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

I’m still torn on whether to shell out for the rear shocks, the effect isn’t prominent but the now relatively softer rear is definitely noticeable to me. I don’t know if it’s really a negative, it’s just noticeable. I’m certainly curious but not parts + my labor curious yet.

I’m unsure if it’s just the placebo effect but I feel cornering at speed has a little less tire squeal compared to before in similar conditions.

My SO still experiences the infrequent/light motion sickness sitting shotgun (plus phone use) which was the original reason I got the work done but she says that it’s still an improvement over before so I’d say that’s still a win.

If it was just me, I don’t think I would have bothered since I didn’t personally mind the stock suspension. But if the 4600’s cost less than the OEM shocks I definitely would get them again.

 

Please call them back and tell them they can have my '24 for the same amount

 

Hit 50K while doing my best to hit that magic 16.0MPG number

 

FWIW I have Eibach adjustable shocks up front and stock rear shocks.

If I were to do it over, I wouldn't change much. I'm very happy with the way it rides.

I felt the like the front stock shocks were a little weak and would benefit from firmer valving, but the rear shock valving always felt good to me. They work together just fine.

To me, there's nothing worse than having rear shocks that are too stiff as it seems to magnify bumps and bucking through the entire chassis moreso than the front.

Now that both sets of shocks are getting a little long in the tooth, I'm thinking of going Bilstein 6112's up front with a new set of stock shocks in back.

 

Thanks for the update. You've told me exactly what I asked for and somehow I still have analysis paralysis. Part of me wants to lift NOW, and part of me wants to give stock height a bit more time albeit with a firmer shock.

More thinking.

 

I did the same as @nimby mentioned just above. I have no reason to regret the Eibach shock upgrade I did in 2020. Even when looking at all the Eibach Pro Truck lift threads, and tempted to lift my 4R a bit more, I always go back to being satisfied with it just the way it sits.

 

Thanks. So you just put the sport shock on the stock spring at the 0" lift setting? And rear is all stock.

 

nice! Hows the ride with 41psi, does it pick up more road imperfections? Im experimenting with mine this spring.

 

Installed Ark Splash Guards …. Nice material, perfect fitment

 

Just put on these morimotos

 

It's set at 38 when cold per the calculator. The ride is fine I'm used to it.

 

Man, I've been tempted to buy a set of those for a good while... darn near hit the button today. Quit tempting me!

 

The factory dash trim piece (idk the proper name) already started to flake on my 23. Put on a matte black overlay from Amazon and a TRD badge for 5hp this evening. Can’t even tell it’s a cover

 

Coming here is not good for my wallet. I keep finding stuff I want for my 4R that I didn’t know I needed. My wish list is getting long.

I like the looks of that. Can you add the link for it? Please and thank you.

 

Thank you! Here you go: JeCar for 4Runner Center Console...

$53 JeCar for 4Runner Center Console Dash Panel Cover Trim Interior Accessories for 2010-2023 Toyota 4Runner Passenger Side Dash Cover(Matte Black)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFDN2KSF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

The two front sections were missing in action, lost on some lonely, dusty trail, so I went with arc great reviews. Fitment was excellent and fast delivery two or three days.

 

I did use the stock springs, but I put the front spring perches on the second clip slot, netting .85" lift, for a bit of leveling. It looks perfect to me. I did nothing in the rear except change the shocks.

 

used 4r to pick up crucial cookie ingredients cuz the wife asked me to.

 

Forget the 50k miles or the 16MPG...I'm jealous you have all four tires at 41 PSI! I use two different gauges when I air up and have never had all four match yet.

 

Hold on. What are micro mini eggs and what’s going on with the packaging of those crème eggs. I haven’t seen either of those in the US.

 

you can order them through Walmart…

 

Besides the yellow light bar-ish lighting, is this store the equivalent of Dollar Tree in the US?