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

It might just be the limited and the Pro but they dont advertise it anywhere in the manual. I originally thought it was a smart key feature. I just used it today.

 

Ya its not listed in the compare the models thing on the toyota website

 

I dont remember seeing it anywhere on the toyota website for my Pro either. Just go try it with your key fob, thats how I figured it out.

 

it will have a sticker under the hood saying equipped with remote start. It’s a factory add on that dealership may or may not choose to do to get extra money

 

Just tried (remote start) no go on mine.

 

Not trying to start shit, but what did you think those buttons were for in the first place?

 

raise and lower suspension

 

Just curious but what did you not like about the low pro mounts?

 

I believe only the 4runners with the JBL systems have remote start. My Pro has it.

 

lose too much light onto the hood. Low profile :

 

2020 is the first year it came FACTORY. "Remote connect" is what you're looking for, if it doesn't have that then no factory remote start. Remote starts have always been available thru the dealerships at purchase just like other optional upgrades. By "factory" I mean it came off the truck with it, earlier years could have a factory remote start it just wasn't put in at the factory.

 

But all 2020 4runners do not have remote start built in from factory. Unless you have the dealer add it.

 

Not all, just like other options but it is something that can come already built in in 2020. However if it wasn't optioned in in the factory it can be added later.

 

Where did you get that grill insert?

 

Well they do say “Lock” and “Unlock” on them.

 

they do that too

 

Routed the cables through the weather stripping and down the outside of the window seal, under some trim at the hood and into the he engine bay. Got them up and running the next morning once I found s good power source for the switches in the internal fuse box. I’ll grab a picture today and post it.

 

@HarveyElmore

 

Yeah, fair enough.

Like I said, I wasn't trying to start shit. I hadn't looked at them close enough to see "Lock" and "unlock" written on them. All I saw was an up and a down arrow.

 

Wife’s 2020 limited has factory remote start with smar key. In addition, has the app for smartphone to lock/unlock/start/stop/gps etc ( paid subscription) but got 2 years free.

 

Did your read the terms of service. Toyota whores your data as much as google and Apple. I had mine shut off and had to jump through hoops to do so.

 

The grille is from DB Customz. Great grille but limited choices with 4runner as he does more Tacoma and tundra grilles. Great quality product though, 4 years and going strong!

 

I mean, If you drive your truck with your phone in it it doesnt really matter. We dont own our data anymore no matter what you do.

 

Yep, this thread talks about it quiet a bit
https://www.4runners.com/threads/vehicle-data-transmission.14184/page-2#post-167152

 

Been offline a few days... New tires (Toyo AT3's), detailed it up, and drove 900 miles north to BFE Vermont for a few days of R&R...

 

Took a different route home the other day. Technically speaking I never even went offroad... but there was a sign saying the road may be impassible. I'm glad the door seals work (note the solid line of mud at the bottom of the doors). Cleaning off the mud was a pain - engine bay was a disaster.

I also decided to check my brakes. The inner pads are almost gone and the outers look almost new! Anyone else get such terrible wear? I'm thinking a caliper rebuild will be in order soon.

Driver's Side:


Passenger Side:

 

I wouldn't rebuild them, too rusty. Replace with remanufactured ones from NAPA or Carquest/Advance Auto since those carry Lifetime Warranty.

 

I figured the outside will be rusty but the insides should be ok for a rebuild. I haven't looked at pricing any new calipers out yet but if they're cheap enough I might just go all new. I'm wondering if this is a common problem for the 4runners and if replacing with OEM parts might be a mistake.

Edit: Called the local stealership and they want $411(CDN) per caliper!!! Rebuilding the calipers myself with parts from them would only save $140 per side. So I'm going to be looking aftermarket calipers or rebuild kits for sure.

 

Just installed diode dynamic fogs like I have on my tundra. Will take pics at night maybe tonight.