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

interesting!

 

Yeah for sure, goodluck! Many people advocate to not take off the rear or front bumper to remove valances. I argue it was nearly impossible for me, with my size hands at least, to accomplish this faster than taking the bumper off. I was ready to punch someone after attempting just a few clips lmao. And those advocates seem to always mention how fast it was for them to remove clips, and fail to mention then you gotta get them all back in again afterwards. Not worth the frustration and risk of breaking clips, in a rage.

 

I actually just tried pulling the front valance off yesterday without removing the bumper, attempted to take out just one of the easier-to-access clips and almost immediately gave up. There was no way I going to contort my arm enough to be able to pull either of the lower side clips or that last one at the top on the passenger side. I'm positive I can remove the front bumper and valance in less time than it would take to try to pull out any of those with it on lol. I have a 2023 with TSS and I think the only difference from non-TSS models is that the bumper is held by a couple more bolts and the harness for the TSS.

 

Yeah, see, thank-you! Haha I said the exact same thing and multiple ppl dog piled on me saying it's totally possible and not that hard with bumpers on.

 

I replaced the shocks on the rear hatch with heavy duty ones from Lift Support. Since adding a rear ladder it had a really bad habit of konking me on the head. No more!

 

How hard is it to replace the hatch shocks?

 

FNG here, Just bought my 4runner this month. 1st thing I did was blackout emblem overlays but painted the TRD red to make it pop. Didn't come out perfect but overall pretty happy with it. Also swapped my wheels and tires from my tacoma.

 

A screwdriver and 5 minutes of your time.

 

Welcome Eric

 

Appreciate it!

 

Hit 100k this morning. Other than a battery, I haven't had to do anything other than regular maintenance.

 

Did on-line chat last night W/dealer that has 2 2023 White TRD Pro's. They replied they want $6k OVER MSRP!! told them LOL "I ain't paying $0.01 over MSRP & the 2024's will be out soon". I thought the over price crap went out????

 

Lol….. Dealer here has 12K over MSRP

 

There's no need to take the front off. You can do it all by laying under the front bumper and just reaching up. It was super easy.

 

Subwoofer update: With the keyloc and some polyfil the Skar 8" went from meh to not bad. Switched back to the 12" compVR in an undersized box which was predictably much better. Plot twist, BOTH subs on the same channel in series-parallel (roughly 600w RMS @ 2.6 Ω) got downright impressive and fun!



So I pulled one of the 3rd row seats and will stick a shallow 12 (L7T maybe?) in there; plywood box build should net around 1.3 cubic feet with room for a false floor/grille.

 

WOW!!

 

It’s all over the place and there is no end in sight. I checked with numerous dealers in my area and they are all over msrp. Luckily my recent 23 SO purchase was not. At least one loyal dealer being a repeat customer able to get one msrp.

 

After endless weeks of research, reading, learning, relearning and unlimited analysis paralysis .... I have finally purchased my wheels. Next up: tires.

 

Why not take advantage of the space to the in front of the Skar? More work for sure, but would be a good solution to get more airspace without sacrificing much interior space.

This was my 3rd Gen- you would use less space.

 

I too hit a milestone this morning!

 

You came back to 4Runner? The one was Peruzzi in Hatfield, Pa. Bennett has one on the site saying "In Production" 2023 still in Production, I would've thought they switched to 2024 model yr by now? We ordered my wife's BMW april 2022 they said 4 months max, then it was backed up in mid summer last year because they were switching to 2023. 15 months later she took delivery.

 

Yes I did come back. Also mine was allocation at Bennett toyota for September they had 2 coming in and sold. But the first one came in and the buyer tried haggling on his trade in and they would not budge so they told him they had a buyer which the ball was in my court and I did not have to take this one. Since there was another one. Me and the wife decided I wanted this one and not to wait for the other one. Both came with same accessories so I figured why not. So I brought it home and been sitting in the garage not being driven till it goes in for the wrap in 2 weeks. Already added a few mods did not post them yet and sold the predator steps and new ones are coming today.

 

Looks good on my brother’s 3rd gen.

 

Finished with the Eylar cases to store (1) First Aid kit; (2) my Recovery gear; and (3) Misc. tools (air pump, battery cables, fire extinguisher, etc.)=all mounted in the roof basket with bungees, cargo net, locks, and bike heavy duty bike cables.

Today, I program a couple of sites into the Navigation system using coordinates, instead of addresses. Install my gun case with bike cable ad padlocks for when I go through Cali (I have CCW permits for all the other states we'll go through on our vacations).

 

What kind of Wrap? What are you replacing the Predator steps with? why didn't you like them? I like them better then my OEM running boards.

 

You gotta drive more to get the other one!

 

Easy instal. That include the inserts that install in the factory holes, and the screws. 5 minutes you are done.

 

They call a track pack wrap which they do the most. The whole front nose of the vehicle and side mirrors and pillars and so much up the bottom of the doors and quarter panels. When I bring it in if there is any other area I would like it can be done. Nice thing since the 4runner mudflap run your paint off over time they will remove them and then they will be put over the wrap area. Also paint correction where needed and ceramic coat. Warranty for 10 years and he wants you to come back every year and make sure it’s still good and no issues.
I had my 19 C7 Z06 fully wrapped when I bought it and love it. It’s black so no scratches or swirls marks.
Predator steps sit to low. That’s why I don’t like them. I don’t off road so going what I had on my 17 and 20 4runner Pro’s. Tyger Star steps. Love them and really prevent door dings and the finish is really good no rust or dings. They use like a spray in bed liner finish.

 

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