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

Fluid Film'd the frame, inside the frame, underbody, wheel wells, and all steel components. I didn't go crazy and did super thicc layers, so got 2 decent layers with 2 cans. I might use my other 2 cans, we'll see, but looks good and very protected and shiny.

I would strongly suggest using PPE (mask, gloves, safety glasses), old clothes, and strongly advise to do it on the driveway since it does stink. Also, pressure wash before doing it to get all kinds of dirt and wipe whatever remains.

 

I’ve been wanting to do this. I drive mine on the beach in NJ to fish about 15-20 days a year plus about 4 days on trails. My 2019 pro has a bunch of rust on places that got scraped on rocks and stuff but I’m worried about the frame under my sliders and other spots that are starting to show rust. Will sand stick to the fluid film? Is it recommended for trucks that run in the beach alot?

 

From what I read yeah sand can stick. I went to Wharton and found sand on a couple spots even before the FF. What I would recommend is apply the FF, then go to IBSP and after you're done just hose it down, I don't think the FF would wash off completely and maybe apply a small layer.

 

So this isn't something I've done, but something I'm leaning towards. I've seen some posts on FB market for Tacoma TSS black rims in my area. Personally, I like the way they look. Would give me some black rims without bankrupting me either.

Has anyone else on here done these to their 4R?

These are the rims I'm talking about:

 

I went with this version which doesn't cover up as much of the stupid labels but they do come in handy.

 

I opted for that … may do it eventually it’s a pretty cheap fix.

 

I took my 4Runner to the Cowboys game! Best of all, it was all free. Parking, the game ticket ( in a suite ) and it was catered.

Go Cowboys!

 

I’m on 33’s and did a re-gear to 4:88 Nitro’s, the main reason is my 4runner is heavy. Also why I have Stoptech brakes.My MPG is mid 13’s

 

Did the gearing help, what is your MPG now?

 

No, not really with the MPG. It changed the searching a little bit on long uphill climbs and low end torque. The problem is it weighs 6150lbs I don’t think anything will help but going on a diet and that is something I’m not willing to do. I added, because of the weight, the Fox 2.5 factory series suspension. 13.5 is ave.

 

Kachow!

 

My mpg sucks at high speed. This was today

 

Oh my, you’re correct that does stink. We are driving a brick, but, that seems extra bad. Have you added a lot of weight to your ride?

 

Gonna use it to get back in the woods @ friends property to shoot up our pumpkins & gourds. The deer will love & so will the hunters!

 

6 X RCI steel skid plates, 200+ lbs. Steel bumper and 12k winch. 6 X 34 inch KO2s, one on top of the roofrack.

 

Today I downloaded the repair manual for my 2021 4Runner.

HTML | ZIP

Hopefully this is useful for folks.

 

Nice! I’ve done this to my 3rd gen since buying it secondhand and has kept it like the day I bought it through several of our nasty New England winters.

Surprised you got away with only 2 cans. Usually takes me like 4 cans on my 3rd gen. Going with a combo of woolwax on the frame, krown inside body panels/everywhere else, and fluid film as touch up for my 5th gen this time.

Personally, I would definitely get on it as soon as you can. Beach + salt = more rust, which is the only thing that will really kill these trucks down the road.

Sand on the fluid film after application isn’t a bad thing imo. Actually helps create a thick stuck on base layer of FF that you can build on the following year. Just don’t forget to get inside the frame rails with a wand and shoot the stuff everywhere.

It’s messy, nearby neighbors will hate you for a few days from the smell, but it works and is pretty cheap rust insurance.

 

Cosmoline > sheep fat in all aspects.

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Did my first oil change today. I can see how some people complain about dealer cross threading skid plate bolts. Kinda of a PITA to put back up.
Installed a valv-o-max drain and replaced the plastic filter housing with aluminum.

On another note, when I had the NHOU undercoating sprayed on, yea, they sprayed both skid plates...fun.
But, I cleaned the front one since it was the only one to remove and it took two de-greaser sprays and a lot of scrubbing to get that stuff off.
Bottom line is, I can see how that stuff will protect the frame parts it is sprayed on since it took mechanical effort to really remove it.

 

I’m surprised you even get almost 11 mpg, nice ride, remember we did not buy this vehicle for great MPG we bought for exactly what you are doing in this pic. Well done!

 

Thanks, I feel good now lol

 

My next mod
Anyone here who has it? Tell us about it.

 

Received 4Runners.com decals, ironically, while I was canceled for one month - banished to the outer darkness.

No hard feelings!

 

one month ban
day #2

 

Hah! thank-you thank-you

 

One of these days I’ll do something to my 4Runner that costs more than $12, but for now I can at least get rid of the hideous silver dealership plate frame and put on this.

 

Had the Corn Fed spacers installed to get rid of that "always looks like you're slamming on the brakes" look. Not completely level stance but a lot better than before. Also, had a tiny bit of the steering wheel shake before, but after the alignment, no shake at all. Like the new look, but love the fact that the "shake" is gone.

 

Bumper install, stage 1. The weather is not cooperating, and I found an extra 20 lbs of mud.

 

one month ban
day #5

 

Anyone with 2023 or 2024 4runner tried my garage opener video and didn't work? (Or worked?)
Asking because one person commented that it didn't work.


Video link-
https://youtu.be/Tv0FG43gcx0