Dark Horse Project, post 2 - baby steps

Swapped out the chrome Denali grille for a black body-matched painted version. $28 install at the dealer!

Installed Tuffy’s locking under seat storage box. Holds the 870 and an old .22 very securely on the 60% split (drivers) side, along with towing / recovery gear on 40% passenger side access.

Swapped out the factory black tow hooks for red versions from GMC

Installed BDS steel skid plate and front diff cover in place of the factory ABS plastic “splash guard”

And, added the all-important Red USMC front license plate!

Dark Horse, post 1 - breaking her in

Here is the delivery documentation, from last month:

Took the new lady for a few rides over the last week, kids and the dog had a blast. 500+ miles round trip to OBX went like a breeze, averaging 15mpg if I am paying attention, 12.5 if I drive hard and have some stop and go. Pretty decent for 6500# curb weight. 

More importantly, the dogs and the kids all got to go for a ride in Dad’s new digs. Pretty sweet. Half a dozen trips to the farm and the storage unit and Lowe’s and the decision to get a truck is quickly validated. 

Now, what do I do with the 4Runner?