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

I got my Spidertrex spacers on! Loving the better stance. No vibration, or anything of that nature. It did cause a bit of rubbing at full lock, especially in reverse, so I did a bit of trimming. Next is sliders...any suggestions? I will be selling these Nfab bars shortly.

 

Looks good.
Do you really need sliders?
If you're not rock crawling on off road parks or crossing rivers prone to large hidden rocks, I'd spend money elsewhere.
For parking lot ding protection, keeping the steps is a cheaper option.

Most people i've seen with sliders rarely touch them to off road obstacles.
Even going through off road parks and fire roads, don't think mine have hit anything yet on the 4R. Once in the last 5 years between 2 trucks, sliders hit something and I suspect damage would have been minimal, if any, had I not had the sliders.

4xinnovation is a really nice bolt on slider.
But then 4x is only slider i ever had besides custom built set on my other truck.

Plenty of brands to choose from though.

 

Looks great! what size tires do you have on? Also what size Spidertrex...thanks

 

It's something that I'd have to be safe rather than sorry. There are a few places I go and would like to go where having sliders would be very helpful. This weekend I did a stream crossing and hit my bars on a hidden rock.

I'm probably going to add some ditch lights first for some extra lighting when exploring at night.

Thanks for the input, I'll check them out!

 

Thanks man! It really gave it a much more aggressive stance. I'm running BFG KO2/s in 275/70/17 and SpiderTrex 1.25in spacers all around.

 

Looks great! Where did you get that bracket in the 6th picture you uploaded?

 

Looks great!

 

Thanks so much man!

 

I made them.

 

Fabricated a wind fairing out of a sheet of Aluminum today to take away the helicopter effect I was getting from the front crossbar. Additional crossbars will be next.

 

Looks great!

 

Sometimes it is just the small things.

 

You Son Of A Bitch (being sarcastic for any snowflakes, no feelings were hurt or safe place compromised, I promise)!
I had my eye on that myself.
I love it. Now I'll get off my ass and order it.

 

It will look great on whitey.

 

It SURE does!....ummm....well, that is...less all the dead bugs n stuff

 

I really like the grill badges as well as the rear, side window flag/mountain decals but I just, personally can't justify the price. I'm not saying they are not worth it, just a little too costly for me. One of these days, in a weak moment, I'll probably give in and get one or the other. Or both.

 

Saw these recently. Still on the fence

 

Yes, after getting it, i think it is a little pricey for what it is.

 

Since everything is closed down I decided to remove the tent off the 4 and do some maintenance to it and the roof of the vehicle. It now rides like a sports car without that weight up there and I find myself going 80 real easily.

 

That's an interesting option. They also have fangs and hood scoop glare eliminating stickers for those interested. Pretty cool site. Thanks.

 

Installed Artec Industries Venture Roof Rack Kit today.

 

Curious about a review on this, I like how simple it is. I have no plans to do a RTT, but I do want to get an awning at some point. The attachment points on the sides and crossbars seem well thought out and sturdy. Please let us know once you get some use out of it

 

The install was pretty straightforward. The top side rails bolts were a little difficult to install. Overall this seems very sturdy but I have not driven yet to see if there is any wind noise.

 

Finally got a wash

 

Thanks...ordered!

 

Did my second oil change today. Was easy with the fumoto valve. I had the worse time getting the pro skid plate in, this time. Get one bolt in, another wouldn’t go in...rotate repeat. Pretty sure I cross threaded some shit when I finally got them all going. Find out next change

 

I was debating getting one of those Fumoto thingamabobs. I'm just a tad nervous about it leaking, or failing. Is it pretty solid? The lever looks a little flimsy in the pictures.

 

I have had one on mine for awhile, with no leaks or problems whatsoever. Also had one on my 3rd gen with no problems.

 

I was a little worried, too, but it’s been fine. I had a ton of caked up mud under the little skid plate that covers the drain plug and everything held up.

 

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