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

I think it’s some kind of relay but I need relay for dummies

 

finished dualing KC Wire Hiders w/ 3M
Qty: 4, $85 CAD worth
[next : complete scene lights, chase light]

 

hiccups along the way:
-had to snip the end of my passenger wiper blade off
-a crazy man wielding a hockey stick

 

mucho appreciato my man
is there an engine compartment fuse for fogs I wonder, how shall I tag onto fogs
T.Y.

 

fastened another amber pod to roof rack, different orientation than passenger side.

 

Added some Black / Topo Overlays.

 

whoa

 

Use a relay like

$8 Gebildet JD1912 Car Relay Harness 12V 40A 4 Pin SPST 12AWG Harness Sockets with Color-Labeled Wires for Automotive Truck Van Motorcycle Boat (Pack of 2)

this one, fourth image on the product page has an illustration how to hook the relay up. "Trigger source" would be a simple tap off one of the existing fog light's positive lead wire.

 

Cut some of the rear trailing arm bracket off and change the zirk fittings so I could lube thee guys without dropping them down each time. I bought some plate metal to weld braces and support onto these at a later date.

Cut both sides a little different - trying out different things.

 

I got dizzy just looking at those topo overlays! Very cool though, I like 'em!

 

I didn't add a relay for my LED grille lights, since they draw so little amps. But if he's adding fogs to the existing lighting system, he'll definitely need a relay.

 

What are those?

 

I forgot to add a note to that diagram to say that *if* the combined current draw of whatever existing lighting circuit PLUS the added fog light current draw does not exceed the existing fused circuit rating then he could omit a relay...but its better to keep circuits isolated, easier to troubleshoot issues if/when they arise.

 

which part? what are whats? the brackets? zirk fittings?

 

Ahh. My bad. Half asleep. Didn’t realize we’re supposed to lube those bushings. How often should that be done?

 

every oil change. stock ones dont have / done need lube.

 

Aahhh thank you. Thought I was missing something.

 

Rec’d Meso Customs dual color hatch lights today from 4RunnerLifestyle. Installation was a breeze. Fits perfectly. Super bright in both colors. Very happy with them.

 

I want to make the Toyota letters brighter like the FJ? White paint? Any ideas?

 

I'm biased toward white letters lol. I think that will great with your color. I just sanded mine, hit them with primer, then white paint and clear. They have held up to everything perfectly so far.

 

The problem is that if I do it myself it may not be smooth and perfect. 150 bucks to a body shop a good idea?

 

I can't speak on anyone's abilities but my own but it's definitely do able with proper prep work, time and good materials! $150 all in? I don't consider that outrageous. There is a decent amount of time involved with proper prep. I would pay $150.

 

I know a shop that is a jack of all trades. I have known them for a decade or more. They do all kinds of crap for me. I guess I will go with the $150

 

If they are trustworthy I wouldn't be upset with thaf price tag at all! Painting sucks lol. Make sure you post some pics after it's done!

 

Will do. So bright white is the color? I don't want to mess up and then repaint lol

 

FJ looks off-white to me

 

I did mine flat actually lol. But I hate gloss. I'm odd. I think to do it the "right way" would be to have some Toyota white made at a paint shop and use that. I think it's called ice cap?

 

Yeah that def is an off white

 

Toyota's ice cap. Definitely not like the White 4Runner

 

Let’s face it, I feel like I earn $150 on Sundays when my wife wants me to grill burgers. All that meal prep, cleaning the grill, charcoal, smoke, cleaning the kitchen after. Geez, I’m underpaid. Yeah, $150 for a professional to do a professional job on something that’s really a PITA. I definitely be in.