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

I put on TRD decals on my 2005 4Runner. I know some people do not like these because my 4Runner is obviously not a TRD edition but heck I really like the look of it.

 

It's yours so do with it what you wish.

 

I looked at the receipt and crawled under and checked out the transmission oil pan and it was not removed. The service ticket just said flush and fill. From what I have been told the filter is basically a strainer type. So far I am pleased with the service.

 

this is what I did


and got "lost" on dirt roads

 

Started to mock up rear plate bumper. Will have swing outs from both corners, one side will hold spare tire, other side for Jerry Cans.

 

Have some minor tweaks to make to pull corner in tighter and match rear hatch shape better.

 

nice!

 

Wow, that looks great! When does production start?!?! HAHA

 

I installed a Pioneer AVH-X5800bhs and Sirius. Metra car kit fits to snug around the face of the radio. The radio has a motorized screen which I can not utilize because of how tight it is.

 

I changed the factory background of my Pioneer AVH-5800bhs.

 

That's pretty sweet! What did you do to switch out the background? I think mine may be the last year's model. I'm wondering if I can do something similar...

 

If you search for Toyota backgrounds for pioneer double din. They should come right up. Use your computer to do this. You will then need a flash drive with nothing on it. Make a file on the flash drive called photos. Then plug the flash into the USB of the radio. Use the drop down menu on your radio select USB. The photo should show up and on your radio there should be an upload button. It's an arrow in a square pointing up. Click that. Then it should ask you which screen you want the logo on. I did both. I know that's a lot. Took me a litttle bit. So if you have issues PM me and I will try to walk you through it

 

THanks for the rundown. I'll try this out and let you know about my results

 

Having my valves adjusted and ball joints replaced. Keeping her off road ready always.

 

bought another one after blowing one up and wrecking another

 

Very nice! Drive it like you stole it!

 

Ive recently added my CBI rear bumper and now the rear is sagging a bit. I may need to change my shocks out soon. Any body here got experience with the old man emu shocks? Rightnowivego icons on front and rear but im thinking about OME in the back and continuing with ICON on tye front as i prefer the coil over shocks and the ride...

 

Did AT drain and fill with Toyota World Standard. Drained and filled Power Steering Fluid. Changed spark plugs. Ordered coolant and heater hoses. Bought Toyota coolant. All this at about 93K miles.

 

Had some tinker time

Was putting these in the rear bumper but changed my mind:


Decided here:


Not mounted yet but made the cut:


Put the shift knob in as the plasticement was dry


Had some parts come in for some needed maint as well Valve cover gasket, new plugs, front axle seals, diff and transfer case crush gaskets, antenna stuff for the radio as the scion is only using one.


That was it - but a lot more coming soon...

 

This is what I'll be working on.....My 15 year old daughter learning to drive.

 

Finally got all my goodies installed.

RR2 wheels
285/65/18 Nitto Ridge Grappler
4xInnovation Sliders
Custom built front bumper

 

Self repair complete

 

This has been an on going process with all this but have not been on here for a while and thought I would post up some progress of the Rig.

I put in a dual battery tray that I sourced (if you would like the parts let me now) and modified to give it a factory appearance. Built a fiberglass switch holder in the sunglass compartment in the overhead and built a drawer system for the back.

 

Looks great!

 

I would love some more details on this! Looks great so far!

 

I changed the auto transmission fluid and filter on my '05 V8 Runner.


Original filter.


New filter.


Cleaned the pan and magnets. New gasket.


All torqued and re-filled. Drained out 4 3/4 quarts and re-filled with 5 quarts of OEM WS fluid.

Getting the fluid up to the correct temps and pulling the check plug to make sure that the level is above the standpipe is tough to do without burning your skin on the exhaust.

I don't know what Toyota has against dipsticks-enough of us drive their vehicles.

 

Washed her up from the trip to Shawnee Nat. forest, and points beyond... 3000+ miles around IL. KY. MO. and of course IN. all in a bit over a week. !

 

Added Fuel Wheels and Pathfinder Sport S A/T Tires

 

Picked up five of these from a friend this weekend, I will be installing them soon.

 

I finally got a working replacement master power switch for mine this weekend! Now I need a passenger window motor regulator.