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

$330USA is $453CAD per the interweb

my dealership sends all modifications like fang lights, and even lifts out to a specialty shop
and I've had friends that these guys did work for and they liked it
http://www.crankitupcaraudio.com/

 

It’s that right eh.
That is a possible outcome, yes sir. I do have a little bit of that issue from repeated take offs. But it’s mostly because I drove through a forest of prickle bushes and small trees to create a new path at my brother in laws backyard O’Canada!!

 

Haha
Ahh that’s better then I suppose. Wait, it’s a car audio shop who takes bumpers off

 

Ouch! I know it's only a matter of time before I find the brush that does the same to me, but I hope to avoid it for as long as I can.

 

I wanted to. And I know how much of a difference the windshield makes. My dash is practically melting with the heat.
I did my homework and wanted to get the Llumar AIR80 done on the entire windshield. But potential trouble with the cops deterred me. I did get the 5 inch 'brow' to help me with the morning glare driving east in the morning.

 

What trouble with being in compliance? I am in TX and it's legal as long as not dark. Makes a huge difference for me. I notice the heat soak on dash or sun hitting me driving into sun. Honestly can't tell it's tinted looking at it. I stopped going dark a long time ago because of night visibility.

https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/vehicle-inspection/window-tinting-standards

 

It is not legal and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The law states a clear ( un tinted) film is allowed anywhere on the front windshield without medical exemption. Llumar AIR80 is not a clear tint. It is a very light tint but still not a clear tint.
The cops will not stop you for just having that tint because it's hardly noticable with naked eye but easily detected with a light meter. However, if you are stopped for something else, the windshield film is an added offence. Only above AS1 line 25% LTV same as front 2 windows is allowed.
People do get it done all the time though and it makes a huge difference.

 

No of course, I hear ya backpacker
My wife was CHOKED
I cringe when I see the dudes with epic pinstriping, much worse than my damage. But like magic, they tend to use scratch wizardry and fix it! don’t think that works on headlights tho

 

Isn't the tint checked with light meter for state inspection? Mine has never been questioned. I would think the tint shops would risk fines doing it if not legal.

Any LEO out there that can offer expert advice?

 

Laws vary state by state, location by location. You should be able to search your local ordinances to see what the restrictions are. The fact that a lot of people have tint is not an indicator of legality. A lot of people have dark tint in my city, but it is not legal. So why don't people get pulled over? They do. It is sufficient reason for a legal stop by itself but seldom is it strictly enforced. I will tell you that if you have tinted windows, broken tail light, etc - your odds of getting pulled over are increased, and really increased if you happen to drive around at 2:00am because it will give an officer a legitimate reason for a stop when there otherwise might not be one.

 

So I have a bit of a quandary. This button used to be red in color and now it's not lighting up. At all. Do these button "burn out" for staying lit all the time?

My light bar still comes on. Wires all look good inside the dash. I'm just curious if it gives up it optical ghost.

 

How long has it been installed? I know that LED's do last a long time, but not forever. I had a similar button in my Tacoma, but it only illuminated when I pressed it to turn the bumper light on. The shop that hooked it up offered to have it light up all the time, and I'm glad I didn't, because it was VERY bright when pressed.

The LED is probably just burnt out. It still lights up the light bar when pressed, right?

 

Maybe year to 1.5. I got it off Amazon. I'd have to go back and look. But yes the light bar still comes in

 

If it still comes on I wouldn't worry about it too much. Maybe check the Amazon reviews and see if anyone else has had the same problem? You could also buy a new button for whatever they're selling for ($20?) and swap it out? That way you'd get you wanted.

 

Thanks for the info. Wasnt sure if they burnt out or not. Prob is. Buttons aren't that expensive anyways.

 

Welcome. Now that I think about it, it probably isn't even an LED. I bet it's one of those little incandescent bulbs. Those things aren't meant to last very long. Sadly, nothing is meant to last very long these days...well, except our beloved SloRunners.

 

Sorry, I goofed on the K02 size, it's LT 265/70R17E. Was probably thinking about my Tacoma. Edited my post.
Photos anyway: one of the installed tire and one showing the Jeep and the Runner with the "correct" tires on each.

