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

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Bob, Jul 24, 2016.

  1. Jun 12, 2017 at 3:23 PM
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    AZ4walker

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    Had a new windshield put in. First plus hundred mile drive on Saturday Phoenix to Flagstaff, I always steer clear of big rigs for the one reason that sent me to the glass shop, stones. Didn't hear anything hit it, once there on a forest service road about 3 miles in, stopped to hike a bit and there it is a 9 inch crack starting from the drivers side top. Road had some washboards in it so my guess is body/frame flex cracked it.The Safelite installer said he has seen a lot of 4Runner's coming in with cracked windshields, makes me think Toyota lowered the quality of the glass by leaps and bounds. Not even one thousand miles on the truck. Thankfully insurance covered the whole thing. Price was 209.00 billed to insurance.
     
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  2. Jun 13, 2017 at 4:39 AM
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    I just lifted mine! Still deciding on rims
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  3. Jun 13, 2017 at 8:06 AM
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    brochacho

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    Very nice!! Great stance.
     
  4. Jun 14, 2017 at 10:36 PM
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  5. Jun 15, 2017 at 9:58 AM
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    Loaded it up for a camping trip

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  6. Jun 15, 2017 at 10:36 AM
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    Leveled the stance a bit...

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  7. Jun 15, 2017 at 8:52 PM
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    IMG_0476.jpg Ecotechne Roof Rack is on!! Whoop whoop.
     
  8. Jun 16, 2017 at 6:54 AM
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    unlimited_runner

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    icon stage 2 suspension gobi roof rack trd wheels bfg Ko2 2 12's LED lights more on the way...:)
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    went downtown
     
  9. Jun 16, 2017 at 8:21 AM
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    jester243

    jester243 rabble rabble rabble

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    I changed some lights, tires and tinted windows...mind blowing huh
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  10. Jun 16, 2017 at 3:38 PM
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    New shoes are on, not the best picture but whatever. Tint to the front windows and decals on the back panel windows next Friday

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  11. Jun 16, 2017 at 8:04 PM
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    Picked up some new water toys and headed to the lake.....
     
  12. Jun 17, 2017 at 10:26 AM
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  13. Jun 17, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    Took the trailer out to see how the airbags helped with the rear droop.

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  14. Jun 17, 2017 at 7:00 PM
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    panzr15

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    Which air bags did you get?

    Typed like a child from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
     
  15. Jun 17, 2017 at 7:11 PM
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  16. Jun 17, 2017 at 9:21 PM
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    Well I picked up my truck again for the shop and I'm about at my wits end. Going on 7 weeks between 2 different shops (have had it for about a week since May 3) and I still can't get it done right. At this point I'm ready to sell it and wash my hands of the thing.

    New issues with truck:
    - Dent on inside upper left of lift gate
    - 3-4 scratch/dent/nicks on lift gate inside top
    - Chip in body paint by right hinge
    - Scratches on body next to left hinge
    - Garnish upper clip will not clip to gate
    - Paint is peeling/chipping/coming off around garnish clip square hole
    - Backup camera weather strip foam is gone and it is bolted straight to the lift gate...plastic nut inserts appear gone.
    - Spoiler/gate creaks pretty good opening and closing the lift gate. Sounds like plastic rubbing metal.

    Minor issue:
    - Noticeable paint lines/masking around both hinges on lift gate
    - Still rough white over spray on back edges/lip of lift gate.
    - Ding/crush mark in edge of driver door behind the protective film

    I know I'm extremely picky about stuff like this (and pretty much everything) but this is getting ridiculous. I'm growing to hate the truck and how it's disrupting my life.
     
  17. Jun 18, 2017 at 7:14 AM
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    2016 4Runner SR5

    2016 4Runner SR5 CONTACT ME FOR CORNFED LIFT SPACERS 631-202-8245

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    That's total BS You need to get with your insurance company a freak the F out. Tell them get it right or they need to total it, raise hell, don't hold back. Refuse anything other than perfection.
     
  18. Jun 18, 2017 at 8:41 AM
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    SWTrail

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    Thanks. I forgot that the gate seems to swing not quite right compared to new. I think the hinge mounts might be tweaked. When closed the up gap between the gate and body is bigger than the new ones, but once open the gap is smaller than new ones. Something isn't right. And both hinges are new. I had them replaced when on this last attempt I saw that the holes were wallowed out. I've considered a whole new shell, but at this point that's all out of pocket and I have my doubts that it'd be assembled issue free.

    I can't understand how this is so hard. The first shop utterly butchered things. The second is better and genuinely wants to make it right, but two tries and still issues. I mean come on.

    I'm sorry I even filed a claim at this point. Wish I'd just left it and replaced the hinges myself. I think the claim has been closed so I'm not sure what I can do.
     
