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

Yeah, I know it's not to military protocol. Not a huge concern for me.

 

Specifically, what I'm lookin for are the bolts that hold #21 to #19 in that diagram. There are two of them, I need one. 12mm hex-head.

Following that "Seal, Under Cover" part further into the parts list of "related items" I find this.... https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem/toyota~bolt-w-washer~90119-08a33.html. Note it says "replaced by 90080-11373... so I'm hopeful it will still be the same bolt.

 

No worries, looks good!

 

Seriously. Im doin the “kindergartner waiting in line for the bathroom” dance over here.

Also I think its against the rules to post a pic of a unique rear spare carrier, and then simply walk away. Frankly, I feel played with.

It’s like Top Gun: Part Deux. Hollywood says: here is a movie for you, but then it tells me “no! you can not have the movie. No movie for you. You must a wait”.

And @K-Paul, Im looking at you too Mister…with your picture of that rack shaped bumper box, leaving us to guess…I was in the dark at least 20min!!!

 

I changed my oil a couple months ago, and I don't remember if they're the same bolt. There are no other bolts listed for that diagram though. Oddly out of the whole diagram, they only provide 2 real pictures of the parts, the bolt being one of them.

 

Maybe he mostly drives in reverse.

 

Ha... Yep. I'm finding that the nuts, bolts, screws, etc are not easily connectable with the parts they secure. However, I've taken this as a challenge and will let the forum know once I get the bolts if they work. I'm certain these are semi-hi-fail or need-to-be-replaced-frequently items. I have 4 of them on order. will report back.

 

It’s nothing to do with the military but rather flag protocol.

 

Had five new TPMS sensors installed in a set of Nitto Terra 275/55/20’s

 

Finally installed a front camera.

 

Changed engine oil and filter.
So glad I changed my rear diff oil also. Fluid was black. Went with Royal Purple.
Cleaned/chased skid plate bolt holes and added anti-seized.
Rotated tires.
Cleaned cabin filter. Somewhat dirty. Should be a one year replacement interval.
Engine air filter is still very clean.
4,960 miles. 6 months old.

 

How often are you guys changing differential and transmission fluid

 

that will look sick! excited to see pics when you get it back.

 

Been puttering around doing electrical stuff... the center of the dash and the console are in pieces while I'm installing an ICS Dash Mount and replacing the 12v socket with a dual USB, and installing a LED in the console lid. Also made up a harness for full 12v DRL power, and got it installed... haven't smoke tested it yet.

Also, whilst the shift knob is off, I dealt with that nasty chrome shift lever. The Ellis matte black knob is sweet, but the remainder of the shaft below it was really bugging me. In what may be the cheapest interior mod ever, I found that a piece of 3/8 heat shrink slipped over said shaft, and shrunk works perfectly!

Pictures once I get it reassembled...

 

The diff oil is black because of the additives in it. Everyone's is from the factory.

 

Nah. I like to follow my own service intervals. Plan to keep vehicle for 10 years or more. I put 5k miles in 6 months. 10k miles a year.

 

Every 30K

 

Ok so here's the reveal after today's work:

• ARB Deluxe Bumper
• KC Hilites 40" Light Bar

 

My bad man!!!!

 

just threw a bunch of info in the build thread…will need to add more detail measurements and stuff if people want it

https://www.4runners.com/threads/exporunner’s-2013-4runner-trail-build.24752/#post-326089

 

Nicely done! That bumper is awesome. It looks like it’s ready for an extended drive-about in the outback. And it’s also the perfect look for the early 5th gens. I feel better now.

I hit the “like” button 6 times, but because it’s an even number, it cancelled itself out 3 times. Just so you know, my “like”represents “like” x7

 

Thanks!!! Now just need to get the fog-lights and a winch

 

How do you like the KC’s? They are on my short list for when I decide to tackle lighting.

 

How did you connect it?

 

They are unbelievable. The biggest reason I got KC is outside of a very good warranty and the reliability, was a desire to have the Marty McFly Toyota pick up with the KC lights when I was a kid. But the performance is amazing.

 

The Alpine head unit was already rigged for front and rear cameras. It was quite literally plug and play. I used a Natika camera as recommended by many here. I really appreciate all the info on this site. Y’all have cost me a bunch of money though! lmao

 

I dropped the kids off at the bus stop, then hit the liquor store... 5th gen 4runner livin.....

 

^ This is how you do it folks

 

Yes Sir!! And bungee the beer on the roofrack to keep it cold.