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

ive not used raptor lining but have considered it. Rust oleum high performance enamel is what I use. You’ll probably have to take them off once a year to re-spray them

 

Thanks for sharing.

Is it possible to apply the raptor product over powder coated items? Thanks.

 

All the information I read about raptor liner is that prep is key. You want as clean a surface as you can get. So if the PC is flaking, you'll want to remove it before applying raptor.

I did my due diligence with prepping as while I saved $ with raptor liner vs new PC, the raptor product is not at all cheap like a typical rattle can.

I sanded off all the PC I could and found a bit of surface rust, so got rid of most of that. Then I cleaned with mineral spirits. I sprayed the rusty areas with Rustoleum rust converter, and then applied 2 light coats of the Raptor Adhesion Promoter before I even attempted the actual liner coating.

It was definitely a project. And since it was windy, I had to hold off a few days to spray. And even letting the liner cure for 3 days after it's all done feels like an eternity. But I want to do it right since I don't want to have to go back and touch up as often.

Sorry for the long answer

 

NEVER apologize for being thorough, whether the raptor liner project or the answer. Much appreciate it. Thank you.

 

She got new hiking shoes

 

BUMP! No one knows how to remove this?

 

Maybe this can help?

 

Thank you but this isn't it. I tried prying the end pieces off with plastic tools but they aren't coming off. I'll figure it out I guess.

 

Looking at the pictures from the other site, those end pieces might not separate from the middle piece.

 

Ya know what? I think you're right. I apologize to 4runGirl88, I didn't scan all the way down on the pictures on that post. It's way more involved than I thought! Not thrilled at removing the air bag but since it only has to be moved out of the way, not disconnected I should be fine.
Thanks @4runGirl88 and @replica9000.

 

walked out this morning and saw this...a screw in between treads. dont know how long its been there, or obviously how long the screw is. drove it to work, no problem. now what? would a plug be ok there?

 

If you trust the local chain of tire stores, some offer free flat repair. We went through a multi-year period where the family grocery-getter was picking up a nail or screw every six months. Other than the inconvenience of an unplanned hour stop at the tire shop it didn't cost us a thing.

 

Yup plug it, no problem.

 

I bought mine used form a local guy. Had them on a week and his wife totaled their rig. The NFab website is weird. It only shows Tundra pics. I bought something else from these guys. Quick to ship and easy to use website.

https://realtruck.com/p/n-fab-black-cab-length-nerf-bars/v/toyota/4runner/2017/

 

Here are several other styles, including one just like the OEM Predator steps.

https://realtruck.com/c/exterior-accessories/nerf-bars-running-boards

 

It is a rather tedious looking process. Good luck! Let us know how it turns out.

 

I appreciate it!

 

Sams club if you have a membership will plug for free.

 

Interesting question... Thanks @ReRunner for the tag. Yeah, I have not pulled ours to check if it removes from the silver pieces. Ours has the matte brushed grey metallic look to it (the one that cracks like crazy) so we have not messed with that. I will try to get a hold of my dealership contact and see if he can pull anything up for it. It could be wrapped... I asked my wife if I could wrap hers in the Topo but she said "No!" (She is tired of me messing with her car haha, Im still in trouble for installing the MESO dome light.)

Edit: Some part numbers as well

 

Looks like it is a pull out like all the other plastics then some screws to remove the silver ends

 

Finally got the tires installed. Alignment first thing in the morning.

Went with 285/70 Firestone Destination AT2 on the ORP wheels. Looks good to me. 41lbs for SL load is only 3lbs heavier than the stock tires. I'm not doing any hardcore offroading so I'm okay.

I am though getting slight rubbing on the front wheel well, so I'll be pushing the lining forward to address it.

Also noticed the tire is very close to the stock UCAs. Is this a known issue with the Westcott Lift on the TRD FOX? It's probably due to the higher offset of the ORP wheels. Hopefully there won't be any rubbing on the UCAs but I'll keep an eye on it.

 

This was yesterday when I got home. The power was out, and there was pizza from lunch that was cold. I tried putting it on the engine thinking it might heat the pizza up some. The engine was off, but I had just gotten home. It didn't help much.


This happened today. My 2020 4Runner hit 20,000 miles. I pulled over and took a pic of it. This is about 1/4 of my old Jeep's life. Let's see how long the Toyota lasts!


This is a 2020+ navigation cover. I found it on ebay. The only colors I could find were carbon fiber and red. I just wanted something to cover the silver of the navigation unit. Especially the part that faces upwards. The silver liked to reflect the sun. This new one still reflects some, but it's not nearly as bad. I might get it vinyl wrapped or something in something matte that won't reflect so much. It fits nicely. I have no complaints about it. I actually put this on a few weeks ago, but I took a pic of it today.

 

Probably because of the offset. I have 285's with the eibach pro kit on my stock fox suspension and no issues with the UCA

 

I went back to the TRD exhaust system. The magnaflow and others were too loud for me. This is enough. I won't mess ever with this stuff. Live and learn. Or not.

 

That's my thought too. I'm not noticing any rubbing at the moment so it's not a huge deal. Maybe I can get away with 10-15mm spacer up front and call it a day. May need to do some more trimming though.

 

Should of mentioned I have the stock trd pro wheels on mine. No trimming was required either

 

Yeah. The pro wheels are 0.5 narrower and have ~10mm lower offset, so it all makes sense now.

 

Thanks for the suggestion. I already have a pre cut wrap for it (I forget where I got it) but the instructions say to remove it. I've never wrapped anything but I just might try wrapping it in place and if it needs trimming or something I'll use an Xacto knife or something and be really careful. I have to give it a bit more thought. I don't have much patience with fiddly things these days lol.

 

Thanks for the pic and suggestion. I'll have to investigate more if and when it cools down a little out there lol!

 

Nice, looks good! Have you been able to put a jack under it to take a look at clearances at full extension?

I would also make sure the springs on the fox shock clear the UCA at full extension, because I remember seeing a post that happened to someone who had spacers on fox shocks.