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

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...

$84 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..

 

No, I wish lol. Just always been a big sticker guy. Not for everybody, but I think it's unique

 

Highly recommend if you're fording through water on a regular basis.

 

Hey whatever floats your boat! Looks good

 

Changed the oil. 1.5 quarts of PP 0w-20 and 5 quarts of M1 0w-20.

 

Friday towed boat to Beltzville State Park. Definitely frt floats W/Eibachs set @ 0.85 on frt. on highway W/275x70x17's Cooper Discoverer ST/MAXX when trucks pass by. Today used it to get to buddies property for some .22 & .45ACP target shooting! Oil change & Tire rotation next weekend, 50k mi. The way I'm commuting currently I got another 2 yrs before my 75-85k mi range for trade in. Not sure what will be to my liking by then??

 

How heavy is the tongue? I just towed 1100 highway miles and didn't have any issue with front float when passing or being passed by trucks. Wondering if you have a heavy tongue that's unloading the front end (I use air bags to compensate).

 

Not sure as of tongue wt. I had NO issues W/Stock suspension, just after I wanted to level it out & putting the Eibach's set @ 0.85 frt. I can live W/it because I only tow boat MAX 2 times away from our normal weekend day trip on the turnpike.

 

Drove it from NY to NC. 640 miles with over 1,000 lbs of stuff loaded in it. 19.2 average MPG not babying it. Made it in 9 1/2 hours. This thing was made for driving the distance it's the 6th time I've made this trip and it really is comfortable for the long distance.

 

Totally depends on sizing etc. I don't usually charge for design to forum members, just materials. PM me and we can talk it out!
Thanks!

 

Ditto and also prevents the breather from getting corroded or caked up with dirt and mud while offroading preventing the axle from venting correctly.

 

Maybe consider getting a set of airbag helpers for the rear. Infinitely adjustable and cheap safety feature for towing limits.

 

Added a remote start and TRD exhaust yesterday. The remote start is awesome but I'm iffy about the exhaust. It still needs to break in.

 

Does the TRD exhaust prevent the exhaust smell when the back window is down?