  19. Jun 18, 2017 at 8:43 AM
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    2016 4Runner SR5

    2016 4Runner SR5 CONTACT ME FOR CORNFED LIFT SPACERS 631-202-8245

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    Every insurance company I've ever heard of will warranty the repairs for life. File as many claims as it takes until it's perfect. It's a new truck that is now seriously devalued because of half assed body work. That's completely unacceptable.
     
  20. Jun 18, 2017 at 9:06 AM
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    SWTrail

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    Yeah it's warrantied for life. The shop already wants it back for the chip in the paint we caught when I picked it up. Found the rest when I got home. I'll have to look into what my options are. I hate the idea of filing more claims on this thing, but I may have to. The wife has reached a point where she just wants it gone and get something else (and honestly even though I like the truck, I'm getting there too).
     
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  21. Jun 18, 2017 at 1:42 PM
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    2016 4Runner SR5

    2016 4Runner SR5 CONTACT ME FOR CORNFED LIFT SPACERS 631-202-8245

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    Sell it to CarMax, take the money and buy another one. I know if mine was totaled, i'd buy another one, I love it. Honestly the only thing it doesn't have that I wish it did have is a V8 option.
     
  22. Jun 18, 2017 at 2:22 PM
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    SWTrail

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    I hear ya. We almost went to CarMax last night but I wasn't in the mood. Tomorrow morning I'll see what they'd give me. Although KBB value based on what I owe, I'm betting I'd pocket $4k at most. Probably not enough to put down for another 4Runner if I wanted to go that route. We'll see.
     
  23. Jun 18, 2017 at 5:08 PM
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    brochacho

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  24. Jun 18, 2017 at 7:05 PM
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    Installed Rago brackets and 4" cube ditch lights. Weather tech mats. Cargo net. Cargo mat. Ordered Gobi rack with ladder.
    :worthless:
     
  25. Jun 18, 2017 at 10:22 PM
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    Here's the dent and the garnish clip that won't clip in and is damaging the paint. The last PIC is of a new 4Runner back up camera on the dealers lot. Mine is missing that white plastic piece, has a different bolt and washer and is tight. While I asked for it to be tightened up, it looks like they may have just used a. It on the back side and removed the factory plastic snap in nuts. I won't know until I open it up.

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  26. Jun 19, 2017 at 2:43 PM
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    TRD Pro is bone stock. 2010 TE: Icon Stage 7 w/ overland rear springs,body mount mod, 285/70/17 BFG KO2's,SCS F5's in gunmetal, Borla cat back, TRD CAI, LED interior light mod, aftermarket leather for seats and seat warmers by dealer at purchase, Shrockworks front bumper,sliders and full undercarriage, Gobi Stealth rack, Rigid Industries D2XL's front top w/diffused D2's rear top,diffused amber D2's front bumper, Warn 9.5 winch with Spydura synthetic rope,maxtrax black set of 4,ARB recovery kit with extra 20k snatch block, HiLift,Factor 55 flatlink expert, ARB Safari snorkel Mods planned: ARB diff breather, S-Pod, ARB twin compressor, RTT, CBI rear bumper, Goose Gear and fridge
    I put my ARB snorkel on finally.

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  27. Jun 19, 2017 at 6:06 PM
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    Ramrod88

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    I swear I can feel more power with this new cap IMG_2894.jpg
     
  28. Jun 20, 2017 at 5:28 AM
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    Nice. You are loaded for bear. You might need a roof rack (to bring that bear home).
     
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  29. Jun 20, 2017 at 7:45 AM
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    Stage7

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    2 MPG gain with those TRD caps. lol
     
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  30. Jun 20, 2017 at 11:07 AM
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    SWTrail

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    Went by Carmax and took the truck to a third shop yesterday. Smaller mom and pop type with good reviews and one that refuses to be a preferred insurance shop so they aren't tied to doing the insurance company's bidding. The owner looked it over and said to make it right we needed to start from square 1. He wants to get new hinges, liftgate, window glass, garnish and emblems, clips etc... pretty much everything. Said we will test fit it together and get the liftgate swing and gap issues dealt with and he suspected there was internal tweaking of the current gate and possibly roof. So far I'm liking everything I'm hearing.

    I've contacted the insurance and and taking it to their inspector tomorrow to show all the issues and why I'm not happy. From there I can go to any shop I want with the estimate which probably won't cover everything. Hopefully the tear down will vindicate me and what I'm seeing and most of it will be covered.

    This is a smaller speciality shop that works on high end Corvettes on down and the owner is pretty no nonsense so I'm hopeful. Now I just gotta decide if I want to go thru more fix and repair on this truck or cut my losses and get something else.
     
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