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

I watched a dozen YouTube videos and did consider using a suction cup. However, I already had it in my brain to take the inside apart knowing taking it apart and pushing would be the most time-consuming but the least expensive and the opportunity to make a few needed fixes and tweaks. That said, I did a simple single search at AutoZone for a suction or DIY dent repair kit and this one (https://www.autozone.com/sandpaper-...-puller/p/oemtools-dent-puller-set/265148_0_0) that came up was too convoluted for what I had decided would be satisfactory, not to mention, if it didn't work well it was $170 down the drain. Anyhow, mostly satisfied with the outcome and likely not the first trail damage going down the road, pun intended. I also put heat on it just to see if could improve the outcome. But thought of it after the fact. Not a mechanical person. But since took on this build I have learned to appreciate mechanics more than ever. Thanks.

YES! What a pain! But when taking it apart did find additional things, aside those already aware of, that would benefit from reassembling them in a better manner.

 

Dang super bummed we couldn’t make it. My young kids would have had fun with your kiddos. The off-roading looks fun. But man now I am thinking I need some side hoops to save my body. Would be nice to have the detachable hoops.

 

Well this weekend turned out to be a VERY expensive adventure. Was a visiting a friend in Arkansas on Friday. Not much in that town, but there was a Mexican place about a 10 min drive away up the road. Drove up there, picked up the food, and on the way back a random rock SHATTERED the sunroof.

A small video (it's 26 seconds long but you can def hear the "pop" of the glass).

https://youtu.be/DSbVpf3zxvA

 

Man that is a bummer. Sorry to hear. This is another good reason for a full roof rack. Just saying.

 

Yea it would have been fun , this place is huge we haven’t even touched a quarter of it, there’s stuff here that would kill our rigs but also enough to have fun for a couple weeks straight at least. If you can weld have a shop bend you some hoops or just have a shop do it all, shouldn’t cost much. Mine only stick out about 4 inches but I’m glad I put them on cause it was in a major bind in that one v ditch, also bump out sliders are the only way to go, I’ve been in multiple spots where they have saved some good body damage. Had a few spots where I had to get out and winch today, it’s also worth it’s weight in gold.

 

It looks great, Nautical Blue really pops when it's clean. Mine is a mess right now and needs a good wash as well, your post is good incentive. I see you also painted your wheels black, they look so much better, don't they?

 

Drove to NY from NC, 640 miles. I haven't reset the mileage since I drove down there last January. When I got to NC back then I had gotten just over 20MPG full highway with the truck loaded up pretty full. Daily driving around down there it went down to 17.5 which is average for me. After the trip back it now reads 18.6. When I travel I always use cruise control and it's usually 10 over the speed limit so at times I was doing 80. Not great mileage speed in our trucks! With the price of gas now I might have to ease up on the skinny pedal a bit lol!

 

I hope it works out and soon be able to tune 2020+

 

RCI Aluminum skids installed today. Aside from some issues with the crossmember for the T-Case skid the install was smooth and simple.

I really like the TRD integration plate as well. It matched up quite nicely.

 

Should have painted "HELP" on them. In big red letters.

 

Installed LFD roof rack bars today

 

Nice. I like that they are low key and very functional and slightly elevated so you can actually wash and wax under them as needed. I really like them, super happy with them.

 

Bath day.

 

I'd offer to pay to let you do mine. But there's a big hole in the roof right now.

 

You gotta put the LFD sticker on.

 

I know, I know! Tomorrow.

 

Chemical guys foam Cannon?

 

Yep love their products

 

They've got a new cherry foam foam that goes on thick and stays on pretty well as you wash.

 

How’s she feel after adding the larger tire? Noticeable difference in ride, acceleration, or braking?

 

Yep, the new crossmember measurements for the T-Case skid is little off. Wasn't the case when I install 2018 my 4R ORP. Not sure what happened with RCI.

When you decide to install the fuel tank skid make sure you have good patience..

 

*laughs* Yeah....I remember doing the steel gas tank skid on my previous 4Runner. That was not fun at all.

 

Doesn't feel any different to me. I went from stock size KO2s to these, both C rated. I was expecting to notice a change because they are heavier but I'm really happy with them.

 

I am wanting to upsize my Nitto Ridgegrapplers as well and I am hoping not to feel a difference in performance and mileage either…

 

I had the green color wash, not sure which one ill go with next since they have sooooo many options. I used their ceramic coating, it works awesome! shines and protects for about 6 months then I reapply.

 

Washed it, spray waxed, vacuumed, then new wiper blades over the weekend.

 

That is wild! What kind of bad luck is that, can’t believe a rock hit it moving at that speed and shattered it. Sorry to hear that, what a bummer.

 

Installed a trd leather shift knob on the transfer case shifter.
Replacing that junk plastic insert one that comes from the factory and spins in your hand when you shift.
This one has brass threads and is rock solid.

 

Yeah. I feel like I'm getting it in the rear here of late. Luckily, local glass shop can get the new sunroof glass ordered and installed cheaper than my deductible. Which isn't saying much, but saving money wherever I can these days.

 

That sucks, what a way to get decommissioned. Hope the repair goes quick. Im curious…Ive heard tinted sunroofs (sunrooves ? lol) can sometimes explode on their own. Was yours tinted?