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

Finally got around to installing the C4 low profile bumper with high bush bar, and with an Extreme LED light bar and the Warn EVO 10s winch. This package is heavy, especially for us smaller drivers to install on our own. Not quite sure how these YouTubers lift it to install, even with a balancing act of using a jack. I built a frame to go onto of a cheap moving dolly to get close to where I thought the bolts would line up, and then used ramps to drive up slightly to perfectly line up. No back breaking effort.

 

Building that stand was a great idea!

 

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The wagon looks bad a$$ with that low-pro bumper combo

 

Yea, my motorcycle jack was a life saver for the install.

 

installed MESO's blinding LEDS ....

 

Question on the light bar... can you turn the amber lights on independently of the white?

 

Shock skids from FJ Toyman Off Road. An easy 5 min install.

And some exhaust work.

 

I did the cupholder velcro tweak yesterday to keep the cupholder insert from lifting out with my coffee mug.

I can't remember if the originator posted details, but I had two implementation objectives: the velcro self-sticking power had to outweigh the sticking power of the cupholder insert to the mug, and the velcro adhesive had to stick to the rubber surface and be durable under real-world temperature range. Therefore I selected "Extreme Outdoor Strong" Velcro, rated at 1 pound/sq in with an operating temperature range of 0F-140F. I completely covered the surface of the cupholder insert and let it cure under weight overnight. It didn't fail the first time I tried it. We'll see how it lasts in the long run. If the adhesive fails, I'll try heavy-duty double-sided tape.

 

3M 1357 Neoprene Hi-Performance Contact Adhesive. Use it on the velcro, use the "open time" & either cut in circle or radius the corners. 90 angles are weak spot for lifting. Used that stuff on A/C interior velcro WAY better then 1300L

 

Yeah, I cut round. I'll try that adhesive if the Velcro comes loose. Thanks for the tip!

 

I was thinking of maybe getting a set of those. Are you still running the dobs IMS shocks? It looks like it’s a different shock.

I ask because I wasn’t sure that shock skid would fit around the IMS shock, which has a pretty beefy eye mount.

 

Added a Kicker 49L7TDF102 down-firing sub. This complements the Trail Grid Pro KS series speakers very well! Very clean, punchy bass. Saves on cargo room as well!

 

FJ Toyman needed to know what shocks I had. I think it was Kings that needed a different size shock skid. I still have the Dobi's. Have been very happy with them.
https://fjtoymanoffroad.com/shockskids/

 

Got around to installing my RCI engine skid and bumper filler.

 

Awesome setup! What size are those Coopers?

 

Replaced the charcoal canister, purge valve and valve hose. Hopefully that P0456 should go away now.

 

Replaced 2 warrantied Ironman shocks, that makes 3 shocks in under 35k miles. Had to rebuild my passenger side parking brake. Installed 3D printed Perry Parts rear bump stops.

 

What do you think is causing that?

 

No idea. They were leaking. I drive this hard, but my OEM shocks were still good after 100k. Debating going Dobinson MMR in the near future. I only have a year left of my warranty, so hopefully they make it.

 

Where did you get that sticker from? I like it.

 

Ha, thanks! I had the wife cut it on her vinyl cutter.

 

Trailered my BBQ smoker to church to smoke about 80 pounds of pork butts for an event.

 

Fixed driver door not unlocking by touching the door handle (still worked using key FOB). The cable that connects to the lock/unlock lever of the door had come out of its holder. I probably did not set it in correctly when I was done putting in new speakers. On the plus side, I'm getting pretty good at removing and installing the door panel

 

FYI, TufSkinz has them for the stock skid they use 3M adhesive.

 

Im jealous. Ive looked on Etsy, Amazon, Fleabay, and even Toyota for a simple "TRD" sticker vinyl and have come up with nothing. I have the same skid plate set up and wanted to stick it in the exact same spot etc...

YES!! Thank you!

 

Just got done with a exterior detail, took me the better part of three days. Wash, pull skid plates, pull mud flaps, pull rack, chassis wash, fluid film, repainted front skid, tar/bug removal, brake dust decon, clay bar, compound, Adams graphine coat, water spot removal on glass, clean glass, clean and treat all rubber and trim... Kind of surprised how easy Adams was to use, was much better than applying the ceramic i used in the past.

 

TVD vinyl decals will be a cheaper option then the tufskinz, but the tufskinz are plastic about 3/16" thick.

 

Yeah that's the same issue I ran into so had to bribe her to cut this one lol. It's not outdoor rated vinyl but figured I'd give it shot and see how it held up and would get outdoor vinyl once it started having issues. If you want it in red I have an extra I can mail you if you PM me your address.

 

PM Sent, thank you!

 

With your experience make me think whats said in Tinkers Adventure Ironman FCP review is wrong? I better keep my eye on any leaks.