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

trans, brake fluid, diffs, spark plugs.
getting new rear shocks since one of mine is leaking. going with the bilstein 5160's. im sure some other crap will come up!

 

We would love to see how the molle panels look installed! Thanks for choosing us

 

I'm thinking about removing the garnish this weekend to add PPF and a gasket. I like the washer ideal too. Do you think having it raised off the tailgate will allow water to get behind the garnish and inside the tailgate?

 

First time wheeling with the new wheels!

3" wider track width is a welcome change. Feels very stable.

 

I like your custom mud striping.

 

Thanks. I'm glad I made it out with no trail damage!
Took only mud, left only tracks. It was a good day.

 

Wish us luck!

 

Did rear brakes and rotors today. What a fucking pain in the ass.

 

Took a drive up to Spirit of 1876 and picked up a Sherpa Crestone roof rack and took advantage of the nice weather and threw it on. Super easy install, did it by myself in just over 2 hours.

 

Could you elaborate?

 

just dealing with the parking brake. Aligning a hole, shoving a screw driver through hole and finger fucking it until it releases your caliper.

when I do brakes, what should be easy is never easy.

 

Acetone is pretty strong stuff. Did you use it to determine the condition, or was the purpose of the acetone to melt/dissolve off the plastic transfer from the impact?

 

I'm surprised there aren't rubber duckies flying all over! I hope no one was hurt!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ShPApHoX7o

 

What the actual F.....
did the driver pass out!? Didn't even look like he tried to slow down.
"Rubber ducks everywhere..." LOL the silliest custom....jeep kids.
I do hope no one got hurt though two of them ruined their skivies.

 

Still don't see it for $9. I see it.for $90 everywhere.

 

I pulled both Drive shafts yesterday. Trying to achieve transfer case swap

 

I took my 4R to my local dealer this morning. I wanted to get it serviced and inspected since I just bought it from a private seller.
I asked them if they grease propeller/drive shaft, and they said "no". Has this happened to anyone else?

 

I do it at home. Needs it every 15k. Not sure what dealers do.

 

They just informed me the battery failed.
Is there a consensus on this forum about the best battery?

 

Haha, consensus ... you've seen the oil and tire threads right

 

Definitely not a consensus but I'll say most batteries in the US are made my one of three companies. We see a ton of different brands... but they are majoritively made by the same couple companies.

If you have a Costco memership I'd recommend the Interstate AGM "Kirkland" 1624803 @ $183. This is the same battery as Interstate Premium AGM MTX-24F @ $255.
Interstate batteries are manufactured by Johnson controls

Edit: Beware AGM batteries may require modifications to your charging system. I did not know this at the time I made this reply.

 

I've read Interstate Batts are not that good anymore, poor quality??? Deka (East Penn Mfg.) seems to be a family owned & good rated battery.

 

Yes they are one of the biggest battery manufacturers in the US. Which AGM battery would you recommend from them? Best price?

 

I was running 2 Optima Yellow Tops, neither lasted. One even had a loose post. I switch to Full Throttle Batteries on a recommendation from a close friend, so far so good, only time will tell.

https://fullriverbattery.com/battery-series/ft-series/

 

I would go to site read what they recommend & look for reviews:
https://www.eastpennmanufacturing.com/divisions/transportation/
They're not that far from me & I was surprised when I drove through grounds how big it was.

 

What is charging voltage needed for them? 4Runner alternator does not produce enough voltage to charge most AGM batteries.

Eg -

My 4Runner Voltage on day time when driving with no lights or anything -


Optima Yellow Top (D51 & D51R - D35 – DS46B24R - D75/25 - D34 – D34/78 - D27F - DH5 - DH6 - DH7 , D31A & D31T )




Duracell AGM-

 

Damn that’s a great point I haven’t considered. Didn’t realize charging requirements were different.

I have a scangauge II as well and my voltage is about the same as yours.

 

@ what OAT?

 

If you do the fuse change, you can increase your alternator voltage output to sufficiently charge an AGM battery. There's lots of info out there (once you know to look for it). Here's one: https://trail4runner.com/2019/01/30/voltage-booster-4runner/

 

Outside Air Temperature?
Had to check on old picture from when I installed the Scan Gauge. Temperature read 43F on the dash. Voltage was 13.7. Lights on, Heater on, engine at idle.

Very nice man thank you!^

I am hesitant to fiddle with the charging system. I was under the impression that an AGM battery wouldn't require any modification. Just drop it in and it would handle the extra load from the lightbar and winch in the worst case scenario. My ignorance