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

Got bored during lunch and threw on the new battery tie down

 

Installed my permanent license plates. I need a nap

 

So noob question here. I've seen a few vids of changing out the interior lighting to some LEDs (getting rid of the dull lights). Did the bulbs change any from say 2018 to 2021 (which I own a 21)? When I attempted to put my info into Amazon, it says it won't fit? I didn't think bulbs would change any from one model year to the next, but ya never know with the manufacturing.

 

Nah, just Amazon

 

Ben over at Arizona Toy Pros did the install, I am not near a qualified enough mechanic to do this type of work well.

https://sosperformance.com/products...-gx460-tr340-dot-6-4r-and-tr-dot-341-dot-4-4r

Tom at SOS is fantastic to work with, with the best customer service!

 

Hi Everyone! So it’s finished and OMG it’s insanely loud and crystal clear. Set me back a pretty penny but I’m very much and audiophile so imo money well spent! Here are some photos of the finished project. In case anyone wonders it’s all Fosgste equipment except the DCP which is an Audio Control DQ61. Also the only cutting which had to be made to the vehicle was in the rear tail gate to fit the tweeters. It was minor so I approved it being done and the tweeter mouths flush. I also included a photo of the tweeter so folks can see just how much room we have to work with.

 

Also, to the someone asked about the sub. It’s a 12 inch Fosgate P3 with prebuilt fosgate box (specific to the p3 12 sub).

In the event anyone wants to use this setup for their own I’ve included the receipt which breaks down all the equipment, labor and parts.

I do ask to anyone who thinks to comment negatively on what I paid please keep to yourself. This post is for the betterment of our 4runner community and I’ve no place for anything but love.

 

Sounds like you have a system you're happy with and that's honestly all that matters.

Congrats.

 

If only this were true

 

Awesome, who cares what others think about what you spent.

 

Agreed! We work hard and we spend our money on what makes us happy. I think it’s great that you put in the time and effort so you can enjoy what you have!!

 

i agree as well...i would love to upgrade my system somehwat, but havent put much thought into it. You dont see too many system wide stereo upgrades on these forums, so it is very much appreciated that you shared what you have done! and what CAN be done as well! great stuff, and once again im asking for a video of your audio LOL!

 

and yet another tire change . 305/70/17. can’t say this will be my last lol

 

A little tamer tire change. I got 55k out of the Wildpeaks. Decided to change it up a little. Weight savings is about 9lbs per corner.

265/65r17 Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme (RWL!)

 

Not done today but installed recently, new tires and wheels:

 

Sick!!! ^^^


Those Yoko’s look good with Volks

 

Brought the new one home and promptly replaced the factory floor mats with Husky’s from the 16 Trail I sold last fall. Will get new tires next week. Still trying to decide on new armor. I’m on vacation for a week so I’ll think about.

 

Who makes the rear bumper?

 

You like those husky’s? Looking at those or weather tech to eventually replace my oem trd pro mats.

 

Went full Lasfit LED interior bulbs. Amazon screwed up and ended up sending me 4 more than I needed. I got to share the love with another local 4R owner.

 

You gonna regear?

 

they actually ride just like my previous 295s, so for me, not right now on the regear. Have a feeling i’ll be at 35s though before the year is over, and will likely regear then. 305 is the sweet spot IMO.

 

how much driving have you done involving hills? I think 285-295 is sweet spot for function. I feel like I’d rather shoot to a complete long travel build and go 35’s before 305’s. Just me tho

 

Fridge came in. Gonna rework my platform and get it in tomorrow

 

@T4Rrunning I have had both Husky’s and Weather Tech. I prefer Weather tech for the front and I like Husky’s for the rear floor mat. In my Tundra, the Husky had a larger foot print. The Husky’s are also softer rubber where as the weather tech is solid plastic.

 

After just under two years and some 30k miles, the weBoost OTR antenna's weakest point is NOT the treads coming loose. The weakest point is the joint above one of the treads. What the Mother Fungus!?! Cleaned it up and reset it after applying some Loctite (glue?). Headed up north in a few hours to finish the last segment of AZBDR (Cameron, AZ - Utah state line). Hoping it holds.

 

This is a great strategy and what I did.

 

He has a factory bumper. The tire carrier is held on by his hitch. I don’t know the exact manufacturer of what he is running. However, there are many companies that make a quality product.
eg: https://westcottdesigns.net/product/universal-hitch-mount-tire-rack/

I hope this helps.

 

I'm an audio geek myself. Quality costs money. Every vehicle I've ever owned I ended up replacing the head unit, speakers, and installing amps and subs. Just purchased my 4Runner, but eventually I'm going to need some more bump in the trunk. Congrats on the upgrade. Enjoy it.