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

I have spent 30+ years in the car business and I have seen every additive you can imagine (Daytona, Krex, STP, Service Rite, MOC, etc.). BG products are the ONLY additives that I have seen that actually do what they say. IMO, the rest of them are crap just sold so the dealer or shop can generate additional revenue.

 

150 lbs worth of skid plates. Lord help my mpg!

 

I have similar ones. I found 'em on Etsy. <----there's the link.

 

I wouldn’t be too concerned about mpg either. It’s like adding a full-time passenger, and I don’t think most people notice any real change when they have passengers. Thankfully they add mass to lower the center of gravity and not rotational mass.

 

Where there’s a will, there’s a way

 

Yesterday the dealer I bought my 2018 4R from emailed me that they will have the TRD Pro Mid Jan. I was looking for when I contacted them 2 weeks ago. Thanked them for reaching out to me but told them I got one Friday. She sent back " Nice. Congratulations!" I had bought a FJ from them back in 2008.

 

Another beautiful day! Got my Canvasbacks in [no pics, we all know what they look like]... installed my OBX Spare Cover... and finished my take on another members using a Trailer Jack Foot on top of the Toyota Jack. I PlastiDipped mine for corrosion and less chance of rattling. Also got a set of RV Jack Plates [Amazon], in case the ground is soft, and a storage pouch [Amazon] for the Plate, Lug Socket & Extension, and Key. The pouch fits perfectly under the Jack.

 

I was killing time Sunday (wife was out & about) & going through manual. W/Key fob Push button start how do you look glove box W/out key or did I miss something. My 2018 also had a "Valet Key".

 

I have not checked yet but usually the key is in the key fob. I will have to check when I get a chance.

 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SRDesigna...-name&listing_id=1313251651&from_page=listing
Enjoy!

 

I know in wife's previous Acura it was Not sure in her BMW. I didn't see one in my TRD's FOB

 

There is a key that comes out of the base of the fob. There is a spring loaded button you press to the side to release it.

 

Not so obvious SO I do Appreciate your help!! Thank you!

 

Sorry sir, but I just checked my key fob & No such key available. Sounds Like a Toyota question , eh?
Please 2023 Owners let us know your findings.

 

My 23 Runner has the key in the fob as described.

 

Yep - they don't look like the picture above anymore. Now there is a small lever next to where the key ring attaches on top of the fob. It is not identified as the mechanicalkey release at all. If you were not familiar with how it works - you may assume there is no mechanical key in the fob

 

2023 ORP

 

That's what my '23 ORP key looks like, too.

 

Picked up my 4Runners pup-trailer (M101 CDN2 military trailer) from the fabrication shop where they built me an aluminum lid for it. Now to decide if I want to leave it raw or paint it. I'm leaning towards a matte grey paint.

 

Yeah I can be a total moron for someone who is a "professional aircraft mechanic" now an office personnel.

 

I guess it would help IF I looked at the right end of the key Fob too!! Thank you for showing what an idiot I can be

 

That top alone mustta been $$$$

 

We’re all guilty of overlooking things time to time.

Its too bad that the salesperson wasn’t thorough pointing out all the options of the smart key process.

Should be explained to the buyer when you’re getting ready for the test drive.

 

Didn't test ride as I was trading in a 2018 TRD OR, but yeah he could've shown me that or I could've asked when I saw it didn't use a key too

 

$1300 CDN for the top, so take off 30% for the US$ equivalent. The trailer was a couple grand earlier this year. They went surplus about 20 years ago so finding an unmolested one is pretty hard these days and the Canadian military only had 2000 of them made. I replaced the tires as well since it still had the original military tires with tubes, not recommend for long highway distance travel.

 

Dropped off my rig to take advantage of the Ironman 4x4 fall sale-getting the KDSS Stage 1 Foam Cell Pro kit, Raid low pro bumper and 95K winch

will post completed pics

 

Dobinsons Springs are arrived … waiting on rears. Doin 2.5 Front and 1.5 rear with the 5100(already installed, didn’t like the ride). Used Dobi’s on my Taco and were great

 

Was worried the rear springs I ordered (b12 1.5” 400+ lbs) would sit too high. I guess my rear platform is just heavy enough. Now it’s time for an alignment. Tires should be here soon

 

Looks like she sits just right

 

My new seat covers — no, they aren’t fancy or custom fit. They are Carhartt of all things, but they are waterproof and they actually feel great and they aren’t broken in yet. I don’t know why but that nylon duck canvas material feels good. I like the simple look too. $78 per seat cover on Amazon.