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

On my Non-KDSS OR pre-lift, I noticed nosedive in normal stop and go traffic.

RE Panic stops, I do the same but, had some chick run a stop sign into the 2 lane highway I was going 55 on.
I laid on the horn and the brakes and stopped with plenty of time. She just sat there and looked dazed an confused.

 

Good choice I had them on my Tacoma and they are a great tire not loud at all, move water on highway like crazy, work well in winter, I ended up adding some more sipes to mine and I tell ya what they worked even better when stopping on slick icy roads here in Ohio... you won’t be disappointed with the coopers that’s for sure...

 

AVS looks good on your silver truck!

 

@KSapanza4Runner has a great looking truck. I got to check out some of his mods when we met for him to pick up the AVS - he has the Eibach Pro Truck lift - struts, shocks, & springs

 

275's will be perfect then if you're only going to the first lift clip (0.85").

 

Are you using the stock wheels?

 

Good.......stock wheels are easiest. There are some reports of people rubbing with 275's, but if you dial in your alignment you should be fine. Ask your alignment shop to get your caster somewhere around 3.2 degrees and then do a test to see if you rub on the front fender flare or mudflap. I think you should be all clear around that caster number.

 

So far no noticeable rubbing on the fronts. I did a fit test originally and checked the clearance as I turned the wheels far left/far right and everything looked good so far. Most I’ll have to do maybe is minor trimming or taking off the mud flaps but we’ll see after I drive on them more and check them on the trails.

 

We almost never get more than a few inches of snow in my area. They've been great though.

One storm last year dumped an icy/snow mixed mess. Many vehicles spun out/ gave up trying to drive up the hill on my street. I drove right up the hill...was in 4HI (didn't even try it in 2WD)

 

Some like them, I hated them. Decent in snow, horrible in the rain. I took them off after 6000 miles and sold them.

 

I have successfully upgraded my 2014-2020 Toyota 4Runner SR-5 to use TRD Pro mirrors with turn signals and puddle lamp.

This project would not have been possible without the retrofit wiring harness and detailed instructions provided by Tanner, aka Old Red. With his kit, you can upgrade the standard heated mirrors on a 2014-2020 Toyota 4Runner SR-5 to also include the side mirror turn signal and puddle lamp found TRD Pro mirrors. In upgrading my 2019 SR-5, I used aftermarket TRD Pro mirrors with the aftermarket sequential LED turn signals. I've posted the finished results on YouTube. Total project cost was $270 for all three products.


If you would like more information on the retrofit wiring harness, which was made using OEM Toyota components, visit Old Red's Instagram page.

 

Gotcha!! Yeah it will still look good at level Kevin. Jake helped me out with mine a lot. He knows his stuff!!

 

I need to look into this..

 

Apparently some people have a thing called patience. I am not one of those fortunate ones either. If I buy something I want it before I think about something else.
Then again I tend to procrastinate... I wish it was across the board with energy and enthusiasm. I guess life & reality takes care of all positive thoughts! Lol
Ryan

 

Do we need an intervention?

 

Beat my ARB steel front skid plate back into shape with a hammer. I like the look of the TRD skids, but they don’t fit with KDSS so I went with ARB. I’m glad I did because I would have destroyed the aluminum a couple times over- though aluminum is probably easier to repair- especially if you leave it raw. I guess I need to get better at missing rocks if I go with aluminum!

 

I had the same issues with the Falkens went through 2 sets never balanced right even with road force balancing then went with Goodyear Durtrac no issues what so ever i am really happy with them.

 

how do you like that RCI skid plate i am thinking about getting one? thanks
the dealer had X treaded all my skid plate bolts during one of my Free oil changes

 

Installed the CTH folding mirror and Brite Box anytime fog light kits.

 

Oh no! Not the great toe Charlie Brown.
Two days before I was going to drive to Downey Off-Road to pickup a T/C skid plate for my ‘93 P/U, I broke my big toe on my clutch foot. I asked my Wife to drive me out there, which seemed ok to her.
Although we both dreaded the LA traffic seen, l wanted to go so that I could install it while I was off work for two weeks.
It turn out to be the worst day of her life because of having me as her passenger. She should have just swung her purse around and knocked me out.

 

What I've done to my 5th Gen. 4Runner today:

1) oil change.
2) greased drive shafts.
3) sprayed penetrating oil on several nuts and bolts in preparation for my upcoming suspension lift kit install.

 

Tires rotated, washed, chemical guys spray sealant. Bout to head to big bend national park for a week

 

Spray painted Lower front valance. Flat black Rustoleum looks better than glossy black on TRD Pro and matches upper valance. Surprised how easy this is to do- didn’t need to take off bumper.

 

"Panic Brake" on the Blue Route? So it was a normal drive on the BR. Such terrible drivers on there

 

Added some Discoverer AT3 4S.... It took me 30 minutes to figure out if I liked the White Letters out and I am glad I did go with them out........

 

Not a major Mod and I already have ideas on how to improve upon it but I needed something for fishing that kept the poles off the heads of passengers for the trip down. I have an outside rack for when I am on the beach that I can keep my longer 10' pole on for ease of grabbing while moving spots on the beach itself, I just like the poles in the car for the 2 hour drive from home. The rack itself is just an old piece of shelf bracket that I had laying round and I cut to length, pvc pipe and zip ties. In the front I bought a strap online for cheap, but you could easily make this yourself.

What I noticed.
* If you flip this over and hang the tubes on bottom you can get a longer but pole in but it takes up more room in the hatch. I ended up doing this but didn't take a photo. With them up the butt of the pole hits the ceiling
* I am cutting the tubes longer (8" instead of 5") and cutting a keyway to hold the reel at an angle and stop any swinging
* If you wanted to you could drill a hole in the attachment point hook and put a bolt/wing nut. I just zip tied it.

 

Genius

 

Added lights under the driver/passenger cabin and upgraded all interior bulbs to LED. Best $20 upgrade ever. Includes 16 bulbs: 2 side mirror puddle, 2 license plate, 4 doors, 2 trunk lids, 2 vanity, 2 Front Cabin lights, 1 glove box, 1 Main cabin.

Old cabin lights have an amber tint compared to the cab lights that are upgraded:




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