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

What did you end up painting it with? I am thinking plasti-dip with a few clear coats, but I have seen a variety of approaches. Really like how smooth your turned out.

 

Here are very poor pictures, sorry for taking so long, I learned a stupid life lesson when mowing and your phone falls off don't go looking for it with the mower, I see it just as it went under the deck then peaces of it came out. I also told you wrong the door panels have not came in yet. It works great and easy to install

 

I didn't install the bass-blockers to the front door speakers that were included. I didn't think it needed them. I think it sounds a lot better than factory. Still a bit limited by the 8" but I'd do it again if I had the choice.

 

Painted valance looks pretty decent and definitely workable if you're going to replace it with a C4 anyway.

I got the CarTrimHome skid, too but immediately replaced all of the hardware with my own stuff. Used Toyota OEM for the 4 mounting bolts and SS for the remaining bolts. I also used helicoil SS inserts for the filter access panel since mine came with really crappy threads in the aluminum which I'm guessing would've not held up very long! Can't believe the Toyota skid does not come with a filter access panel............

 

Yeah lots to do on the 13 year-old 4Runner. Bought it in January and weather is just getting consistently warm enough to work on it.

 

I used Plasti Dip, but it only came out passable. I didn’t realize the use of Plasti Dip, “easily removable”. In hindsight, I wish I used a flat or matte black automotive paint so I could sand it between coats.

 

I’ll definitely be following your lead and replacing all the hardware. Looks horrible and I worry about it being difficult to remove or even break off.

 

removed my spacers.

 

Back from a Subaru Outback, man I missed the 4Runner!
Time to start building...

 

That work in a ‘14?

 

Yes, but you need an aftermarket harness to upgrade to the new units.
https://www.autoharnesshouse.com/entune.html

 

I think it looks good for DIY, especially considering you will be going in with a C4 bumper! It's a small mod that won't break the bank twice haha

 

Windows are tinted. Ready for summer!

 

oem bi-led headlights, dd ss3 sports and the bootleg heritage grill. really need to work on the valence now that it clashes with the grill.

 

Came across a gently used oem pro front lower valence and a slightly more used oem pro nameplate for cheap and I couldn't resist. Looks like I'll be on the hunt for an upper grill now and will have to choose between running the black pro lower or the custom one I'm working on.

 

Detailed!

 

Did you paint the lettering or buy the lettering on the grille?

 

@surfingbuddhist funky rig!!

 

I like the blue lettering and wheels, nice look!

 

Brought home our second 5th gen last night

 

New shoes. Michelin LTX M/S.

 

As if you read my mind...I was just researching on those. Are they stock or perhaps 255 /75R17s? What's your initial impression after a few miles?

 

Installed onboard Air. Still need to wire it up but the heavy part is done. Mount is Hefty Fabworks and is very nicely made plus it's aluminum so no rust worries. Switch will be right next to it.

 

I've been running the Defenders (LTXMS-265/70/17) on my '19 limited nightshade for a few months now and couldn't be happier...about 10k on them in blizzards, rain, dry country roads and yes even a few logging roads (trails)...they have been great all around and haven't impacted my mileage...just look kinda plain but I like the sleeper aspect ;-p

 

I’ve run them on 3 different Tacomas, and my wife’s 2 Lexus GX’s. Absolutely love them. Good wear, good traction and good ride. I used stock size on the 4Runner. One size up on my Tacomas.

 

I just recently had an Overland Tailor Tune loaded. Overall, very nice improvement to my '21 Pro. Helps with shifting quite a bit, all but eliminated hunting. I went with the mild throttle map, which is only slightly more aggressive than stock but in my opinion very much matches the truck. I also wanted to preserve some throttle precision capability when off-road and in low range. Very much recommended.

 

New floor mats!
Always had weather tech floor mats but they curled up on the corners. Trying out these husky floor mats

 

Ceramic coating and a blackout kit.

 

Not technically today- it was Saturday EOD and finally got a good shot yesterday- put Methods 701’’s on and my wife got the trd pro wheels for her off road.

 

How are you liking the Sherpa rack?