SMOKEYBEAR 2022 LR ORP

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

Any ideas on rolling the windows down with the FOB?

 

Have a look at the Carista App/OBD2 dongle. I just ordered one.

 

Sherpa roof rack arrived today. Looks to be a great job packing it.

 

Rack photo dump

 

Just added some of the leds, I want to see/use them at night to see what I want to do.

 

Just landed today






Now what? I need to get em painted soon, what’s the best way to do it?

edit-https://trail4runner.com/2020/03/14/diy-painting-rock-sliders-4runner/

https://metaltech4x4.com/blog/how-to-paint-raw-sliders/

https://staceyweldon.com/2021/04/12/diy-rsg-metalworks-rock-slider-painting-and-install/

Search ***************/2020/08/08/how-to-prep-paint-raw-bare-metal-parts-for-tacoma/

from https://www.4runners.com/threads/sliders.10023/
Acetone after a light scuff with a scothbrite pad then paint and primer of your choice

 

Sand, etching primer and a few coats of rattle can

 

Message from someone on TW

 

Being in a salt area, what should I look for when I start the suspension upgrade.

 

I guess Kings tend to get really nasty, and I'm sure there's others. The ones with aluminum bodies seem to be preferable. My Bilsteins still look good after 2 winters and 48K miles. I know Elka are supposed to hold up well, also.

 

https://www.4xinnovations.com/2010--2022-4Runner-Bolt-On-Rock-Slider_p_157.html

Done!

 

Anything is possible lol

https://youtu.be/mNuP43S07ZQ

 

Some Picts my daughter took on our recent trip.

 

The next project I’d like to accomplish is installing this.



I picked it up for my 3rd gen taco, so the mounting bracket was not made for the runner.

any pointers, thoughts or shit I should know?

Links of possible interest:
http://www.bodenzord.com/archives/1129

https://youtu.be/Ya9hQDI_epE

https://youtu.be/fyqTt-KscvE

https://www.deutschconnectorstore.com/

thread I started on TW
Smokey Bear 2017 DCSB v6 MT MGM

 

Photo Dump

put these on today, might be selling the factory wheels

 

Looking for some help with my Sherpa Crestone Rack.

mom looking for something that will slide into these slots and I can bolt something to.



I figure I can undo this


Then slide what ever those things are called into and re attach.

edit:found something on their website finally.

drop in t nuts.

https://sherpaequipmentco.com/collections/components/products/drop-in-t-nut

 

I'll find the link for what I used, stand by.

Here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...nbolt-crossbars-or-drill-access-holes.503835/

 

Saw this shared on another thread, thought worth saving

https://youtu.be/Jd7S6tYG5G4

and another maintenance resource

 

Fluid filmed yesterday, the dude that did my runner with PB surface shield wasn’t there, his buddy was and wanted to use fluid film. He said he couldn’t see the spray from the spring, but I rubbed a few places and it’s still there. He did say no rust any where.

I will get surface shield sprayed again in the spring.

 

They do it because not enough of us complain and we continue to buy them and some people pay more than MSRP.

Its just like anything else in life. I wrote them and emailed them but would guess I am in the minority. It did not do any good but I tried.

From their perspective its cheaper, not much competition out there for 4R, and this vehicle is a cash cow for them. So you either want it or you don’t. Not saying that’s right perspective but appears to be what they do.

 

Did you pay to have someone do it?Just asking because it looks like they were a bit light on the product. Some areas hardly show anything on the surface. Although, to be fair, I wouldn't wouldnt have sprayed the driveshaft and U-joints down, so maybe they sprayed more elsewhere. Any pics of the frame, rear axle, TC crossmember etc?

 

That was the spring spraying of PB surface shield, I just had it done with Fluid film a couple weeks ago. Also these picts were while he was spraying. I can try to get some more under photos in the next few days.

 

oh, ok sorry I thought i was responding to a current post …I must have taken a wrong turn lol!

Anyways, how’s that frame holding up?

 

looks very good, the guy who did the fall spraying said rust free. The folks I use are a couple of guys working together, and I got the one I haven't dealt with before, but they spend over an hour spraying and do a ton of vehicles, however not many new.

 

Returning from Venice LA, end of the Mississippi

 

What year was your Taco? I traded in my 2017 TRD dual cab Taco in Magnetic Grey to get my 22 ORP 4Runner. The Taco was a great truck, but I'm pleased with my choice.

 

2017 DCSB, Sport, manual trans.

 

Mine was also a manual, just not the sport. I really wish the 5th Gen 4Runner came in a manual, it's the thing I miss most about my Taco.

 

Rather than list all my suggestions, I have provided a link to my build page and a link to a post I created just a couple of days ago regarding skid plates.
All things you can ponder and decide what is best for you.

https://www.4runners.com/threads/why-you-may-want-to-consider-skid-plates.29228/

https://www.4runners.com/threads/cowboys-first-4runner-and-chronicle-of-mods-upgrades.18688/