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

haha!

 

I feel you brother!!!

 

I'm in around 12k so far

 

Naah, leave it, not worth debating. For some when they see V8 everything else gets blurred. I know when Tundra had 4.7V8 with 26gal tank how many time I pump gas. 460 has 23gal tank and pretty much same ground clearance as a Highlander. But def a really nice city vehicle. Had to get some extra package to get the fual tank skid when I checked in 2019 for my wife. Did not check the boxes for her needs here in CO.

 

Let us know how your radio holds up. Radios (and especially their displays) don't like to bake in the sun.
Unless you are running only UHF, that "phantom" antenna is a very poor performer. A dedicated dual band antenna (like a Larsen NMO 2/70) will give far better performance. If you're concerned about roof clearance, a 19" VHF 1/4 antenna will work quite well on both VHF and UHF ham frequencies.

 

lmao has nothing to do with how many years the two have been around.

I don’t even like v8’s that much. The Lexus is just a superior vehicle. It’s not an opinion.

 

for sure

 

"Lexus has been doing it far longer than the ole 4runner. It’s pretty silly you’d say it’s a “wannabe 4runner.” It’s a better vehicle."
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Called in to disable DCM, and my first 4 mods.


Glove box organizer
Lamin-X foglight film in amber
Sprintboost

Ok it was only 3

 

Read: they’ve been doing it better, longer.

Only thing comparable is a land cruiser.

 

You didn't say that though lol. You literally said "Lexus has been doing it far longer than the ole 4runner."

 

sorry for leaving out the word better. Does what I originally said make sense to you?

 

it does now that you have corrected yourself

 

why are we talking about Lexus anyway, this is a 4Runner forum. Lol!

 

yep and theyve been around for 71 years. Tried and true!

 

Removed the hefty fab ladder and replaced with a gas can carrier and two wavian 5 gallon cans. Replaced the front 600# king springs with 650# bilsteins. Regeared to 4.88.

 

Buyer Beware: Detours of Maine tire carrier.

I also posted this in the 4Runner discussion board.

Just wanted to share my experience with this guy. I ordered back on 4 November 2021 with an estimated 12 week lead time…which was fine.

I sent a message around the 12 week mark to see if it was still on track and he said there was a delay in parts…ok that’s fine I understand.

I followed up every 3-4 weeks and he gave me excuse after excuse. Since March he has been giving me the runaround and last I heard from him was 23 June. I asked for a refund and now he doesn’t respond to any of my messages (as of yesterday 7 September).

I filed a complaint with my credit card company and luckily they refunded my money and are currently doing their investigation to take action.

You’ve been warned…buyer beware.

 

Congratulations, nice color!

 

Removed my Oem steps and mounted up some Oem rock rails ( bolt to frame ) . Heavier then I thought. I’m not rock crawling but should give some protection in the woods , hidden stumps etc

 

Much nicer...

 

Who did you go with?

 

No Coast Differential in Tempe.

 

Nice. Smart move. How did they do?

 

Looks great! Are you able to use these as a step? Not necessarily to get in and out of the truck, but can you sneak your foot on there to gain access to the roof?

I'm a sucker for OEM+ and love how tight and clean these mount to the body, but would like to be able to stand on and reach reach the roof for washing/roof rack access.

 

Had extended travel in the front, long travel in the rear, and backwoods front bumper installed all thanks to Apex Overland.

 

I was thinking the same thing especially for my 5'4" bride getting in & out. I like that the running boards protect crap from getting kicked up from frt tires though.

 

where in Texas are you? I’m selling my rigid soon

 

San Antonio. After waiting this long I changed my mind and no longer want one. Thanks though.

 

Definitely not a step , they tuck close to the body . Maybe if one foot is on the tire and other is turned sideways . Nice thing is they are around $200 each and if you ever damage one you can just order one replacement. I had $1000 sliders on my FJ which where heavier and had a kick out to stand on but I just couldnt justify that price again .

 

Just completed a 13-day, 5000-mile trip with the wife and 8.5 month-old pup.

MN -> San Ramon & SF -> Lake Tahoe -> Yosemite -> MN

Going through 8+ miles of Wards Ferry Road was intimidating but fun.

Given all the elevation changes in Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, I'm glad I didn't get lazy and completed the brake pad and rotor replacement work before the trip (4R had 62K miles on the ODO before the trip). I also felt that the taller Cooper 255/75/17 tires are a better match with the transmission when going uphill than stock.

TODOs:
Install new brake guide pins and clips as the Toyota OEM pad kit didn't come the hardware so I just buffed out the original ones
Oil change aftere 5000 miles
Interior cleaning and car wash
Some PDR work