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

like grandma putting plastic on the couch

 

To each his own, sorry it’s offensive I’m just glad I even have a 4Runner. I don’t have a lot of money like the rest of you high rollers do.

 

Don’t take offense, jynarik is just pulling your strings a little bit.

 

Thanks for posting. I wondered how well the Carhartt fit. I'd consider something like it for muddy conditions, especially red dirt mud.

 

Those look nice. Good protection.

 

Got the Gobi email that my rack is almost done, but I bet the bumper I just ordered from Canada still gets here first.

 

I was thinking about the Dobinsons/5100s combo the other day.

I have Dobinsons shocks and springs now. The front rides nice, but I'm not a fan of the rear. I apparently bought the shock with "comfort valving" (so I was told) for the rear. But sometimes I feel like the shocks aren't dampening the spring rate that well.

I have the C59-325 springs with the IMS59-50705 shocks. Seems like I might be better off with the IMS59-50701 shocks or maybe switching to the 5100s.

 

What? You don't have one of these in your backyard? I have two!

 

I talked to Crikeymike at exit offroad about the valving on their rear IMS. He told me a about a year ago Dobinsons got rid of the comfort valved and normal valved options and now just made one option with valving that is somewhere in between the previous models. Might be good to double check if the regular valved ones are still around.

 

Thanks for this. Just ordered one. I have the Husky cargo liner so this will complete things nicely.

 

I used this combo on the Tacoma and worked great!

 

On the way from Whitmore Canyon, AZ to Phoenix, AZ via Las Vegas, NV the 4Runner hit all 7s entering Las Vegas on I-15S. Jan 2024 will be 4yrs of adventure.

 

Couldn’t find someplace where it’s 77F? Lol

 

Got me some Caliraised catalytic shields. Hopefully get them installed here soon.

 

Ironman has 25% off and free shipping…. Ordered my 1.5” light loaf rear coils for $179.30. (Total).

 

Load not loaf…. Too many beers while doin the lady’s brakes today

 

Bought an official Toyota portfolio for my manual and all other paperwork, only $16. Cannot believe this doesn’t come with the vehicle.

 

Installed some drop steps today.

 

Installed Amazon rear window molle panels and shelf today. Happy with the end result. Did mod it a bit from it's orginal configuration a bit for mostly aesthetics but I also added an "in between" level for the shelf to get the height I wanted.
I went this route because they are aluminum alloy and the shelf can be installed at different heights and slid in or out from the front of the vehicle without major disassembly (just unbolt the shelf from the panels).

 

Hmmm, pretty sure that was the one that was supposed to come in my 4runner. I think the dealer kept it so they could sell it online.

Just kidding…although it’s probably true lol

 

I like the added TRD emblem to hide the logo.

 

I know. I’m surprised I found it on Amazon, via another poster on this site. Whoever found it, thank you.

 

I have the same ones from Amazon. However, I didn't get the shelf because I didn't read the entire post beforehand . And sadly, the don't sell the shelf independently. These are similar to Rago Fabrication, but just different enough not to violate any copyright laws.

 

Ironman 4x4 FCP stage 1 lift-came out with a bit less rake
Raid Bumper with 95K winch and light bar

 

Can you post a link to the exact item? These look pretty nice. Do they make any rattling noise while driving? Is drilling required?

 

I bought the C59-302 dobi’s for 2.5” and Ironman 1.5 rears (light load) because I’m a cheap bastard and the Ironmans were 25%off AND Free shipping. (179.30 to my door and the Dobinsons were 268.78 to my door). That’s 90 bucks to put towards my “parts” list.

 

Yeah, I didn't care for the logo, whatever it was!

 

No worries - visit cartrimhome and you can get the shelf there. They are supposed to have black friday prices starting 11/19!

https://cartrimhome.com/Hanging-Boards-Kit-For-TOYOTA-4RUNNER-2010-2021

 

This is what I got:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09STT2GVZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

The price is fluctuating a bit on these in the last week. I paid around $320ish for them as there was coupon on the listing. Not bad for the price point for sure. I do think they look pretty nice. I liked the looks of the Cali Raised a lot, but went this route instead. Came with some quick clamps, too but I don't know if I'll use them.
A few of the parts were scratched up but I'm not sure how because it was packaged pretty well. You can see in the emblem pics I posted that I had to spray the "wing" of one of the side molle panels because it was scratched up pretty bad. It matched up pretty well with some Krylon I had and there's a metal bend that allows for decent eye distraction so it's not noticeable (not to mention lighting back there is horrible anyway!
No drilling unless you want to drill another set of holes for a different shelf mounting level. I did end up installing an "in between" level one row above what I have in the picture. This level allows for most cooler heights but still isn't in the driver's rear view picture. Not sure why they didn't do that in production. Also, it still allows for full recline of the rear 2nd row without interference!
As far as rattling, I just put them in last night so I can't say for sure. There is a foam insulator between the shelf, the shelf bracket, and the shelf bracket-to-molle panel which I assume is to limit potential noise. It mounts pretty solidly to the vehicle with hex, flat button head hardware using locknuts and flat washers, so it should be good to go. I guess we'll see!