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

Awww, baby is growing up.

 

Once I read ceramic coating was better for vehicles that do not get excessively dirty often and are subject to scratches, I knew is wasn't doing that to Macy (my pro which arrives Nov. 17, I will spend that money on recovery equipment.

 

If you are planning on recovery equipment that would imply some type of off roading. That will almost always cause some damage (trail stripes, flying rocks etc...).
The first thing we did to ours was to Xpel wrap it & ceramic coat that. We have one small scratch where a large rock hit the front bumper. Ours spends 80% on concrete but the danger is real! Plus it gives it that "glass" look!
Ryan.

 

@Fltslr
It really helps with the water and the ice; not to mention it helps with the dirt situation as well as it doesn’t stick as much.

 

oem look cheap now.

 

how does the key come out

 

Bout fukkin time.

Seriously though, congrats. I think you'll like that set-up

 

same as OEM. press side button

 

link?

 

https://www.ajtdesign-llc.com/online-store/Fob-Finder-c52506393

this is whre i got from

 

It actually shows up at the bottom of this thread in the "Products Discussed" section.

 

It is always there on the bottom of the screen. Best of luck!

 

Not sure how concerned you are with weight and ride quality, but E-rated tires are heavy and will make you feel more of the road. That doesn't bother some people, but for others it's a concern.

 

I have General Grabber™ A/Tx SL rating not E. I am super happy so quiet on road and good in wet. No idea with Cooper.

 

All good.

You could definitely argue better handling (quicker response), but you'll certainly feel more of the road with E-rated tires.

 

Look at the Falken Wild Peak AT3W

 

I really like my Falkens and have not had any of the balancing issues others have had. I had Generals on my '05 Grand Cherokee and had no complaints about those either. That was a full time 4WD system though so it's not a completely fair comparison. They were very quiet on road though.

 

Both tires look nice. Between the two I'd probably go with the less expensive one.

Disposal fee is only like $3-$5 per tire...at least that's the price in my area.

23,000 miles in... I'm very happy with my Nitto Ridge Grapplers. I don't think they make them in a 275 though.

 

The Coopers will be better in wet conditions with those directional rain grooves. The Grabbers will perform very similarly to a BFG KO2.

 

Kevin be careful on the Falkens if you choose them. I returned my 3 sets could not get them balanced. The coopers look good!!

 

I see you're in Ohio, how are the Ridge Grapplers in snow?
I'm real close to getting a set in 285/70R17.

We rarely get snow in S. Missouri but I have family up in Michigan & Illinois.

 

The only nose dive I notice with my Eibach suspension is during panic braking.
For everyday stopping it's gone.

 

I live in Saint Louis and have toyo at2 and find they work well in our weather.

 

Mounted Victory 4x4 center console molle, mounted midland GRMS radio. 1st pic drivers side, 2d pic passenger side, 3d radio mounted installed. 45 minutes to mount.

 

Cannot wait to see your Runner when you have it done!! Sounds good with the Coopers.

 

Sounds good. Just curious why your not going with 285’s unless I missed one of your post I did not see. Your going with 275’s correct. Will you be lifted high enough for 285’s?

 

Here is what i did today. have to do the other two wheels tomorrow.

 

@Forcast
Did you use plastidip? That looks great!
Looking good,
Ryan

 

Yeah its a plasti dip kit from dipyourcar.com. They have great how to videos on youtube.

 

Added a AVS bugflector and then picked up some 285/70/17 Cooper Evolution MTs.

Next will be rock sliders and TRD grille.