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

This makes interiors complete ✅

 

Factory // OEM

 

I had some trepidation about this operation, but it's finally done and I'm quite happy with it. I used a combination of the KTJO kit and Jason's bracket, which is the costliest approach, but the closest I could get to a completely OEM look with a super high-confidence lower attachment. Pics and note below
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Observations
1. Positioning Jason’s bracket was a little tricky. Noting that the KTJO rivnut uses the existing hold in the A-pillar, I tried to place it with measurements, but the 3-D angles cause simple measurements to be off. I ended up using heavy-duty double-sided tape and repositioning it about 4 times, taking the garnish on-and off.
2. I initially tried to install the self-tapping screws on Jason’s bracket with just hand tools, but even after slightly enlarging the pilot hole to 9/64”, the A-pillar steel was just too tough. The screws went in easy enough with a power driver and enough pressure.
3. The KTJO garnish looks like OEM, but the fit isn’t quite perfect. There are small gaps around the dash and the weatherstripping. Although I stuffed foam under the headliner, there’s still some unevenness where they meet. I could probably improve the fit with small movements, but I didn’t want to keep putting the garnish on and off, especially since it wasn’t easy to mate the bolts that mount the handle.
4. The handle is rock solid. Unless the self-tapping screws vibrate loose, it’s not going anywhere.
5. The color on the KTJO garnish is indistinguishable from OEM.
6. The KTJO handle looks like a perfect match to the passenger side.
7. From some angles, the handle does come into my field of view, but not very much and not at all for straight ahead.

 

Re-installed my roof basket. I don't like the way the traction mats mate with it, so they will likely stay inside. Other gunk will go outside (First aid kit, recovery strap, portable CB, tools, etc.) all securely locked down!

 

New aluminum foot pedals from 4Runner Lifestyle. Yes - I chose silver. Yes - I drive a Limited. Yes - love me some chrome.

 

Hahah thanks buddy, yeah I'm certainly in the minority regarding these but I joke that this is where I hide all my stickers that offend the libs

 

I don't put any stickers anywhere .

Other than being in a liberal hot spot where people cannot control their emotions (and are missing things like deductive reasoning, self-awareness, respect of others' views, etc.) I wouldn't dare express any point of view.

When I was younger, I didn't put stickers on my car because I didn't want a music company sticker to maybe indicate to a potential thief that I might have music gear in the car. I wouldn't want a pro gun sticker on my car, because a cop having a bad day might take that as a threat. And what if that really beautiful stripper in the convertible absolutely hates the Beatles? Yes, that happened.

 

Parts.toyota.com

Use these as your location ZIP code:
36606 (Springhill Toyota)
79111 (Street Toyota)
92108 (Norm Reeves Toyota)

I see that you are in Texas, so if you're trying to miss out on some sales tax, Street Toyota is not going to do it for you.

The three dealerships above regularly display that they have the best retail prices for OEM Toyota parts. Recently, Street Toyota had one item that was at full MSRP, an aberration and possibly just a computer error.

 

OMG I was asking about this a while ago. Do they fit over original or did you remove them? I’d really like to know how OEM covers come off if they do.

 

Great info thank you very much. Maybe you would know if there is a site where I can all of the specs on my truck by the VIN. I’d like to know what all it came equipped with. I didn’t purchase from a Toyo dealership. The place I got it didn’t know it had third row seats. With the MINIs we had RealOEM.com and I saw everything like engine number, packages etc and it’s born on date. Super helpful when modifying the bejesus out of it.

 

Today I took all of the crossbars off my roof rack and rust proofed all the screws. I replaced my license plate screws with stainless steel and rust reformed and painted them as well as license plate fittings. Everything facing up or out got a shot of reinforcement.
I also had the front tint brow redone. Previous one was useless to me at five foot two.



Oh and I got the best info ever from here how to get the map light bulb out so it got replaced.
It made me batshit.
And I found out my brakes are shot.

 

I got red ones from Cartrimhome a few months back. The accelerator just slips on. The brake one has a rubber one already on it. It easily removes and slip new one on. Maybe 10 mins install.

 

Try creating a user account on Toyota.com and enter your VIN. That should get you the basic info.

 

Awesome thanks

 

Last weekend.

 

Hah you know what you raise some very good points!
I guess I'm a bit of a rural Canadian redneck, and have had cars with killer sound systems not only broken into but written off because components like a $1500 JL Audio amp stolen were bolted to the car, counting as part of its value $. Ultimately I don't give enough F's to stop doing these things

 

Rad, you're a real one

 

Seen a dude post about his hinges rusting out and Toyota dealership was true to him and replaced things.
Just bought the same recommended 'Rust Cure Formula 3000' @ Canadian Tire and applied.

 

Care to share details and your opinion on those magnetic (?) overlays?

 

Tinkering with an idea to extend, and as an added bonus, tilt, the solar panel. Currently have 200w permanently on the roof and tired of removing and storing another 200w panel inside the under the bed. Not to mention the risk of damaging the panel with all the moving in and out of the 4Runner. Thus, permanently installed the 2nd panel over the 1st one.



Hoping Mall Crawlers would appreciate me not invading the parking stall next to me at the mall, which would have been much easier, I extended the panel forward instead of to the side. Also, instead of drawer sliders, which would have also been easier to install and use, I used 80/20 self-lubricating UHMWT slot insert bearing pads as I did not want to deal with the sliders getting corroded due to the environment. Nor would the sliders allow me to tilt the panel at both ends, which might be rare but a bonus if needed.



These supports are temporary until next week when I have (hopefully) a better idea to replace them.



As an added bonus, the panel can be tilted in the front and rear. Leaning on the hatchback is only to demonstrate tilting the panel as I intended to add support brackets on each side that ought to hold up as long as the wind is not blowing. At most, tilting solar panels is beneficial for an hour or two before it has to be changed again. Thus, tilting the panel is only at sunrise and sunset, while at camp, as I otherwise move most of the day.



While not likely an option, as it impedes lifting the hatchback, the panel can also be extended to the rear.



Anyhow, more to come.

 

Do you think it might be overweight? And even top-heavy?

 

What!?! After all the hard work I just put in! Do you have the link for the panel? While I'll take it, I need space for a tandem bicycle rack.

Yes, I appreciate it much.

 

Nice job. I know we had discussed this some in the grab handle thread, and you were contemplating this. I know what you mean about small things not being exactly perfect, but even so, no one but the person installing would notice. It's great having that grab handle, and especially it matching the passenger side. I used the same combo of Jason's bracket and the KTJO handle & trim panel. Mine was a bit challenging as I had already mounted the bracket, so I had to modify it a bit to get the bottom handle bolt to line up. I really like what you did.

 

Thanks, your comments on your installation were a big help. I think the hardest part of it was working in such a tight space without being able to fully see what was going on with the bottom part of Jason's bracket.

 

It prob was. And just for clarification: I was making a bad pun about Waffle House.

 

The original pedal covers come off and then these go on. My gas pedal didn’t have a cover (which I thought was weird but my husband has a 21 Pro and his didn’t have a cover either so that must be normal). Covers were easy to get off. I did notice that these new ones don’t wrap around the backs of pedals as much as the manufacturer ones but they wrap enough and appear to be secure. I really like them so far. The raised grippy lines feel more grippy than the original.

 

Threw the baby boys in the 4Runner, only 15 min from home - parked it at lake edge. Tadpoles and sandcastles lol

 

They don’t come in a pair

Right: PT228-89190
Left: PT228-89191

 

Today we did this.

 

As a fellow Canadian (GTA) I’ll have to follow your example for preventative maintenance.