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

New Cleats
Fuel Vectors

 

Did the second application of New Hampshire oil undercoating this past weekend. I did the first application in November, 2 1/2 years into the 4runner. I think I’ll hit it Again in December and then start a once a year program. It’s looking good under there!

 

Sorry to duplicate the posts but this is important IMO hence posting here as well-

https://www.4runners.com/threads/factory-tires-on-orp.30625/page-2#post-475755

 

Lol!

 

My 1st, small & very simple mod today. Blacked out my badge’s.

 

Aw yeah so much better!

 

This is a little silly, but anyone want to sacrifice their entire roof rack for 440W of hidden solar?

 

How much is that?

 

Eh, its a prinsu rack, a solar panel, and bars/brackets stuffed together. Hard to keep track since its not a product and I'm still smoothing things out .

 

Sounds like a perfect idea to utilize the roof area if I didn't have a dog having to buy a roof cargo box. I could have use that solar to charge some sort of portable battery connected to a fridge that keep drinks and ice cream cold. Also wish 4runner can run the fans off the solar panel just like in Prius with solar roof package. I think newer Prius solar roof charge the battery and even run the air conditioning. Haven't search on the new one but even old Prius Solar roof function it really awesome to have in our 4runners.

 

Went wheeling! First time in deep water first time for this 2021 Limited on a Rock obstacle.. removed the bumper plastic so soon to see a post where I add a high clearance metal bumper.

https://youtu.be/tpOFBogJWlE?si=dvpxvsLVV60OPQfB

https://youtu.be/xMtGOORqem4?si=EKIRqF66TlbgfXNS

 

Dooood, that looks like a lot of fun! I have to ask how everything held up post-water crossing. I noticed the water went above the bottom of the door, any water get into the interior or electrical stuff? With all the electronics everywhere I’m always scared of damaging something electric/computer with a deeper water crossing, but I think I’m just being too scared and missing out on fun like you. Haha.[/QUOTE]

 

Started making use of my dash mount

 

How do you like the altimeter? I’ve been looking at that one for a bit. How’s it mounted?

 

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I didn't realize how deep it was until after the crossing was over and saw the video. That was day 1 of 3 days Off-roading. No Water intrusion into the cabin. NO Wet floor mats or wet floors. No dashboard light ups and I've driven about 500 miles on road on the way home and in the 4 days since. I'd recommend doing the Rear Diff Breather relocate into the gas fill. (I should have done it too, and will be doing it soon.)

In a more extreme crossing that we didn't video, I hit a huge underwater rock, I had to back up and try again because I was caught on the exhaust. When I got out of the water it sounded like I'd actually torn the exhaust. After 30 minutes it went back to sounding normal. One of the guys wheeling with me owns an exhaust shop, and when we were done we confirmed it was dented but not ruined. No replacement needed.
The "burble" I'd added was most likely from reversing in the water and somehow caused water to get into the exhaust which exited or evaporated after 30 minutes. THAT noise was the scariest part of the ride.

 

Tree fiddy

 

I was a little disappointed to find out altimeters that rely on atmospheric pressure have to be constantly reset when you know your actual altitude (guess I need gps as well). Would have known if I paid more attention in science class I guess. To use it to predict the weather you actually spin the dial to the weather section and watch to see if the needle moves (you have to note your current altitude first so you can set it back because you're changing the dial location). If you know your actual altitude (or just remember what it was reading) you don't need to spin the dial - if you notice your altitude increased but you haven't changed elevation, weather is worsening. If it drops, weather is clearing. The rapid changes in pressure are why you have to correct the altitude with known altitude.

Overall I like it though - the altimeter and barometric pressure gauge pop out of the case so you can take it with you. It's mounted with two strips of velcro on the base. I will see how they hold up.

Unlike a lot of things I've bought on Amazon, this feels well made. It's made in Japan just like the 4runner!

 

Installed an RCI Skid Plate. No more removal every time I change my oil!! (oh, and it's a LOT more protective than stock). Looks great, not a bad price ($450 for the Black Powder Coated Aluminum) for a super-high quality and sturdy skid plate that replaces two different stock skid plates. Only negative was that I had to wait 6 weeks for it to arrive.

Also, big "plus sign" for RCI's customer service. My skid plate arrived with the hardware bag open and one of the bolts was missing. I called and they immediately sent a new one, but also told me the exact size, thread pitch, and length to grab from the local hardware store so I could get it installed today.

If anyone in the local DC/MD/VA area is interested in a stock TRD Pro front skid plate for a very reasonable price, let me know. Nothing wrong with it, just too large and heavy to ship - but if you are within driving distance we can work out a deal.

 

Are you planning on getting the filler plate ? I am really happy with the RCI skids.

 

I didn't realize how deep it was until after the crossing was over and saw the video. That was day 1 of 3 days Off-roading. No Water intrusion into the cabin. NO Wet floor mats or wet floors. No dashboard light ups and I've driven about 500 miles on road on the way home and in the 4 days since. I'd recommend doing the Rear Diff Breather relocate into the gas fill. (I should have done it too, and will be doing it soon.)

In a more extreme crossing that we didn't video, I hit a huge underwater rock, I had to back up and try again because I was caught on the exhaust. When I got out of the water it sounded like I'd actually torn the exhaust. After 30 minutes it went back to sounding normal. One of the guys wheeling with me owns an exhaust shop, and when we were done we confirmed it was dented but not ruined. No replacement needed.
The "burble" I'd added was most likely from reversing in the water and somehow caused water to get into the exhaust which exited or evaporated after 30 minutes. THAT noise was the scariest part of the ride.[/QUOTE]

Agree on the rear diff relocate. I would change out the rear diff fluid to be safe.

 

Details on the screen? Is that just a background image, or are you playing a star wars movie through the oem head unit?

 

i have a filler plate on mine. careful on water crossings. it forced water up through my front valance and tore it off!

 

Ow

 

Not a movie, just my off screen. Luckily these don't get screen burn because this pic is up 99% of the time. I have another stormtrooper pic for the startup splash screen. This works on the older head units, not sure about the 2020+ newer ones.

https://trail4runner.com/2020/12/03/how-to-change-startup-off-screen-5th-gen-4runner/

 

Sadly, 20 and up no longer have this feature.

 

Sadly indeed

 

Most GPS units (NOT the in-dash ones though) have elevation as one of the fields they can display. If you have what Garmin considers as a "hiking" GPS you have to make sure to set it to "GPS Elevation" so it will give the elevation of location as per the map. Otherwise, as the Stormtrooper said, you'll have to keep adjusting according to the barometric pressure. Map elevation is good enough for most.

 

Redoing my fine touches for my 2-day old ORP...

Secondary air pump pre-filter. A Briggs & Stratton filter media material, I think.

My black rubber OEM hitch cover that I'm dorking out in white and silver... I was too eager to see the work... A thick amount of paint ran a bit. I'll ignore my perfectionist desires.

Dash cam and underseat lighting are on the list, but I'm going to wait for a day I'm feeling adventurous to start that.



I will add oil-infused felt battery post corrosion washers tomorrow. ($1 on Amazon)

 

Got some new shoes and sized up to 28 75 R17. I went with new Toyo Open Country RT Trail in Load E. I'll plan to write a full review once I've drive them for a bit. I do not find them overly stiff but I 'm running the Elka 2.5 DC suspension so that may help. I may still play with that to adjust the ride a bit.