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

Went to Westcott's Rigs and Roast (second saturday every month) for their Toy Drive. Unfortunately didn't win anything but supported a good cause and scored a set of 5 barely used Toyo tires in stock size for $300. Also grabbed a Christmas tree while I was out that the fam wasn't expecting but was sad about. woooooo

 

Springs arrived--swapped the rear spacers for 505s (got too dark to do the front) and took it for a shakedown and some swirl marks.

Got a pretty annoying driver's side lean.

 

The black lug nuts I ordered from my local Toyota dealership came in today. Kinda amazed they came in so quickly.

 

Changed the oil today at 5k miles. Enjoyed using the Fumoto drain valve and RCI engine skid access panel for the first time!

 

What A Night to use shift on the Fly. Interstate 82 is snowy and icy

 

Dang wish they had these for the 2019s

 

I need this! How hard was the install?

 

I had a shop do it all. It was worth it.

 

Real world flex. Folks, this is the max you gonna get

 

I’m pretty happy with those tires. Just got em a few weeks ago. Same size.

 

I thought it’s just a gear limiter. What is to be gained by doing what you’re doing? (What are you doing? I’m curious)

 

When you did that setup, will your lights turn on when tou ignite your car if you left them on ? Or you have to put it on everytime?

 

Stock:


Today (33s, 5100s, aluminum bumper/sliders, winch):


Finished installing the 302/505 springs; after another brief shakedown I'm thankfully pretty level side to side with no spacers and the 5100s set at the stock height. 21.5" front/23" rear from the hubs.

It's a tad tall and raked, but I'll add a bit more weight if the rack ever arrives. Might be time to think about a BOTCK; is the shorty the way to go?

 

Like @semprenissart says, it's pretty much what comes in the Highlander. Whenever I'm in my wife's Highlander, I feel like it takes forever for my phone to charge using those USB ports. I have this for the cigarette lighter in my 19 instead. It's not a clean as the OEM look, but charges much faster.

$22 VELOGK 65W Warp Car Charger [10V/6.5A] for OnePlus 8T/9R/9/9 Pro/8 Pro/8/7 Pro/7T/7T Pro/6T/5T/Nord N10 5G, Warp Charge 65 Car Charger Adapter with USB A-to-C Warp Charging Cable (1M/3.3ft)

https://www.amazon.com/VELOGK-Charger-OnePlus-Adapter-Charging/dp/B097BWKBBN?crid=3IZG451LGMAIJ

One port is for OnePlus/Oppo phones, the other is for any phone that supports QuickCharge

 

Inspired by another poster, I blacked out the silver rings on the center caps of my TRD OR wheels. Looks better, to me at least. Might leave the Toyota badge silver as I like the contrast.

 

What did you use to color? Looks great!

 

Thank you! Plasti dip. The rings and the Toyota symbol are easily removed from the center cap.

 

What finish black is that and/or did use a glossifier?
Thanks

 

Just regular flat black and no glossifier. Just used what I had on hand but it would probably look even better glossy. If I get around to picking some up I might re-do them but looks really good as is.

 

Just some driving in the rain lol

 

Nice dude !
What is the damage end up being
$72+tax
Or the dealership dummy's individual pricing if $400~ hahah

 

Slick work man
I ran those wheels for 5 years that would have been a good idear
I bet they prolly wouldn't look bad with black lug nuts as well

https://www.4runners.com/threads/wh...h-gen-4runner-today.2261/page-936#post-523293

 

I had a Viair 85P air compressor for 12 years. Rated at 15A max, the compressor blew the 12V outlet fuses in two of my previous vehicles. The plug also got hot enough to anneal the spring behind the positive electrode, causing a bad connection. I finally got around to converting it from 12V outlet plug to alligator clamps, and extended the cord by 5m, effectively converting it to a Viair 88P. Now I can carry it in the 4Runner.



Materials list:
MotoMaster P/N 011-2036-8 50A battery clamps
Southwire P/N 47174805 14/2 NMD90 5m wire (solid core isn't optimal, but it's cheap)
Powerfist P/N 8553448 12 AWG mini fuse holder
Powerfist P/N 8827289 14-16 AWG heat shrink butt connectors
20A mini fuse as part of Littelfuse P/N 094462 kit

For anyone new at this, avoid the Viair 85P as an emergency roadside compressor.

 

1-month site ban
day #22 nov18

further inner fender chopping
I wanna spray valance cap mount black

 

Can you just cut the inner side of the valance cap and use the remainder to cover the outside?

 

Ya I have the valance caps still, I've done that cut already. But there's still something I can't pinpoint rubbing when it's stuffed and flexing. Until I figure that out I'll keep em off. Spray painting it all black underneath either way!

 

These guys...
https://www.4runnerlifestyle.com/products/n-fab-nerf-step-rs-system-for-4runner

 

So far they are way better than the trash the dealer put on. Truck feels less floaty and more responsive. Have not driven in the rain but must be better.
Cannot wait to have the time to do the 5100's and level her out.

 

installed the arb compressor for about 3 bucks... sorry only showing the mount.. gotta take another picture.

i am going to install a threaded rod as another little support through bracket and into the well - there is enough space for a vertical rod to fit through.. probably 1/4" with a couple nuts on it.

 

Concur.