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

Nice!

I used to own a Hilux Surf but it wasn't as flashy as that one.

Loved that thing.

 

Installed the TRD Pro black hood scoop. Also painted the faux grill in the hood.

 

Got a box in from Diode Dynamics! Incredibly bright! I wish I would have done this a couple years ago.

 

Don’t know if it will work with 2020+ 4Runner. If it does please share

 

One website says it’s compatible with 2010-2021… don’t know all the details on this screen but maybe

 

Tested out my new raingler net and played around with my Kelty tarp. Prepping for a month long trip after Christmas. Sunroof piece works perfect on the hitch rack until/if I ever get the sunroof insert for now that location is gonna house a 100w panel

 

No it doesnt, but its close enough to were it doesnt bother me.

 

It’s the dash mount from ICS Fabrication

 

With the help of my kids we installed a westin sportsman x grille guard on my 2022 sr5. Getting the bottom bolts out to start was the most difficult part. I hurt my back trying but my daughter was able to get them out with a breaker bar. Once they were out the install was easy. With my son and daughters help we got it done. It does not interfere with my cruise crash sensor. I was hoping it
wouldn't. I really like the look.

 

I think hitting it with some SEM trim paint may do the trick.

 

Traded in my Tacoma for a '22 TRD ORP with dealer installed Stage 3 Icon, UCA, etc full lift. Walked in and did NOT expect the lift to be what it was, installed correctly, or to be a reasonable price. AutoNation Toyota in Irvine is a solid dealer, I was very surprised. Gave me cost on the lift/wheels/tires, and a $3k markup (which eats me to my core, but in this SoCal market, is phenomenal especially on a car that is actually sitting in front of you), as well as $500 more than Carmax for my Tacoma, which ended up being what I paid for it. Super happy with the deal, super happy with the lift/tires/wheels. Can't wait to get it dirty.

Happy weekend !

 

New flat link and arb block, soldered up some new connectors and harnesses for the solar panel and diesel heater for the jackery

 

Subie inspired, Hella Sharptone install behind the upper grille

 

yikes

 

So I had been experiencing shorts in my car and I narrowed it down to my Ironman winch. Well I worked with Ironman and they sent me a new winch controller. I removed the winch controller today and I took it apart and sure enough there was a crack in the control box and condensation was inside the box. I believe this is what caused it to fail…

crack along the seem where the 2 plastic pieces join together:

Enough room for dirt and mud to get inside:


under where the remote control connection is. This could have cause some funky problems:

The new control box I put liquid seal around everything. So hopefully this should work even if water gets inside.

 

Quick release solar panel mount using some quick fist minis

 

Added some weather stripping to some Plano boxes, cheap and should be really affective.

 

Thanks for posting this. I ordered a kit from them today. I did not know about them. Just what I was looking for.

 

Very nice setup. Can you tell me where you found the cable? Is it just plug and play?

 

I have this. Comes with a wire kit, two USB cables, and a trim removal tool. You can order from https://dongar.tech/

You will need to remove the 2 plastic trim covers on the windshield for the mirror. That gives you access to the mirror plug used for the kit. It just plugs in and voila, you have a USB port for a dashcam.

You can tuck the extra cable length above the headliner to hide it, if you remove some trim on the headliner. You can download the instructions of Dongar's website to look at before purchasing.

 

Got permission from Mrs to look at trading in the 2019 Limited 7seats + auto running boards to a 2022 Limited 7seats + auto running boards. Going to swing by a Toyota dealership to see how much trade in value I can get.

Why a Limited why not TRD Pro or any other trim? Its for Mrs and Fulltime 4WD is a must.
Why another 4Runner not a GX? More little more fuel range and most importantly more ground clearance for a lazy a** not cleaning driveway when it snows, who only cleans walk way so no one slip and fall.



Edit - Maybe it's best to keep the 19. Simple or already got lift and tires.

 

Is that a 3” lift? Looks great, congrats!

 

Added more usb chargers to clean up my setup. Using the ic fab mount with a ram mount that I added wireless charging too. It looks ugly, but it works great.

 

Nice Work and Looks Great! … Great way to also access the roof rack, etc. … Wish I could weld. How do you like the victory rear bumper and did you buy everything all at once or added spare tire and swing and later? … Pretty costly when you purchase everything at once.

 

Collecting parts for my new ham install.
Yaesu 6000 dual band,Comet antenna.
Waiting for the antenna mount,cable, and a couple bits.

 

Finally got to setup my seat jackers and MMP. Took about two weeks to get them and then another week to get the magnets that I realized would be necessary. Mounted my Kershaw knife and a Gerber multi tool. I also have a cheap Chinese flashlight that has a regular beam, three modes of white light., yellow and then red/blue flashing. I’ve used that thing so many times and it has magnets so it will stick to metal for situations like fixing something outside the vehicle. I think I will mount an Element 50 fire extinguisher on the back side or a road flare maybe. If i decide to buy a gun i might mount one on the panel, but I’ve avoided guns because i feel my personality and temper might escalate things. So I’ve avoided them.

BTW, the seat jackers make the seats so much more comfortable around town even. Haven’t taken a long road trip other than 40 miles to my parents. Definitely make a noticeable difference.

 

Ordered a Gobi Rack back in May and it came in this week! I feel bad for all the fabricators out there as I’m sure a lot of them are dealing with long lead times due to some things outside of their control.

Anyway, got the rack on, changed the oil and rotated the tires.

 

Everything at once minus the Jerry can holder because we originally bought the maxtrax holder and rotopax but then we switched to dual Jerry’s

 

I like this but need one for a blank switch place on the left side of the steering wheel.