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

A couple weeks ago traded my wife’s ‘20 blizzard pearl limited for ‘21 blizzard pearl nightshade. Replaced all the interior and exterior lights with HR leds. There were just a couple chrome pieces I wanted to replace. The tail lights have chrome so I bought and installed the blackout aftermarket ( factory replica) housings. Also, the side mirror turn signal housing had chrome so today I replaced with the smoked sequential turns. Also, today added the power folding mirrors that I put on the ‘20. This way they fold manually from the interior button or with the remote/keyless touch.

 

Got the truck back from the wrap company pics to come when I get it all put back together. Swapped out the rago panels for another brand and shelf. Pulled the cabinets for the drawers and are running a little more simplistic back area now.


This picture is just a test fit of what fits where etc

 

Nice tire choice! I have been really enjoying mine, been very pleased with them so far.

 

Replaced HiBeam 9005's with LASFIT L1plus LED Bulbs. These are 2000 lumens vs 1000 stock, so about 200% brighter as advertised.
Nice tight fit, no blackout spots like my FJ had with LED Bulbs.
I picked these because they were fanless. I didn't want fans sucking in any dirt from the engine compartment or AM radio noise from the fans. Sure, you can buy much brighter ones with fans, but these do a pretty good job.

Improvements: Brighter and Pure White LED light, that now matches the LED LowBeams of the Venture Model.

As for DRL, they don't work at all, but I run with my lights on all the time, so they never turned on anyway.

 

3rd oil change.

 

RIGd UltraSwing

 

Ordered a redarc trailer controller and an rci front skid plate….. now we wait!!

 

How far is Asheville NC for you? We've always gone around there for fall colors found a nice deal on a cabin that's 4x4 accessible only. Haven't been through the area you're looking in fall to comment on the difference, just offering a suggestion

 

Do you mean WVU?

 

Installed alphaRex pro with leds. Now I’ve gotta figure out the ign fuse for the drls. I already have my red arc in that spot. Any suggestions

 

My "raptor style" grill lights are running from a wire tap from the cigarette lighter. Same wire used for additional USB chargers, GMRS radio and few other things..

 

Super basic compared to the co a$$ schtuff ya’ll r doin to yours…

my rear cargo liner arrived today via USPS… yeah poor girl working on labor day.

anyhow, i went with a Husky.
Didnt like Toyota and it sliding out and needing velcro. WeatherTech was a close second but the Husky for $78 and molded to kinda “lock” into the rear wing area where tie downs are took the cake. Couldnt believe that price.

came in good time - football tailgate next weekend will put er to use!

 

Also, my owner’s manuals all came loose- no jacket/case.
First vehicle I've ever purchased new that didnt have that. Is that how they come or perhaps mine was robbed at the dealership at PDI? Serious damn mess in the glove box. Contemplating just taken them out but vehicle is new to me so referring to it will be needed im sure at about the time i remove em from vehicle…
Why they dont have some sort of hidy hole carved out someplace in vehicle vs glove box is yet another missed opportunity

I mean, cheapo Chevy cars even come with a manual pouch.

 

My 2004 Sport (4thgen sport = offroad) came with one.
The 2015 SR5 that I had for a short time did not. I mentioned it to the salesperson and she just went to parts and came back with one and handed it to me.
The 2017 ORP that I now have, came with one. I looked on my Vehicle Specification Details (from Toyota owners site) under Port or Factory Installed equipment and it had this -> DK Preferred Owner's Portfolio Port.
So I assume it might be a 'premium?' item that's included at port setup.
Go back to your sales person and hint that you should have one. It wouldn't hurt. If they say no and you must have one they are on eBay for $15.00.
Honestly, if the manuals get any thicker you'll need a bookcase instead of a glove box to store them.

 

Mine came in a nice pleather case, purchased the little dividers from Amazon for the glove box and console and the case fits nicely in the lower compartment

 

My 2021 came with one.

 

Installed some Rago Molle goodness - one step closer to stealth & light overland camping. Waiting on the cross shelf.

 

Sorry, can't make out the name of the feet you are using for frig...I need to look into that method since I can't use a slider. Thanks

 

Very Nice; Purchased the Husky Floor mats myself back in 2017 for my 2016 4RTP and just wished I purchased this mat as well … still using the supplied OEM mat dealership through in on my deal. Anyway thanks for posting because for $78 it looks like a great mat … Also that’s a great idea to string a bungee cord between the existing floor cargo tie downs to assist holding in place!

 

Still trying to find a shop that'll do the BMC. Getting really tired of places telling me they'll do the job, but, when I show up they suddenly won't. Latest place had the gall to tell me that I never told them I needed it done when that was the entire point of the appointment! At this point I think I'll just buy an angle grinder and do the Goddamn job myself in my driveway.

 

Pictured are "Trunk Eez" brand that I've had forever. I bought mine at a "The Container Store" (T.C.S) in Houston ages back.

There is a similar brand on Amazon but I'd never pay this much for them! Not worth $30.

$40 Unisys Trunk Cargo Organizer Containment System

https://www.amazon.com/Unisys-Trunk...67?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=KSMQCD4PB6RD60WCPCCQ

I seem to recall they were around $15 (set of 3) at T.C.S. I'm going there soon for more cargo bins, so I'll see if they still carry them and let you know.

 

Welp turns out i was able to sneak in a 2-fer today.
JUST finished installing door cup paint protection film. I’ve watched probably 60 videos on this paint protection film as im thinking of doing my front end. Figured a little trial run using the cup liners would be a good way to start since not expensive so if I jacked it up NBD.

So that actually did not go bad at all. Essentially just like the videos i watched. Not dancin in the streets yet and gonna run out and wrap the front. Wait and see if these damn thins fall off after a week or so and a washin or two before i go further.

if it stays that’ll be swell since i i have a wife and two daughters. Ive seen what my daughters nails did to the cups on her black RX300. OMFG. The horror of it


im definitely gonna do a ceramic coating. Ive researched the snot outta that. The decon, clay bar process and paint correction where needed which hope not terrible since shes new. Going to save that for a full day of just me time as i expect it’ll be takin some time…

 

very nice setup

 

Finally got around to painting roof rack/ rails and installation of flag decals as part of wife’s B-Day presents for her 4Runner

 

Did you take rails off? I'm considering painting my silver ones black while still on the vehicle. Mask car completely with tarps...dunno still pondering.

 

while I know you’re not asking me, one option that I went with was vinyl wrap. Local guy did my side rails for $100 without removing them. He did a great job and I can still position the cross rails wherever needed.

 

Installed some Rago lower shock guards.

 

Relocated LED light bar from the rooftop to front bumper.
ARB awning is now blocking LED bar light on the passenger side..

 

Installed the Drop down AMP Research Running Boards

 

before I upgraded to a new rack.. I took off the rails and plasti dip about 4 coats.. took about 1.5 hours installed rails back and let it sit in the drive way that day.. really easy..

IMO, I do suggest taking them off to get underneath side rails.. save time as well instead of masking the 4R..

good luck..