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

If you quarter them, you can stack more...

 

Spent my inheritance on a new windshield on Tuesday. If there is ONE thing I don't like about the newer Yoders, is this TSS system. It's a PITA. Seriously. Not a fan of it. But it is what it is. But new windshield is in.

 

Hah! Nice bro, look at that baby shine. Nice ditch lights too.

@broken-giver I rest my case ↑

 

I have NEVER paid for a windshield. I have ALWAYS had insurance policy that allows full replacement of windshield once per year. Even if there is a single small imperfection they are always happy to do it. I find it bizarre that 1. @playdixie had to spend inheritance on it and 2. you think an outlier makes your case.

Still waiting for you to go about why 2020+ are made of glass and anything before that is made of titanium.

 

@broken-giver I hear ya, I understand. I mean not everyone lives wherever you live. In British Columbia, ICBC has a monopoly and bends you over for everything.
What I can say, is you're gunna be waiting a long time to get any more of an answer out of me, than the simple answer I already said to you.

 

put my car in for inspection and the guy just called me with a $4000 estimate on a mess of stuff. rear trailing arms, front lower control arms, rear shocks, front struts, front and rear sway bar links...this sucks. i mean i know its a 2012 but jeez...

edit to add i posted about this on a 4runner facebook group im in and everyone said to run away because thats practically the underside of the vehicle. which is what i am doing haha. gonna go pick it up and figure it out...but its failing inspection at this point :/

i didnt go to my normal mechanic due to scheduling issues and cant get to him til 9/14. and my gf crashed her car two weeks ago and that one is still in the shop...love it!

anyhow...i suppose i need some advice here...do i tell my actual mechanic about this, or let him find it since it will need to pass inspection either way? and should i start looking at parts to order or is this mostly a pull and swap with OEM type situation? I know the previous owner had bilstein 5100's on the rear (i could never see what bilstein was on the front) and im fine with those if they need to get swapped.

i am not extremely mechanically inclined, live in an HOA on an incline and need my car as a daily so I need someone to do it.

 

I would def check with your mechanic, if you can trust him. Unless there is an extreme amount of rust, seems like they want to take you for a ride.

 

Did they tell you why those things need replacing? Is it rust, worn bushings?

If it’s rust, then it might be good to ensure the frame itself is not rotted. If would suck to put that money into it, just to fail next time because of a hole in the frame.

None of the things you listed are particularly hard to do. Maybe your usual mechanic can get you a better price, or you can shop it around.

 

1. Programmed new locations for our trip in fall into the GPS.
2. Packed my First Aid kit into a new case.

 

Cleaned out my front moonroof drains, because my 4runner has been smelling musty on random occasions. I ran weed whacker line down both and removed the end cap filters, both of which were pristine. Poured water down the two front drains and verified they dripped out underneath my truck. And the next day, as soon as I got on the freeway, water dripped out of my overhead console. FML I guess I need to check the rear drains next? Even though I didn't pour water down them?

At least I got to clean a part of my truck I'd never cleaned before. And I got to use my NEW FLASHLIGHT!!!

 

Installed some new LED 30,000 lumen low beams, about $80 bucks on Amazon for the pair. It was a fuckin steal for how bright they are. It's glorious.

 

@redbeard_tx

 

The old inspection rip off routine. Glad i no longer have to deal with those state endorsed thieves.

 

Yeah like Pa Emissions SCAM!!! New vehicles made to meet "EPA" bull Yet we still Pay for the "Proof"!!

 

Given the age of your vehicle, all those parts could be in the need of replacement.
My truck is of similar age, and I need new shocks, sway bar links, tie rods, uca, lca and bushings. I could delay it but they would eventually need replacement.
Take it to your regular mechanic and ask him to take a look at the suspension for any leaks, rusts, cracks and play.
OEM parts are expensive but last. Rockauto will give you parts at half the price but quality is a gamble.
Sourcing OEM online is cheaper but lead times can be long. Local dealers do not give you the price advantage.
Ebay is useful but scrutinize the seller. Enough fakes masquerading as OEM.

 

For anyone thinking there are good options cheaper too. For example Lasfit has a Labor day coupon which a set of H11s $59.50 with free shipping. I used the Amazon Pay option from their site so I don't have to enter my credit card in their site.
As shown below screen capture where I compare factory LED vs drop in LED bulbs make sure the drop in LED bulbs have cutoff line.

