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

Finally got the painted roof rails on.




I also replaced these seals too. I suggest you do to you do a swap or pull yours off.

 

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I'm 8+ weeks out for mine, can't wait to see your's mounted

 

I'm 7 weeks out on mine (RidgeRunner), was thinking it would be here next week. I guess it probably will not.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJBlhIVW-Yk&t=134s

 

I got this to put power to the light for the lisense plate. I believe it will do a good job. I will use some zip ties and dielectric grease on the connector plug to waterproof and hold in place. Also just ordered SSO offroad Backup camera relocate kit ($49.99). I think I will order the Baja Ladder off of Amazon,when I get the money, I like how they offset the rails.

$22 Wesbar 787268 Trailer End Connector Wire

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007V5DWOS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Oil and filter change.

Pennzoil Platinum
Toyota filter element

 

Any pictures with it up?

 

Nice rig.! I used to have a red & tan Dobey as well... she was a sweety.

 

Got my annual Buddy Poppy from the vet outside the grocery store. We'll see if we can make it last until next year.

 

I washed mine then made a beer run. Happy Friday folks

 

Catch can installed today. Too many other appliances mounted in my engine bay. Had to get creative.

 

I also did the extended warranty and for some reason I always get a bad feeling about doing so....but with 5 computers on the 4 and stories of how the $800 a piece window regulators sometimes go out, it may have been a good thing. Time will tell.

 

Nice looking ride! What size are those tires and what is the offset of your rims?

 

So I did this super cool mod that I've never seen anyone else do. I think it might catch on.

*heavy sarcastic breathing intensifies".

 

I wasn’t aware the 5th gen had a start up screen, I used it on my 3rd gen taco, is it done the same way? Thank you for helping me with my laziness and not looking myself.

 

So I was under the impression that a negative offset causes your tires to stick out more, but yours is a positive offset and they look like they are peaking out past your fender well quite a bit. Do I have that backwards?

 

I have no idea if it's done the same way...but it's super easy to figure out by just playing around in the settings.

 

I picked my newly decked engine block up from the machine shop and began re-assembling the lower part of the engine.

 

Xenon Depot HID's installed - Had these left over from my Taco, just now got around to installing them in the 4Runner.

 

Now if you can just tie a recorder in line to the front and rear to act as a dash cam setup and have it constantly loop

 

dang. What radio is that? You must have gotten ripped off to get such an ugly startup screen. Go Bears!

 

Haha...the bears are just the Chiefs Jr. You've got a great coach in Nagy.

 

Looks Great! … You can always drill a hole adjacent to clasp for mounting a lock, but you can’t stop thieves! I like the finish touches on adding the welds. What’s the brand again?

 

Looks great. Where are you leaving the keys for me in a couple weeks?

 

Just ordered mine today.

 

https://detoursofmaine.com/

 

I butchered the bracket used for the rear RH roof rack mount.


I had to drill out the bolt, that bracket is supposed to be flat! I spun it to where it broke loose and twisted itself up and I stripped the bolt head. What I learned from my F-up... the bolts are locktite’d at the factory and some significant torque is required to get past the seal. So, do not remove one bolt before freeing up the other.
I am going to use washers and nuts to replace this ruined bracket. I hope to have the Prinsu put on tomorrow afternoon and share the finished result!

 

Working on my wrapping skill.

 

Damn. Sorry to see that

 

I was furious with myself. I knew better. Going with the nut and bolt replacement wasn’t bad but I used a generous glob of silicone and a rubber washer on the inside to assure no water entry. I’m surprised they don’t recommend the silicone in the directions, they did when I put my Prinsu on my taco. I have the Prinsu 90% installed and feel completely confident with it. The remaining 10% is the non-drill front bracket install.