 

Check this out. 8 bucks.... Scroll down to the reviews and it shows you pics of what the thing looks like inside FWIW.

$8 WeiSen LED Light Bar Symbol Push Button White Backlight ON-Off Switch with Connector Wire Kit Compatible with Toyota Tacoma Tundra 4Runner etc

https://www.amazon.com/WeiSen-Symbol-Backlight-Connector-4Runner/dp/B07WFZWF83?crid=1GY1QI9BX7D5T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jjDgORueE1vUpwLCkBobbFF9AfwbSyIz3xUVRdoH5Plj6NVd9408P2CU5YtoBKM-yA9W3KK3IMDHo1xwswHMnRcO_FAHjKXVHNPGQTa2ST1HSBXdY-gexj5RFrB3wTvbiq13QbOvL0Bxy7Tg0BGupg6x_Pb3ajuEAJj3feKSOnbOLDJWyojqlBfkBaZCYTpT_Atk75htNYFjxMwa96wt2pFt6K_aXnxVrrccR2u2UNyAbXx5TCJSYGOrn2Vw8IQ10gKnnFokgmMIUOp-J_FNprMj9UL5HjQRoumR0YLFhXE.9C61okjPBJ5QCeBxdvEAXLVLDEKUfAKB-CxqSe9vJ5k&dib_tag=se&keywords=led+lightbar+button&qid=1723310544&sprefix=led+lightbar+button%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-6

 

Not to the 4Runner but for the 4Runner. Adding stickers to the sleeping platform slide out tray.

 

ah I got excited thinking of a 265/75R17 (I dont think it exists? I know they have that size for a 16 wheel but not for a 17?)

KO2s look good though!

 

Added 30% ceramic tint to the front windows. Sort of wish I went a little darker but I wanted to stay within the legal limit. Might go back and have the rears and cargo window done with 70% ceramic to keep the heat out while I’m sleeping back there.

 

Drove local farmer's stand just up the road for corn & watermelon. Just ordered those hard panel covers for the back be here tomorrow. Amazon amazing! 3905 miles & my buddy stopped by bugging me for not changing oil @ 1k. I'll do it @5k. I have since buying new vehicles 1985 gone by OEM suggestions W/ NO Zero Issues. He claims that 10k Mfg just want to sell vehicles. My response is If the eng. were quitting after warranty following recommendations who would be buying those products?!?! He's also a true Hypochondriac.

 

I was lazy and only swapped the brake pads. Still need to swap the lines.

 

Finally washed it. Who knew it was white rather than 50 shades of gray.

Now I need to get the neighbor to help me get the Gobi back on

 

I finally got rid of the old musty smell from the previous owner and got me some proper leather seats. So far so good.

 

Beat-Sonic Wireless CarPlay + their mini plug and play amp for cleaning up those muddy OEM tunes...

 

First oil change today.
Not a difficult job, but would have been easier if I'd put it on some ramps.

 

I made a pair of ramps back in Jr. High School that are 10" high. I found out when I did the first oil change back in '16, that was too high in the air and some of it splashed a bit. So I cut some scrap 2 by 4's and glued and screwed them together to make a mini ramp for the 4R. It's the perfect height to not have to reach too high to get to the filer and room enough to reach the drain plug.

Oh and I did a 3 stack with the 2 by 4's.

My TJ on the other hand is lifted and on 35's. So I don't need ramps but I put a 5gal. bucket under the drain pan to reduce the splash in the pan.

 

I thought I could lift the truck with the floor jack and slip my ramps underneath, but my jack doesn't lift high enough for that.
I like the idea of building some shorter ramps -- the ones I have are old and metal, and frankly I'm a little spooked about trying to use them on a smooth concrete floor. (I've experienced ramp slippage before.)

 

I’m 2300 miles away on business, but my wife snapped this little milestone photo for me today. Very uncharacteristic of her LOL she misses me.
I see she’s still one of the worst accelerator operators know to man at 12mpg