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

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.

 

Washed it and got the road grime and bugs from my North Carolina trip off of it.

 

Installed a high output alternator today.

 

130 AMP OEM Alternator? How difficult was removal and install? How long?

 

This is not OEM. I removed the stock 120 amp alternator. This is a Singer alternator. 250amp. But it is made to fit in the stock location, and is plug and play.

It wasnt too bad just had to remove the battery to get enough room. Took a little over an hour. Most of the time trying to figure out what extension would work and how to reach the mounting bolts LOL

 

My eBay TRDP Grille arrived today. Install was easy enough and everything appears to be of good quality. It's not exactly centered but I'm still happy. $65 well spent.

 

Gotta link? All the ones I see don't have letters.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Toyota...fffffec8|iid:1&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236

It doesn't look like it has them in the pictures, but it did indeed come with them.

 

I’m not sure of the noise vs the Dunlop’s, as I immediately had a set of M/T’s put on before I even took delivery of mine. I will tell you they’re VERY quiet. I drove through the entire state of Virginia in pouring rain ahead of the hurricane. As a 15 year vet of the tire industry, I’m impressed

 

Got my steering wheel replaced under warranty.


...as the old one was peeling like a cheap bonded leather couch. It was obviously cheaper in labor to replace steering wheel than put a new wrap on...but the DIY side of me feels like that was wasteful.



So it goes without saying that this was not a full grain leather wrap on the steering wheel. New one feels more vinyl like....maybe because it's new.

 

Mine is doing that too, didn't really think about sending it back to the dealer under warranty. Guess this will be on my long list of crap to do.

 

3 year bumper to bumper. Use it or lose it.

It seems to be a hit or miss issue. It will be interesting to see if it becomes more wide spread in the next year with all the hand sanitizer out there. It wouldn't surprise me if it breaks down the wraps if you grip the wheel before it dries.

 

Mine started doing that too. Dealer changed it out with no fuss. I've heard others are having issues with replacement.