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

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..

 

Felt spendy so USR tails and Arclight interior LEDs on the way.

 

In preparation of 295/70 or 285/75 or maybe even 305 if the shop will let me try it out, I had to cut more of the side skirt, fully revealing the body mount, cut more of the front bumper and adjust the auto running boards back an inch. Now the only thing protruding is the body mount. Now only rubs on passenger on full lock in reverse. Clears every where else. Will be doing a BMC next week, then wait for SCS’s next launch of gen5 in 17x9 -38.

 

Got my wheels and tires installed. These Nitto Ridge Grapplers looks super aggressive and are really quiet also.

 

Didn’t do nuthin for my T4R today, I’m gone Austin for business few weeks. But I see Gen 5’s all over the place here. Here is one, Rainey St, Austin....

 

There have been plenty of detailed write-ups about bumper installs so I'll try to keep this short.

I thought long and hard about which front bumper and winch to install on my 2018. I leaned heavily toward LFD Off-Road since they are about 3hrs away. I ended up ordering a Warn bumper and Warn 12,000lb winch to go with it instead. These are my thoughts and tips as I finish this mod.

If you're going to do a bumper install, I highly recommend getting a crossbeam attachment for your floor jack, especially if you are doing by yourself.
Plan ahead and order the two types of push-pin connectors that populate the vehicle. There are thirteen, IIRC, that lock down the radiator cover and between engine compartment.

$9 luxlead 30 PCS Front Fender Liner Screws Set, Replaces 90159-60498, Compatible with Lexus Toyota Lexus Tacoma Prius Corolla Tundra

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GBXT95D?ie=UTF8

$8 GOOACC GRC-70 35PCS Engine Under Cover Splash Shield Guard Body Bolts Bumper Fender Liner Push Retainer Fastener Rivet Clips , black

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TKB45PP?ie=UTF8

Metal course thread screws and clips are for fenders and plastic dirt barrier.

Take plenty of pictures of the "air vanes" on the left and right front of the radiator. I'm not sure what they are called, but they are a PIA and installation instructions call for them to be cut but not specific as to where.



Getting everything off was day one as I usually take my time, listening to talk radio, enjoying the day. However, that night disaster struck. I woke up with chills and a fever. Covid in a bad way! I had slight Covid at the start of the pandemic, mostly coughing. This was something different. It's still been two weeks to get this puppy installed and I don't have the winch wired yet.. Very stressful when you don't have the strength to do much. The weather has not helped either.

Yesterday I finished the bumper install finally.

If I had to do it again, I would have went a different way I think. The Warn is mass produced and bolt holes etc. did not always line up. Provided bolts and nuts were sourced by drunk monkeys I'm fairly certain. Install instructions need re-write and professional photographer/graphic artist. I also would have chosen a full bumper instead of a center specific one.

All together not too bad though. I would like to add additional lights at some point, change out the LED fog lights and mains as well. Note: Disconnect the fogs before you do anything as the wires are very short with specific connectors. I accidently dropped the front and every wire broke. I ended up re-wiring them which was a huge PIA.

 

Is your vehicle lifted or stock height?

 

looks good! i have the same setup minus the tube (because of TSS). Really wish I had the tube though. As careful as you are though, it always seems something will break lol.

The bolts not lining up isn’t a mass produced thing. For some reason it seems to happen with bumpers, armor, sliders, roofbars, etc. In my experience and others, it seems the manufacturers blame “variance” on toyota’s end.

 

Nice write up but I don't see why the plastic bumper needs to come off. Just extra work and more chance of breaking stuff. If I got one of these type bumpers I would install like the CBI guy did:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_A1L2vC5zw

 

Was in Austin last weekend. 4Runners everywhere.

In Angel Fire, NM this long weekend where my daughter and her friend are skiing. I went up to Red River yesteray and gong to Taos today. a Beer and relaxation for me. Yesterdays drive:

 

Nice!… I put the usr tails on my wife’s ‘21 nightshade. Looks so much better imho

 

Stock height and stock tire size. I currently have 450 miles on the truck only. Maybe in the near future I’ll do a leveling kit.

 

Chrome doesn't get you home. Haha!

 

I would go into some serious debt for that guys garage set-up! Plus heat in winter! (winter to me is anything under 60degF) Going to agree that if I ever do something like this again I will do it the way this guy did. The front clip is not hard but it is a major PIA and I secretly hate Toyota for designing it as one piece. This was my first one but I have some knowledge now, thanks for the video!
Man, he makes it look easy!

 

Put a deposit on mine today! AG ORP.

Gonna miss my 3rd Gen Tacoma but ready for something different and a little extra interior space for my boys is needed.

I was planning on black wheels on the AG but will probably throw my Bronze Summits on at first to see how I like it.

 

I think those bronze wheels are gonna look awesome on the AG!

 

Heading to the offroad shop to get it on tomorrow

 

Is that a roof rack?!?! If it is, tons of pictures please! I havent seen many of these mounted on 5th gens, if any.