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

Well it appears my GPS and my speedometer being off by 2mph is no big deal then. I guess it prevents another change if I change my tires to smaller ones in the future.

Glad my prior research paid off. Running 4.88 gears, fully locked ARB lockers (prevent extra stress on my drivetrain when off-roading on complicated trails), and max lift with a bit more travel down and up vs. stock, BMC. I think my research and everyone’s help paid off. Thanks all for the guidance.

 

No idea, never tried. At 110 pounds for the wheel tire combo, I don’t trust the factory cable not to fail.

 

Got my BMC done locally and love the results. Also, added a RTT for the wife and kids to enjoy while we’re out exploring with other 4runner folks. RTT mounted on Prinsu rack.

 

Picked up my rock sliders from powdercoating.

 

Dude finally someone with an early 5th gen that is building too. I am going to DM you.

 

how hard was this to do?

 

Removed the running boards and gave it a much needed bath.

 

Hope to get more pics this weekend. 2022 Braxton creek Bushwhacker 10HD. Pulling home, barely notice it. getting 17 mpg (relatively flat area near St Louis)

 

You can adjust the sensitivity to combat the “crash” setting.

 

I rotated my tires yesterday (5300 miles). After reading all the horror stories about dealership service techs, I've decided to forego my free 25K miles of service and do the rotations and oil changes myself. I plan to do an oil change in a week or so.

More importantly, I finally got around to getting my windows tinted today. Ceramic tint everywhere except the moonroof and front windshield. They matched the tint percentage all around by going lighter on the pre-tinted windows.

 

Turning it off when off-road would solve it for me. That was my only concern so I’ll probably go this route.

Thanks for the info -

 

Hey nice Black Pro. Looking very sharp. Love it

 

Thanks! I see you have one as well!

 

It’s on its way !! I hope lol . My first Toyota. I’m coming from a 2019 Ranger done up. My sister has a pristine 2008 FJ that I’ve always loved. It’s a beast. Always loved Toyota and decided to get one.

 

thank you
I hadn’t contemplated using the small ones. Thanks.
saw som nice heavy duty black metal ones at Home D last weekend ….

 

Love your Avatar. Grew up in KC, went to many a game. Been on on the east coast for many many years but still a KC fan. (New to the forum)

 

That should be in the funny picture trend LOL

 

yeah, I deleted it..

 

I wasn't saying it shouldn't be here, I was saying it was funny. Just hope it wasn't real. Lol.

 

Ha ha.. Removed just in case if someone try it..

 

good advice, thanks! im very hesitant to do a mod like this even though i really want to. i gotta psych myself up for this one haha

 

Honestly not hard at all. I install all of my own suspension and do all of my own mods (follow them i mean but do the work myself) but I have always been scared of wiring thinking I would mess something up and my vehicle would burn to the ground lol. But i read his post like 10 times (no joke) just to bascially have it memorized and feel confident. doing it took maybe 30 min, I took me time buying the little connectors, relay switch, and the mini (make sure they are mini) add a circuit and then the act of doing it was quick and very straight forward. But the finished product is great not having to add an extra switch or drilling any holes, it works as factory. there is the link to it, itll work on 2010-2022 5th gens.

I am happy to help and provide any "expertise" with this mod if you want.

 

I went with Diode Dynamic SS3 Sports man. I wanted the pros but could not justify the $140 price jump and on lightwerks the sports were on sale for $198 so i couldnt pass that up. The light output on these diodes is incredible and provides the much needed width to cover the dark areas that were always "dead spots" with the factory lights. plus their cuttof is really good for daily driving so I am not that asshole blinding folks with my fogs on.
I my next step is a full length roof rack and i am torn between three options: Gobi, Prinsu, Or sherpa. I am really leaning towards sherpa becuase of their lack of silicone or extra rubber washers needed. I LOVE the gobi but they are so damn expensive. Yours looks good with that gobi up there and it sounds like you got a good deal on one from someone.

 

nice! how long was the install.. complicated..? which did you purchase..? I was driving along the coast last night.. could have used the extra brightness a few times along hwy 1..dislike the fact that the fogs cut off when highs are in use..

 

I appreciate this, thank you! I am gonna wait until it gets warmer out before tackling this, but I will probably hit you up.

 

Tires rotated, rear bumper lights hooked up to switch pro, surface rust cleaned up from scratches when off-roading. Quite a productive day!!!


Lit up:

 

Husky floor liners for front and rear came in today.

Ya that’s about it for now

 

Finally got a nice day, and also got enough done to be worth posting...

I got the 4R Lifestyle Pro Grill installed, and had previously done the TRD Intake, and some "Billet Bling" as well as the SAIS filter upgrade. Battery Clamp is Agency6, Rad Cap garnish is eBay, and the Oil Cap is JDM. Also got HD hatch struts installed, and currently the dash is apart for installing the ICS Dash Mount, and the Dual USB Charger in place of the 12v socket.

 

V Nice
You happy with the fit and finish of the 4R Lifestyle grille?
Contemplating that one and Tacovinyl’s….

 

The upper grill section and the "Runner" Lights are perfect. The lights are made so that they exactly match the trapezoid shape of the grill. The new grill fit into the Upper Front Valence perfectly as well.

The wrap for the center part fits well at the ends, but was somewhat curled in on itself, making getting it into place an adventure. Had to push quite hard, and this caused the whole front plastic part to deform, which didn't help getting the part on. At either end, the trim tape simply cannot hold it, but, it is solid in the center, and still looks great. The letters go on nicely... I got black cause that's all they had... and sprayed them with brushed silver.

I'm thinking of getting some of the nice gloss black truss-head screws, and putting one top and bottom, at either end... no way it can escape then, and the screws will never be seen.

I figure since I can't get the "real" Toyota part, anything that didn't require trimming and fitting, is victory.