll need to find some hubs, but I can't do much of anything until the rig gets here.

[B-MOW71]

Congrats! The Enduro platform is a great truck!

I’m still waiting to pick up the Trailrunner. I have both the Sendero and Trailwalker and they are both great rigs.

Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for it.


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[rkj__]

Cool!


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[Hodgy88]

I just found this pic of a 5th Gen 4Runner SAS'd and on 40" tires, figured I would drop it here for inspiration as well

Anyone know where I could find a tube bumper similar to this or the Marlin posted above? Or have one made?

[xtreme4x2]

Originally Posted by dezfan

These are tires/wheels off the Marlin Crawler, they are 4.19 and they rub.

I’m not sure 4.45 tires will fit without some trimming.

Thanks for the info! I was thinking of going with the duratrac 1.55x4.19 or the 1.9x3.80. Guess I'll stick with the 3.80 or something in between.

I was really hoping the 4.19 would work. I tried my 4.45 rock beast, but they will rub for sure. oh well. I guess its good to have crawlers with small to tall tires and everything between

just FYI, shoe goo those friction mounted parts. I already lost two plastic stops for the rear bumper trim. I'll probably go with knights customs rear bumper trim, unless someone knows of a bumper with tire carrier that will fit nicely.

My trailrunner was missing the side mirrors upon arrival. I sent an email to AE and am awaiting their response.

[dezfan]

Originally Posted by xtreme4x2

Thanks for the info! I was thinking of going with the duratrac 1.55x4.19 or the 1.9x3.80. Guess I'll stick with the 3.80 or something in between.

I was really hoping the 4.19 would work. I tried my 4.45 rock beast, but they will rub for sure. oh well. I guess its good to have crawlers with small to tall tires and everything between

just FYI, shoe goo those friction mounted parts. I already lost two plastic stops for the rear bumper trim. I'll probably go with knights customs rear bumper trim, unless someone knows of a bumper with tire carrier that will fit nicely.

My trailrunner was missing the side mirrors upon arrival. I sent an email to AE and am awaiting their response.

I think 4.19 will work, they’ll just rub a bit.

I had the TR out for a crawl this weekend and the 1.7 Marlin Tires rubbed just a tiny bit at full articulation. Not enough to worry about though.

I found out real quick that the molded accessories fall off PDQ. I lost my rear bumper trim, a mirror, and a door handle on the first outing.

Luckily I was able to find them and they are now E6000’ed on.

[djr01974]

The stock general 1.55 tires work fairly decent. I have run them from time to time on my trailwalker and I was surprised. The class 1 1.9 size 4.10 km3 bfg proline tires should work out fine for you.

[rkj__]

Cut ‘till they fit?




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[Hodgy88]

Originally Posted by rkj__

Cut ‘till they fit?




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That is really great reference material, thank you!

I also have some TRX4 Defender flares that I may try to fit, but I think I'm going to prefer it without flares. Maybe I'll post here for opinions.

[dezfan]

Looks good.

You stop the white to get that color?

[rkj__]

Originally Posted by dezfan

Looks good.

You stop the white to get that color?

Not my truck. Just saw it on Instagram.


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[xtreme4x2]

Originally Posted by dezfan

I think 4.19 will work, they’ll just rub a bit.

Originally Posted by djr01974

The class 1 1.9 size 4.10 km3 bfg proline tires should work out fine for you.

Thank you both for the info.

I've been looking at the prolines, but I have SSDs with the brass rings I planned on using. I think I would need the proline inserts to work right?

I may just end up going with RC4WD milestar 1.9s as the extra brass weight should air down the tires enough for extra clearance.

[DukeMinnix]

mine arrived tuesday. body already peeled off and ready for its new home. Coming soon to a thread near you, trailrunner with new body.

[Hodgy88]

It's here!

And no, 4.45s definitely don't fit stock

[4RunnerKid]

that looks awesome, those are a perfect size

[Hodgy88]

Test fitting the Knight Customs spoiler, it already adds a lot of Toyotaishness to this body.

Anybody got a good idea on removing factory paint? Or should I wait for a clear TRunner body to fit the grill and taillight buckets?