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

Recommend a top notch gear oil after I am done with this shop's coventional Lucas. Is Toyota any good?

 

I've been happy with Toyota and Valvoline

 

I'm getting ready to prep for a month-long road trip. On Friday I'll do an oil change, propeller shaft lube, tire rotation and general inspection. I have a Valvomax oil drain ready to install and today I picked up a Badlands floor lift, because I'm tired of using the screw jack to rotate tires. I also picked up a pair of GMRS radios and got my FCC license earlier this week.

 

Nothing wild. Took the kids to a museum, dumped in my yearly jug of Techron and topped off the tank.

 

Nice, Have been getting ready to get my Technician Class License.

 

@kojak so in my experience I deleted the OE front mud flaps all together cuz they totally rub. But perhaps brands like rokbloks w/ tie straps could slip in there for rocker protection.
@scottiezilla don't suppose you live anywhere near British Columbia haha I wouldn't mind a small front mud flap solution. You don't have spidertrax spacers though eh, how come the BMC with that stock wheel setup[/QUOTE]


Totally just forgot n noticed

yes I do have spiders
Pretty sure the standard 1.25

Currently in Delaware
Sorry bout the distance @djwantke but I do have much to talk to you bout…Mmm some wiring cause we’re both kinda in the same stage there

want to ditch the spacers
Just a nice reliable wheel to accommodate the tires
Especially if I went a lil bigger/wider

n the flaps well
It’s a truck
Paint is fine n all but I don’t really care
Was just gonna do the delete or cut some ABS kinda stuff to shape

 

Put in the Canvasback Liners:

 

I copied the RokBlokz XL design using Husky P/N 17049 trim-yourself flaps: https://www.4runners.com/posts/443848/
If the lower mounting hole has been cut away during the CMC, you can always drill another hole farther back on the cab mount:

 

Swapped out the OEM Bridgestone Duelers for a full set of new Falken Wildpeak AT3W's - LT265/70R17 E-rated. Probably the last set that I'll ever be able to get my hands on.
The gal at the post office - yep, it's not uncommon for us to order tires and have them delivered via the post - loved'em!

And - installed a Twist-step for the furry fella. Much easier on the joints for the big dogs if they don't have to make a big jump down. And it's easily removable for rougher travel. I've been using these on-and off in different rigs for the last 14+ years.

 

Thanks for this dude
I feel the same about my rocker paint and rock chips. I really haven't thought twice or given a F lol the 4R looks too good to care, I can use OE touch up paint (but I have zero chips so far).

Interesting. What stage are you in for wiring

 

So after (1) wrong part# return and confusion by N-Fab customer support by saying that ONLY part# NFB-T1164RL ONLY is able to be installed on the LIMITED, its actually Part #T1164RL, and the front bracket can only be used with only (1) hole of the OEM from bracket. Well anyway, I got mine today and installed them..... The 4Runner Limited already has very limited selection of running boards to choose from, and these were my favorite, little bit aggressive flush, and clean....

 

Thanks for choosing us for the rock sliders. We are sorry about the installation process. Your feedback on the instructions is appreciated. We are always here to help, if you ever need anything please reach out. We are glad that the sliders have made it easier for you to get into your seat!

 

Replaced the Cabin filter and Engine air filter. Used OEM. Both were in decent condition.
Also cleaned the MAF sensor.
I do these 3 things once a year. Engine oil every 5000 miles.
However, if I travel a few thousand miles through dusty conditions , I replace the filters sooner.

 

Finally got the light bar on my new bumper wired.

 

Good lord... I get home from a quick trip to the gas station and as I'm sitting here looking at my 4runner and there's a crack in the rear bumper. As I left I was thinking why some pos ford ranger parked close to me, just my luck. You can't have nice things anymore. But it's and excuse to armor up.

 

Put my license plates on it......

 

And this is why I try to park way away from the idiotic/inconsiderate population out there!!!

 

I always park way out in left field. Thats what blows my mind.

 

Sorry to hear…
I got tapped from behind sitting in my truck parallel parked…twice! There were 2-3 cars lengths of space behind me… both times!
Fckers need to wake the F up! Luckily I have my hitch step on that took the hits.

 

I know how it feels. This was at 1 mph because a moron could not reverse his pickup truck. The thin Toyota sheet metal does not help either.

 

I always put a hitch on my vehicles if they have a receiver, more or less for that reason (although I will on occasion tow a small utility trailer). I had a Land Rover Discovery with a hitch, got rear-ended while stopped, Honda was going around 30 mph. His airbags didn't deploy because the point of impact was above his bumper, but that car's a goner. I ended up with some scratches on the rear bumper, and that was it...

 

THAT one I have to remember.
"Honey....I need to put a new beast bumper on the truck...now that the original is cracked. It cannot be cracked again"
I like it!

 

Hey dude
The side steps are Smittybilt !

 

those tiny dot welds, LOL. I mean there wouldn’t even be enough heat to penetrate the plate. Chinese manufacturing welds

 

Took the plunge and bought myself one of those Wolfbox mirrors from Amazon. Got the G890 version. This model has both cameras monitoring the front and rear. AND a camera for the interior. Haven't installed it yet (project for my short work week). I bought an additional hardwire kit by mistake. One is included with this particular model.

The only thing I'm not completely sure of is a mounting bracket. Most of these mirrors have straps to hold it onto any current mirror, however, I'd rather it actually mounted in. Wolfbox website and Amazon don't have a bracket listed or suggested for this mirror.

 

Got out to the garage for some valance swapping today. Did the front last week and today the rear. While I had the bumper off I installed the Diode Dynamics Hitch Pod, the CR1 model to be exact. This model not only comes on in reverse, but when braking blinks rapidly before staying on red with the other two stock brake lights. Additionally, I installed the VLEDS V6 Extreme System 921 led reverse lights in the 6,000K color temp, they are currently on sale. Between the two, the extreme brightness allows increased clarity at night when using the back up camera, which was pitiful in stock trim.

 

Not at all, the bottom of the shelf is right on the top line of view with the back window if that makes sense.

 

Nice work! Lots of ppl won't dare to pop bumpers off
wow last production year 2024 T4R ORP Underground, heck of a machine

 

Does any of you feel this truck is heavy? You're wrong, it is not heavy, your gearing sucks. I'm loving my 4.88
Get rid of that pathetic 3.73