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

Generally speaking, we don't have a lot of snow in Mississippi. But saying that, past 2 or 3 winters we've received snow in late Jan or into Feb. I'm probably gonna get some new tires after tax season anyways.

 

Looks great! But confused....rear spacers fixed the rake?

 

Looks like the same one SSO bought off the guy who made them on the other forum.

I was lucky to get mine before they stopped shipping orders a little while back

 

Driven about 150mi, my LF is about almost 1” lower and the rear is exactly 1/2”. Talked to Crikie Mike @Exit Off-road, stated that stock coils are side specific and Dobi’s are not. I will bump up the circ clip to .85 (per his suggestion), and that should level it out. Then I will either stick a 1/2” spacer in the rear once I’ve leveled out the front. Should only take me 45 min to accomplish.

 

Changed oil after breaking period. no visible metal debris on filter.

 

At what mileage? I'm close to 500 and itching to change it.

 

I did it at 1,235miles

 

So Black Friday week I had to buy a few things.. Most will take a couple weeks to get here but this small cheap mod arrived yesterday so I installed today. I usually keep my wallet and phone sometimes in that spot on the door.. Saw this and figured why not.. So sticks with 3M tape.. and easy to install.. works for me.. 2023 40th Edition..

 

New LED lights! For the turn signal. Duuuuuuuude, I never realized how inferior the stock lights were until I swapped them out. They're a BULB! An incandescent bulb. Very dim too!


Before: (with parking lights only on & parking lights/low beams on)






After: (with parking lights only on & parking lights/low beams on)






The lights: https://www.diodedynamics.com/7443-hp24-switchback-dual-color-turn-signal-led-bulbs.html $56!





I wanted really bright, so I went with the 410Lumen switch back. Holy FUCK, they are bright! Highly recommend. It took about 15 minutes to install them. There's a how to video on their site. Thankfully I have long and skinny arms, I could easily reach in to grab the bulb.

**NOTE** Unplugging the old bulb is easy, it just pulls out. But putting the new one in takes two hands and some maneuvering; because you're doing it blind. The same goes for putting the bulb back in the slot in your headlamp.

 

Anyone know what this part is called. It has the license plate lights, and handle to open the rear hatch installed in it. I broke the plastic brackets that hold it on the rear deck lid.

 

Search 4Runner Rear Garnish and you’ll find what your looking for.

 

@kmeeg I used your video and worked perfectly for my 2022. I cant imagine anything in the electronics changed between 22 and 23/24

 

Kills me that SSO stopped making this and that Detours was less than stellar at communication. I finally pulled the trigger on the restless off-road swing out during Black Friday.

https://www.restlessoffroad.com/product-page/5th-gen-4runner-spare-tire-carrier

 

I really like this tire carrier style, thank-you for this!

Anyone watching know of a similar tire carrier that DOES ship to Canada?
Thanks

 

Thank you Mr. Snuffleupagus. The person later commented that his garage opener is old. He was able to program an aftermarket clip on remote but not the homelink. My garage door is also old and I didn't get the correct remote when I bought the house. I just went to local hardware store and bought aftermarket remote. So not sure exactly why he was not able to program homelink but able to program clip on remote, wish I could help.

 

Keep us updated on how the install goes! I have had this bumper open in my web browser for month, but haven't been able to find a close-up of the "bumper cut" to make me feel good about buying it haha

 

ROF will now be shipping these out including I suspect Canada but just give them a call. They have been good to work with!

 

They had detailed install instructions on the site with the needed measurements but now I cant seem to find them. I do have a copy downloaded but I also know they were tweaking and fine tuning things before shipping so maybe they are making mods to the instructions

 

Just a small idea for those with older garage doors:

I had a 16 Taco and the garage door opener wasn't compatible the built in Homelink. Found this "bridge" and it helped.

LiftMaster 855lm Homelink... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GWD4LUI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Fast forward a year ago, had to get new door and opener and no longer needed with my 4runner.

 

Yeah I saw the close-up picture on their site, but I would like to see more of a "process" series of pictures. I am just curious how they cut that particular point in the bumper because its definitely not flat. I do see they have some black rubber trimming around the cut-out so that would help.

 

splurged on the dash for black friday. Some AC knobs from AJT.

 

I bought my 4R back in 2021 and didn't do anything to it other than regular maintenance as I have had two other cars so I used this one as just a grocery getter. Now that I sold off one of my other cars I've been driving the 4R everywhere and decided it will be my only car for the next few years so I wanted to make it look the way I want it to. I didn't get any mods really other than the front "TOYOTA" emblem replacement which makes a huge difference. I also blacked everything out by removing and painting (it was a hassle but well worth it). And finally, I had the wheels powdercoated gloss black. I've purchased a leveling spacer kit but haven't installed that yet.

In addition to this, I managed to flush every single fluid and replaced the spark plugs, PCV and coolant thermostat so I can make sure it continues to run fine for another 100K miles at least.

 

Waiting for Brite box anytime. Used it to bring Xmas tree home!

 

I can DM you the instructions I have as a PDF.

 

Went and had 5% "Limo Tint" put on my 23 40th Edition with the sun strip across top of front windshield.. Love it..

 

well i ordered a skid plate for 160 bucks... and turns out it doesnt fit?! ..

now why doesnt it fit? because i have KDSS!! LOL no clue that i even had it.. time to bust out the angle grinder.. and cut some things per this youtube video i found

was on the verge of returning it but i think its a good deal and shouldnt be too bad to cut off some aluminium to save on weight hehe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HxFXd5CZ9k

 

Hey Kevin, Loving your Pro!!

 

Converted Halogen DRL to LED this evening.

 

Damn sucks man!
Goodluck
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