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

I’ve had others advise me that’s it’s easy to strip out screws on the skid. And I’ve never had a dealership have to remove a plate before. So I have no experience with that. Safe than sorry.

Dealership employees vary greatly from place to place. Even in the same department. I have it from here. Thanks.

 

Can I post here? The dealership does a superb job on my 4R. But the Corolla was a little different I don’t think they knew it takes only 4.3 quarts of oil.

 

You're free to do what you want. But please don't call the folks you've let work on your vehicles "dumbshits" when you haven't had any issues since you started driving.

 

Ok man thanks.

So, back on topic. I looked back in this thread and found some awesome ideas for a tissue holder in the console. Might be handy for anyone if they found themselves overly sensitive to something they read on the internet. I know I'm buying some to keep on hand.

As far as my own 4Runner, recent changes are blacking out any chrome with overlays, installing the Pro grill garnish piece, Pro wheels, Nitto RG's in stock size, and 1" lift up front until I decide which lift to go with (and I can find it in stock). Roof rack shopping now too, but not in a big hurry for that since it won't have to be used too often.

I won't count my weekly inspection of finding new paint chips and trying to fix them as "mods", but it almost qualifies.

 

I don’t want to bring myself down to this level. However, I will say this… you could be more considerate of other people online. If your defense is that it is just online and people shouldn’t be sensitive then maybe you don’t belong. We try and be civilized in these forums and kind. But as the new guy here and you are already stirring trouble I am thinking maybe you need to show a little respect. The fact is you just classified everyone that is a mechanic into a single group and called them dumb (won’t say the other word because I don’t curse). Fact is there are very smart mechanics. Most of the time the new people working as a mechanic get the easy jobs (ie: oil changes, tire rotation, etc) and the experienced mechanics get the more technical work like rebuilding an engine. So saying that you trust yourself more than a possibly new mechanic I can understand. But calling them dumb is not polite. I hope that you are more polite in person than you are online. Just because you are online doesn’t mean you should be any different. We are all humans and should all show each other respect.

Have fun blacking out your 4Runner. I hope it goes smoothly for you and it looks awesome in the end. Look forward to seeing some pictures.

 

I didn't mention any names, did I? I simply pointed out a cool mod. And being new to a forum hardly means I'm new to the internet or other forums. Now, that said, no, I don't care for people who seem hellbent on arguing over such a softcore comment. I come to forums to have fun. And if someone is offended, it's never my intent. Perhaps I'm so familiar with forums at this point that I feel comfortable on any of them. However, I don't know that I've ever had an experience like this before on any of them. Interesting.

And I mentioned I hadn't had any bad experiences yet with oil changes. I can certainly share some stories about what dealerships have done to my vehicles in other areas that would spark much more offensive language and backup my initial assessment. I'm well aware of good mechanics and even had a recent experience(s) at my dealership with two of them. Above and beyond quality of work, but I've also learned that's not the norm (many times). Hence my comment.

Thank you for the well wishes on the mods and I'll post pics at some point. Glad to move on to back on topic things at this point.

 

I've let the dealership do the first 3 free oil changes. They haven't messed is up that I know of, but I'm not sure why it takes them 3½ hours.

 

Washed both 4Runner's yesterday.

 

rolled over 80k the other day and missed taking a pic of it LOL.

 

The way I wash vehicles that would take me 3.5 hours. Two 4runners in one day is commitment. Well...assuming you meant hand washed. Well done if so.

 

That's the only way to wash, by hand

 

Installed the Heftyfab sliders

 

Have you tried a pressure washer and foam cannon? Exterior goes quickly!

 

This might save a bit of time after the hand wash instead of drying with a towel, I use a Toro ultra 260 MPH 340 CMF 110 volt Electric handheld leaf blower, I guess I could have just said leaf blower but that sounds cool, plus I just copied and pasted that part. Pros, leaves no water spots, cons, your neighbors will look at you strangely.

 

I might have to buy stocks for tissue now Lol

 

Or you could just throw a couple napkins in the glove box. Of course napkins are a little too course for sensitive skin.

 

I have a pressure washer, foam cannon, and a Husqvarna 570BTS 66-cc 2-cycle 236-MPH 768-CFM Professional Gas Backpack Leaf Blower (yeah it does sound cooler saying the whole name ). I just washed my car this past weekend and dried it with my blower as well. It made it an easy job. Especially since my wheels hold water. The below picture is all I have but they hold a lot more water. This was after going on the freeway to try and get some out:

 

Hi @newlife, new member here. I just bought a Barcelona Red TRD OR, and am looking for new wheels. Do you have a side profile pic of that red runner? I am looking at these TRD gray wheels.

Thanks!

 

Installed a full size spare to match my 285 AT3’s and swapped out my predator steps for the Trail Running Boards. My wife was always complaining about how small the foot space was on the pred steps.

 

Yes Sir, napkins are definitely to course for some skin, I recommend TP, not as course as napkins, gentle enough it won't make you/your butthurt. Have a roll hanging on my back window molle along with all the emergency shit, its in the back, I don't use it much.

 

This has convinced me to never describe my power tools or electronics in any way other than complete model numbers.

I haven't made the foam cannon leap yet but am in the process of choosing which one to get. I'm sure my neighbors will enjoy my overly loud Ryobi RY80942 3300 PSI 2.3GPM pressure washer early in the mornings before the sun gets too high (always so fun in winter). Now I have to go learn all my power tool model numbers in case they come up during daily discussions.

 

On this page 582, I can clearly see that the TRD Pro wheels (T4Rrunning post) and the Wheels on (Crossfit4Runner) are different (I think these are the Venture wheels).
So why do so many refer to these two wheels as TRD Pro Wheels when one is and one is not?

Steve

 

I don't have a foam cannon pressure washer, might have to invest in one. Your professional Husqvarna blower is definitely way cooler than my toro. I never noticed the wheels held a little water, I can see how it stays in there though, like a spin cycle in the washing machine, I have the same brand wheels, the blower will work well for that.

 

They are Both TRD Pro Wheels they are just different generations. In 2020 I believe they updated the look.

 

Correct. In 2021 they came with the center cap with the red outline circle. Otherwise they are pretty much the same.

 

1st week of ownership and I’ve almost got the aesthetics done.

• Pro wheels & nitto tires (dealer swap)
• Black overlays
• Yotaverse pro grille
• Ordered front & rear black valances

 

I'm getting a kick out of picturing someone drying a car with a backpack leaf blower

 

He makes that hand held look badass lol. Now I want one

 

A cheap battery blower from Amazon works. Plus, turbo start your campfire when it’s allowed.

 

This will be going on my 2021 Venture this week!