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

Yesterday I drove to my nearest Discount Tire & swapped the OE Bridgestone Dueler HTs for a set of Goodyear Ultraterrain ATs in 265/70R17.

 

biggest game changer in the looks department for sure!

 

Did they give you any trade in credit for them?

 

Yes, only $30 per tire for basically new tires, but I wanted something better in the snow. Plus I didn’t want the OE tires sitting in my basement until I found a buyer.

Between the $120 for the OE tires & a 10% Veteran discount, the Ultraterrains were $760 OTD. A smaller tire shop chain closer to me had no interest in the OE tires with 11 miles on them. BFG KO2s there would have been $1,030 OTD.

 

You can get a kit that replaces a section of the rack that’s attached to the basket.

love it and no regrets

 

In an emergency I could jack using the winch access hole . I’ve used a hilift before (had a full arb bumper on my 2nd gen taco) and I fully appreciate how sketchy and dangerous it is, so not my first choice but it’s an option.

 

Yesterday I swapped the Yokohama MT's out for the Toyo AT3's and took the roof basket off. I'm in full winter incognito mode, and ready for snow.

 

I am also looking at the Cornfed 1" spacer for my TRD Sport. Did you have an alignment after the spacer install?

 

you will need an alignment after the spacer install. Anything that deals with a suspension adjustment requires an alignment.

 

I have Kumho's that look similar and MAN, what a difference. I have the same wheels and silver color. Nice work.

 

Thanks TG. Not to be vain, but the tires to look good too.

 

My Detailer just put on her first coat of polish.

 

With our 4th Gen 4Runner I used a couple of small stripes of pickup topper weather seal to keep the metal license plate off the metal tailgate.

I just picked up one of these from my Detailer, but they are also sold online.

https://www.amazon.com/Rightcar-Solutions-Flawless-Silicone-License/dp/B07CV5PLFM

 

Ordered a TSO low pro bumper on their BF deal. Now the wait begins.

 

I haven't had an alignment. Probably next week though.

 

I added some Cali Raised Interior LED lights. At first I didn’t think they were worth the price, but they are insanely bright. Only ones I didn’t add were the puddle lights because of the hassle to install and the vanity lights because I’ve never used one in my life.

 

I got these too. Different brand but holy cow what a difference! The puddles aren’t very hard really. I found a YouTube video that helped.

 

Got him back from ceramic coating and windows tinted.

 

The exterior mirror puddle lights aren’t that hard to access. There are two ways to do it, the mirror access or the cover access. I did the cover access method. They’re both described here: PS: I ultimately got the MESO puddle pods. They are extremely bright.
https://mesocustoms.com/collections...2&_sid=6b8114c01&_ss=r&variant=29414804717681

 

So I Plasti-Dipped my front and rear valances and the Toyota letters on the Faux Pro Grill, came out pretty good for the first time doing it. Also ordered some RSG Sliders and I’m currently 8 weeks out from getting them but I’m Super Stoked.

 

The "3-4" week wait begins

photo_2021-11-20 14.42.47 by redrunner87, on Flickr

 

That looks good..!!
I wish there is a tutorial or even better a video how to remove that hood scoop. I was looking at a hood scoop light bar but scared to remove that sound deadening thing or what ever that is called to see how I can remove the hood scoop.

 

I installed 2/1 lift last sat.

Got 285/70/17-Patagonia M/T on factory SR5 wheels / alignment done today

 

Installed the TRD grille with raptor lights and finally got the KO2s on!

 

Bought it last Friday, picked it back up today from the dealer after matching tint and 3M Automask application.

2022 SR5 Premium, very happy with it so far.

 

Easy peasy. Nothin to fear

Go to the auto store and get a trim removal tool. Its basically a forked pry bar- pic attached
Use it to pry out the black plastic trim retainers. I put a board under the bar to spread out the load and not pry directly against the hood/insulation.
I left the back plugs in and let it fall down from the front.
Then you’ll see four nuts. Use a 10mm socket to remove.
Then if you look youll see a plastic piece sticking down in the front center i think its orange and on each side youll see two smaller plastic pieces up in some holes i think they are blue. Use a pair of needle nose pliers and compress the two retaining ears and push up a little to disengage. Do center last - i put some painters tape over the scoop so it wouldnt go flying out and fall.

Heres a site that walks thru it too:

https://trail4runner.com/2019/12/02/5th-gen-4runner-black-hood-scoop-install/

Heres a video of somebody who wrapped theirs solid matte
https://youtu.be/A0u84K3jGj

 

Congrats! Hope you love it!

 

Today was an oil and filter change at 5,500mi.
I had already performed a change at 1,000 mi.

rest of my auto work was wash, decon, claybar, paint correction, ceramic coating on one of my daughters car.

 

Please black out the chrome strips

 

Very nice. 4WD or 2? Mine is a 2 and after years of 4WD Tacoma’s, the RWD seems to drive so smooth. Almost sedan-like.