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

I would say yes. Really little wear for it's age. Headlight lens are a bit faded-deciding what to do about that.

 

Much like what @Steely123 did, I put similar lights found on Amazon on my 4Runner. Some people seem to be able to fish the wires through openings under the rear spoiler. I could never get it. So I had to take the rear spoiler off. There are a couple of vids on YT show you how to remove the rear spoiler off. It IS intimidating, but once I got going, it wasn't so bad tbh. It also gave me a chance to clean some dirt off underneath the rear spoiler that accumulated on it.

Overall, it's not a bad install. Taking the spoiler off, running wiring, cleaning up dirty, and other things took me about 2 hours to do yesterday (Sunday, April 30). I like the end results.

Daytime after lights were installed:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wuJ3fNDzum0

Night time (FYI: I used my remote start system to get vehicle running while filming from the rear - hence why some many flashes)

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SgTfVLYPsl4

 

I went with Locker'down, mainly because I found one for sale locally for a good price. I'm liking it so far and the fit is exceptional.

 

Prinsu rack install, check

 

Man that looks good on the white truck! Love it!

 

3/4" plywood + 2x4 + thickness of quilt so just under 3". If you build it the same way I did just make sure to offset the 2x4's so that they give space for the area between the trunk and the seat. One of mine was slightly off and it sits at the slightest angle. Didn't bother me enough to redo it but it does annoy me slightly (just because I'm picky and I notice it, not because it doesn't work or anyone else would notice). It's also cool because you can just grab it and tilt it up and put things under it still. Mine will also only be in on trips where I'll be sleeping back there otherwise I would have made one of the more elaborate setups.

*** Addition ... I just looked at it again where it meets the back of the rear seats and it probably could go down a little so somewhere between 2.5 - 3. I just went with a build I had seen someone do and knew it would be good enough for this use. If you are going with something more elaborate you may want a more accurate measurement.

 

Nice build! Where did you get those fender flares from?

 

Thanks for the feedback! I am going to try and build one out of extrude aluminum as the structure. But I think the height (based on the 3D model) right now is 2 11/16".

 

Viper cut with the SSO Armageddon armor. A fun project with my brother-in-law welder. Used a couple layers of black sound deadening to protect/conceal the exposed reservoir.

 

Greenlane Automotive sliders with a kickout. Enough protection for what I need and a step for me to access the roof.

 

About $370.

 

That's awesome! I can't wait to see it!

 

That looks awesome! Where did you get it?

 

ToYoda Vinyl on Etsy. We applied it, and it was actually really easy if you follow the “wet” application instructions they provide.

 

Excellent - thanks!

 

Cali Raised interior LED Bulb Replacements and Tenton Workshop shift knob (Grey)

 

finally fished the wire through the firewall for my lower grille light bar. i didnt have time to properly mount the switch so that will be another day.

 

Good lord. Need two hands to shift that bad boy.

 

just bought Blaster surface shield for KDSS after work.
as opposed to other products that are black, I chose clear and I liked surface shield performance in YouTube comparisons.

which part of KDSS system am I missing here that should get rust protection? many thanks


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Getting ready for a trip soon: Installed refrigerator, bought a travel walker (just in case), washing, packing "junk" to take, doing laundry, checking road conditions, etc. Printing directions "just in case" GPS goes screwy and hotel reservations.

 

Is this plug and play sir?

 

This is good info. I'm trying to devise a slider for the back that will make everything level for sleeping, but with the added functionality of sliding out. Found a commercial option, but didn't want to bit the bullet until I figured out the actual height

 

I am trying to build a modified version of Adv4x4 platform build.

https://youtu.be/aIin2rq508A

I only want the platform part with the pull-out so I can use the pull-out for cooking or coffee under the rear hatch. Thinking carpet on top for easy of cleaning and matching the rest of the back with the seats down, but wood underneath for a few anchor points for strapping things down. The little pin sticking out of the side for handles to lift in and out when I am daily driving.

 

This came in today ... I'll let you know how it goes trying to sleep in the back with a wife and toddler in nature this weekend

 

Yep plug & play. Bolts right up to the stock bracket. Connector is the same.

 

The stock crossover pipe goes under the transfer case and protrudes below the frame, creating a snag point. The reroute improves ground clearance.

 

Does it seem a worthwhile ($$) upgrade now that you have it done?

 

Installed a Fitcamx dash cam in the wife’s 4Runner and my Camry.

 

Is there an app for the Fitcamx? If so, is the app for the Fitcamx easy to use?

 

Yes, they have their own app now. I find it just ok.