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

Well, I still have my Tacoma, and have been driving my 4Runner for about 2 years now. Drove the Taco to work all last week. Seriously missed my 4Runner… Just sayin’.

 

About to do trade my 21 Tundra for a 4Runner. Now my wife and I will be twin-kies. Hers Ice Cap White mine Classic Silver Metalic,

 

Curious as to which Elka setup you went with...

 

I vote to let Darwin sort it out.

 

I finally installed my Prinsu roof rack that i got over the Memorial Day sale.

 

Interested in getting one of these for the 4runner at some point PO mounted a light bar the OG way with brackets in the door sill area and I hate it. The brackets have rubbed the paint off the top of the doors and ruined the seals. Need a way to mount that thing differently. I thinkin a full length rack is the way to go...pretty easy install? Where'd you pick it up at on sale?

 

yep super easy, hardest part was getting it onto the roof. got it from 4runner lifestyle they had it for $100 off over the holiday weekend. i think next month i will get the 40" light bar i watched this video a couple of times before the install:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbTTiY3pz9A

 

Right on thanks. I think when the gf's bank account recovers from the purchase of the 4runner I'll make her get this for it

 

Went with the 2.5DCs. Love them!

 

Went on my 1st "road trip" - though it was really just an overnighter to eastern NC to photograph black bears. ~300 miles each way. On the way out, I went a route that was about 1/2 rural roads and then the last 1/2 was interstate/highway. Driving fairly relaxed and trying to kill a little time, averaged 21mpg. On the way back, tired and ready to get home, averaging 75mph for the entire 300 miles, averaged about 16.5mpg.

Was a successful trip, though. Had somewhere between 40-50 bear sightings in 1 day.

 

Great pictures. A lot of people don't know there are a lot of bears in NC and some big ones too. A guy got one a few years ago where I hunt that was over 500lbs.

 

Thanks! And yes, they get absolutely huge out there in the coastal plains. Last time I looked, the record for NC was 892lbs, that's basically grizzly size lol. And there are so many of them too, I have literally seen 30+ bears in the same field at the same time before. Basically grazing like cows lol

 

Did a thing. https://www.amazon.com/your-orders/...pmentId=D7ChvxKv7&packageId=1&asin=B0C2THYD6X

 

Completed the last piece of the oem trim puzzle that I'm interested in as far as trim pieces go (I think). Patience, luck, and determination has found my 4Runner sporting all oem pro trim pieces for around the same cost as I could have bought aftermarket parts for

 

I just bought that piece. Not looking forward to removing the bumper assembly to get it on.

 

I added this carpet protector to the back of the back seats that someone a few pages ago had shared that they got. This will be great for the dogs and my own camping adventures.

 

some nice yoga pants right there

 

Shouldn't be too bad.

 

That's the video I'd watch if I bought a Prinsu

 

Nice. You got a link for it?

 

Yeah, I wonder why that's the video thumbnail he chose lol

 

I watched it twice, don't even own the rack

 

Those are awesome... Rigid plastic? Please give us a link!

 

Thinzyou Cargo Mat Compatible with 2010-2024 Toyota 4 Runner 5 Seat Trunk Mats Back Seat Cover Protector All Weather Cargo Liners 2023 4Runner Accessories (Trunk Mat+Backrest Mats, Fit w/Sliding Tray)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYS4FD8...p_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM
They are comparable to floor mats for the cargo area. Way better than Canvasbacks.
The indent/cover for the D-rings on the seat backs will break off over time. I've had 'em for 9 months. A solid addition to your truck that really saves the carpet.

EDIT: The one posted is for a sliding tray. There are others available for a non sliding tray option. Check Amazon.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/394523710875

Same half the price?

 

Thinzyou Cargo Mat Compatible with 2010-2024 Toyota 4 Runner 5 Seat Cargo Liner Back Seat Cover Protector All Weather Trunk Mat 2023 4Runner Accessories (Trunk Mat+Backrest Mats, Fit W/O Sliding Tray)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYRXSLJ...p_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM

 

You were posting while I was editing my post.
The difference in price is the rear cargo mat and seat backs vs. just the seat backs. They are similar to a floor mat for the cargo area.

 

Gotcha. Ordered!

 

finished installing new RCI sliders and installed new interior led lights from vleds.

 

Wow! That is an incredibly high success rate of spotting bears. I have only seen one black bear in the wild. There was one in Washington, DC last week. Great photos!