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

A lot of people could learn from you, you are the perfect example of education for practical purposes! I 1,000% applaud your desire & commitment.
I did buy & am self taught. I cannot say that my welds would pass any test but they hold up to the abuse I put them through.
I cannot remember (stupid busy); do you have a welding or are you still looking? There are a lot of choices...
Ryan

 

Thanks man! Most people i know, and plenty i served with didnt use their GI Bill either. We paid for it, in service, and it cost us 1200 dollars, 100 a month for the first year of service. Seems like a serious waste NOT to use it.

Thanks bro. Its funny you say that... My wife didnt understand why i chose auto when i did... She was like "out of everything you could pick, you want to learn to be a mechanic?" But i explained to her that since i cant go and work, i might as well learn something i am interested in and could prove useful in the future... Now i have completely fixed an impala that we've had sitting in the yard for over a year because a shop wanted $2K in just labor to fix. Cost me less than 300 bucks, and my time.... And we have an offer to buy it for over the KBB value. NOW SHE IS HAPPY I PICKED IT LMAO, And she didnt even question me when i said, Ya know what? Im enrolling in welding after auto tech.

I dont have a welder, it will probably be a while before i do. I cant afford a decent rig at the moment. I think i will wait for the program before i go and buy one. Id like to have a basic understanding at least before i drop a bunch of money. And to be honest i have spent WAY too much money on the garage, 4runner, and other "wants" right now. If i ended up getting one now it would be a cheap one, and it would likely not be that good.

But in good time!!

 

Finally got my windows tinted today. Now the only thing I am missing are the TRD Pro Wheels! I had the dealer tint stripped off the driver and passenger window, and went with 15%. The rest of the glass was factory colored and could not be taken off. I like my vehicles to match, and I went with 30% on all of the other windows. That, on top of the factory tint gave me about a 10-12% result.

 

Got stuck today hahaha (Bottomed out). Truck did great in all the other mud and on the trails

 

Looks good - I did the same since the factory tint is way too light...

 

Added Running for Taco's black overlays to the badges earlier this week.
Debating on painting vs replacing the rear valance.

 

Since the weather was awesome I did this today...

 

Looks Nice!

 

Thanks

 

Wow, looks good! What did you use?

 

Thanks!

All I used was undiluted simple green then top it off with some Chemical Guys engine bay dressing...

 

Your rig looks great! those rims black or gray?

 

The dealer had already installed 265/60-20 KO2's on mine. They're about .9" taller than stock and should be mounted on a minimum 7.5" rim. I'm thinkin' they may wear more in the center. When they need replacing, plan is to go with 17's and stock size tires like I did with my '13 Limited. They do rub a bit on the plastic wheel well liner at full lock when backing.

 

Washed it

 

What all did you use to make it look so clean; if you don’t mind sharing? … I was under my hood today as well, not cleaning but taking a gander at how I plan to mount & install some KC LED Cyclones for under the hood lights.
Also, finished installing my “Tail as Turn” mod; installing new LED backup lights and fog’s.

 

Do the fender liner mod. Rubbing issue will be solved.

 

Added a new camping streetlight!

 

Pretty cool, is it Solar?

 

https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/res...15 4runner alloy wheel-tire trim kit issa.pdf

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Way more complicated than it needs to be. I have done a bunch of these, super simple. Unbolt the liner, move the liner as far forward as possible, bolt the liner back in, cut the exposed lip flush with the liner. Takes about 10 minutes per side including smoothing out the cut. I generally use a pneumatic 90* angle cutter with a 2.5" cutting disk.

 

Dave,
Where can I get that liscence plate cover? Lol You spent some time on that. You do have your truck looking great. Have you coated it or anything? I know it is your new one but it has a shine that our MBM maybe lost in the Xpel. It looks like you just wet sanded it!
Congratulations.
Now, give up the secrets & no one gets hurt. LMAO

 

Thanks!

All I used was undiluted simple green then top it off with some Chemical Guys engine bay dressing...

 

Going a different route with this one. Synthetic wax has advanced so I went with liquid clay and iron remover, old fashion clay, meguires utlra shine/sealer wax and mequires spray on, rinse of ceramic. Once prepped proper the maintenance is easy.
Stuff sealed everything including windows, don't hardly need wipers

 

Used the new one for it's first hauling job yesterday. Enough lumber to build this thing:

 

These rims look gray to me.

 

No, it runs off your battery, either clamps or lighter socket.

Uboway Outdoor Camping Lights Telescopic Fishing Rod Lamp with IR Remote for Camping, Fishing, Travelling, Party 12V

https://www.amazon.com/UBOWAY-Outdo...ords=fishing+pole+light&qid=1583756137&sr=8-8

 

No wonder dealers charge 3 hours to do a 10 minute job.

They have to go through 14 pages of nonsense to complete simple things like the fender liner mod.

Not making fun of you in any way SKT. Thanks for posting that. These little insights into Toyota are always interesting.

 

Thanks!
Gray rims. They were part of a package with rubber floor mats and predator nerf bars.

 

Thanks Jen!

 

Believe it or not that took all of about 30 minutes to do as I do it about every 30-50 days