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

I have wheel spacers on there now from the stock OR wheels but I think they are now out too far. Going to remove one this afternoon and see how it looks with the new wheels since they do push out a small amount.

 

I got the valances from Yota Expedition. Saving the original valances as they seem much better quality.

I did the front bumper valance without removing the bumper….. of the 13 clips, 9 were easy, 2 were difficult and the last 2 were extremely difficult….. to the point of having my son push on the valance as needed. The 4 difficult clips were as well difficult to install…. But I got it done, about 2 hours

The rear, although it was more to do, I swapped out in less than an hour and found it very easy.

I wish I had fluid film or another oil undercoat handy as I would have sprayed the rear while bumper cover was off

 

Thanks for the reply . You’re not the first one to say the aftermarket valences are not the same quality as the factory.
I’ll probably just order the factory ones from BAM Wholesale .
I wonder if anyone has just painted the factory valences while they’re mounted on the bumpers ?

 

While I was doing the A/C drain tube mod, I saw an 8mm nut in my wheel well. I had a tube clamp, so I decided to secure the hose there. Now the rubber drain tube runs a little lower than it needs to, but it works.

 

I seriously considered painting the valances myself as well, though I purchased the valances and other parts prior to receiving the 4Runner.

Does BAM sell OEM Toyota parts? If so I’m interested in the heritage grill as next upgrade (I’m not happy with the Yota Expedition grill…. My loss)

also, I want to put Wildpeak AT4’s, that will be my third upgrade.

I did purchase a Pro roof rack from toyotadirect prior to receiving vehicle…… I’m not feeling that anymore, it’s sitting in the garage and I’m contemplating whether I should or shouldn’t

 

Noticed that the Fuel Door wasn't freely moving at the hinge point so took care of that with some lubricant.

 

Painted or replaced?

 

BAM is located in Brunswick, OH (used to go under Brunswick Auto Mile or Mart - I forget - that's where BAM comes from). They sell Toyota and have a bunch of other auto franchises under their umbrella. I've purchased a bunch of parts from them over the years. They also sell parts for the other car franchises they have. They have good prices, normally have stuff in stock and ship quickly.

 

What size hose did you use and how long. Wanting to do this myself.

 

On any OEM parts I’m looking for my first stop is BAM .

 

replaced with Yota expedition,

considered painting original while on bumper, seems possible as you can pull on it and protect bumper cover from overspray

keep your originals, they seem to be higher quality….. keeping them for a wrap or paint if needed in the future

 

Your Runner looks amazing

Plan on swapping out my tires soon…. You’re definitely helping me decide which way to go

 

The mod called for 3/8" ID hose. My local True Value had that size in a rubber fuel hose with 1/2" OD. It fit perfectly on the 3/8" nylon hose splicer. I used less than a foot, however I bought 2 feet of it because I plan to mod my Son's 4Runner very soon.

 

I see this mod talked about on many threads . What’s the purpose ?

 

From the factory, your A/C drain hose is draining directly on top of your frame. This could cause corrosion on your frame. For preventative maintenance, this is an easy and inexpensive fix.

 

2015 yaaaa, less is more !

 

Ya so nice
I gush over my cousin neighbours white taco everytime I visit here in USA

 

4R fam road trip to Long Lake, Lacey Washington, early 4th of July. Happy early bday, greatest country in the world

 

Thanks. Canada and the Canadian people, most of them are great. My father was from there and served with the Royal Engineers in WW2. Unfortunately, Canada went downhill when Fidel Trudeau was elected.

 

Spent some very intimate time with just me, 4runner and a big ole bottle of lube

 

Colonoscopy?

 

Don’t even get me started on this topic. The amount of people with “Fuck Trudeau” flags and stickers in my town is insane.but it is true, FUCK TRUDEAU!

 

New shoes. Toyo AT3 again in stock size. I liked these a lot.

 

I use DC-4 for that. Never heard of the lube you have. Good to know.

 

Nice . That will be me in another week or so . How was the balancing ?

 

That's a good idea. I'm only 37 but you can never be too safe.

So I ran new speaker wire for both hatch speakers and that was pretty difficult getting rhe wire though this rubber bit between the hatch and cab. Lubed up the new camera cable and it went through like nothing. This lube cleans up super easy with paper towels. 10/10 if I did this again I would use this lube from the start.

 

It's just what they had at Ace

 

No issues. I’m driving around now with no vibration but the old set was needed balancing again.

 

Simply BEAUTIFUL wiring! I love it!!! So clean! Well done

 

Added some delicious Baja Designs fogs.