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

Looking sweet! Hope you mentioned to him how much of a ripoff the PRO is...

 

....and how much of a ripoff the Off-Roads are with all the unnecessary multi-terrain and crawl control nannies.

 

The PRO is an Off-Road. So same nannies. An I never use the dam things, in fact I have to take it into the dealer to see what is wrong with it. The dash lights up like a christmas tree telling me multi terrain is not available.

 

Not using it is your problem. Toyota 4wd systems have to be regularly cycled or you will have issues.

 

Oh I cycle it every month, just never use it on trails. I always drive the 10 miles a month in 4wd and cycle through 4low and the nannies. Probably why I got the drivers side bearing issue at 35000 miles and had to get the ECGS bushing.

 

I got a break in the rain and did things this morning! Toyota should have done this stock.

 

I agree, Nicely done.
I did the same and added the pillar phone mount.

 

I think I saw yours and I DEFINITELY noticed the phone mount and the USB in the dash below. Both awesome ideas.

 

I have looked @ every corner of these pictures. I know I will want to kick myself, what did you do? I am sorry I just don't see it.

 

Driver grip handle for getting in! Haha!

 

I should have noticed that! I know we don't have one! Lol
Thanks.

 

thanks. This location for the phone isn’t for everyone, I had this setup on my 2014 Tacoma and liked it.

Here’s a thread with info on the parts for the mount. A couple of pictures of the 4Runner mod in progress:








https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/mod-a-pillar-ram-mount-gps-phone-holder.372250/

 

Waxed it and added the rest of the OEM Black out over-lays to the side Badges.

 

Installed the remote start kit I bought on Cyber Monday. It was pretty straight forward and easy to do. I am sure if I've done a bunch of these like the dude in the video has I could do it in 15 minutes, but it took a good hour or so. The biggest pain in the ass was getting the steering column back on. Most of all it works and it even provoked a little satisfaction smile when it fired up. Good job me.

https://www.12volt.solutions/produc...art-kit-g-key?rq=yr_2018~mk_toyota~md_4runner

 

Not a 5th gen... But it is a Second Gen..... Dodge... Diesel..... And someday, if the 4Runners steering wheel falls apart like my trucks did I will do the same thing to it!!!! Actually feels pretty good too.

 

My second gen Dodge is tore up! This is a great option. I have the paracord and big hands. This is brilliant! Any video of pattern used? Here is a mini baseball bat light I wrapped. It is very easy to grab now!

 

Halagens back in now. Phillips hid, worst bulb ever! Just got back from up North and lights actually have me a headache! Both sides have a dark spot...goes bright, big dark hole then lights again. Pattern follows everywhere so it's sure not the road.

 

And I thought HIDs fared better than LEDs. I had the XD Pro LEDs and ended up going to halogen H9s

 

Last 4runner I had the XD 5k hid and they were great. Watched you tube videos showing this Phillips bulb as hands down best bulb ever.
Thinking back those videos were all by retrofit source. When the package showed up from Xenon Depot the box says exclusive bulb and only they carry it. Xenon and retrofit are one and the same company as they merged. Dang bulbs were $130 buck premium over regular hid. Guy in the other forum said his have the spotty shade and bright spots.
Just drove to the store and back and although not as bright, much better!

 

4 Mile in Buena Vista, Colorado

 

https://youtu.be/hvmtsBncXl0

This is what I followed, it is a tacoma..Haha! I have blisters on 5 fingers making this tight I don't know when I became such a sissy! Haha

 

Thanks, after I posted that I thought about a YouTube search but was caught up with football and dinner.
Thanks for the link. I will watch & report back!
Ryan

 

Link?

 

Thx! I may need a road trip next weekend!

 

Here ya go,

https://www.sparksparts.com/2018_4Runner_Exterior_Parts

 

It is a fun area back there. There are ton of side trails and what not. The more South you go in 4 Mile the deeper the snow(right now).

 

Does feel nicer to the touch

 

Nice! I have been debating getting them, I love his key fob. Wasn't sure how these would be.

 

CaliRaisedLED brackets

Untitled by redrunner87, on Flickr

 

Where are the pics, Jenn? Lol
How do you like it? Have you had a chance to use it? Finally, any wind noise?
Congratulations again!
Ryan