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

So, does it work as advertised?

I have been a fan of Magnaflow since I had a Magnaflow muffler on my Supra.

I was going to stay stock because I hated driving my previous 4Runner after installing a Gibson cat-back. Usually it seems that the very minor performance gain isn't worth the noise with these things.

 

For my needs Yes, the higher clearance and not to aggressive sound sold me on it, I'd say come drive mine but looks like you're a ways away...

 

Any issue with fumes in the cabin with it dumping out under the truck?

 

Sounds like a perfectly good excuse to take a west coast road trip!

 

None that I call tell since it's more of a side exit now than out the rear...

 

Got anxious... Haha




Took a while to get but totally worth it! EXCELLENT quality, impressive packaging to make sure it was not damaged in shipping. Super happy with it.

@RagoFabrication

 

Rago dash mount installed.

Way sturdier and cleaner mounting solution for my radio and speaker.

 

Where did you get that smooth trim piece surrounding your head unit?

 

I believe it was the Metra dash kit. It was bundled in with my radio package when I ordered from Crutchfield.

 

Thank you very much!

 

Installed Heretic 40” curved light bar.

 

Same
Metra was the only dash kit I found that matched when ordering parts

 

I did this. I was that guy today. it felt good.

 

Looked up trim overlay on amz
Didn't see any black
only saw a soil red

 

You Rockin a 6" lift?
No, then you're fine! LMBO

 

very cool! i know there were some complaints about being able to see the clock, mileage, etc. display...what are your thoughts on that or is a non issue for you?

 

The only thing it partially blocks is the clock; which is a non-issue for me. I still have the time displayed on the headunit.

 

Looks great

 

Just added a solar panel, dual battery system, some stowage boxes, and an awning. I didn't technically do it all today, but in the last week and this is a summary

 

Maybe it is the angle but that dual battery hold down looks pretty close to your positive terminal... any chance the trail might move the battery a little and cause an issue? I like the way you ran the solar

 

That's a valid point, and the picture does take some of the height difference out, but I had the same concern and added a strip of the roof gutter rubber that I removed to add the roof rack so that it is held firmly in place. You can't shift the battery left or right, because of the redarc charger and some other components on the left side, but I haven't tested it on any bumpy trails yet. I need to come up with some way to insulate the plate...

Here is my wiring diagram if anyone is interested.

 

Thinking....what about dipping the plate in that rubber stuff in a can?
Just an idea

 

Not sure how well these will work, haven't seen many reviews of them, but the price was good. R1 Concept GEOMET Carbon Slotted front rotors, E-Line slotted Rear Rotors and Off-Road pads.

Untitled by redrunner87, on Flickr
Untitled by redrunner87, on Flickr
Untitled by redrunner87, on Flickr

 

Yeah PlastiDip could work, not sure how much insulation it actually provides

 

Bought brand new tires to replace my almost brand new OEM tires. Drove 'em for less than 500 miles, but I thank them for their service.

Out: OEM Nitto Terra Grappler G2 in 265 70 R17; SL

In: General Grabber ATX in 265 70 R17; C load

 

Thinking more that flex tape/putty/ seal stuff
Think that'll work maybe? Idk mmaybe a post extention thing? (But then the back side)
It does look close for all the bumps and wriggles on heavy trails
I'm sure light stuff is no problem
Hell use a hacksaw if you have too
I'm sure these a fix if needed
Clean @$$ work tho!
We need parts list?

 

Look for some spiral wrap, we use it all over the place on airplanes. I'll try to grab a picture at work tomorrow if I have a minute and you don't know what I am referring to

 

Yesterday I maxed my caster out and adjusted my toe on the driver side (looked like the toe was way out and brought it in.) Passenger looked good using the eye test. Steering wheel is crooked now and tracks a little to the right. My trac light is on and crawl control icon is flashing so that is annoying.

Was going to work on alignment more tonight but instead started a bmc on the passenger side. Everything cut, trimmed up, sanded and painted. Still rubbing on the inner splash shield so need to trim that up higher or use the heat gun. I’m leaning on cutting since I am going to smash my pinch welds once my seam sealer, rubber under coating and primer show up. I’ll do that another weekend though (I think).

Planning to do driver side bmc tomorrow after work so hoping I can put the rubbing to bed. If time allows I’ll work on fiddling with the alignment.

I do have an appointment for a legit alignment next week but I’m impatient lol.

 

Got my new wheels today