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

I put on the Toyota OEM hood protector today. I can take or leave the look, but it blends in well, and it should help cut down on chips I’ve been getting on the leading edge of the hood.

 

I don’t have feedback on this particular setup. It depends on what you’re looking for from a sound perspective. Are you looking for deep lows, tight bass or a balance of each? Is cargo space a concern?

 

I was initially gonna go with 2 10w3's but the box would take up too much space. I'm looking for good clean bass and this is what was recommended. The shop i went to connected one of these to hear it for myself and it sounded really good.

 

It of course comes down to personal preference, but I would never shell out for a 10. It does well, but it misses a few marks that are noticeable - dependent on what genre of music you listen to. The link below is to one of the slimmest profiles 12” subs from JL and I dare say it would out perform two 10s. The slim profile allows the enclosure to be that much smaller, and can be fit under seats, confined areas, etc.

I still have a single 12” 12W6V3 and it’s way more than enough for non-competition purposes.

https://www.jlaudio.com/products/12tw3-d4-car-audio-tw3-subwoofers-92185

 

I don’t know about that one. But I have had a lot of audio systems over the years added to my vehicles. And a 10 inch is plenty and hit hard. I had a 10 inch in my C5Z06 with a awesome system and it kicked ass. The last one I had my audio shop who I have been dealing with for years they just added this to my C7Z06 and this is just a 8inch sub powered and it kicks ass. They install this one in a lot of trucks. It would probably take up
Less room also.

 

I think I have asked this before. Are those awning 2500 or 2000 size? I am 6'4 & have to sleep straight. That is a great pic! Hope you had a good time!

 

Oh yeah, I knew you were kidding abut the mods. IMO unless you have a net worth of 7 figures and money to burn, that kind of modding on a 4R is pointless. Sink that much $$ in a 4R and still get trounced on the trail by a 20 year old XJ worth 5k, haha.

 

It would still be a ton of fun though

 

2500 and thanks brotha!

 

Changed the oil and filter housing. Also greased the drive shaft, sway bar bushings, and the JBAs.

 

Painted the skid black with some cheap underbody spray. Looks great! See how it holds up with scraping

 

Installed GTR Ultra 2 LED Low beams today

This is the video I did today installing GTR Ultra 2 LED Low beams. Light output testing at 8:10 on the time line.
https://youtu.be/ADUV156Rr7c

 

I’ve been entertaining a version of this. Likely blacked out, unless I can find the matching inferno orange paint for the letters to match the exterior. Either version I go with is certainly a better blend and overall look when compared to stock.

 

I would read the small print on GTR website. Those and any other LED bulb is not street legal when used in a halogen projector or housing.

 

https://www.bdtrims.com/TRD-Skid-Pl...4Runner-2015-2019-FJ-Cruiser-2010-2014-Models

 

Basically what I did. Paid it off early, then did some simple mods that I liked (leveled it, new tires, etc.) Love not having debt.

 

Detailed, Ceramic Coated, and Fluid Filmed. Probably the last time she will be this clean for at least 6 months with winter quickly approaching here.

 

Haha! Sure, but I ain't cheap!

I've got BFG K02s 265/70. Kicking myself a little because I bought them immediately after buying the truck and then had it lifted a few months later. That being said, I still think she looks good with stock size tires. Maybe I'll upgrade when I need new rubber.

 

Sweet white 4Runner!

 

Yesterday I traded my '07 FJ for this 2018 4Runner TRD OR Premium. This morning took a short drive out to Miller Canyon and finished driving Herford Rd. It's great to be back in a 4Runner.

 

Explored the local trails and meet some runner friends along the way

 

I like your avatar picture. Great minds think alike.
Welcome back to the 4Runner camp! Looks like you have a good area for one.
Ryan

 

I actually moved out here in June 2019 with a brand new 2019 TRD OR Premium, took it to the top of Carr Canyon, ~9,600 feet with sharp switchbacks and decided it was "too nice" to take off road so I traded it. Stupid stupid stupid ... now I'm back. This area is fantastic for exploration off roads. Thanks.

 

Congratulations on the move! Where abouts are you? Lol besides SE AZ.
As a child we lived in Tucson for 2 yrs & Phoenix for 2 yrs. I love the whole state!
Sedona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon... the whole state is phenomenal!
I hope one day to move back. Just need a job as I do lawn & landscaping!
Ryan.

 

Sierra Vista

 

We went through Bisbee & Tombstone when I was a child. I remember going through caves & all kinds of cool shit.
I hate Nebraska. There is nothing for 8+ hrs in any direction...

 

I was driving one time from Washington state to Indiana and took I-80 for a different way ... I think I slept through the whole state of Nebraska with one eye open. You're right.

Kartchner Caverns SP is 22 miles north of me ... awesome caves.

 

I’ll pm you when they come in.

 

Made an East Cut run @ SPI and got a nice sized door mat.