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

Yes the Kicker tweeters sound better. For the price and stupid easy installation, they were worthwhile for me.

Thanks to the more upright windshield on the 5th gen, installation is easier than in the Tacoma - there's more socket clearance to reach the bolts.

 

Installed 1.25" Front Seat Spacers, Front Seat Recline Kit today.

 

What happens to the little plastic covers after installing these? I imagine they don't fit anymore?

 

10hr drive to Memphis for a music festival. Passed all of the Toyotas going to the jamboree in Texas and sad I didn’t stop
Airbnb said street parking. I said not in the ghetto beotch

 

Just picked up a Snomaster CL60! Enjoy your new fridge and safe travels!

 

No, they slide right back into place.

 

This Nautical Blue when it's clean! Wheels still look pretty good after the Rustoleum paint job almost 3 years ago too.

 

All packed up and ready to meander down the Cascades and Sierras then to Flag.

 

What part of Memfus are you in? I live just south of Memfus by about 15 mins.

 

About 2 weeks I ordered a TRD skid plate, but hadn't had time to put it on. Finally got around to actually opening the box today, and to my surprise, BAM Auto sent me the wrong skid plate. It is for a Tacoma. Luckily, they are correcting everything. But today was a nice day. Not too hot and actual nice spring day for Mississippi.

Oh well.

It'll get shipped back to them when new one arrives.

 

we’re here for the Beale street music festival so staying in that area. Mostly came to see Robert Plant

 

Well ANYTHING you value (and of value) should be kept inside your AirBNB. Memphis car break-ins are up this year so far (surprise, surprise). Seriously. We deal with the thugs a lot at my agency. I can't tell you how many recovered cars we get from Memphis rolling down I-55 into north MS.

Anywho, be safe, have a good time, and if you get a chance, go to the Pyramid and see the Bass Pro Shop there (if you've never been). And have some good Memphis BBQ.

 

They slide on the just the same. But since they no longer reach the floor, they reveal small gaps between carpet and the mounting base. Depending on the paint/carpet color it can look unfinished if one is picky.

 

finally replaced the original tires after 72k miles. just started to feel a little rough the last 2-3 months. Went with my old faithfuls -Michelin Defenders for the replacements though

 

slapped together 500lb hitch cargo carrier
Upgraded class IV 5/8 vinyl coated steel hitch pin

 

Anyone interested in predator steps? Just bought 2023 4Runner and took off factory steps and replaced with running boards. Brand new. Asking $325 plus shipping from Arkansas. Thanks!!

 

Welcome to the forum. You might want to log a few more posts and start a thread in T4R Parts for Sale subform.

 

They are Bushwacker fender flairs. I am not sure I remember where I actually purchased them TBH. I am almost positive I bought directly from manufacturer. Easy to install too!

(but damn I don't remember their site featuring that ugly version of a 4Runner in the promo images. Shuwee them wheels and tires are hideous!)

 

Small thing….but kinda cool

skid plate install

 

Replaced front door speakers with Inifity 9632ix 6X9s. Treated doors with Kilmat for vibration dampening. Adding Kilmat to the outer door panels turned the tin can 'ring' sound of doors into a nice 'thud' (when tapping on the outside of door). I did the dash 3 1/2" coax upgrade a few weeks ago with Inf 3032s. Overall, a really nice upgrade for not a lot of money. Next up, the head unit.

 

How hard is it to apply dampening material? I've seen stuff done on Tacomas but never really gave it too much thought?

 

Not hard. Just takes time. I liked working with the Kilmat product. Gloves, heavy duty scissors and the roller tool are what I used to apply it.

 

Swapped the dash tweeters. Other 6 will has to wait

 

Great work! Which head unit are you going with?

 

Staying stock for now..........

 

When you do upgrade, what were you thinking though? Seems like people have a lot of regrets going non-stock. Maybe just add a DSP?

 

If the 6 yet to be installed sound like I hope I think I’ll just be done. I’ll let you know.

 

What size tires are those? I cannot get my 285 spare back underneath. Any suggestion welcome. I do not want a tire swing.

 

Finally got around to installing the ARB diff breather kit. Took all the precautions of running hose from engine bay, and the safe side of the exhaust heat shield, above the driveshaft, and kept a loop slack above diff for suspension flex. I was surprised to hear air being sucked in when I removed the stock breather valve. My truck only has 7,000 kms on it, and doesn’t seem to operate well. And truck had been sitting for at least 5 hrs before I started to remove the valve.