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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. Nov 16, 2021 at 5:52 PM
    Jynarik

    Jynarik I like boobies

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    got the same bumper on the way. What are you doing paint wise, exactly?
     
  2. Nov 16, 2021 at 6:01 PM
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    Well it took 4 wipe downs with mineral spirits to get the oils off and clean. Steel was in good same with zero surface rust, just had to go over the welds to get some slag and splatter off. And put a profile on the hoops, the plate on the bumper appeared to be mostly sandblasted with fine grit beads aside from a couple spots. Put about 3 light coats on with rattle can self etching primer (well that’s what I I ted to do, ended up using 5.5 cans) and I’m going to top coat with rattle can rustolium bed coating pro. Simple cheap and most importantly easy to touch up. I’ve used the same bed liner and it’s fairly tough and the spots you touch up don’t stand out like with a smooth finish paint. I will also be spraying the whole backside with wool wax like I do everything else to keep the rust away. If I was putting it on to look cool at the mall I would have went powder coat all the way, but this one will be drug on the rocks and dirt and be running down -3” trees. So it should do pretty good for what I’m after lol
     
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  3. Nov 16, 2021 at 6:51 PM
    McSpazatron

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    I can see it now… 15 years from now…”remember dads truck, how tall it was? It felt like we were climbing a mountain…”

    Memories man…you are making them. Take them places!
     
  4. Nov 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM
    Jynarik

    Jynarik I like boobies

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    Tempting to do instead of $400 for powder coat but sounds like a pain in the ass lol.
     
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  5. Nov 16, 2021 at 7:02 PM
    Green4Runner

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    That’s the plan! Love this car more and more each day.
     
  6. Nov 17, 2021 at 9:24 AM
    T4R13

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    Not really hard work just time consuming lol.
     
  7. Nov 17, 2021 at 1:22 PM
    DallasTRDPro

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    First thing I did today was have the 1" cornfed front spacer installed. Definitely a subtle amount of change, but it looks great in person.

    Before:

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  8. Nov 17, 2021 at 1:25 PM
    DallasTRDPro

    DallasTRDPro New Member

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    Second thing I did was found some black roof rails and crossbars. I think I'm going to add the 2 crossbars to my current 2 crossbars just for the "F" of it.
     
  9. Nov 17, 2021 at 2:13 PM
    ElectroBoy

    ElectroBoy Ad astra

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    Cool. It’s almost broken in now. :thumbsup:
     
  10. Nov 17, 2021 at 3:14 PM
    T4Rrunning

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    Can we see more pictures with the delete? Side angles would be great :D
     
  11. Nov 17, 2021 at 4:58 PM
    Green4Runner

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    Here you go! I really really like the “quarter” rack system after the delete. It’s different but fits my current needs.

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  12. Nov 17, 2021 at 5:01 PM
    T4Rrunning

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    Awesome! Thanks

    did you have to remove the rack to do the delete kit or no?
     
  13. Nov 17, 2021 at 5:05 PM
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    I would totally buy the Pro rack if it came like that (and was cheaper than it is now).
     
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  14. Nov 17, 2021 at 6:10 PM
    Green4Runner

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    For the delete, yes. There is a section in the back of the rack that’s replaced with another naked tubing.
     
  15. Nov 17, 2021 at 6:38 PM
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    It is subtle, but turned out great. Did you have an alignment done at the same time?
     
  16. Nov 17, 2021 at 7:21 PM
    T4R13

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    First round of bed liner on. Gonna use a little black spray paint to cover some primer spots in around the tight spots around and behind fogs where the bed liner won’t mist into and hit both sides again one at a time over the next 2 days to give it a little cleaner finish now that I have a decent coat on and will be able to flip the bumper around. Fell over twice on me mid paint, :mad: all in all turning out pretty good

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  17. Nov 17, 2021 at 7:23 PM
    DallasTRDPro

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    No. I will take it next week after everything settles if thats even possible with a spacer.
     
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  18. Nov 18, 2021 at 8:22 AM
    Cowboy59

    Cowboy59 Enjoy the Adventure

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    Installed a RedArc tow pro elite brake controller back in Sept. You can view my post about the install at the link below to my build page.

    Cowboy's 4R build
     
  19. Nov 18, 2021 at 8:55 AM
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    Have you considered the Pro Toyota grill. It would look awesome with your black truck. I included a pic of mine with the grill I’m referencing.

    Jeff

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  20. Nov 18, 2021 at 12:04 PM
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    I ordered a slim line bumper from SSO .
    I’m planning a Baja trip in February and I want my winch and the front recovery points as well as the ability to use a Highlift jack. lead time is around 10 weeks so now I wait.
     
  21. Nov 18, 2021 at 12:18 PM
    DallasTRDPro

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    Looks perfect.
     
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  22. Nov 18, 2021 at 12:20 PM
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    Another Nautical Blue 4R owned by Jeff.
     
  23. Nov 18, 2021 at 2:50 PM
    Chucklehead

    Chucklehead Enjoy the ride! You only get one trip

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    Welp- today i dove back into learning vinyl wrap. I tried wrapping my hood scoop once awhile back and it was a fail.
    Today i tried again and she turned out MUCH better. Personally i dig the way it looks and glad i did two tone with matte black and carbon fiber. At some point gonna do center section of hood matte black.

    oh and i washed her.

    Some before and after pics for your pleasure

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  24. Nov 18, 2021 at 3:56 PM
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    that looks slick!! Well done!! I like it a lot
     
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  25. Nov 18, 2021 at 4:05 PM
    Chucklehead

    Chucklehead Enjoy the ride! You only get one trip

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    it wasnt bad. I did try once before and failed though. There are a ton of CF wrap vids by CK Wraps online on utube. He shows good tips. Also he did a two piece hood scoop on a different car. Good to watch.

    you dont need an oven but you do need a heat gun.

    key is cleanliness and to take your time and be patient. The wrap stretches alot more than you’d believe possible. Heat gun is a MUST.
     
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  26. Nov 18, 2021 at 4:06 PM
    Chucklehead

    Chucklehead Enjoy the ride! You only get one trip

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    thank you kindly!
     
  27. Nov 18, 2021 at 4:11 PM
    SCMountaineer

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    Sent him off to have the windows tinted and ceramic coat done.
     
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  28. Nov 18, 2021 at 4:25 PM
    johnnyg182

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    2” lift - SPC UCA - 285s - RCI skids - C4 Gas Skid - C4 Sliders
    Just curious does it have a spot to insert the high lift foot or do you plan on lifting it from a d ring hanging off the bumper? It’s pretty tough to lift the truck wheels off the ground with a high lift to stack rocks or change a tire lifting the bumpers. I’ve had good success with the Lift Mate and lifting the wheel and supporting the truck or stacking rocks under the wheel to get unstuck.
     
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  29. Nov 18, 2021 at 5:40 PM
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    How did you manage to do that? it looks so sick. I might do the same to mine.
     
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  30. Nov 18, 2021 at 6:49 PM
    7th District

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    That looks perfect. Are you still on a 265 tire?

    Edit to add: I just saw your post in the 275 thread. Looks great.
     
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