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

Added the glare deflector from Chris on this site. I think it turned out nice. Even used the 4runner decal.

 

I throw that 4Runner in there instead of just wasting the material! Always looks good on the White! Thanks!

 

Added Weathertech front and rear mats.

 

Tell me about your trailer. How well does the 4Runner handle it?

 

It is a 2018 StarCraft Autumn Ridge 17TH. It’s dry weight is just a hair under 3,600lbs and the tongue weight is 434, so I am at the limits of this truck here!

In all honesty it tows surprisingly well! A little bouncy but it just seems more exaggerated than how it already drives without a trailer. I have towed all sorts of good combinations and crap combos (have a Class A CDL) and I was expecting worse from the 4Runner.

This weekend will be its first trip on the highway so we’ll see. I plan to just take it easy though, I am in no hurry.

 

Do you have a weight distribution hitch? That helped my 4Runner out a lot. It removed that bouncy feeling.

 

I do. Maybe I should try to/see if I am able to remove another link from it and see if that helps. I am also raising the ball on my truck about 1.5” too and maybe that may make a difference too.

 

Not mine but looks good. Anyone have these on a 4R?


Almost searched in Amazon but again my brain said "don't leave any clue, element of surprise.."

 

Not sure where to get those little ones but for those interested, here's a place you get full size ones, bought one for the 4runner gate but the tint is dark to show. I'll put it on my tundra back window someday.

http://www.gunshadowdecals.com/

 

Add new Fuel wheels

 

You mean a "Break Into My Car, Please" sticker?

 

Yeah that's true..

 

I have that same Victory 4x4 shelf. I made my own side molle panels though. Awesome shelf.

 

I installed the RCI skid plates. Took me a little longer than expected but did it solo but got in there. Seems like a good product. Also, the cat protection shields are optional and seem adequate. Getting too old to be underneath this thing, but done.

 

Pm'ed

 

I got my Meso Customs interior door handle covers today, and I installed them immediately. These things do a pretty good job of covering up the chrome. It's perhaps tight between the handle and the lock. It might be worth pulling these off and putting a little lithium grease on the top flat portion that comes in contact with the lock, but everything does function properly as is. They were pretty easy to put on. Just pull the handle out and insert longways. Be careful to not have that flat portion that should go under the lock pop upwards. Work the wraparound portion that goes towards the back of the truck into the groove between the handle and the door. I didn't need to trim anything. It took about 5 minutes to do all four handles.

 

Plasti-dip or cerakote my friend

 

Installed extended rear diff breather. And yes I tightened the ziptie and clipped the end.

 

Front diff and transfer case oil change today.

Maybe give it a bath tomorrow.

 

Pardon the naivete, would you share why this is needed or beneficial? Thanks.

 

Extending the diff breather helps when making water crossings to prevent water getting sucked inside the differential when it contracts from the quick cool off from the water. This will instead breathe in air.

 

Killer new decal arrived to rep my Bilstein's

 

Yikes! Just read this article too (https://www.4wdingaustralia.com/4x4/why-you-should-fit-diff-breathers-to-your-4wd/). It's amazing (or just plain negligent) that this isn't standard for a vehicle intended to go offroad, which could include crossing water. Thanks.

Any particular product you recommend? Thanks again.

 

I'm really liking this decal. Love the bear, but would love an elk even more! What do you charge for a custom set?

 

Yeah I used the ARB. I didn’t run mine to the gas area but instead to the front of the vehicle.

ARB Differential Breather Kit...

$82 ARB 170112 Differential Breather KIT Vent The air Pressure in drivetrain Assemblies Such as The differentials, Transmission and Transfer case.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QBQYNF0

 

Finished up what I started last weekend (interior) and washed and waxed the exterior

 

Nice job

 

Thank you

 

you sponsored by them?

 

I wanted to ask the same but kept it to my self..