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

Wireless Carplay adaptor for the OEM Carplay system.

 

So finally got the Diode Dynamics Upper Grill lights installed with the OEM Cali Raised switch. Took to roughly 5 hours as I took my time and watched some YouTube instructions on how to install. I like the way they look. Whatcha think?

 

i've been looking for the TRD one specifically as well. came across these on facebook marketplace of all places. my guess is they are not legally able to sell them on their website, so this is a bit of an underground type of deal? price and shipping cost seems to be what meso customs charges.

i bit the bullet and bought it. should arrive by christmas eve, so i will update when they arrive.

 

Whoa!!! I really like that! It’s a really good use of space. How is the light output? Any pictures with those lights off? What is the beam pattern?

 

Thank you, I’ll take some night pics and post’em up maybe tomorrow. I think I aimed them right kind of just used some common sense.

 

Is it the Fog/wide beam or driving light beam pattern?

 

Driving, I like them because they are SAE Compliant.

 

That looks really clean. If you don’t mind, post links to the install videos. Nicely done.

 

Wow, that is not a ringing endorsement for Icons. It sucks that they turned you off the 4runner that much, but I get not wanting to go through the hassle of figuring out new suspension.

Sounds like a tale of warning to others.

 

Here you go, first one is for the Bracket and Light install, second is for the Wiring Harness and OEM Switch install. 3rd shows where to run the wires from the engine bay to the cab.

https://youtu.be/GcEk55EznFw
https://youtu.be/W4MXEJpedrM
https://youtu.be/RKZGNc4ez5M

 

Now that I think about it, my 21 has a horizontal bar in that area instead of the mesh looking grill. Those bars would probably block the light right down the middle.

 

It's currently set to 2.5" (per the dealer). Thanks !!!

 

I ordered this as well, just now. Now I have to get the black-out ring.

 

Thanks Diaz Fabrication. Awesome product as usual!!!

 

I went and looked at it in person I pick it up tomorrow after PDI and detail!

 

That's the best I've seen that color look so far, nice shot!

 

Nice! No way I would sleep a wink tonight!

 

Not today, but recently put my old 4th gen ARB bumper to my 5th gen trail. Bumper was first on my 4th gen 4Runner and then my 2.5 gen Tacoma

 

Thanks there will be many more

 

Installed a 35" light bar in the rear hatch window. Lots of fog here and I am often stopping to help motorists that slide off in the snow, so thought it prudent to get a more visible emergency light set up.

The light bar came with suction cups, but they sucked. Or rather, didn't suck enough. Plus, they caused the light bar to be mounted too low so it obstructed my rear view.

Ended up just drilling holes in the brackets and mounting them directly to the hatch. Turned out perfectly and the light is plenty bright. Has 11 different flash patterns and is not bad for $50.







Also finally got in my new set of tires.

Will do a proper review and video next week, but so far, the Goodyear Ultra Terrains are the best AT I've run in the snow.

 

Finally got my Elka kit installed and test fit my new wheels/tires... lots of cutting to do before I can actually use them, which is OK because we are going to be getting a bunch of snow here in the next couple of weeks, so the grabbers will stay on for now.

 

any impedance to the window rolling down or is it mounted right behind it? how did you end up wiring it? link to light bar?

looks like a cool idea!

TIA.

 

Is that a Catahoula Leopard dog? If so, I have one of those we got through a rescue. One of the smartest most in-tune dogs I've ever had.

 

yes he is! well, actually a Catahoula Bulldog (Catahoula and American Bulldog cross). I've had 2 of this same breed and they are great dogs. this guy is definitely Catahoula dominant.

 

Hey, I don’t even own a 4Runner yet but my wife has a Tundra. Anyway in January I will purchase either 2018 or 2019 TRD Off-road and already have equipment to add. I will take my Warn 8000S off my Scrambler and add it to a C4 Overland front bumper that is under order along with a C4 front skid plate. That’s nearly 300lbs total. Will stock suspension support the added weight. The purpose of this vehicle will be long distance highway and then off-road use to facilitate fish grounds in remote areas. Off-road not to be more than 1 or 2 rated.

 

Rear window can roll up and down as normal. The light bar comes with a super long cord that plugs into the cigarette lighter socket on the dash. The controls for the light are on the plug in.

$50 Amber/Red Emergency Strobe Light Bar 36 In 13 Flash Patterns Traffic Advisor Warning Hazard Windshield Safety Lights Bar with Cigar Lighter for Police Vehicles, Truck (35.5", Yellow/Red 32 Led)

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07ZNG15X8?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

 

I picked it up! That's what I did!

 

Congrats that is a nice color. Now take it off-road and put it to good use.

 

God that's a bitchin truck. 2 months away from mine!

 

Got my new mobile Ham installed



I was able to run the antenna cable through a grommet on the passenger side, and power through the drivers.
The only hole I drilled was to run the cable for the remote head behind the dash, and I have som rubber plugs that I could use if I removed it for some reason.
I have a remote speaker, but I'm not sure yet where I want it[maybe on the pillar near the upper seat belt mount], but I want to be sure before I commit!
I don't think there's an air bag there, all the air bag locations have a label right?
The main radio is under the passenger seat, I put some heavy duty Velcro on the bracket and it is very solid.
I'm very happy with the install so far.