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

Ha, I have a 2017 and didn't know that, thanks

 

I did an oil change today and installed the new engine skid. Hopefully future oil changes will be easier.

 

Dumbest design ever.

 

Hit a f*&*ing deer on the way home last night!

 

That sucks but think about how much more it sucks for the deer! Seriously, I'm glad you didn't get hurt.

 

Thats awesome. Congrats!!

 

Thanks dude!! That was my goal to do first before I start putting mods on.

 

I just retired and am actually looking to buy a 4th or 5th gen 4runner. Seems like prices for early 5th gen are close to some of the later 4th gen prices. I have a 16 Tacoma Sport rwd with only 25k miles that I plan on keeping. Need something for road travel monthly to our Florida property and need 4wd for the beach. Was looking at FJ Cruisers but 4runner is a much better value with the same drivetrain. Any pros or cons between 4th and 5th gen.

 

That was my goal before the pandemic crushed my business. Im trying to hang onto this as long as I can because I know what I will be driving once I let it go. Hoping my business rebounds in next 6 months or so. I probably should have sold it 2 months ago when I was offered $51K by dealerships. The problem was that was only if I traded it in. 2 months ago these Pros were like gold on the used car market. I’m thankful I’m doing better than a lot of people right now.

 

Sorry to here about your business. Sounds like it’s getting better for you. Things are bad every where. My company is also feeling it. Hopefully things will get better. I know what your saying about if you let it go you will miss having it.

 

Finally

 

Took out the LEDs and put in some modified H9s. I’ll see how they look tonight.

if anyone wants some LED H11 lights, let me know. https://headlightrevolution.com/2014-2019-toyota-4runner-s-v-4-led-h11/

 

moved my USB/AUX port to my glovebox and add a quick charger in its place. Everything was super easy except rerouting the wire to the glovebox and getting the blank out. It was just fiddly and I have fat fingers.

 

Installed new OEM Front wiper blade inserts.

 

Do you have the part numbers for them? Mine are due and I plan to do the same. I like the look of the OEM arms over the replacement metal ones so inserts are the way to go for me.

 

I’m in the southeast region so I hope these #’s work.

85214-0E140
85214-06140
Try to get them at the Net Price. My parts guy always hooks me up.
But yeah this is the way go. I started using them back in 04 on my Tacoma.

 

$19 for the pair seems pretty good to me.

 

That’s a good price
They list for 16 and change a piece.

 

I had to empty it to work on it. It’s usually full of

 

Do you mind sharing where you purchased the fast charge USB? and What’s that plug into next to it? … Great job by the way!

 

I got it off

MICTUNING Dual USB 6.4A QC3.0 Quick Charger with LED Light Replacement for Toyota (Surface Size 1.3 x 0.9"es)

Amazon the other thing is a TPMS I also ordered off Amazon

 

Wish they made it so it would do android auto or USB tunes for the 20's! would be perfect in the center console

 

For the next time you need them.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2020-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

Made some crossbars to attach a cargo box. Just got back from using it on an 1800 mile road trip. I track every tank on Fuelly, and I only have 1 direct comparison that I've traveled twice recently (Fort Independence on Hwy 395 to home in LA) but on this leg I saw a 1.4 MPG improvement over just strapping the stuff to the roof rack. So the aero definitely helps.

More info on my thread here:
https://www.4runners.com/threads/mynameistorys-not-a-build-thread.5225/page-2#post-172722

 

This is true, I'd hate to get a face full of 4Runner at 55mph!

 

Forgot I also did the cabin filter. I got that off

$18 WIX Filters - 24511 Cabin Air Panel, Pack of 1

Amazon i don’t think the dealership ever did it due to clutter in my glovebox.

 

The real question is who still uses an iPod...

 

I too have fat fingers. Which means I often have bloody fingers after doing this kind of work.

 

It took me 2 weeks to go through every post of this thread and I didn't really get any work done. I don't have my 4R yet, it is supposed to be delivered at the dealer today.
Things I have learned in 357 pages:
- it is expensive to go overlanding/offroading
- the stock OR rims are better than you think: thicker outer rim, pocket for the valve stem, easy 275s or even 285s on them due to their offset. I will keep them, function over looks wins in my books;
- don't get the pro basket as you will be associated with "posers", "you should've purchased the pro 4R", etc; and yet, everybody is sporting the pro rims, go figure;
- yes, it will rub;
- best "LED" is the H11/H9 halogen mod;
- better to buy the good stuff once and cry once;
- your 4R will get dinged in the parking lot no matter where you park;
- you WILL spend a lot of cash
Still no call from the dealer, darn it.

 

Pretty much agree with everything, except:

Sleeping outside is supposed to be cheap. What most people call "overlanding" is really just car camping with goofy accessories. You don't need any of that to go outside. Hell, you don't even need a 4Runner.

Second, I personally don't recommend the Pro rack- not because I think it makes anyone look like a "pro poser", but because the rack is decoration at best. I think it has something like a 90 pound recommended weight limit. This is in the Pro brochure literature:



It also is difficult to attach any large items due to its dual height layout and it looks like the car version of a receding hairline. Recommend keeping the stock rack or looking into a well-designed aftermarket rack like Sherpa.