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

Added some OEM steps found in FB market for $75.



Added about a week ago some Meso dual color overhead lights.

 

What was the cost if you don't mind answering

 

I had to.

 

I had ceramic tint put on Tacoma last summer. Not gonna lie. It kinda steep at $700 + tax.

BUT I had the old tint pulled off, tint put on my sunroof and front windshield, and side/back glass. It was done by a local shop where I live. It's a small business, and most other places are 15-30 min drive. So I do wanna try and support the smaller guys where I can.

 

@Burnt Taco Load rating E. I didn’t even think to ask. I like the feel of it and not sure I could feel the difference had they been C.

 

Thanks

 

Ordered RSG KDSS Plate and Cat Protection Plate. Built a 60% platform for sleeping and just started to decide gear location. I’m more of a week or less leave home day trips, overnight backpack into forest/old guy hang in the forest by myself so I’m setting up the Off road with that in mind. I have 400w Wattfun as well and the backpack will double as clothes/linen storage. I always liked having the 40% seat in the normal position for getting in and out. Less contortion. I highly recommend the Willlpo mattress. Even on your side it’s provides cushion.

 

Oil change today. Didn't start off that smoothly though. Not sure how much of this I should blame on living in the salt belt, or that the dealer probably over tightened it when I used my free oil changes. They did strip one of the other bolts. I'll be sure to use plenty of anti-seize going forward.




I also added the TRD skid plate. I thought this went over the steel plate like on the Tacoma, but this replaces the steel plate. It also seems a little beefier than the TRD skid plate my Tacoma had. Less bolts to worry about too.



I'm assuming it's beefy enough to be used as a jack point...

 

Was wondering what that was myself. I dropped the oil for the first time at 1700kms and saw that. What is that black piece ?

 

Installed this trickle charger (http://www.lslproducts.net/ALS_Overview_Page.html) for the start battery (This one is for Lithium but also available for Acid and AMG house batteries). As long as the house battery is charging (solar or 110-120v), the start battery is also charged. The RV industry primarily uses this product to trickle charge the start battery while the RV is in storage (outside or inside) and connected to a power source (solar or 110-120v). Also, I moved the house charge shut off to a higher position. The previous position was right at the door ?armrest and did not allow space to turn the switch with the door closed. Thus, having to open the door to turn the switch.

 

That's where you would place a jack to lift the front of the vehicle. The steel plate has something similar. It contacts the cross member.

(not my pic)

 

After 27 months and being in less than 2-3 rains changed the disintegrating original wipers for the cheapest available at AutoZone.

 

$800 total 5% all around… 50% windshield

 

Finally got off my arse and installed my RCI skid plate

 

How did you get the grill to fit?

 

Finished the underfloor wall on the passenger side, where the 120v AC distribution box, water fill, and water tank level monitor are located.

 

Installed the LFD Offroad crossbars and windfairing crossbar. Pretty simple install, I did install a strip of Clear Bra PPF under the fairing in case it ends up rubbing when I load stuff on it but it’s pretty sturdy so unless something really heavy is placed on it I doubt it’ll sag and rub. Anyways here’s some pics.

 

Watching your stuff makes me feel like I’m playing checkers and you are playing chess.

 

Looks great! Considered the same product, except wanted a lower silhouette.

Doesn't take much. For me the solar panel cable left a rubbing mark that would NOT come out. At a stop the cables are NOT touching but must have enough slack to rub while driving. Thus, covered the entire roof rack area with vinyl too. Thinking, if the cable rubs while driving any other strap, etc. will rub too.

 

Thanks. Few are original thoughts. Most are from watching others (100s of SUV, Van, RV, Tiny Homes, Overland builds, etc. from USA and abroad--even if I can't understand their languages) and then replicating/tweaking to fit the 4Runner.

 

Yup that’s why I went ahead and put a strip of PPF just in case. I’m not loading it up using it to carry a Hi Lift and a Box with recovery gear.

 

Lol don’t know why it posted like that.

 

You can edit posts if you want

 

what was the charge for the hood scoop? Or was that just built into the price? Thanks!

 

When did you order yours? They're on backorder right now, but I can't wait to get a set. Love how they keep the OEM+ look but provide a lot more function.

 

A little chrome delete and nice pair of used running boards added.

 

Been working on a swing out spare tire rack for a couple days. I finished up the main welds today, just gotta do some clean up with the grinder and figure where/how to add a fuel can then paint. So far I am in it for about $1590 less than a Rigd.

 

Adjusted the seating position of the front wiper arms. After having had my windshield replaced last fall they were resting slightly above the wiper deicer elements. Took about 5 minutes to get them right.

 

$50 Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter - Instant Connection Using Google-Licensed Bridge Technology from Smartphone to Screen - USB Type-A Plug-in - Secure Gel Pad

Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter

 

Works great!