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

You can get 5” x 36” (or similar) strips of 3M paint protection film for cheap on Amazon. Off-brands are even cheaper. That’d be a good way to go on that edge. Trim to the size you need.

 

Tire size?

 

Wasn't today (Installed Saturday) Gobi rack finally arrived and well worth the wait.

 

275/70 17

 

275/70 17

 

I have KO2's also. How are you liking them?

 

So far so good. Gate traffic coming on post was horrible so I went around down a back gravel road to a different gate. No sliding on the wet bumpy road, would have been all over the place with the stock tires. I think I do have a little bit of rub in full lock in reverse. Heard something backing out of the driveway. Not too concerned, still have the mud flaps on so I'm sure its just rubbing on there somewhere.

 

Picked up my Fox 2.0 Rear Shocks.
Part # 985-24-124.
I Have an Order in for OEM 2019 TRD/Fox Fronts.

Have two Doctor appointments today so the rear install will have to wait.

 

Mine are stock size and rub when braking and turning tight. My wheel offset is -6, though

Try heating the mud-flap with a heat gun and pressing it in with a baseball bat, or some other blunt object. I keep meaning to do this with mine.

KO2's have a reputation for being bad in wet conditions, but I haven't had problems. I drive slow in the rain, though.

 

I've had 2 sets of KOs and 2 sets of KO2s on my previous 2 tacomas and never had a problem in the rain. Got over 60k miles per set.

 

Speaking of which, anyone know the best pricing/source for a TRD skid?

 

I love my FOX Suspension. Using 2.5 IFP 883-02-025 coilovers and IFP 980-24-679 rears

 

I think my son still has some sidewalk chalk, going to rub that along the inside of the tire and see where the rub is. I think its along the mud flap where it gets a little thicker.

 

That's good to know. I was a little concerned with the life of the tire

 

Not sure on a 4runner, haven't put a set on it yet, but all of them on the tacomas were over 60k, probably hit 70k on a set. All of those were E load rated.
I've had them in Florida with downpour rain, and in Washington state with constant drizzle and occasional snow, and didn't have an issue with wet weather performance. When its time for tires on the 4runner, I'll be going w KO2 in a C load rating.

 

I located the older type without the Red Letters and it’s on it’s way. A bit pricey but this will do for now.
It was one of two in the southeast region that’s still available.
Part#

$403 PT938-00140 TRD Stamped Aluminum Front Skid Plate

PT938-00140

 

I just touched up a pretty good gouge there from someone dragging something out when we were camping. The Grand Cherokee I had and my wife's Forester have the black plastic protector that extends over this area. Toyota should have done something similar. I'm going to do something like you did to protect it.

 

That's good to hear! I haven't had issues. I actually had a close call recently in the rain, and was impressed with them. I came into a 30 MPH at about 60-70, and I was able to keep it on the road. It was dark and I didn't realize how sharp the turn was.

Mine are the C load rated stock size. They seem to exceed my expectations consistently.

 

Stock suspension?

 

Was able to snap on these door lock protectors, and Door limiting stopper protectors between Doctor visits. Cleans up the interior.

Had these on my 2nd gen Tacoma but they Didn’t fit the 4R. Found them on eBay, and shipped from China.

 

Those look really nice. I wonder if they would be counter-productive though, and actually trap water on the hinge and striker plates.

 

nice purchase

do you know if this version of the trd skid plate has the oil change door on it ?

 

My 275s rubbed on the driver's side, front edge of the wheelwell/fender liner when the steering wheel is fully cranked to the right in reverse.

 

Thanks,
I keep a shot of white lithium grease on the hinge so no worries there.

I pretty sure it doesn’t.

 

Yes, stock

 

Did a little bit of maintenance today...

Checked the oil
Put some air in the tires
Filled up the windshield washer fluid
Checked/filled the coolant a bit

 

I like your fortunes on your screen... I do the same! Of course, the one front and center on my screen is "YOU ARE AS INTELLIGENT AS YOU ARE GOOD LOOKING" Thanks for the deep thoughts Panda Express! haha!

 

Hard to believe in cold wet weather you have no issue. In Chicago winters KO2s are useless cold and wet. I even tried 2 sets thinking 1st was a lemon. Summertime I think they are the best, used to run defenders in the winter, they grip real good. The compound in KO2 changes when it gets cold

 

Yes, at first I thought it was road salt but the next winter, before any snow or salt under 40 degrees in rain was unsafe like diving on black ice. So bad I had to spring for another set of rim's and ran defenders for the rest the winter. Summer rain they were fine. Many in 4runner forums have said the same thing
I'm hopeful with the wildpeaks. Other forum has a thread where hundreds say they are awesome in cold wet climate. Summer performance is not bad but not near as good as the KO2s were when warm