This isn't a build, build.

Greetings everyone,

I've been around this site, t4r.org, TW, (and other forums) for some time now and have always wanted to build a digital photo album of my vehicle progress. This is where we find ourselves!

A little bit of history, I just recently purchased a new 2020 4Runner ORP! I am no stranger to Toyota or the 4Runner. I grew up in Socal and was fortunate to experience Baja and all the wonders of SouthWest Mexico for most of my childhood. This was the beginning of my fascination with off-roading... especially trophy trucks! Although I have no intention to build such a vehicle out of the 4Runner, I still would love to look back and see the history of the vehicle I proudly call mine!

I seem to have digressed. I have owned a 1990 4Runner, 1995, 1997, 2003, 2008, 2006 (currently still own) and of course, 2020. I also drove an 02 Tacoma for a brief period of time.

Enough BS, below is the 4Runner in all its glory!

 

To Do's:

• 275/70r17 or 255/75r17 Havn't Decided
• Rock Sliders (Had RCI for 4th gen)
• More Armor
• More to Come

Have Done's

• Bug Deflector
• OCD Center Console Organizer
• JDM Center Console Organizer
• Front Widow Tint
• Black Out Exhaust Tip
• RAV4 Mirror Swap
• TRD Pro Suspension Swap
• TRD Skid Plate
• LFD Crossbars
• Ironman 4x4 2M Awning/Enclosing

 

I am getting ready to drive to California for a couple of weeks with plans to stop in Heuco Tanks for the night of the 2nd and spend some time in the dirt near Phoenix the 3rd. There is an extreme weather warning for this week in Phoenix so disperse camping might have to wait till the weather cools down. My plan is to post up some pictures of the trip shortly after I return!

Cheers everyone, stay safe out there!

 

Have a great trip!

 

Installed the Bug Deflector today, even though every Tyler, Steven and Mary has this installed, I frequent trips to California from Texas and all my vehicles are plagued by small rock chips. This is my solution...


Good Ole FedEx, box was entirely ripped and instructions were missing but Youtube is great for that stuff.


Installation is pretty straight forward and super easy


Finished product came out looking like expected.

 

Never heard of the Rav4 mirror swap. What is the benefit? They look pretty cool on it though.

 

The Rav4 Mirror swap provides a blind spot mirror. I had one long ago on my 08 and feel much more comfortable merging with them. I will be posting up pictures as soon as they arrive and are installed (I most likely would have forgotten to at the service to the "Have Done's" so marked as already complete!

 

FedEx graced me this morning with the Rav4 mirrors! The installation was moderately difficult due to girthy phalanges. If you have thinner fingers, this should take NLT 10 minutes.


FOMO dog in the right mirror (fear of missing out)

Installation

• Dent Puller (from any auto store. I paid 10.99 @ Autozone)
• Gloves to prevent finger oil
• It might be important to note: The passenger side 4Runner mirror does not come with the two prongs like in the 3rd picture below. The Rav4 mirror does come with these prongs however, it does not interfere with installation.

I attached the puller to the mirror, pulled straight out, and voila! Both mirror power cables disconnected instantly for me.


After the mirror was removed


The reverse side to the mirror


Finished Product!

 

It's been a little while since I've last posted and have since done a bit of work.

Added:
TRD Skid Plate


TRD PRO suspension with Westcott Design lift.


Waiting on my LFD wind fairing bringing my total crossbars to 5.

Also purchased during their sales, Ironman 4x4 2M awning + associated room enclosure.
You can see how it sits today. Can't keep the Ironman stuff on, as it sits, I barely kiss my garage door.

 

Where did you get the mirrors?

 

I honestly just typed the part numbers in to google and went with the cheapest OTD price.
Part #s
87961-42D20
87931-42D50

Cheers!

 

Great thank you!

 

What up man! Nice start to your not build homie can wait to see it back out on the trails

 

It’s going to be my 3rd gen I just picked up! Have a gasket kit on order and will be spending some time pulling the heads for spring break!!

 

That's awesome
Fingers crossed it all goes well
Let me know if you need to borrow toos or my Mackey mouse arms LOL

 

Appreciate that!! I may take you up on that!

 

Absolutely homie
You gots my number reach out anytime man