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

Removed the Toyota installed steps.

I like the cleaner look and as a step they were useless for me anyway.

 

Dirt cheap probably won’t last license plate light and anew way to store my snatch rope

 

YouTube can be your friend or enemy., but some good intel if you filter through the hacks selling stuff...... Fun to do, low risk...

 

My 4Runner is still just over 500 miles old. When I bought it, I decided to get it Ceramic coated before the birds, bugs, door dingers, and road salt had their way with it. I gave it a gentle wash and it came out looking great (at least I think so). I expected to have it done professionally - until I got a quote to have it done. Then I decided to watch some YouTube video on do-it-yourself options and decided to take the 99% discount and bought a 16 oz spray bottle of Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray.

As I said, Started with a gentle wash:



Then, with all the skill of a first time rookie, I followed the instructions: one microfiber for application, one for buffing off and spent less than an hour. I managed to compress that down to 3 minutes on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sHXOE7aeW8

It still looks great, and it was easy to apply. Of course, it will be interesting to see how it holds up to a day of rain tomorrow, and then how long it holds up in the longer run. Like at 1, 3, and 6 months. I don't expect the durability of a professionally applied ceramic, but I enjoy spending time with my vehicles, and I have another 99 applications till the value proposition tips the other way.

 

I had my Tacoma for 11 years in New England. The body was actually in good shape, even with some custom trail pinstriping. Only the rear bumper was starting to show signs of rust. So I didn't bother ceramic coating my 4Runner. The frame on my taco wasn't looking great though.

 

Had the 10,000 mile service done. Dealership said there was a bulletin for reprogramming the DCM. Anyone know about that?
Then drove it about 250 miles round trip and got almost 20 MPG, which was a big improvement over what I got on my last trip of any length.

 

Decently surprised at the mpgs I CAN get if I tried. Currently averaging 21mpgs for the tank with about 110 miles in.

 

We know who he is. He was last seen entering 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

 

Got ya beat at 29.4 I'm cheating a bit, it was all down hill then started to drop like a rock.

 

Yep.. I spent several hours on Sunday working on her with a buffer, some polish, and a light... 99% of the swirls are gone now.

 

Lookin good !!!

 

Wish I had hills here in texas to take advantage of lmao

 

240 miles into ownership and decided to go ahead and get her ceramic coated. Product used was Gtechniq CSL.


Today, I also ordered the TRD Pro front and rear black valances. I can’t stand the silver they put on the Off-Roads.

 

Finally upgraded wheels and tires. Blacked out emblems. I’m not a huge fan of lifts, but I might add at least a small front end lift.

 

Looking good!

Which rear bumper did you go with?

 

Looks great, what size tires did you go with?

 

I agree, not much of a fan of tall lifts but my stock ORP is getting bilstein 5100 shocks all the way around and the .85 lift setting in the front as soon as I can get to the install.

 

Got my North Carolina drivers license and registered the 4Runner here. Good riddance NYS!

 

Where did you get those courtesy lights? They are awesome!

 

Is that like pedal commander? How does it compare?

 

This is super fun on a 2500 mile trip

 

Welcome! I came down to NC from Western NY in 99 and haven’t regretted it for a second.

 

Especially with these great gas prices. I don't feel so bad about my MPGs now.

 

The Wright Brothers solved this problem decades ago...

 

Welcome to NC.

 

thanks to inflation and spring break, we were looking at $500/PP. Opted to drive and make it a trip. Gonna hit some OffRoad trails

 

Out in West Texas for the night. Wind was so bad so stopped for the night. Shit food and shit hotel. Lucky

 

Unfortunately all the coffee between El Paso and San Antonio is shit too. You know you are in hell when even the coffee you get at McDonalds sucks. Your truck looks good though.

 

Decided to up grade my mirrors to the RAV-4 mirrors. So far, I like them and can see my blind spot better.

Right Mirror # 87931-42D50
Left Mirror # 87961-42D20

 

Look on the bright side, at least it's a nice ride.