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

Not today but last month in prep for several weeks out in the desert...

I figured out a way to use the cargo cover with Molle panels.


Out with the old (basket), in with the new (Slimline).


Yeah, I really did install this by myself in the hotel parking lot!


Installed Roam box with quick releases and a nice 270º awning too.

 

OK, now I really washed it. I wasn't happy with what $8 of quarters at the local self-wash did for me, so I picked up some supplies at Auto Zone and did it right at home. That included going up on front ramps and spraying down thoroughly underneath. I like how well the wheel cleaner worked, despite having to do a lot of hand work on it.

On a related note, my wife was so freaked out by handful of rock impact sounds she heard when we were wheeling that she got down on the creeper and had a peek while it was still on the ramps. She couldn't believe that there were no visible signs of damage.

 

First major mod some KO2s. I stayed with stock size 265 for now although I think I could have cleared 285 with stock rims. I didn’t want to worry about rubbing or chopping just yet, that’s for the future.

 

Very minor mod: Took off my Grateful Dead sticker and replaced it with a "Red Hand Movement" ("No More Stolen Sisters") sticker!

 

Your post reminded me I really needed to replace my cabin filter, thanks. It was way worse than I thought though, LOL. It's been 25k miles since I last changed it. Had to run around to a few places to get a good Fram, went with the same one you got

 

Maiden voyage since the brake issues

 

How about shocks? Did you install identical replacements for the ones that leaked?

 

Same shocks but I did install the Perry Parts 3D Printed bump stops. No noticeable change in ride between the new shocks and bump stops. But we just did some forest roads, so nothing crazy. Real test will be in two weeks when we do the Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route.

 

SSO Slim Line Lite , installed last week, just now getting around to posting it. And a MBRP I caught on sale from Extreme OffRoad

 

I would love to see a side pic with the lunar rock and bronze Trd wheels.

 

If you look at post #66 in the link below, there is a picture but the lighting is not the best to really see the colors.
https://www.4runners.com/threads/lunar-rock-thread.30099/page-3

Found a better one Here: https://www.4runners.com/threads/wh...h-gen-4runner-today.2261/page-829#post-461169
Post #24845

 

Thank you

 

[QUOTE ="2023_lunarrock-ORP, post: 490819, member: 34888"]I would love to see a side pic with the lunar rock and bronze Trd wheels.[/QUOTE]

 

I built a basic sleeping platform this morning, basically following this article.

https://www.davidkircos.com/blog/how-to-level-a-4runner-trunk-for-less-than-40/

The only thing I did differently was cut the top piece 40.25” x 43.5”. With the carpet on, it’s pressure fit into place and doesn’t budge.

 

@EatSleepTacos
Nice work!
Also, I love tacos

 

wow. That is bad lol
Reminds me of when I changed my mother in law’s filter earlier this year. She hadn’t had it changes in years!!! She wanted a good cheap one so got her a Wix Cabin air filter https://amzn.to/480u7i1 for like $14. Fit her 4Runner like a glove and looked and felt great. Not sure what filter you use but I’m probably gonna try this one next. Typically I’ve used the Fram Fresh breeze https://amzn.to/44Km2LK which also fits like a glove and feels like good quality and has baking soda and carbon in the filter media but is like $19

definitely pumped to try the Wix filter next and see if I notice a $5 difference in my breathing experience while driving

 

While I had started my home graphene coating project a few days ago, but my yard blower was broken and getting it good and dry with the contact of a cloth was not desirable, I started it again today. I'm taking a break from the synthetic clay bar after doing the roof and hood. I'm about 12 years into the earliest symptoms of multiple sclerosis. I'm good most of the time, but I'm paying the price right now . Yeah, this is going to take me three or four days, won't it? Doh!

I would rather go through all this than paying a trained monkey $1,400 to grind off the top 10% to 20% of my thin white paint.

 

I wish those would go on sale at HF. On my list

 

Yeah, I hadn't changed it in years either, haha. For whatever reason, I just completely forget that it's there and needs changed. I maintain everything else like clockwork, but I just never remember the cabin filter exists or needs changed. When I took mine out I couldn't believe that big ass leaves could even end up in there, I expected dust and dirt and shit like that. I sent my brother a picture and he said he hasn't seen one that bad in a long time (he's a dealership tech). HA.

I usually use just whatever they have at AutoZone or O'Reilly's. As of right now AutoZone only carries STP and a few Wix, and O'Reilly's has some brand I've never heard of. Wix is definitely good though, I used to always use their coolant filters on my old F-350 diesel. I'm sure you won't notice a difference between em, but if you do definitely post it up on here. I know I'm breathing better than I was yesterday!

 

I like the way you built it to span from wheel well to wheel well. Efficient use of space!

 

I keep a couple of cabin and engine filters for both the RAV4 (wife) or 4Runner on hand. Either Framm or Wix from Amazon. Seem to work fine. I change them after our semi-annual trips to SoCal and AZ.

 

awesome. I did t pay much attention at first but Wix made in US. Doesn’t have the carbon or backing soda like the Fresh Breeze but I guess unless you have an odor issue the Wix for $5 cheaper and. Add in US will be good. That will be my next one

my younger niece recently pooped herself in my back seat so I definitely need the carbon/baking soda filter for now lol

addendum: apparently Wix is US based company out of Gastonia North Carolina but the engine air filter I just ordered says Made in China

SOB !!!

 

Did the labor day coupon cover it? 25% off of one item

 

Not at all. You don't want the micro passages to get any kind of debris in them, or they won't work properly. I change my oil every 3,750 or 6 months. Oil is cheap. Engine replacements are expensive. People that tell you you are wasting money on oil changes doing it that often, are the same types that will buy a $125,000 Mercedes, but use regular unleaded instead of high test, because gas is too expensive.

 

An ozone generator would probably solve the problem permanently. I don't know if Nevada has limits on buying them. Could be a good investment.

 

Random funny story, but one day my brother called me because his Subaru WRX ran out of gas on the side of the highway, and needed me to bring him a couple gallons in a red container so he could get to a gas station. I told him I'd be on the way in about 5 minutes. He calls me back about 30 seconds later and says "but make sure it's 93 or higher octane premium gas or it'll mess up my car! It HAS to be premium gas!" I was just like dude... You're completely out of gas on the side of the road and you're complaining about putting a couple gallons of regular in it instead of premium? I ended up filling the jug up with regular and just told him it was premium. Beggars can't be choosers!

 

this is what im worried about. it goes to my guy friday and i guess i will find out! however with only 97k miles, and i dont beat the crap out of it i am very skeptical...i think the place i took it to is a bunch of sheisters.

 

Yup, change your air filter!

 

Did you buy him a new car after you put that gas in? /s

 

Finally got to stretch its legs a bit and use 4WD. Found an amazing campsite I’ve been trying to find now after seeing on YouTube videos and on forums. Nice dead end road just outside of Mt Rainier Nat’l Park.