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

dang, gone since August eh, hopefully he just stopped coming cuz there was too many tire size and oil change interval questions

 

I'll look forward to any updates on this. I am considering the same. I'd like to firm up the ride from stock but not looking to lift. (at least not yet) I need to get a lot more wheeling under my belt with this gen before I can decide what/if I may need to change.

 

Installed the TuffSkinz rear mud flap delete kit.

 

drove the beloved runner to the meat store, grocery store for fresh sourdough and old cheese, liquor store for my all time fav USA whiskey, and the BC greens store. I’m in such a good mood, and easily satisfied by the very best.

 

Didn't mean to make fun of ya, my apologies!

 

Ha! Yes you did! It's all good bro. I didn't take it personal. I know it's all good natured fun.

 

Funny, I can’t decide between adding .005% HP or .005% MPG. Either mod requires the same work!

 

chopped exhaust pipe for clearance
*edit: golly bob howdy, smell through the back window reduced dramatically

 

Today was the day, and boy is my back and feet feeling it.

So glad to be done with the XREAS, literally only 1 front shock had any pressure to the system, all others even though not visible, apparently were leaking or depressured, which is weird since my understanding was it worked in cross cross pattern.

Installed the Bilstein 5100s in the rear, the take off rear springs and front strut spring combo I picked up from @Spare Parts from his 2022 orp.

Sadly got to take the maiden voyage and then before I could get any pics of my handiwork it decided to open the floodgates and downpour.

But already felt much better and dialed the alignment in as best I could with my preset marks on the tabs.

Next step will be a full alignment and a stop by discount tire for rotate/balance/air pressure/ road force balance to square everything away.

Then to list all the leftover parts for whoever needs them next.

 

Been through a number of times when I needed some lighting in the wheel wells, first step is to make some mounting frames for the new Rock Lights.

 

I guess it would depend. Do you want to impersonate law enforcement? Or impersonate a Highlander?

 

nice work
I have 5100’s on all four corners, no regrats

 

just bought this, YouTube taught me how to do it once the kiddos go to bed.

 

The only thing to remember is less is more!

 

Finally installed my Rival engine, trans, and t-case skids yesterday.
Stock internet photo:
https://images.app.goo.gl/vdEmKXdGKdyz2DG18
I didn't take any pics of my own as install was a bit of a PITA.
First impressions are that the materials are very good with one exception. The attachment process on the other hand was a little cheesy. It didn't help that I was doing it straight up on the ground under the truck.
The material I found lacking was the bolts that hold in the plates for oil filter and oil drain pan.

They required a 4 mm Allen but it did not fit in well and they were in extremely tight. I ended up stripping out 3 of them and had to get them out by drilling and bolt extractor. Not a good start to the day. On the upside, I did have the forethought to check them before I installed the plate so at least it wasn't on the truck...

It took a lot of adjusting and fiddling to get the placement right which was frustrating, but now they are on and seem solid. Now to go see how they hold up.

Cheers

 

I 3d printed a ev charger port that is magnetic I stick on when parking is hard to find at work hahahaha... I guess I should get a hybrid sticker for it!