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

Ok, I can see the "bucket", in the illustration. My very first thought is that this would hold such a small volume of fuel, that the heat exchange with the pump would neutralize it's cooling capability fairly quickly. BUT this is "what did you do to your 5th gen today...", not "how much gas do you need in the tank...", So I won't push the question further here. I'll go check out that other forum you linked over to and see if I can be swayed. Thanks

 

Just the front. Most places call it the "Full Front". I've done it on two other vehicles and have been pleased. Our Crosstrek has a couple fairly big chunks/ chips in the PPF on the bumper. Saved the paint for sure.

I've had ceramic coating on one and was also pleased, but ceramic coating won't stop rock chips like PPF will. It's $$ but I feel it's worth it. If I had the money, I'd do the whole thing.

 

Hadn't heard that in a minute.

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Picked up one of these off FB market. Brand new in box. Paid $90 for. Cartrimehome and few other sights sell these for well over $100. Pulling off the tailgate garnish isn't what scares me. Making sure everything goes back in place like it's supposed to is what scare me lol.

Project for next week on my short work week.

 

Such a better look!

 

Went to Westcott Designs today and had them lift my 4Runner using Bilstein 6112 in the front and 5160 in the rear.

went up 2.3 inches in the front and 1 inch in the rear.

 

Possibly dumb question but could you just pull the headrest and remove the entire assembly?

 

I was thinking the same thing, but it looks like its clamped to the head rest posts and I'm sure(at least hope) it's bolted down below the seat.

I will say, I give you props for carrying a pistol braced firearm in today's climate

 

Looks great!

 

That looks nice! Any chance you can give measurements from bottom of fender to middle of hub? I'm on the fence about going to 285's. Thx!

 

Not sure what the measurements are but what I can tell you is I was getting 19-20 MPG going 65-70 go to and from Westcott. (4hour drive). No trimming no issue with 275. . If I remember to, I’ll take measurements later

 

three things..
1. The weapon is only in there when I am traveling to range or maybe on a road trip.. I would never leave it over night.
2. there is a cover you can put over it and cover it up with if you were to go into a restaurant or something like that.
3. and to answer your main question..They also send you a Thick cable lock that you put at the bottom and attach to under the seat.

Its just enough to detour smash and grabs But if someone had A LOT of time and the right tools they could work hard at getting it.
There are several YOUTUBE videos on this product. Like anything its not for everyone.. some like it and some don't..

 

Took my bday off and am going to head out to visit Westcott Designs in person. I don't think they have items you can purchase without a wait but if they do I may come home with something ...

 

Wish I lived close enough to swing in and look at their stuff.. I did call them the other day and they said almost everything is like a 6-8 week wait... I like their roof racks but I also want the external Molle rear side window covers! They don't offer that yet and I am not sure if the other companies will work with their roof rack???

 

I've got a couple thoughts/concerns on that as well as the planned RTT will take up pretty much the whole upper of the rack. I do believe some other companies add-on's work but may need to custom make some things. The other thing I will end up doing I think is buying the mounts from Sherpa to use so I don't have to use sealant. I wish all companies would create water tight mounts. I'll probably use the tape around the bolts too. Even though we don't get much rain here, I'd rather be safe than have to deal with water damage. Although I haven't actually seen too many people say it's happened

 

They are getting ready to have a Fourth of July sale at the shop. According to the email the items they will sell will be in stock so im assuming they will have products available now….however I may have read it wrong lol

 

I'll have to ask them about that, thanks for the heads up! Your 4R looks great btw!

 

YES I agree.. isn't it Sherpa also that doesn't make you CUT the front part of the trim? I like that.. I have mixed feeling with the others where you have to cut a notch out..

 

Yes. You can also just buy Sherp's feet which I may do as I would really love to support Westcott given they are local. I don't think any of this is necessary, just my preference. As I said I don't think anyone has actually complained about leaking to my knowledge.

 

Yeah and from my research Westcott has the best rear ladder.. (in my opinion)

 

What did I do for my 4Runner today? Something that took about 5 minutes to install -- new red MESO push start button and MESO white trim ring. The site says trim ring is for Tacomas, but I took a $10 risk, and it fit perfectly. MESO website says the push buttons are out of stock. I got mine from Runnin4Tacos.com.

 

Oh man I have been thinking on getting one of those But would want Black trim ring.. Any idea where to get the black ring? How much of dash did you have to take apart?

 

Super easy. I did this when I had a Taco. No taking the dash apart.

But here's a quick vid of it being done on a Taco:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVuuzacR00I

And if you just want a trim ring for push start:

https://mesocustoms.com/products/interior-chrome-delete-kit?variant=31246299463793

NOTE: It says black is out of stock for just the trim ring, but there are a few other color choices.

 

Installed RCI engine skid.

 

Their rock sliders and weld quality are amazing as well.

I'm local so when I picked them up I took the opportunity to talk a bit with the staff over there. Very nice guys

 

Well their sale is live on the website….I thought it was a shop sale but it looks like pick up only. None of their products are on the sales list

 

Agreed….welds are legit…..not that looks of the welds are important as to the actual function of a slider but they do give you confidence they are made right.

 

So ... I just got back from Westcott. Amazing people. I was shown the whole company ... where they sell, install (both areas), where they pack and ship, where the machines do shit, where they powder coat ... Amazing experience and great customer service. I also did not leave empty handed ...

 

Awsome! I hope to go down there by end of August or sooner!

 

Let me know! I'll come meet up and get ready to grab a ladder or sliders haha. BTW their ladder looked really good in person, really good!

 

Yeah for sure..