 

I am in the process of bequeathing many of my items to be inherited. I don't expect any problems, but my youngest brother stole all my dad's guns and tools and sold off my mom's collectibles. This way I know that they go to who I want, and I can enjoy knowing they are using them! Several times, these have included firearms and collectible flyrods, as well as a few family heirlooms. My daughter, SIL (and grand-daughters) have all taken their elk, fish a lot. These take up room (as do clothes for 2-3 weeks, cameras, snacks, & c-pap machine). Travel times are usually spring and fall, so we've got caught in some fairly serious snow along the Sierras, Cascades and the Rockies. With my usual "armament" of tools, retrieval gear, intensive first aid kit, CB radio, inflator, jumpers, etc, this fills the rig up pretty much and we sometimes just don't have room to fit everything. Putting stuff in the roof basket leaves it open for "prying eyes" and the weather. This is all background for what I am doing to the "Blue Beast".

I have noticed others using Pelican-style storage containers. But Pelican cases are so darn expensive! I recently found some at Sportsman's Warehouse (Link below) in various size and colors. These are about 1/2 the price of Pelicans and very-much like them in construction. The 20" holds all my First Aid gear, including trauma bandages, a stapler, splints, etc. I have two 20", one 16", and two more 16" on the way. Once I get them, I will pack my stuff in them and lock them to my basket with heavy duty bicycle cable (1 inch dia.). Each case will accept two padlocks in metal reinforced hasps. All keyed alike and the bike cables have the same combination. These will lay flat so as to not affect aerodynamics or mileage.


Link to the 20":


Eylar Large 20in Handgun Case - Yellow | Sportsman's Warehouse (sportsmans.com)

 

Do you still use this? Looking to get it but so many cables and can't find the software.

 

Soooo... Was ready to do my paint protection at home. I was doing a multi-stage cleaning (rinse, soap gun, rinse, dry, iron remover, etc.)

My yard blower didn't work, changed my plans completely. And, to avoid immediate water spots, used the shower function of my hose nozzle and got this.



It is three and a half month old paint so I do expect some benefit of water beading just because there's not a bunch of pits and ingrained dirt flattening the water out.

It did prompt me to think about something the salesman said. I didn't believe him, but he said that the alarm and paint protection would not be factored in the price. I had alarm not just deactivated, but removed. I didn't think anything about paint protection. I figured out with something that they would do as the car went off the lot. Anybody with detailing experience have any input? Does this resemble any sort of coating or is it just brand new paint?

Thank you.

 

I believe I have seen something on this forum regarding mentioning certain things about certain software, so I will be cautious here. There are a lot of rules to follow if you're using that software. Like don't update it, in fact, when I have it open, my Wi-Fi is shut off and I never will update it.

VCI J2534 Cable Fit for Toyota TI$ Tech$tream - Latest Version V16.00.017, Firmware V1.4.8, Scanner Adapter Diagnostic Cable Scan Tool, OBD2 Diagnostic Cable, Support Win XP WIN7 WIN10 32/64bits https://a.co/d/6nOsF6u

PS, this is what I am currently using after my initial cable got crushed. It worked on both my Windows 7 and Windows 10 laptops. Although I do recommend using an older Windows 7 laptop and not using it for any banking, etc... Just in case...

 

Thanks. I was going to use an old laptop just for this reason-not connected to the internet. Did that cable come with everything you needed-software, drivers?

 

Yes, everything worked. The drivers that came with that version 16 of the software actually worked for my old cable as well although the housing was smashed to bits, I was still able to get it to work.

As with anything I order on Amazon, the one thing I watch out for is the ability to return it for free... Just in case.

 

Awesome, thank you.

 

I should also add in one last note about using an older computer. Since the battery is probably not in good shape, just make sure that your extension cord has plenty of length so that you're not rubbing any paint with it...

 

One of the most underrated movies of all time. You're my boy, Blue!

 

Looks great!

 

Updated DRLs to the AuxBeam Amber LED > Installed Yota Expedition Grille with Smoked Amber Raptor LEDs > Painted the silver Toyota letters with leftover Hyperdip to match the wheels.
Next...likely front window tint and blackout the rear 3rd brake light...brick by brick...

 

OEM size Toyo Open Country R/T’s and XD FMJ’s. A slight bit of a rub on driver’s side and they shaved the bumper at Discount Tire. We’ll need to heat gun the wheel well slightly when we take the time. These are supposed to have a red ring in the center but they sent black, so we get the red ones next week.

 

Put a ceramic coating on my 4Runner today. While doing it found a screw in my front tire, which I had plugged.