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

Why did you replace the Toyota diff drain plugs with Lexus ones?

 

Because they have regular bolt heads instead of the Allen heads. Easier to service without stripping out.

 

Could you please post part # of Lexus plug? Thx!!!

 

Is this by toyota? I got one still in box when I got my 4runner this year, but haven't installed it yet. Mine looks smaller than yours though

 

90341-24016 for the drain plug

 

Here are the two I bought. As hvac above noted, 90341-24016 for the drain, and I used 90341-18060 for the fill.

 

Wait a minute!!! We can get the IRS to pay for stuff?!

 

I installed AVS vent shades today.

Here are my observations so far:

1. As others have noted elsewhere, the packaging cling wrap was permanently stuck to the peel-off strips in a few places and I had to tear off a couple sections to get them out.
2. On two of the shades, the adhesive strips were applied about 1/8" lower than ideal, so despite jamming them all the way up into the channel, a sliver of adhesive strip remains exposed.
3. The bottom edges are cut a tad rough. I might touch them up with a buffer after the adhesive is done curing.
4. I'll probably enjoy being able to crack the windows in light rain, but I'll miss the little bite they take out of the panoramic view. The view out of the 4R is about the best of any modern vehicle I've experienced, so I don't like giving up any of it.

I also recently put in a console organizer and tray, glove compartment organizer, and neoprene cover on the console. The latter should prevent the wear and discoloration my 2010 Outback console has accumulated.
The bug deflector will arrive soon, so that will be next.

 

Lately all I get to do is wash this pig. But I do have a new roof platform on the way. So that'll be fun making the mounts and what not.

Enjoy your holiday weekend.

 

Just put in the CSF performance rad. Not bad. Removed stock bumper. Fought a bit but took me 5 hours. I think the book time is 3.5 hours. So not terrible. Happy trails Hans!

 

I put that same radiator in, as I always pull our 5x8 off-road trailer when traveling. We are often in mountains and wanted to make sure everything was always cool.

 

Makes sense. I use allen wrench sockets and have never had an issue, and they work on my torque wrench.

 

First time doing an oil change myself on it (2nd oil change done). So much dirt falls on my face, need to get an underneath washing thingy to do after offroading.

Also got a Hot Wheels

 

Nicely done !
I always forget to wear eye protection under there, first bolt and something's in your eye haha

 

Did a number on the 4Runner garage, some redneck shelving. Spend more time in here than bed

 

Look good on the solar!!!

 

I may have gone a tad bit overboard here, but oh well. I have a 2010 4Runner, so my front turn signals are also DRLs that are on whenever the truck is running. I have LEDs instead of halogens, and the load resistors (50W 6ohm) get REALLY hot whenever I'm driving for longer than half an hour. I finally decided to do something about it today. Had some leftover 1/6" aluminum plate so I basically turned it into a heatsink for the resistor. Mounted the resistor to the aluminum plate (4.5" x 2.5") with some red RTV in between em to help with heat dissipation, then added some leftover grill mesh to sort of make a protective cage around it so that other wires/mud/etc don't come into contact with it and I don't have to worry about getting burned by it. Used some aluminum flat bar to make a mount for it, and bolted that to the steel front bumper support bracket. Made a second one for the other side of the truck as well. Works like a champ and I don't have to worry about em anymore! Like I said though, I may have put too much thought and effort into this...

 

Looks comfortable enough for the night when necessary lol. Mine looks about that organized for very short periods between doing anything in the garage. Right now it’s a royal mess and my 4runner sleeps outside until I finish up a little square-tube roof rack project. I need to put a cot in the garage to see if it motivates me to finish it.

 

Thank you!

 

Little LED tail light action

 

And some bling

 

I had a big day today...
I lowered the pressure in my Nitro Ridge Grapplers (285/70/17) from 40psi to 36psi.

Kidding aside, it did improve the ride quality.

 

Where's you get that?

 

Installed the SDHQ ABS guards and an OEM black hood scoop insert. Details can be found at my build page (link at the bottom of this post). I will be adding a black hood decal to stop glare when it arrives. I ordered it from MyWyfsRnnr.



P.S. I adjusted the bracket, so the brake line was in the cutout.

 

https://www.tufskinz.com/products/run027-rear-hatch-letter-toyota-4runner

They have lots of color options

 

Maybe it's because I'm pensive 'cuz of memorial Day but I kinda like the stars and stripes!

 

They have red white and blue ones


Just didn’t fit with black/silver scheme

 

wow 40!?!? Im at 32 cold 36 hot on my Falkens. rides smooth

 

I really like those. But I've been eyeing those some Anzo ones on R4T website:

https://runnin4tacos.com/products/a...014-202-toyota-4runner?variant=32567590322225

I like the black housing/lens combo personally.

 

very slick setup.