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

It's really not hard at all. There are a couple youtube videos that show every step. If you turn wrenched frequently it's maybe 30 minutes. If you infrequently turn wrenches may 1-1 1/2 hours taking your time.

 

Yea, haha I could have described the gap better.

I know I set my height of the bumper to match the frame rails it bolts to. The top edges are level at least.

I have the RCI skid and filler as well. I think I'll cut and bend then add the filler piece to cover the 1. 75" gap. For the grill, I cut cardboard templates for each of the grill sections then cut the metal. I think it catches about 50% of bugs but it's more for stones.

 

Your 2023 MGM TRD Pro came with a silver rear valance instead of a black one? Asking because my 2022 came with a black valance from the factory.

 

It’s orp not TRD pro.

 

I went with the Hawse front license plate bracket but I'm not in love with the big knobs they included so I may switch them for some nuts and just remove the front plate when I go off roading.

 

Roof rack and badging say TRD Pro. @Rob41 what's your trim? Trying to figure out why you'd have a silver rear valance with a TRD Pro

 

Got a Curt jack pad P/N 28272. Fits right over the factory jack to spread the load when lifting by the transmission crossmember.

 

Renewed/upgraded the left rear brakes 5 months after the right rear...

Raybestos 980780PER slotted rotor
Raybestos FRC10464 reman caliper
Bosch BC606 ceramic pads
Carlson H95042 banjo bolt
Sunsong 2204835 hose



Also put in Wheelers WOR-306952 urethane bumpstops. The OEM 12mm bolt heads were beginning to round off; had to heat them with a propane torch to loosen.

 

Yep, it's ORP......not Pro. I really liked the Pro roof rack I installed and I'm changing out the grill to the Pro style because it looks so much better IMO. I figured since I'm doing all that I may as well add the badging.

 

Today I got the front end aligned after I installed the suspension/UCA's etc. Then I installed the sequential turn signals in the mirrors getting rid of the bit of chrome and making the turn signal much more visible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXUptWKGqQE

 

Nice work! Just curious about the calipers. Were stock all rusted? Or just wanted something newer?

 

i wouldnt trust the factory jack to lift my lawn mower.

$40, 2 tons from Harbor Freight

 

Stock was rusted. I picked up this 13 year-old 4Runner in January as a daily, slowly catching up on maintenance and replacing worn/rusted parts on weekends.

 

You're mistaken. The factory jack is solid. It's a purely mechanical jackscrew. Whereas the hydraulic jack is one O-ring leak away from the vehicle crashing down on you. The factory jack is well suited for roadside repairs.

 

An almost “done today” post. C4 Low Pro bumper and Extreme LED lightbar for showed up. Just waiting to to get the powder coating done and then tackle the install. Has anyone installed this bumper without a winch, and then removed to install the winch afterwards? Just wondering how painful doing that is? Don’t have the budget right now for the winch, and am not doing anything more than mild offroading till next year.

 

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Nice set up. I'm running the Trail Standard Incog bumper with no winch and the 25" Extreme Combo light bar. Shouldn't be that big of a deal to remove to add the winch. I'll probably add one as soon as my 4Runner is not the daily driver.

 

Having installed the C4 with winch a few days ago I'd be surprised if you'll be able to add a winch with the C4 still bolted to your 4runner. I think you'll have to remove the bumper to secure the 4 winch mounting bolts. Access to those with the bumper still attached is likely impossible. Hopefully someone who has actually attempted this will reply.

 

Agreed. It would be much easier to remove the C4 to bolt on a 90lb winch than trying to squeeze in with it in place.

 

I have never had to have anything power coated is it expensive?

 

I was quoted $400 minimum plus a $200 "cleaning" fee. $600 total. Quote was for this rear bumper.

 

It added $375.00 to the price of my sliders and top plate to give you an idea of price.

 

My lo pro was $450 total to powdercoat. He mentioned a zinc coating as well that is part of the process. I haven't researched or studied the entire process.

 

I currently have the Lo Pro, w/out bull bar, the high side additions, two mounting plates and the Washer tank cover all at the powder coater and the cost for the 6 items was $325.

 

How do you like the light bar? I bought some of their Stackerz and enjoy the product but the customer service is horrible! I sent one of the pods back as it was obviously not the same as the other 3 that they sent me. They received the product June 23rd and I still have no information on the replacement. I’ve emailed them multiple times and have not gotten a response since their first response telling me to send it back with a shipping label. I wouldn’t mind the wait time if they’d at least respond to my emails. I haven’t set up the lights yet so I’m hoping they’re gonna be good!

 

thats why I went with SSO bumpers.

 

I tore apart my interior so I could install the JL Stealthbox. Also added a couple grab handles.

 

Hard to say. Hard to say a lot of things depending on the winch size.

I would just wait. It's going to be a serious PITA to have to remove the bumper and lo pro to put a winch in there. There's probably no way to get a winch in there afterwards even with a winch for a quad. Removing the bumper twice means you'll have more opportunity to scratch it up. Just wait.

You may also need to bend the AC line and either move the power steering cooling line or mount the winch controller elsewhere.

I just posted a lot of details and pictures on it in the build section. Should be at the top of the page.

I know you're excited to put it on but it's better to be patient and do it right. Will cost less in terms of money and time.

Edit: also call around and talk to the shops about rugged 4x4 bumper grade power coating. Ask if they have a sample there you can come see. I wish I had asked to see a sample, or even paid for them to do a small piece of metal as I am unhappy with my powder coating.

 

Added a switch for the winch.

 

I admire a man who likes to keep hot wires short and safe like that. Well done. Looks good.

 

After reading through countless threads on tire fitment, repeatedly using this fantastic tool - - and agonizing over whether or not they would actually fit... I finally pulled the trigger on 285/70/17 K02's today. Not to my surprise (after pain-staking research and measurement), they do in fact fit with no rubbing on my stock 2020 SR5 Premium with ORP wheels. And yes, that includes at full lock, and in reverse at full lock. Though I was prepared to do a fender liner pushback and trim the bumper, or remove the mudflap, none of that was needed - though I may still do the fender mod for good measure when wheeling.

I have a 2" front/1" rear Dobinson's lift on the way, but I went ahead and did the tires now because A) they were on sale this weekend, and B) I knew that if I can't make them fit on stock suspension then they definitely would not fit when suspension is flexed off road, even with a lift.

Love these tires, and truth be told, they are really not that "big." So if you are using ORP wheels then to me it is no big deal at all to go to this size tire. Hopefully this info helpful to anyone else agonizing over this decision...