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

Can you run 16" wheels or would you need to swap brakes?

 

16s don't fit 5th gen 4Runners

 

A wind fairing can make a huge difference. When I got a MOAB basket from a friend with no wind fairing, it was like being in a 1950's tornado movie. We made a replacement fairing and it quieted down a ton.

Another option is to remove them when you're not using them. I have a gigantic Yakima basket now, and it sounds like I'm being tailed by a 747 sometimes. Once I'm done with the trails for awhile, I'll take it off until I need it again. It's a bit of screwing around, but I love how quiet the 4runner is without it.

 

That sucks.

I remember wanting to run 15s on my third gen tacoma and finding out 16s were as small as i could go and was pissed LOL Especially because i was offered an awesome deal on some 15s off of an older tacoma.

 

On another note i got my lift kit ordered today finally. Went with the 2.75/1" eibach pro kit, but unfortunately they are currently back ordered... So it'll be a bit before i can get it installed. But im looking forward to it.

Still debating between 275/285 tires. Prolly go with wildpeaks, as i have used them a couple times in the past with great results...

And lastly... for now.... Seriously considering throwing a flowmaster 40 on my 4runner.... I know its a touchy subject on most forums/social media but i loved them on ALL of my tacomas and today i heard a 5th gen 4runner with the 40 series and to me it sounded great.

 

I can't imagine that not sounding like shit. But, to be fair, the only V6 I've ever heard with a 40 series was a Chevy 4.3.

I would be concerned about drone. I put a magnaflow on my '03 V8, and it sounded beautiful. But, it droned bad at highway speed. I had to change it out because it made me hate the truck.

I'm afraid to put any aftermarket exhaust on the new one because of it. I love having a little noise when I'm punching it, but I can't stand highway drone.

I'm curious to see how it sounds, though. Let us know how you like it.

 

Its a bit funny but a couple years ago i met up with a couple tacoma guys from the forum and this one character in particular had posted publicly saying he didnt like exhausts on V6s.... well... The first words out of his mouth was your truck sounds great is that the trd exhaust? LMAO,he was ready to go buy himself a flowmaster 40 after hearing my tacoma LOL

I have had 40s on multiple v6 tacomas in the past and enjoyed it... To be fair, my hearing isnt great... Years of not wearing hearing protection while shooting, in the military and hunting alike, didnt help me... I dont notice the drone but my wife does a little bit, though she has never complained.... I enjoy being able to hear my exhaust, yet REALLY dont like the glass pack type sounds... I LOVE the deep growl though.

I thought about starting a thread asking about which exhaust sounds the best "deepest" but i get tired of everyone saying "they all sound like shit" Especially from people with little to no experience. We all have different preferences which i think is awesome, but i dont go around looking for threads to tell people the pro rims and grilles are played out and not as cool as they think they are, like the anti-exhaust people do.

Granted im mostly speaking about on the tacoma boards....

 

Yeah, I could see a thread about it going down in flames. But, might be worth a shot. Most of the people here are pretty helpful and can disagree without bickering.

I'd be interested in hearing about different products and what people have liked and disliked. Worst case, you just tune out the ones with nothing worthwhile to add.

In general, I think it's hard to find a good sounding exhaust for a V6. There are some out there, though.

I was curious and checked YouTube, but unfortunately most of the videos are just guys putting a camera on the ground behind the truck and revving it up. That never seems to do justice to the sound of the motor under load.

It's funny how trendy the forums can get. How many sports and off-roads do we need with PRO grilles?

 

Checked tire pressures using a gauge today. Then listened to Garth Brooks like it was 1996 again...

My gas mileage has been steadily plunging since I installed the new tires.

Thought maybe I'd try removing the air deflector plate from the GoRhino roof rack to see if that would help lower wind resistance.

Took it out on the highway and was rewarded with an unacceptably loud roaring sound from 40 mph on up.

Going to be putting it back on tommorow...

I love the new tires as far as stability, looks, and wet weather performance. But going from 20 mpg average to 18 is not cool.

 

Bad idea. 2.75" up front and 1" in the back is going to leave you with significant negative rake. If you go 2.75" up front, you need at least 2" out back to sit level.

As for tires, great choice and IMO go with the 285/70/17

 

I think 16s would fit the rear of the 5th gen 4Runner. I wonder if one could take the front brakes from a Tacoma and swap them into the 4Runner. Of course, no one would recommend downgrading brakes to fit a set of wheels though.

 

What size tires did you get? I just looked at Walmart's web site, and it say that the stock size authorities are nearly 51#. That's definitely going to lower your fuel economy, especially in the city, and especially if you're a leadfoot.

Aside from that, the roof rack will lower your highway mileage, especially above 65-70 MPH.

Try taking it easy on the gas, and keeping it below 70, and see if it helps.

I'm the same way. I want all of the goodies, but it's going to be hard seeing my mileage go into the crapper. Some will say that I shouldn't drive a 4runner if I care about mileage. But, I drive a lot, so I will try to get the best mileage I can.

Aside from the cost, I drive to Florida every winter, 1400 miles each way. I like to drive until I need fuel before stopping. Every stop adds 20-30 minutes to the trip. I like to keep the stops to a minimum.

 

When I first purchased them I was speaking with them (don't remember who) through Facebook and they said it all depends on the application. But you are right...I will probably give them a call on Monday.

I agree with you a 110% because they have it written on their webpage and when I contacted them we spoke about it. So the noise was known prior to me purchasing. I did find over the last couple of days that the winder the day the louder the noise.

