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

Put on a mesh grille !

 

Took a claybar to the bugs on the bumper today, then ended up continuing on and cleaned the entire vehicle! Then I finally got around to putting on the black valances. The rear wasn't so bad, but, the front sucked. Some of those clips were not easy to get to, let alone getting them out.

Not keen on where I placed the license plate, but, it'll have to do for now until I can figure out something better.

 

I had my license plate in a similar spot while figuring out a better solution. My ATF temp went up I am assuming from decreased air flow to radiator/transmission cooler. My transmission cooler is located behind where you have the plate.

 

Mine came W/front plate mount. We don't have front plates in Pa. You could probably buy one from local dealer or online.

 

That was my biggest concern about the placement as well. Hopefully I can rig up something better soon.

Oh, I have the front plate mount already. They're required here in MO, so, it came with it when I bought it. I just don't want to put holes in the new Valance is all. If I can't think of another way I'll go ahead and just reinstall the plate mount.

 

Just got the suspension, wheels and tires done. Such an improvement from its stock form. Went with the Bilstein 6112/5160 set up at 2.6” up front and the 1.5” standard duty springs in the rear. Not going to be adding much weight other than sliders and aluminum RCI Skids. Also upgraded the bump stops all the way around with Superbumps from Wheelers Off-Road. Wheels are OEM TRD Pro 17” with Falken Wildpeak AT4 255/80/17’s.

 

OEM 17" TRD Pro Wheels from last week's super sale. @DiscountTire did a great job with the install this morning!

 

why bother? I haven't run the front plate yet. With all the cars with expired plates, no plates, especially Tesla with no front plates, who cares....

 

I need to do this, what size/diameter hose did you use?

 

Sadly, I know some people who have been pulled over around here for not running a front plate. I figure I'll just err on the side of caution.

 

I used a 3/8x3/8 Barbed Hose connection and some 3/8 inner diameter fuel line.

Here's the video I went by

 

I didn't know about this mod. Thanks. Parts ordered.

 

Many moons ago I was pulled over for having the front plate up on the dash instead of installed at the front. Got a ticket for it too, not just a warning.

 

That is a great looking lift! You mind sharing approx cost with lift and bump stops

 

I was just looking into cleaning the ac stuff as mine is smelly when I first turn it on occasionally and now I will make sure I do this while doing so so I'll be able to access it more easily anytime I have to do the cleaning. Thank you for sharing

 

I also live in Missouri and have been driving my '23 OR with no front plate since I purchased it in 2022. No tickets received yet, and no comments about it from my neighbor who is a police officer.

 

Excellent choice! I have the exact same lift on my '23, looks (and rides) awesome.

 

Thanks Reldn, going to look into that super easy mod this weekend.

 

This is awesome. Thank you, just ordered the parts.

 

I can give you the exact cost. I got the SPC UCA’s and the assembled 6112’s, and 5160’s and rear Bilstein 1.5" from suspensionlifts.com

I purchased the Bumpstops from Wheelers Off-Road


$2,613.37

 

what parts are needed for this?'
got part numbers for lazy people?

 

Applied cosmoline based rust protection and added some organizers. Ordered wrong LED lights for trunk.

 

I have a kit I purchased for the Taco and never installed it. Not sure if it fits the T4R. One day when I’m feeling better I might give it a shot.

I purchased it from a TW member.
It’s pricey but nicely done.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/a-c-drip-mod-kit….735474/

 

Are the Morimoto taillights worth the $650 I think there was some issues with them anyone have any input?

 

I ordered these:

$10 Tnisesm 3/8" ID Fuel Line Hose 6 Feet + 20Pcs Hose Clamps for Kawasaki Kohler Briggs & Stratton Small Gas Diesel Powersports Engines and Generators

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CBMCX6MB?ie=UTF8&th=1

$7 Quickun Plastic Hose Barb Fitting, 3/8" x 3/8" Barbed Splicer Mender Joint Adapter Union Fitting (Pack of 5)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YRRW97R?ie=UTF8

 

I spent the extra money for them because of the 5 yr warranty. Every other brand is only 2 years.

 

I've had Morimoto's since the first month I bought my 4Runner. I think I bought them the same week? So far I have had 8-ish months of trouble free ownership.

 

Ya that rear bumper is sick, eh
Looking forward to seeing the 285/75’s!

 

Nice! I’ve had 8 years of trouble free ownership with my factory lights