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

Cheeky rusted out soft screws, little bugger
HONK IF YOU LOVE HONKY TONK
-George Straight

 

Poor guy, it's like surgery to remove a booger! I've seen rusty screws stain, I feels for ya!

 

I literally sent it on self tappers into the old screw shafts lmao

 

Almost forgot... I put a light sensor into my ORP dash. I broke the housing when I removed it from my 2020 OR, so duct tape is holding it together...

 

Another one of my Amazon mods, Alla Lighting T15/921 backup lights.

I should have done a before and after picture, although automatic adjustments on the camera would have minimized differences.

These lights illuminate at least twice the distance on our backup cams compared to the OEM.

I confirmed some gut feelings when I saw my car being backed out of the tire shop. The backup lights were like lasers in the middle of the day. Definitely attention grabbers and that's what I want.

 

This is awesome. If on pavement comfort is good I might be tempted to go ELKA again and might try 34x10.5R17 Load D. ( 10.5 is fraction over 266mm , so won't look bad as 255 to my taste).

 

Well it looks like a 23 TRDOR Premium might be in my future real soon

 

With all of the electronics on it, the vehicle service agreement might be a good deal. The 10-year, 100,000 mile warranty, using a credit card to purchase it, was running about $1,400 with Jerry at Midwest Toyota. So for a little more than $10 a month, a single optical system reset and calibration will have made the entire VSA worth it.

May you get the color you want!

 

I might just have to get that. I was waiting to see how much I like the quality and I'm very impressed, I might go for the full-up skid all the way back.

 

VSA has been discussed with the dealer and it looks like I can get a 10/125 or $1295

 

Replaced factory radio with an Alpine iLX-F509 9" floating display. I think this is just about the perfect size for the TFR as it does not block heater/ac vents. Screen resolution is very nice and has all the bells and whistles. Mainly did this for upgrade to the audio, and it sounds much better with the upgraded speakers I had installed a few months ago. This was a package from Trail Grid Pro. They take care of all the prep to make install quite simple.

 

If the guy is willing to sell it to you for that price, what's his name and dealership? These guys can sell a new car warranty to anybody. As long as it's bought as a new car, under 3 years/36,000 miles.

I would never have considered a vehicle service agreement until my recent experiences replacing a windshield for a 2020 OR. Southern California dealerships all wanted $2,200 and up. Not because of the glass, because of the optics system.

 

Do these aftermarket headunits allow vehicle controls as well? Eg- DRL function, headlight sensitivity, door lock settings, etc?

 

In the over $400 range, Daisata (sp?) Has all sorts of features including climate, door open indicators with a nice graphic and TPMS. My friend has installed them in his 2012 Camry, 2014 Sienna and a 2014 Corolla. And the 2014 models seem to have all of the extended features.

The cheaper ones seem to have some nice features, but are not compatible with the Toyota backup cam for one thing.

Daisata is just like a bunch of other Chinese companies that are in the same price range, but differences their in-house tweaks to the operating system. So OS updates and app compatibility are the big issues.

I have found that the big commercial names don't have as many features probably because they don't want to pay the licensing fees that the Chinese companies ignore

 

deals not done yet im actually headed there now

 

Good luck, hopefully there's no surprises and get the guy's business card so we can ring his phone off the hook with some new business.

I should probably amend this... Jerry Johnson at Midwest Toyota has earned my business. But, if a dealership is $70 cheaper, there's bound to be somebody else who really needs to save the money.

The 4R Church usually takes care of its own.

 

Sorry don't know if the photos are showing.

 

Constant power from battery through a switch to the Powerwerx fast charge dual USB port and cig plug socket.

And apparently I need to deploy a Q tip to my shifter!

(Small hole plugs to the left of the USB are covering holes from an old RAM mount I had there)

 

^ also did the OffRoam cell phone mount, freaking great!

 

That's a very good point that I never thought of. Could be very true..

I bet big audio brands like Alpine, Pioneer, Sony would have better audio chips than some of the Chinese headunits that has lot of fancy features. I should remind myself when I decide to change my 2019 one especially having JBL system.

 

Yeah, the chip amps are going to be superior in the big name products as well as the power supplies being beefy enough to keep the audio clean. Being that I used to be involved in buying Chinese components for a pro sound manufacturer, their exaggeration of specifications just reinforces stereotypes.

 

I have the 509 in mine also. Wasn't sure at first but now i love it. It's a beast.

 

That is a work of art!

 

It’s just a little thing
Black lugs and replacing the silver T with zombie apocalypse decal

and yes. Dirty I know. Need a clean if the weather holds

ha

 

Nothing exotic but got a windshield sunscreen from Weathertech. Having owned many non-Weathertech screens over the years, I can say this is by far the best I have ever had. Perfect fit, sits snugly in place. Rolls up very easily with a built-in velcro strap. To me, this one is worth every penny it cost.
https://www.weathertech.com/toyota/2023/4runner/sunshade/

 

For anyone trying to understand what setting I'm talking, here some pics from factory headunit.

 

Have same one. A little pricey but fits perfect

 

All of those (and much, much more) can be addressed through Techstream software (with a special adapter) available on Amazon and eBay. More work and more money, but an improved head unit will make your 4Runner experience more enjoyable.

 

Finally! A use for that stupid thing by the cup holder!