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

I rubbed the scratches off mine and rubbed on a bottle of Meguiar’s hybrid ceramic wax back in November. It has been dirty most of the time since, washed about 5 or 6 times. It still shines pretty nice with nothing but washing for 4+ months. It seems to resist significant scratches better than it did with regular wax too. It should work awesome on fresh clear coat.

 

Thought about changing the gear oil. Ended up sitting in this one spot most of the day

 

Put AVS ventshades on today. Piece of cake.

 

They are nice aren’t they?

 

In channel or stick on?

 

Those are the way to go. I got the other ones (in channel) and they suck. Took a couple days to get the driver side rear window to shut right via removing/sanding/reinstall/fail again/repeat, still messing with the passenger side front one. Won’t be too much longer before I order the AVS ones and use these for target practice.

 

Two other guys from work may be down, gonna try to hit up burning rock off-road park this weekend. Anyone in the area?

 

I held off longer than I expected but finally upgraded to new shoes.

 

Dang it, just bought those from 4runnerlifestyle.com for $85.

 

What was the price difference between the raptor and the runner, if you don't mind answering.

 

Yes they are. Install was easy despite what some said in the reviews on Amazon.

 

Stick on. They blend right in IMO.

 

Thanks! Tires are 265/70/17 Wildpeaks

 

I do love the raptor! But Its a ford in which I will never own another.

 

I think you should add the toyota front bug deflector. I think it would blend in nicely with the window deflectors

 

Yes, I thought about it, but I don't want to have to stick rubber bumpers on my hood.

 

New lift, new wheels, new tires & front skid plate! I’m ready!!
Dobinsons 2.5” front, 2” rear
Ryder Offroad Wheels
Falken Wildpeak 285/75/17
RCI Steel Skid

 

I like it

 

I put the rubber bumpers on the underside of the deflector.

 

Replaced side mirror of the 2016 that Mama tried to tear off...LOL...At the shop tomorrow for about 3K of custom spray bedliner accents to cover six years of road & rock rash...Cheaper & more durable than more paint...

 

Hmm, had not thought of that...duh. can they be seen from the outside?
Also, some reviews on Amazon mentioned a very close tolerance on top of the painted radiator shroud. They were concerned about rubbing the paint. What has been your experience?

 

Installed SumoSprings bumps front and rear.

 

Just had a peak since you mentioned it. The screws that hold the deflector to the hood makes contact with the plastic shroud on mine. Doesn't look like the deflector itself touches the painted portion at all.

Also, the deflector is pretty damn stiff. I don't think using the rubber bumpers are necessary. But I don't notice them anyways.

 

Thank you! I have one on my 98 ltd and did not use the bumpers. They are stiff, but the one on my 98 has a lot more clearance than the 5th gen version appears to. Reviews did also mention what you said about the mounting screws.
I appreciate your help!

 

I just took a second look just to make sure. It is super tight on the leading edge where it meets the top of the painted grill. Tight enough where it looked like it was scuffed, but turned out to be dried up road salt getting trapped in there. Going to have to keep an eye on it.

Anyways, I'm happy with mine still. Does not shake or vibrate at all on the highway or going thru the touch less carwash blow dryer.

 

Good info!! Thnk you again. I've got it in my cart...just have to think on it a little more. After all, it would really be mostly for asthetics. I know it would protect the front of the hood from road debris, but the whole front end is paint.

 

I was hesitant at first, but glad I put it on. Makes the front look a little more aggressive as well.

 

Projects backing up

 

I've seen a couple of youtubers take them off after 2 or 3 years of use with no damage