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

Often times, I'm on here poking fun at people who change their oil at low intervals; however, I'm guilty of changing the air filter much more often than Toyota recommends. My thought process being if you want clean oil, you gotta start with clean air.

 

I like that look. Plan on doing that to my 2021

 

Lowered the Eibach coilovers about an inch and got the alignment in check. Very happy with how this set up rides for the money. If you don’t feel like spending Fox or King $$ I highly recommend the Eibach 2.0 kit.

 

It is right at 16 seconds. There are actually 2 pieces that I see. It had to have gotten kicked up by one the the 2 vehicles in front and just happened to be angling down. Just some really bad luck right there!!!

 

Yep I see it as well. Watch the clouds and you will see the object.

Good eye @tonymac

 

I have the same intake, and yes it is open but the hood acts as a top. There is not a 'performance' improvement really. But what it does improve is the engine bay. Way easier to get to around in there now! And the extra noise when you waste some gas is always nice!

 

Nicely done!

Those are some solid caster numbers. What UCA's are you using?

 

It does have a “heat shield” around it that supposedly helps keep the hot air from the engine out but I am not so sure. I do like it because it does “feel” like it adds a little something (seat dyno), it makes a lot of noise when you get on it, and I like the look vs. the factory air box setup.

 

Looks great

 

Thank you! JBA UCAs.

 

Prismatic powders in Black Jack which is semigloss.

 

looks amazing. i just can't justify the cost. maybe in a few months.

 

looks awesome!! i got the 4runner lifestyle grill that will be hopefully going on the front this friday. what light bar/bracket setup do you have?

 

Installed Cornfed 1.5”/1” TRD Pro lift kit
Spidertrax 1.25” spacers on 275/70/17 Wildpeaks.
Had to push driver side fender liner forward by 1/2” and front bumper sanded down about 1/8” on each side (already had Pro Cut from Port), and removed front mud flaps.

 

What upper control arms are you running

 

JBA

 

So what's ur total lift?

 

Apex Overland recovery points installed. I also figured since I was working in that area already I'd go ahead and finally drop the TRD skid to apply anti-seize to the bolts.

 

I took these photos about a month ago. When changing my filter with the Wix. The only noticeable difference I could see was the Wix has a mesh screen and the Denso Oem filter seems to have the pleats on the side of the filter open in comparison to the Wix. The pre filter seemed to be comparable if I remember correctly. Price difference was only about $6.00 Wix from Amazon and Denso from Bam. (Wix orange, Denso black) also when I checked McGeorge Toyota and Olathe, both were out of stock on the Denso filters.

 

Dropped the blower motor to clear out leaf debris that had been making an annoying rustling sound. Couldn't get to the debris through the cabin filter opening. All quiet now.

 

I need to do that soon. Have a leaf in there driving me nuts

 

Awesome! Thanks for the comparison pics.

Looks like I'm switching to Wix or Purolator One on my next air filter change.

 

AEM is cooler

 

Was gonna start to buy the materials for the wifey air up/down all tires at once…anyone here do this? Follow “sponseredbywifey” design? Your own personal?

[I know how it all works but was curious if anyone came across any “wish I did this instead….” moments plus didn’t wanna start another thread]

 

I have it installed with some tweaks. I mounted my compressor on the passenger side on a MORE mount since I don't plan to run a auxiliary battery (for now), and I'm using a C4 accessories mount that doesn't obstruct the fuse box and relays like the Rago mount does (with the manifold mount). I also installed ARB's pressure control system because I didn't like the relief valve popping at 40 psi and the compressor constantly running. I can set my limits for airing up/down on the app and it'll cut off the compressor automatically while I effortlessly complain about something else

 

Sent an email to the general manager at the local dealership about never being a customer there again. Long story short: They lied about my coils rubbing and causing an annoying squeak. Turned out to be my hood latch. Quoted me $2000 and needing to go back to factory coils. Thank goodness I said "no thank you." But can't help feeling completely duped by them. I wonder who else they have lied to and got the payout for thier lies. My rig looks absolutely fantastic underneath...zero rubbing at all. Lesson learned.

...Oh, and I replaced my side mirror turn signals with blacked out sequential ones.

 

sweet
I’m gonna definitely be in touch if that ok cause when it comes to terminology I’m garbage
I have the slee mount driver side with dual Arb

 

thx !

actually they are plastic wheel cover that were on the runner when we purchased it used from Toyota dealer- - they wrap around wheels TIGHT- I’m afraid I will break them - therefore they have never been off - I do have a set of taco wheels that I need to repair / paint so I can eventually put on runner

 

Happens all the time unfortunately. A lady I know with an Infiniti had a rattle in her exhaust and was quoted $2K to replace a bad cat. I asked to take a look and it turned out to be a loose heat shield. For me, new car dealers are good for oil changes and warranty work but nothing more.

 

Well, my warranty is no longer. I'm going to start doing my own oil changes for now on. I've always wanted to be more self-sufficient in working on my rig so why not start now? If I run into anything major I have people whom I can rely on to help me. I simply do not tolerate liars. No time for that! Or money lol.