 

Started early this morning. Technically did this on the 4 since the tent is now part of it. Moved the tent back to try and see if that reduces some wind noise. Took the plastic off the matress and put the new sheets on. Made the bed. An then took care of the gaudy Eezi-awn badging on the back. Tried the peel coat as recommended by @Allaboutfamily . It works good. Will see how long it lasts but it looks so much better IMO

 

The only exhaust I've heard for our trucks that doesn't sound ricey or raspy is Borla. I and my son put a

$136 Borla 40665 ProXS Universal Muffler 2.5" Offet Inlet / 2.5" Center Outlet 4" x 9.5" Oval x 19" Long Body 24" Overall Length Un-Notched Necks Reversible Design T-304 Stainless Steel Universal

Borla 40665 muffler on ours. Sound is great, no drone at all at any speed and a noticeable increase in power. Here's a link to my install post #5838. Well worth the $100 I paid for it and the work to install it.https://www.4runners.com/threads/wh...h-gen-4runner-today.2261/page-195#post-103047

 

I was a bit worried about it sitting level but there's tons of guys/girls running this kit on the other forum and saying they sit pretty level. 65 pages of happy people on the other forum... Several people have switched from bilsteins and said this kit is much better.. Hopefully it looks level.

I have looked at hundreds of pictures and all look good except for the ones that put the front shocks on the higher setting. But ill prolly still be concerned until the lift gets done.

 

You will not sit level at 2.75 - 1 I guarantee you that. I was at 3" front 2" rear and sat barely level. I'm now at 2.5 front 2 rear and have a super slight rake. Factory sits .75 lower in the front than the rear. TRD Pro is .75 higher in the front over the SR5 and has no factory rake for this reason. Just be prepared to swap out the rear for more lift.

 

My measurements show my rear sits just over 1 inch higher than the front, still i understand what you are saying thats why i did so much reading on the kit. I hate the "squatted" look with the front sitting noticeably higher.

But i cant understand how all the pictures from everyone with this kit shows a practically level T4R... Unless you actually get less than the advertised 2.75 in the front or more than 1 in the rear. People discuss this in the eibach thread several times and say stuff like...


"I think the discrepancy lies how the companies take their level measurements.

If you put a level on the frame rail, then the Toytech 3/2 will be level. However, even with this lift, the 4Runner still has design cues that make it look like it has factory rake. Front fenders will still be lower than the rears, the window lines will slope down from the rear to the front, ect....

If you measure from the center of your hubs to the bottom of your fender, then the Eibach lift will give you an even measurement both front and back, making the truck appear level in stance."

"I was skeptical about looking butt-saggy when I bought the kit, but after installation, I think it makes the truck look perfect. Even if the frame is level, the body still appears to have a slight rake at both the roofline and fenders. "

"So far, I would highly suggest if you’re looking for a good ride, slight lift & level. You only need what comes in the kit, no diff drop or anything else."

"No reverse rake. Its a little higher in the rear. "


And loads of other posts as well basically saying the same thing... It looks level, it sits practically level, the rear is a bit higher? and so on... Which is hard for my brain to digest LOL


Worse case scenario it would be easy to add a small spacer to the rear later i guess.

 

Here's an example for you. This is my 2016 when I was at 3" up front, 2.75" in the back. Sits pretty level to me. This is the ToyTec ultimate kit with a 3/4" cornfed spacer added to the back because using just their 2" coils in the back with the front adjusted to 3" left me with negative rake.

 

Thanks for the info.
I was going to test fit One of my 16” 5 Spoke 3rd Gen Wheels with a 265/75/16 to see how it would look.

 

Try wildpeaks. I lost zero mpg. What rated tire did you go with?

 

The trd system does not sound rice. People are complaining about it saying drone. I suppose if you floor it on the highway it might do that but ran mine up to 80 last night and was still fine. The runner is not a race car and never meant to be. Perhaps the haters drive like an indy driver and expect 60s muscle car sound. Me, I drive conservative and the trd system makes this old man happy with the little rumble and not overbearing noise others seem to get.

 

I went with the stock size in an E-rated LT due to all of the towing I do.

Had the Wildpeaks in my cart on Amazon, but went with the Goodyear Authority for the higher load rating.

 

Gotcha, yeah Erated did that on my old truck. Performance comes at a cost (sometimes)

 

I have heard that some put the Bilstein adjustables at 1.75 in front with the stock back and say it is level... that would be essentially the same thing as what you’re talking about.. just add an inch to the front and back.. that’s being said I am currently at 1.75 in front on adjustable bilsteins with small spacers in back and I can’t imagine not having those as I think I would have a little negative rake without them, or at the very least as soon as I had a little weight back there, then it would look like it was sagging... you may want to think about at least 1/4 inch spacers in back ...

 

Yeah man if it sits noticeably nose high i will definitely add rear spacers. First i will install the kit and give it a couple weeks to make sure everything is settled in pretty well... Then i will see how it looks and take some measurements... If its only 1/2 inch or so higher in the front i prolly wont bother, im not full OCD about it, but if its more than an inch i will certainly correct it.

 

Just finished installing the OEM fog lights. Easy enough to do, I’ll be thrilled to have more light. Now I need to upgrade the headlights.

 

Yeah totally... spacers are easy to put over the back springs if you need to.

 

Rear Badging Overlays.
Separate Part #’s Are:
Sombrero- 00016-89016-03

4runner- 00016-89016-01

 

Just curious... Why do people hide their license plates online? its visible to every stranger you drive by, local strangers, the ones more likely to rob you, steal your ride, or follow you home to steal your accessories.