What have you done to your 5th Gen 4Runner today?

Don't feel bad.
I get 16.8 MPG fully unloaded and I drive like an old lady.

 

Yeah but stupid as this sounds, Driving a 4runner is worth every damn mpg that we don't get!

 

Your rig looks great.

I'm used to 5% ALL over though. In the Florida sun i almost need it LOL.

My last 2 Tacomas were done at 5% and cost me $50 bucks. The 4runner at 15% is costing me $100... Just regular 3m tint though...But i went to school with a guy that now tints for local dealerships and does home tinting... He hooks me up.

All the South facing Windows on my home are tinted too. Helps a ton.

 

I totally hear you on this, but pretty much every company does something, Greenlane OffRoad has their trees, RCI, Factor 55 puts their stamp on everything. Car manufacturers make it almost impossible to get their logos off. I wish they didn’t, I don’t like being a billboard for companies, but most of the companies that do it make the best stuff, so what can you do.
I will say I have Victory4x4 full roof rack and it looks so good I hardly notice their logo, also Greenlane’s sliders and hidden winch mount, the trees grow on you. (See what I did there?)

 

Finally got my plates in!

 

Anyone else getting wind noise after 65MPH with the GOBI Stealth? If so is there a solution? I heard a lightbar can help.

 

that's about what I get towing around nothing but my ass.

 

I am doing the same with my White 2019 4Runner TRD OR tomorrow. Same price and same tint....

 

Totally agree, but Budbuilt doesn't put anything on their stuff, that was one of the reasons I went with them for the sliders/skids.

 

That's where I am. Make it smaller or offer an option where it doesn't exist.

 

Agreed, I think smaller is totally acceptable but I would not expect it to be deleted all together.

 

Towed a trailer with 3 bikes through some soft deep sand. It was like pulling an anchor, 13” tires on the trailer. Had a running start around 20mph and slowed down to about 5 when the computer kicked in and startied leveling out the car and got on top of the sand. I thought I was about to get stuck until the computer took over and managed the power to wheels. Didn’t even use the multi terrain

 

Some vinyl overlays. Not sure how I feel about the red up front.

 

Not a fan of the red, would prefer all blacked out including the rear lift gate.

 

The red up front is different, and I kind of like it. However I am not a fan of the side badges on these vehicles no matter what color or configuration they are, and I would just debadge those off the vehicle if it was mine. Looks so much cleaner that way IMO.

 

I like the red on the side badges

I'm also not sure about the red on the front. I tend to prefer the grey it comes with.

 

Having front and rear silver valances painted black next week.

 

AJT climate control knobs showed up today. Really looks good with the matching transfer case shifter. SUPER EASY install!

 

Lots of options to choose from pricing varies a little.
https://www.ajtdesign-llc.com/online-store/5th-Gen-4Runner-c35909135

 

I probably stole the idea from you

 

Got the rear cargo area set up for my 100lb great dane/lab mix by adding a cargo protector, then a cheap comforter from Wal-Mart. My old tool box from the Yukon was too big, so I bought a couple of smaller black totes to store my gear. Dog loves the lowering rear window!

Was also pleasantly surprised to find that my carry pistol rides perfectly in the lid of the center console...



I'm now in the middle of coating the factory rims with Plasti-Dip. One side is done and it looks 10x better than stock. Very happy so far.

 

Red looks great on the sides.

I vote for blacked out on the front.

 

I like both. I also like the blue truck. I’m not a fan of the Blacked out letters/logo against the flat black plastic on the tail gate. I was going to do the red on the side panel, but in the end I just blacked them out. 1) one less project on the list, 2) I like the flat black overlay against the “midnight black” paint (or whatever Toyota calls their black finish), 3) I’m going with grey overlays on the tailgate logo/letters to match the Pro grill letters. I though a third color would be too much. But the cool thing... we can make out trucks look different.

 

Are you interested in selling your stock temperature control knob? Mine is missing the orange plastic piece that points to the temp setting.

 

That will look good. I blacked the rear out and it is a lot of black

 

Looks good! I want the long automatic shifter from them. If i get that I'll probably add these knobs as well.

 

I’d be interested in the knobs if someone had a mod to add them to my aftermarket Pioneer radio.

 

Yesterday i threw on some tyger steps/running boards... I'm on the fence about liking them... I like the design, but since my 4runner isn't lifted, and since there's currently street tires on it... it looks off to me a bit.

I plan to add some meatier all terrains in the future and a lift is also a possibility... But for now I'll live with these. I guess they'll at least protect against some door dings.




Completely different note.. I start a full automotive technology class next week. 2 years long, Monday-Friday.

I'm in my mid 30s. Decided i didn't like not knowing how to work on engines myself so i enrolled in an in depth program. Everything from engines, transmissions, electrical, a/c, brakes, suspension and performance training. All systems are covered fully. Hands on at the local college. Looking forward to it.

 

It's on the site. $45 bucks or so...

https://www.ajtdesign-llc.com/online-store/5th-Gen-4Runner-c35909135

 

Now black it out