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

Get 2 guys to help while you pin it lol. Thing is heavy, I banged it all over the front hitting finders and all for 20 min lol

 

Harbor freight special $150!

 

Well said and good to know! I have had my Pro for six months and 9,600 miles now. I really like it and am pleased with my good fortune to have found a LR Pro ($2,000 above MSRP). I probably would have been more inclined to modify a ORP and feel less compelled to modify the Pro. I am fine with the current look and feel. I am also self employed, so the tax write off was another reason I felt I could justify the cost of a Pro versus the ORP.

 

In need of some spc’s

 

Hikeit X9 controller finally installed. The throttle cable connector was giving me issues coming out. It was way easier when I removed the gas pedal.

 

Not on my 4R but thought it might be worth sharing..

 

Same here. Regular key with chip is much safer against vehicle theft as well vs key fobs IMO.

I even liked the old key as it stay on the key hole vs key fobs I have to keep in a cup holder or something if I wear shorts or anything with pockets that are not tight keys will fall in between the seat and center storage area.

 

That's why it's best to wire accessories to their own circuits. I would bet there's a way to recalibrate the accessory draw but more than likely, your aftermarket headlights are the problem. Either they draw too much current or act in ways the ECU doesn't recognize. I would likely install something like a SPOD controller for accessory lighting and not wire anything, other than the SPOD trigger wire, to the vehicle wiring harness.

Put a breaker between the SPOD and battery and you can completely eliminate your accessories and any issue can be quickly isolated.

My recommendation would be to disconnect the battery for 15-20 minutes. See what happens when you reconnect.
But to address your question about not turning off, this will happen if you leave it in gear and turn it off. Try just getting out and taking the key with you--lock the vehicle.

 

I got old school relay connected to main battery with a fuse and have a oem style switch for my lights.

Headlights are stock though. Not a fan of aftermarket housings.

Did not feel comfortable with complicated switching systems like SPOD or anything like that.

 

Think of the switch systems as preconfigured relays. Got a set of lights? Mount them and run two wires to the device and you're done. It's literally that easy. No wires to push through to the cabin (except for the panel). No fuses (the device is fused). So much easier. I did this for my Tacoma and couldn't be happier.

 

Thank goodness you are safe and not having to tell a bad story like "The day before thanks giving......"


Meanwhile I have a story like "I got the entire thanks giving week off but my kiddo got cold and cough from Sunday trail run with snow, now I have to sit at home watching TV and giving her cold medication...."

 

You have to work on your swerving technique!

 

Finally registered it. Went with fresh plates too. That’ll be a 2 beer install job tomorrow morning.

holiday surcharge to myself.

 

Not here on the coast, but it’s starting to arrive in mountains and up north. Soon though. Can’t wait!

 

Getting it ready for a winter camping adventure trying to find this abandoned railroad bridge, eternal flame, and one specific waterfall this weekend. Supposed to be 23° at night so should really put a test to our zero bags, rumple blankets and heated blanket. My biggest concern is forgetting to turn the battery warmer on.

 

nice dude! Mine should be here next week

 

Thanks man, you decide to paint it yourself?

 

Just another little test I did on headlights.
(Just sharing if there is any value. Not sure because 1 LED bulbs does not represent all.)

https://youtu.be/nGfn-ArkqT0

 

RSG Sliders showed up this week. Challenging install solo with kdss. Amazing quality great company.

 

I think the wife’s Runner looks BADASS !
Much more aggressive stance/ look
Especially with the Patagonia’s - she’s not thrilled about the “ride” of the M/T but she loves the look and the fact that her truck now is bigger then my Tundra

Psssss… not for long - saving up for the Ironman pro kit - hopefully Tundra will be rolling on 35’s by spring

 

We installed the Start-X remote start, interior LED lights, dog paw print license plate frames and a white TRD badge on the grille to match the white ones on the side of the TRD Sport.

 

Re did our first aid/ trauma kit moved the fire extinguisher, added some power outlets included 3 high powered usb, 1 usb c, 1 12v, and not pictured is a 3 plug 110 for our inverter. Finally got the shore charger relocated from under the hood to the back since the battery is now inside as well. Then re wired our switch panel up front and made those two high powered USB’s always on as well.

the plan for the next day off that we aren’t camping is to get a port put in to run the wires behind the plastic wheel well and into the cubby

 

Those Lasfit fog lights have good output. You should installed them on the 2021 w/OEM LED headlights. I’d like to see how they look.

 

Drove it for the first time (its the wife's rig)

 

Ordered bilstein 6112s and Diode Dynamics SS3s for my yet to arrive 22 ORP lol.

It'll go on the pile of crap I have for it. Apparently due to arrive Dec 7-12.

 

Got it dirty. Delivery last Friday and tint installed Saturday. + Hikeit and fog tint

 

It was pretty easy to take off the hood scoop. Took it off to wrap in black to cut the glare. There are four 10mm (I think) nuts under the hood and an orange clip in the middle. There’s also a couple blue clips that I broke, but you don’t really need them.

 

Added a yakima doublehaul fly rod vault to my rig, only installed half of it since full length looks a little ridiculous lol
Ordered Eibach Pro Coilovers 2.0, rear springs and shocks for a modest lift I plan to do soon.

 

Got rid of a little bit more chrome. I installed the MESO black push start button ring. I also have the MESO door handle covers.