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

I probably should've cut a small (non-visible notch) in the small panel under the AC controls / above the USBs (where it exits right by theUSB). But I just let it pinch. It's just a standard Large USB to USB-C... if it gets damaged down the road, it's easy to replace. All I did was pop-off the lower section with all the AC controls, run the wire behind that and then pop it back in, trapping the cable. There's not much pressure or sharp edge where it goes in or out. And there no noticeable gap where it enters/exits, either.

I got this Phone Holder because I wanted a Charge MagSafe holder, but couldn't find one that didn't block an AC vent. This was as close as I could get. it DOES magnetic charging, but the magnetic part doesn't hold the phone on, it's those auto-arms on the sides and bottom. It's in there very solid.

 

So I assume that mount can come off without any damage or noticable markings on the dash?

 

Yes. the adhesive is standard automotive 3M adhesive. No residue. I had to pull them both off a couple times while positioning, after sticking them down hard. I would imagine that after a while, there might be some sun fading around those, though.

 

when I did this, I unplugged the USB from behind that plug and mounted everything in the dash. No cables or anything in view. The only challenge with this wireless adaptor is that there is a delay when watching youtube (I do this at lunch while at work sitting still).

 

I considered doing the "behind the dash" connection, but I have three USBs there, and also have to carry around 2 phones (work cell and personal cell) so being able to swap things around is helpful.

Never thought about watching YouTube on the dash screen! I should try that.

But over all, it sure is nice to not have to plug in every time I get in.

 

I really like the BFG KO2's. Do you have stock suspension or do you spaces, or a lift?

 

Watching Youtube on your phone or the dash screen (how?).

 

I did Search and Rescue here in Virginia for about 8 years. I really enjoyed it. You get great training, get to play in the woods, and help your community. I had to stop after I broke wrist on an unrelated hiking trip. I could have worked base, but that just not me.

Thanks for what you are doing.

 

That is a super nice setup. Where did you get the start button?

 

Thanks!
its been a really neat experience so far. im just shy of a year in and im glad i signed up.

 

Facebook Marketplace. Here is a link: It says "Tacoma" but fits 4Runners perfectly. I got the black outer ring from AJT Designs...

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/start+button/FMfcgzGmtDzMRckjtbdVhkLjGRSlzTdH

 

Thank you. I will check it out.

 

Almost $200 off prinsu racks this weekend for 4Runners.

https://www.4runnerlifestyle.com/

 

Today was another subtle item added— some from shackles…. Mainly just for cosmetic not recovery. My vehicle is black and slowly adding red accents here and there.

 

Video on the phone, sound through the T4R.

 

Had one more i was able to knock out today also- blacked out the rear chrome Emblem and name.

also- if there are any fellow Runners in Fort Wayne that might want a Black Out hit me up. Ill just give it to you.
Yep no BS ill just hand it over to ya. Only “String” is when we meet be in your Runner!
Its a full TRD OFF Road blackout set- see pic.
There’s an extra front grille black out shown and although im switching to the Pro grille i think i want to keep that black out for it anyway.

 

Thanks to my son @2016 4Runner SR5 who is a Cornfed dealer, we installed a leveling kit in my 2019 SR5. It makes a nice difference, no more front rake. I'll get pics tomorrow.

 

staying at this historic fort built in the 1700’s tonight.

 

That's pretty cool, where is that?

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidio_La_Bahía



Sleeping feet away from where a massacre took place, second oldest church in Texas, and a couple of random graves are

 

The joys of driving a capable SUV.
Woke up to this so we are going to Costco.

 

As promised, pics of my Runner after the leveling lift.

 

nice! I also purchased through cornfed.. I did the 1 inch for the front to level..

 

I actually went to Costco. I should not have done that. It was definitely a tricky drive. So much sun, spring is in the air !
Pileups everywhere. Cars and trucks in the ditches. Lots of them stuck in 2-3-4 feet of snow. Multiple roads closed.
Here I was in 4Lo with the locker on. Cars stuck behind me, I had to go forward. The Wrangler turned around.
What usually takes about an hour, took three this time.

 

I'm also rubbing on the body mounts with my -12 offset and 285s... fun stuff

 

Could be worse. I'm running SCS BR6's with backspacing of 3.5 and an offset of -38. And 285/75. I've BMC'd and cut some off the front--gotta cut more. I've beat back the pinch welds too. Still rubs.

 

295/70/17 lifted 2.5” front 2” rear and no BMC needed. 17x8 FX Pro wheels 4.5” backspace 0 offset. Majority of everyone’s rubbing issues are caused by the wrong wheel specs.

 

Looks great Chris!

 

I totally expected the rub, I had to cut, beat, and weld to clear this exact same setup on my tacoma. They actually don't rub nearly as bad as they did on the tacoma, BUT I learned and instead of a body mount chop, im going to relocate the body mount this time(something i wish I would of done on the tacoma).

 

put these vinyl letters over the “toyota” letters.. matte black w/3M reflective from tufskinz..

1st (reflection came out cool i.m.o.) & 2nd pic during the day..

3rd & 4th pic at night..