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

USR black housing tails added. I got their optional LED reverse, turn signal and license plate lights. I didn't like how bright the license plate lights were so they came off and I'll just swap to LED bulbs.

This is just the license plate lights.



USR's reverse LED bulbs.



USR's turn LED turn signal bulbs. This is a screen shot from a video I took so the camera had not adjusted yet.

 

I got the Toyota OEM rock sliders after deciding not to spend 900-1000 dollars are real rock sliders...I did so with the thought that I wouldnt ever be rock crawling...and then on a trip this past summer I found myself having to crawl over some rocks. Nothing severe, but the OEM sliders did their job taking a few hits and saving the sill.

 

The main reason I will be installing sliders (vic4x4) is MAD. Mutuality Assured Damage. (play on the cold war term)

If your car hits mine, your car will feel it too. Only fair.

 

you are correct, Silvers are not recognized as an official colour by the AKC, and Lizzy was (as I was told by the breeder I got her from) AKC registered as a chocolate lab as both her parents were supposedly papered as well. I never got the papers and I never cared for it. Part of the reason for not being recognized as a proper lab color is that there's some debate on how the silver dilution was introduced to the breed. Was it a genetic mistake, was it some cross breeding with a Weimaraner? Nobody really knows, but what I've been told by the breeders who specialize in silvers, if both parents don't have the silver color trait in their gene pool, you won't get a silver puppy out of the litter. Labs are great dogs and for me, are the perfect fit of active, goofy, playful and lazy.

I get not wanting the predator steps because you basically have a metal catch for rocks, but not wanting sliders ... I don't do any rock crawling but have done some light to medium offroading and my gas tank skid is dented and my sliders have some nice scratches on the underside and saved my doors, not from rocks, but from hitting the ground when going over some very undulating terrain. I like the peace of mind having that protection for when I need it vs wishing I had it and dealing with a busted ass door.

 

I finally got rid of that "right-in-the-eyeballs" sun reflector on my hood. The angle of that scoop is PERFECT for temporarily blinding me in early morning (heading east) or late afternoon (heading west). This sticker was $35, easy to install.

Got it here. They come in MANY colors and gloss or matte.

https://importequipment.com/products/toyota-4runner-hood-bulge-glare-blocker-sticker-decal-2014

 

I tend to believe the recessive gene theory. Where I've struggled is why the AKC cannot accept that AND the color. They'll recognize the dog as purebred when coming from purebred parents. They know, scientifically, why silver occurs. They're ninety percent of the way there but instead, consider silver as a defect.

Had steps on my Tacoma until the trail decided I didn't need them. So, I went with sliders and I am thankful I did. The stock step on the Runner doesn't stop door dings. I have one to prove it--it also looks like the truck was slightly taller too. Sliders may have prevented it depending on their construction.

 

Damn they really do make everything for our trucks..lol. Very cool.

 

If I were to go the westcott route and keep the trd pro fox suspension and add some 33s, would there be any downside? Would it reduce the quality at all from how it is stock?

 

Hahaha yeah, sliders are the only purchase you should have if you do any off roading

 

Fixt it for you.

 

It's not what I did to my Runner, it's what the deer did to it tonight a mile from the house. Just nailed the driver side doors. No pictures yet as my Runner is black and it's night time here. Going to be A PIA. Already started the claim process. The good is that deer did not come through the windows, we were only going about 35mph so no loss of control and we are unhurt.
That's what insurance is for, but I'm still ultra ticked. This is the second time that this happened to me. Last time I was hit in same spot on my TJ as deer tried to jump my jeep.

 

Added a set of predator steps that came off a 2022 TRD OR. Heck of a price too. Now my 7 year old is a lot happier getting in and out of the 4R.

 

Few may admit it but we all work for our 7yo. Our (in my case) the teenagers. They don't rule the roost but the corporate decisions are heavily influenced by the members of the corporation. Congrats on your efforts to appease your shareholders - life may be easier...for a while.

 

Nicely worded. In my case I didn’t give them the option so they don’t get to complain. My boys are always excited to get in the 4Runner.

 

are the pre 2014 4runner hood scoops a different size? would these work for the 10-13 models? im fairly sure they have been uniform, but would rather make sure before buying. thanks for posting this!!

 

I don't have a pre 2014 around to measure, but looking at pics online, I think ALL 5th gens with a scoop are the same. They appear to be. The vendor at the link above just doesn't want to say so in his ad, I think.

 

Put on some laminx yellow for filters on my 21 factory led fogs.

They look great cosmetically with the lights off, but when they are on, the fogs have a bit of a greenish hue (probably due to the LED bulb color, since it’s more white, pushing to blue). Kinda not sure about how that looks, so the filters are on probation lol. As far as the change to the lighting itself, however, I like it.

Laminx has amber filters too. Has anybody tried those with the factory led fogs? Do those go weird looking with the led lights?

 

i bought those along with the blackout kit for mine during the Black Friday sale. sadly, its been too cold for me to install either yet.

did you use the dry or wet install for the laminex covers?

 

Tried one wet, and one dry. I read you should do it dry. I should have listened lol. It was more putzy wet, didnt want to stick, bubbles actually harder to remove, so I just put a little space heater near until it dried out enough. Then it was fine.

 

thx. i had originally intended to do the wet install, but the more videos i've watched, i am now leaning towards dry. you just reinforced that opinion.

 

this is my feeling as well.

 

You have to be careful year to year. Sometimes even mid MY as well. MFG’s may change things like hinges or latch mechanisms. Bolt sizes. Even body panels may change.

I would check the part numbers just to be sure they haven’t changed.

 

Good point... According to this.... https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-hood-5330135210?c=Zz1ib2R5JnM9aG9vZC1hbmQtY29tcG9uZW50cyZsPTEmbj1TZWFyY2ggUmVzdWx0cyZhPXRveW90YSZvPTRydW5uZXImeT0yMDIxJnQ9dHJkLW9mZi1yb2FkLXByZW1pdW0mZT00LTBsLXY2LWdhcw==

The same part number "Hood Sub Assembly (w/ Scoop) - 53301-35210", fits all 4-Runners 2010 - 2022. I think you should be safe.

And this one as well (the actual scoop?) https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota....0cmQtb2ZmLXJvYWQtcHJlbWl1bSZlPTQtMGwtdjYtZ2Fz

 

How long did it take to receive your kit?

 

Today finally got around to the grille mesh mod. Love cheap mods that look good and have functionality. Suppose “look good” is in the eye of the beholder.
For $3 this was a solid win.
I drive 100mi a day and with spring and summer coming the bugs and farm debris on the road will be coming at the grille. The openings of the grille is quite enormous I feel.
Some after pics…

 

Installed a Rago Steel Fuel Skid. The factory skid was already crumpled into the fuel tank at the leading edge.

 

i like that idea!

 

cant recall who but saw it on this forum so cant take any credit for it.

 

for a non handy man myself where did you get the mesh at..and used to cut with..

 

its gutter guard from the orange home improvement store but the blue one has it too.
I used metal.
I cut it with a pair of shears made for cutting light gauge metal- kinda like scissors.

one piece exactly covers the bottom.
Have to measure for the radar and cut that out as a U shape.
The guard comes with a flange- i left it and put it on the bottom.
Had to remove the lower front plastic piece to get it in as one piece.

for $3 if u mess up cheap to just redo