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

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Bob, Jul 24, 2016.

  1. Oct 1, 2021 at 12:35 PM
    Rock-N-Roll

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    I didn't know about it when I bought mine either. Being in Colorado, it's a big deal though. Makes it easy to carry 4 people with skis and snowboards.
     
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  2. Oct 1, 2021 at 1:36 PM
    BobbyB

    BobbyB Where the road ends, Fun begins!

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    I got a TRD Pro replica grill for my birthday 2 weeks ago so installed it and while at it, plasti-dipped the bumper valences to see how I like them black vs silver. Unfortunately, I touched my pants leg up against the front before it was dry and got a smudge but do like the look overall. Next on the build plan is to order a new front bumper and winch...

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  3. Oct 1, 2021 at 6:26 PM
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    Go DAWGS!
     
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    Just a case? BTW, nice work!
     
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  5. Oct 1, 2021 at 9:06 PM
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    Dang. I was hoping to do the Fumoto valve without dropping the skid (I have the same).
     
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  6. Oct 1, 2021 at 9:27 PM
    GrantA

    GrantA Enjoying God’s creation

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    I just did my oil change today. I had access holes to drain the oil and the oil filter housing in my skid plates. When I drained it the oil got all over the place under the skid plates. So I had to remove the skid plates. Ended up pressure washing under the car from off-roading. Whatever dealership did my last oil change had that filter housing torqued WAY tight and I could barely get it off with the correct tool. Needless to say everything is in spec now.
     
  7. Oct 1, 2021 at 10:52 PM
    SnakeDoc

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    I bought a fumoto drain, received a few weeks ago, still sitting on my tool box, looking at it the treaded end is about 1/2 in long, the oil pan can't be a 1/2 in thick, I'm just guessing but wouldn't that leave oil at the bottom of the pan? Has anyone ever removed the fumoto after it stopped draining to see if any oil is left? Personally I like to get as much old oil as possible.
     
  8. Oct 2, 2021 at 12:28 AM
    ElectroBoy

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    I don’t think it’s a problem.
    I have a similar device installed; Valvomax. There’s a FAQ on their website that addresses it.

    “Q: Does any oil get left behind in the oil pan?
    A; No, the valve is designed to sit flush with the inside of the pan, thereby releasing all the oil.”

    I would imagine Fumoto paid special attention to this detail also.

    However, for the doubters, there’s an easy way to verify this. Drain your oil with the Fumoto, remove the valve and see if any more oil drains out. Maybe someone has done this.

    But still, even if there’s a little bit of oil left in the pan it’s not a big deal. Consider this:
    A while ago I checked into the Toyota TIS repair manual for my model year for the oil capacities. The Dry Fill is 7.5 US Qts. A regular drain and fill with filter change is 6.6 US Qts.
    So that implies that after you drain your oil 0.9 quart of oil is still clinging to the surface area and innards of the engine that you can’t get out anyway!
     
  9. Oct 2, 2021 at 6:11 AM
    SnakeDoc

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    Makes sense not all the oil comes out, but like I said, personally I like all/most of the old oil out, especially with a new vehicle to get all the metal shavings out, with the fumoto installed, if it does leave oil on the bottom, now we're talking 1.5 -2.0 qrts of oil unable to come out. Hopefully someone has an answer and has already checked, if not, I'll do it.
     
  10. Oct 2, 2021 at 7:20 AM
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    SUPER excited to have signed up for off-road training course at Rausch Creek. 10/23 I’ll be learning on the trails there and hope to make it a more routine habit with another dealership led day same place on 11/7. I’ll be sure to get some pics.
     
  11. Oct 2, 2021 at 7:41 AM
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    Finally installed these things today. I'm not a huge fan of the carbon fiber look, but it bothered me a little that the center console was the only carbon fiber looking thing in the vehicle. Also a little less plain looking now too since everything else is glossy/shiny.
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  12. Oct 2, 2021 at 8:08 AM
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    You might want to start a new thread about this and ask the question. It would get more attention than buried in here.
     
  13. Oct 2, 2021 at 10:06 AM
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    I'd like to thank the previous posters for alerting me to the fact that the middle section of the rear seat folds down!

    I just changed the oil/filter. Ecogard and Havoline 0w20 Wal-mart box oil (plus a little M1 0w40 top-off).

    The angering portion of the program was that I could NOT get the fill bolt off the A/T. Not at all. I'm going to need an impact wrench, or to put it on ramps and use my breaker bar. And THIS is why you ALWAYS try the fill bolt first.

    Minor annoyance, will figure it out.
     
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  14. Oct 2, 2021 at 11:31 AM
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    as was I, there just isn't enough room to get a crescent wrench through the hole for the oil drain (at least with my RCI, stock you might have room)

    My filter housing was also on too tight from the factory! the housing drain bolt was on so tight it took the entire housing off which created more of a mess than I was hoping for but hoping that it will no longer be a problem.
     
  15. Oct 2, 2021 at 11:33 AM
    Marchy

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    it sits flush, I had nearly finished draining mine (just a few drops coming out) and installed the valve. waiting a minute and opened it up. bit more oil came out that had pooled up. Nothing to worry about :)
     
  16. Oct 2, 2021 at 11:45 AM
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    It's coming along!

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  17. Oct 2, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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    That's effing AWESOME...!!
    Take your time and cut the bumper carefully. I hate some of the cuts I see. Please Please take your time and do a perfect cut leaving no gaps. I mean the low profile bumper should cover the bumper cut. Add some rubber thingy to the edges as well. Please share the final result..:headbang:
     
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  18. Oct 2, 2021 at 1:40 PM
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    Will do my best, wish me luck.
     
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    Wify said no trail runs today. Thought of cleaning the back of the 4R to cheer me up..

    **I'm gonna go have some fun tomorrow when she go out..:drunk:
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  20. Oct 2, 2021 at 5:55 PM
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    which bumper and warn winch is that you're using?
     
  21. Oct 2, 2021 at 5:58 PM
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    I assume the question is for @Notcris :D

    @Notcris what bumper and warn winch you are using?
     
  22. Oct 2, 2021 at 5:58 PM
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    Continued on with phase 2 of my cargo deck drawers project. I got the drawer/pullout table cabinet built, just have to fabricate the drawer and table. FB8C101E-CEBD-4C0B-9BBA-48E1DEA073CE.jpgCF570DD1-374F-4B6D-8347-4F20FFDCCB7F.jpg
     
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    Few more pics... C8BEDC55-12F9-4EA3-8830-736BF435099D.jpg759EF1A9-40E0-4BEB-B13C-E94D74FE6902.jpg4C0A8102-D35C-42C7-88FF-BE28945EC202.jpg
     
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    Warn evo 12s, c4 lopro, baja designs s8 driving combo
     
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  25. Oct 3, 2021 at 9:33 AM
    Notcris

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    Update, cuts just need some rubber seal on them and should look perfect.

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  26. Oct 3, 2021 at 9:45 AM
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    Perfect is right! nice work! Also my favorite color in the Pro. Did you dip the toyota emblems or did it come like that?
     
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  27. Oct 3, 2021 at 9:45 AM
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    Already looking perfect..!! Well done..:101010:
     
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  28. Oct 3, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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    Came with that blacked out badge package
     
  29. Oct 3, 2021 at 9:50 AM
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    Appericate it :D
     
  30. Oct 3, 2021 at 11:30 AM
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    How about the Valvomax???
     

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