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

Thanks! I'm pretty happy with it so far. I didn't take my time with the cuts on the stock bumper so it's not quite right on the driver side. So that would be one piece of advice I would give is make sure to take your time on that part.

 

Morimoto Ballasts and Philips 4800k XV2

 

It probably won't, I ordered mine in mid April and just emailed them yesterday--they told me they hope to have it done by the end of the week and ship it next week (11 weeks).

But best of luck! I hope you like it!

I ordered a roof rack from Victory 4x4 and they have great bumper options too (and they do powder coating). Little more expensive, but comes fully ready to put on and they shipped in half the time. C4 has a 14 day cancellation policy...food for thought.

 

How did you like the quality and customer service of Victory 4x4?

 

The quality of the product is solid. There was one small spot on the corner/edge of bumper where the powder coat chipped or rubbed off during shipping. But to be honest I kind of expected that with something so big in the shipping process. Customer service is something I'm still working through as I had some issues on the skid plate I ordered from them with missing hardware. So far I have not had any issues with response times or information. So nothing bad to say overall.

 

Sucks to hear! I’m gonna drop them a message and see what’s up. I’d have gone with SSO if I knew they were running the same lead times

 

Can you send the link? I cannot find the "tilted" one.

 

https://www.gobiracks.com/product/toyota-4runner-ladder-trd-pro-2019-2020·-driver-side/

 

Hooked up The IDrive Throttle Controller over the weekend and it works as advertised. I like the Automatic Control mode.

 

im trying really hard not to add another CC charge. Not helpful.

 

Yeah, SSO is solid and I found out about Victory 16 days after I ordered, so I couldn't return, so I am really hoping for a good product otherwise I will def have buyers remorse.

Good luck with your build, though. To C4s credit, they have responded quickly.

 

c4 says no way it’ll take 11 weeks and that they’re actually ahead of schedule. Now to find powder coating for a reasonable price

 

Rigid 4 inch 360 lights installed, zero shaking. I had the 6 inch version on there before and they shook like a mother (I really should have known better).

Also for those asking about Victory 4X4 quality..I just installed a couple crossbars and they are a really great product for the price and install was a snap. I have the Weboost antenna mount on the rear one with a Rhino Rack mount.

Headed out to Coyote Flats this week.

 

Where did you order the double usb from, or is it something the shop had on hand?

 

Must be nice...Don't know how I got overlooked. But good for you! And in Texas I don't have a spot. Good luck on your search!

 

Interested in how they work out for you. I bought a set and had to dump them last year. Set I had could have great potential but had bright and dark spots front center and again out and to the right abit that drove me nuts. One other guy had them and I asked, he said his were the same. reminded me of the gateway computer box from the 90s...spotted cow pattern

 

Replacing the OEM grill for a TRD Pro today.

 

Crutchfield, ordered it with the radio. Works great.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_074USBDKIT/Beuler-USBD-Kit.html






And I'm really enjoying the radio. Sounds fantastic... But I couldn't pass up a good deal... With all the reward points I've accumulated, a crutchfield gift card I was given, and a $25 off military discount I managed to get speakers for all four doors and the back hatch really cheap. Eventually I may change out the dash speakers, or may not... Just changing the radio made everything sound a ton better already... After this I could be completely content on the sound as is.

Going with all Kenwood. I like my Kenwood radio, and got to hear these, the 6.5s, at a local car audio shop and really like how they sounded.

6x9s for the front doors and 2 sets of 6.5s for rear doors and the back hatch.

 

This is how it starts.

In a few short months, you'll have this in the back.

 

From 17 until about 25 years old that was me. My very first system was 4 12s... For a little while I did a bit of competing back in very early 2000s. Street db and spl meets. I've had many different setups. Four 15s, two 18s, four 12s, four 10s... I've hit up to a legal 156db at the rearview on a TL meter. But my
favorite setup was a single 12, hit a 143, but was the cleanest sounding SQ setup with deep SPL. Loved that. But I haven't had a single subwoofer since 2006 or 2007.

The only thing I might would do these days is a single DDAudio 1506. It's a little 6.5" subwoofer. But, it's a little beast. Just enough to feel that SPL without going down the rabbit hole or taking up much space.

 

How do you like your Toyo open country AT3 in P rating? Is it smooth and/or shaky on the road at highway speed’s?

 

They run smooth. I was able to test them in the rain today and I was impressed.

 

OK thanks for the reply. I was just wondering because I have the same tire in LT 6 ply and it feels a little harsh on the road.

 

Have you chalk tested your tires?

If not i would. They may be filled higher than needed. If so, and you lower the pressure you may get a smoother ride. Plus once you chalk test you'll know the actual ideal pressure to run them at, ideal for your exact vehicle... And that'll make the tires last longer.

Edit to add... My wildpeaks In 285s were filled to 32 by discount tire. Chalk tested they perform best at 34psi... When I'm going on long trips on the highway only I fill them to 35-36... More pressure, better MPG, but you also feel every bump more too, less pressure, to a point, is smoother, but fuel economy will drop a tad as well.

Offroad in deep sand or mud I may drop to 20. But raise it back up to 34 before I hit pavement. On lots of washboard dirt roads 30 works great and reduces some of the banging around...

 

Interesting. I haven't noticed anything abnormal but only had them for a week. I'll keep an eye out for any dark spots.

 

Tints. 20% all around.

 

Going to start doing my own oil changes @ 20k. Have used dealer for free checks. Ordered aluminum Filter housing, tool & filter last night from Amazon $63.++ have < 500 till due. Used to due them on previous Tacoma/FJ's. Tacoma & 08 FJ was easy, 2012 FJ has same remote oil filter

 

Got this installed this morning and took a 1 hour drive. The 4Runner feels like our old 2012 MDX as far as engine response, which is a good thing.

 

Took some pics today. Do you see the same issue that you had? 3rd pic has a lil of the spotted cow pattern maybe??

 

Hard to tell. While driving with them there were dark spots on the road that moved with the vehicle