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

The only thing it partially blocks is the clock; which is a non-issue for me. I still have the time displayed on the headunit.

 

Looks great

 

Just added a solar panel, dual battery system, some stowage boxes, and an awning. I didn't technically do it all today, but in the last week and this is a summary

 

Maybe it is the angle but that dual battery hold down looks pretty close to your positive terminal... any chance the trail might move the battery a little and cause an issue? I like the way you ran the solar

 

That's a valid point, and the picture does take some of the height difference out, but I had the same concern and added a strip of the roof gutter rubber that I removed to add the roof rack so that it is held firmly in place. You can't shift the battery left or right, because of the redarc charger and some other components on the left side, but I haven't tested it on any bumpy trails yet. I need to come up with some way to insulate the plate...

Here is my wiring diagram if anyone is interested.

 

Thinking....what about dipping the plate in that rubber stuff in a can?
Just an idea

 

Not sure how well these will work, haven't seen many reviews of them, but the price was good. R1 Concept GEOMET Carbon Slotted front rotors, E-Line slotted Rear Rotors and Off-Road pads.

Untitled by redrunner87, on Flickr
Untitled by redrunner87, on Flickr
Untitled by redrunner87, on Flickr

 

Yeah PlastiDip could work, not sure how much insulation it actually provides

 

Bought brand new tires to replace my almost brand new OEM tires. Drove 'em for less than 500 miles, but I thank them for their service.

Out: OEM Nitto Terra Grappler G2 in 265 70 R17; SL

In: General Grabber ATX in 265 70 R17; C load

 

Thinking more that flex tape/putty/ seal stuff
Think that'll work maybe? Idk mmaybe a post extention thing? (But then the back side)
It does look close for all the bumps and wriggles on heavy trails
I'm sure light stuff is no problem
Hell use a hacksaw if you have too
I'm sure these a fix if needed
Clean @$$ work tho!
We need parts list?

 

Look for some spiral wrap, we use it all over the place on airplanes. I'll try to grab a picture at work tomorrow if I have a minute and you don't know what I am referring to

 

Yesterday I maxed my caster out and adjusted my toe on the driver side (looked like the toe was way out and brought it in.) Passenger looked good using the eye test. Steering wheel is crooked now and tracks a little to the right. My trac light is on and crawl control icon is flashing so that is annoying.

Was going to work on alignment more tonight but instead started a bmc on the passenger side. Everything cut, trimmed up, sanded and painted. Still rubbing on the inner splash shield so need to trim that up higher or use the heat gun. I’m leaning on cutting since I am going to smash my pinch welds once my seam sealer, rubber under coating and primer show up. I’ll do that another weekend though (I think).

Planning to do driver side bmc tomorrow after work so hoping I can put the rubbing to bed. If time allows I’ll work on fiddling with the alignment.

I do have an appointment for a legit alignment next week but I’m impatient lol.

 

Got my new wheels today

 

I just paid off my '17 ORP and got it re-titled and registered to me this morning. I bought it out of my lease. I don't drive as much as I used to and this will probably be my last vehicle - I also retired on the 1st of March - no more 64mile round trip to work. AND one less monthly payment to make

 

I can’t wait to pay mine off. Gonna be a while though.

Congrats! I know it feels great.

 

Feels sooo good to own doesn't it...weight shoulders
Congrats and enjoy your retirement!

 

I probably should just start another thread and post more details on what I did and how. So look for that if you are interested in discussing further.

 

Added the bronze TRD wheels:

 

Looks SO GOOD with the green

 

Clean.

 

Congrats on paying off your Runner and your retirement. I'm retired 10 years now and let me tell ya it's great! I commuted into NYC for almost 35 years and I do not miss one second of that! I figure this will be my last vehicle too. Maybe one of my grand daughters will inherit it.

 

Added a Midlands GMRS

 

Good choice...bronze looks awesome with the green!

 

that's a great bracket, is it DIY or someone makes it?
thank you!

 

Its the Rago Center Console storage panel. Currently it holds two lenser flashlights, two walkie talkies, the gmrs radio, and ram mounts for a pad and two phones.

 

Received my Engine Skid Plate from RCI today! I can hopefully work on getting those installed this weekend, and add on the transfer case skid when it arrives. I also received the T1 coils from Wheeler's today AND learned that there's a reputable shop that does suspension work only about 15 minutes from me. Everything is gathered, now to just set up an appointment and get my beast lifted!

 

Finally got to get in on the sand this week.

 

Worked on driver side bmc and did some more fender and liner trimming on both sides. Almost have it back in alignment also (steering wheel is straight again, but still tracking slightly to the right.)

Unfortunately I am STILL rubbing a little on the passenger body mount so I need to cut further back. Almost there...