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

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Bob, Jul 24, 2016.

  1. Mar 2, 2024 at 8:39 PM
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    Just picked up a 2024 TRD Off Road-Premium. Traded my 2022 Tacoma for it. Excited to mod this one up and enjoy it to the fullest.

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  2. Mar 2, 2024 at 8:46 PM
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    20240229_154321.jpg 20240229_154336.jpgTook her on her first road trip after the rack and ladder. Had to adjust the wind fairing. 40mph winds were making it hit the roof. After some trim on the light bar no more whistling is heard. Now I'm looking for some suggestions on some dry storage for the roof rack.

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    Got sand absolutely everywhere.

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    Also did the front plate mount slightly cleaner with studs on a blank plate, riveted to the tag and sandwiched in a silicone holder.
     
  4. Mar 3, 2024 at 7:26 AM
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    Be safe
     
  5. Mar 3, 2024 at 7:28 AM
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    Where did you get the US map and stickers to fill in road trips?
     
  6. Mar 3, 2024 at 7:54 AM
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    I love that color!
     
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    Added some seatback covers and grab handles. It’s kind of a pointless addition but I like how it looks. My kids will probably use the grab handles though.
     
  8. Mar 3, 2024 at 7:59 AM
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    RusPro17 Back home again!!

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    I did the same love both mods. And the grab handles are worth it.
     
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  9. Mar 3, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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    Sold my take off SR5 wheels for $200 :yes:
     
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  10. Mar 3, 2024 at 11:17 AM
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    :( :( ...Nobody ever posts pics of what they did to the wheel wells ...... Hint.
     
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  12. Mar 3, 2024 at 11:57 AM
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    ^I'm more curious what @DangitDad did with the washer fluid reservoir.
     
  13. Mar 3, 2024 at 12:08 PM
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    Christened my new Lock N Lube grease gun... Lubed the u-joints and prop shafts today. I used Valvoline Multi-Vehicle High Temperature Red Grease since it was listed as NLGI #2 and I also thought it would be beneficial to choose a red grease so I'd notice when the new grease was coming out.

    I removed the front and middle RCI skid plates to do the oil change and lube.

    One thing to note is that the front u-joint grease looked basically new (if I'm judging the color of the grease correctly), which I suppose makes sense, since that driveshaft only turns in 4wd. I don't see the need to grease them every 15,000 miles unless one uses 4wd often (just the opinion of a DIY non-mechanic).

    I understand the procedure to check the propeller shafts is to pump grease in, then remove the zerk fitting and cycle the suspension to see if grease comes out. Right or wrong, I just gave them 3 pumps each and called it good. I'll add the step of removing the zerk fittings next time at 30,000 miles. I assume, though, that the same idea could be applied to the front prop shaft if one doesn't use 4wd often. I'd skip them at 15,000 (unless one was worried they were dry from the factory, of course).

    Didn't get a pic of the rear u-joint, but it had the look of well-worn grease- dark black/ grey. This is the pic of the front u-joint before I cleaned it off. Red grease is new grease.

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  14. Mar 3, 2024 at 12:17 PM
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    If it ain't broke, fix it until it is. :laughing: Put in an oil catch can JLT P/N 3107D-B. Installation following the JLT video is fairly straightforward, though the bracket was digging into the VSV vacuum hose. I added some plastic split loom as chafe guards.

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    The mounting location isn't as tidy as the 2GR version, due to heater hose routing, but emptying the can is easier.
     
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    I think that djwantke dude did:headbang:

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  17. Mar 3, 2024 at 12:31 PM
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    Considering our 4Runners can get as much as 300k to 400k with good maintenance, I'm curious as to why you want to install a catch can?
     
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  18. Mar 3, 2024 at 12:55 PM
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    ^First of all, "our 4Runners" is a stretch, because you have a supercharger and can look forward to headgasket replacement every 100k or so (but with many smiles in those 100k) :p

    For NA 4Runner motors, the catch can's only tangible benefit is in steep off-road climbs. If you're fighting for traction and stay in a climb for several minutes, oil may pool in the back of the head and get pumped up through the PCV valve, which is at the back of the valve cover. If you aren't visibly burning oil on the trail, you aren't in the "corner of the envelope" situation long enough to need a catch can. For me it's just another piece of the build. Still a lot of work to be done before it's trail-ready.
     
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  19. Mar 3, 2024 at 1:06 PM
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    That explains why you want a catch can for sure. As far as the "head gasket replacement every 100k or so", is that specifically on the gen 5 4Runner, because all of the long term reviews I've seen have not mentioned any issue like that. I've seen reports of gen 4 head gaskets but not gen 5.
     
  20. Mar 3, 2024 at 4:25 PM
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    I installed one on mine, not a JLT, but a generic one off Amazon. Including the hoses and angle bracket I got at the hardware store, I'm all in for about $35. Judging by what gets collected inside my can, I would definitely recommend one of these for every 4Runner. There are a lot more expensive doo dads people buy for their 4Runners that don't do anything.

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    Correct, the 4th gen and Tacomas got head gasket leaks more often with the TRD/Maggie supercharger, as early as 90k. The 5th gen Maggie has been out only around 2018, not long enough for many to log 100k with it. Hopefully HG leaks won't be as frequent.
     
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    been a few trips to the town next door, so exterior got washed to 2nd time this week.
    cleaned front interior.
    classic matte finish tire foam on the M/T's

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    replaced amber ditch light nylon spacers (I over tightened the 1st ones n they squished).
    with the same spacers, put on dualing ditch lights.
    I had the hardest time fastening the underside nuts n washers on this mod you shoulda seen me

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    Blacked out badges, window deflectors, smoked 3rd brake light. I have a Borla muffler on order as well as some color matched engine cover stickers. I'll be painting the stock wheels soon as well. Falken tires in the fall as well.
    I like your home made wheel protector. I used to have a plastic one that you cut to fit the diameter of your wheel but I can't find them anywhere anymore.
     
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  25. Mar 3, 2024 at 6:28 PM
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    Pics of wheel wells aren't near as sexy. :)

    Haven't done anything to the reservoir yet. I tried to keep as much of the fender liner there as I could justify, with it being unsupported at the bottom now, by about 4-5 inches. There's a plastic rivet back there, behind the reservoir. I meant to hit it with some black paint before I left the shop but forgot. I will likely spend the $ on a guard, eventually. The tire clears it, albeit not by a lot.

    The clearance cut on both sides ends just below the 3rd screw up from the bottom (I think...3rd or 2nd...about in the middle.) So on the driver's side, cutting the liner down at an angle allowed me to put a screw threw the liner into a nearby body flange. It pulled the liner forward a little but no other effect.

    The only other adjustment was a shallow bmc. Ugly enough to not show here. The 2nd one was a lot prettier.

    These are 285/75/17's on a 0 offset wheel. I'm fairly sure that I won't have to do any more cuts. I probably could have gotten away with a much less intrusive front clearance cut, but I kinda like the look of this one.


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  26. Mar 3, 2024 at 6:37 PM
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    Yeah I was wondering if you added a stone guard or relocated the washer fluid reservoir, since it's a lot more exposed now after cutting the bumper cover.
     
  27. Mar 3, 2024 at 6:44 PM
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    Hah, right? Costs nothing to make a stencil outta plastic or cardboard garbage

    IMG_20240303_183535501_HDR.jpg
     
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    Finally got around to installing the Raingler net for the cargo area.
     
  29. Mar 3, 2024 at 10:50 PM
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    Oh god I could imagine

    Genius
     
  30. Mar 3, 2024 at 11:01 PM
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    where's the Like from @Yotaholic
    :drunk:
     

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