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

I've got aftermarket UCAs on it(installed back in May), and it had been driving straight and true until after I got the new wheels installed at the dealership and had to go back in because the TPMS sensors weren't responding. Then it started pulling to the right and rubbing slightly. So, I got it "aligned" at a shop and now it's pulling extremely hard to the left, rubbing like mad and you can even see that something is off with my driver's side tire.

 

Its a known issue. I wrapped mine in a leather cover.

 

high clearance bumper "viper" cut

 

Thank you! Here's another view of both sides with my new USR LED headlights that I installed today

 

That viper cut looks cleeeean as hell!

Today, I got some new rubber and some yakima hd crossbars mounted up top.

Cooper at3 4s in stock size, including the spare, till I decide on another wheel and tire set. Then these will be for winters. Debated another set of falkens, but I’m trying to support US manufacturing.

 

Look at those calves

 

Installed FSW -10 Matte Bronze Wheels
Duratrac 285-70-17

Call me ms saigon, owner of of saigon's happy house of massage, Because I rub alignment tomorrow to hopefully jack caster forward to avoid BMC

Had fun with my hood bulge

and went to Saugatuck

 

Took my 4Runner and just parked it for now. That appointment for yesterday to get it aligned was an absolute waste of time. Told them over the phone that I drive a 2021 4Runner and they told me no problem, bring it in and we'll get it taken care of. Took it to the place yesterday morning, told them once again that I drive a 2021 and was told no problem, we'll get it taken care of. Waited in there for a little over an hour only for them to come back out tell me that they haven't even LOOKED at my vehicle because they "don't have the ability to work on '19-'21 Model years." To say I was livid is putting it mildly.

Sad thing is, they did the same thing to a guy who came in right as we got there. They told him they could do something for him when he called and to come in, but, after getting there they suddenly "couldn't help him".

I finally managed to get an appointment in to the place that installed my lift, so, they are at least familiar with my 4Runner and willing to work on it. I can drop my vehicle off to them Wednesday morning.

In the meantime I may go and knock out the Fender Liner mod in preparation for the day it drives straight again and I get my 33s put on.

 

Gobi Stealth Roof Rack got installed with ladder. Still waiting on the kings. I was told maybe October to put the lift, wheels and tires on

 

Installed a anti-glare hood scoop vinyl decal on another members 5th gen a few days ago. Came out pretty good. And the matte black looked good on the white with all the other trim.



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Got a nice sticker...

(The joke is there's no student drivers. This sticker is to see if this could avoid impatient drivers tailgating me)

 

Nice Looking Ride! … on first pic you can slightly tell as it’s sits that there’s a negative camber going on … Love those wheels

 

Final Quest to convert all Old School Light Bulbs to Modern LED and get rid of the whimpy turn signal lights
Installed Lasfit LED Bulbs (Amazon):
Rear Turn Signals (

$55 T-7440A LASFIT 7440 LED Bulb Anti Hyper Flash Canbus 7443 Front or Rear Turn Signal Light 7444na 7441 7444 7440NA W21W WY21W Bulbs No Load Resistor Need, Upgraded Amber (Pack of 2)

T-7440A) Amber - Super Bright - They will get you noticed!
Front Turn Signals (T-7443A) Amber/Amber - Not a fan of the White/Amber switchbacks, used all Amber
Backup Lights (Yorkim 921) - 2000 Lumens - Had to electrical tape bulb to socket to light to prevent falling out into housing - no fun having to remove rear housing to recover bulbs.

 

no sanitizer on mine ! Only a touch of clean warm water on a soft cloth.

 

put new stickers on my wife's license plate

 

Didn't get to post this until today but a big thanks to OldRed again for the awesome harness to get this installed. I absolutely love it and it was so easy to do. MPGs are better than that now, a whole 16.1

 

This looks great!

 

Just put on some Desert Does It front/rear seat jackers w/ multi mount panel

 

I really wish we could add this to the 21’s

 

That is so awesome...!! I wish I could have this vs the utter useless clock taking that space. I would select fuel range on that screen and may be mpg as the next parameter.

 

Wait till that clock is off with the one on the screen….

 

The only thing I've cleaned the wheel with is those Armor All cleaning wipes. I haven't touched the wheel with sanitizer.

 

Has Armor All changed their formula recently? In the Chrysler forums I frequented when I had my 300 and the Autogeek detailing forum, users were strongly encouraging folks to stay from Armor All to avoid potential cracking down-the-road. Hence, I've only used a mix of gentle soap and water to clean and then Aerospace 303.

 

• Visit to the dealer to get the post-lift headlight re-adjustment. I totally forgot about getting this step done (sorry about that the other night, local peoples). I could have done the adjustment myself (the procedure seems pretty simple), but thought I would leave it to the professionals and since it was included with the package.
  
  
• Ordered the Rago molle solution for the rear, sides of the center console, and on the dash clock shelf. Chose Rago over Victory since the install is less intrusive and Rago gives you more surface real estate. FYI they have a blemish sale going on, so if you don't mind imperfections - you can save a few bucks.

..and as a side bar, visit to the bike shop to get the 2 wheeler tuned up.

 

Well, still chemicals. I have heard from industry professionals that all these simoniz, armor all and such actually hurt the surfaces. I was told just a clean cloth with a touch or warm water.
I was quite skeptical, but this is how i clean my vehicles now and it seems to be doing an awesome job.
Sorry to hear about that, hard to fix.

 

I used to use armor all in the past but stopped using them because these chemical started to fade the plastic much faster. It gives shine when I apply them but after few days the plastic gave much dull look.

 

I've only been using the cleaning wipes, but not the polish. I don't like a shiny, slippery interior. I'll discontinue using it. I've tried using baby wipes in the past, since those shouldn't have harsh chemicals. I found some surfaces shred those wipes though.

 

Same! I stopped using Armor All years ago due to the long term effects I was seeing on treated vs. non-treated areas. I switched to Meguiar's D17001 Hyper Dressing (since it was advertised as a water based solution) - just for the tires when they need a pick me up.

 

Swapped on some Ridge Grapplers

 

I convinced my friend to buy one too. He wanted a limited.
Had it camping again last weekend. Another weekend, another provincial park.