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

I lifted mine 2 inches and it’s level now. Big improvement and out on 33s

 

TRD Bro

 

After posting additions and upgrades to my build in this thread for the past 2+ years, not knowing there is a specific build section, I was asked by @Thacrow if I would consolidate the build in the build section. For those interested, I have. While the build is done and I am well satisfied with the outcome (especially after living in the 4Runner between Apr-Sep 2023 while working at night and sleeping comfortably during the day in the Arizona summer heat, and most recently traveling the NMBDR Jan 2024, the coldest being 7F), each adventure brings me back to the drawing board. I will continue to post additions and upgrades here with an invitation to the build thread (https://www.4runners.com/threads/4runner-converted-to-go-anywhere-rv.36487/#post-546459) for those who missed the first two years of the build. Hope that helps.

 

I like to use the kdss kill switch probably every month keep the fluids flowin'. Not many see this dash warning and its actually OK.
It's cool to experience the body roll.
This is my most expensive switch.

 

DrKDSS may have a good solution for all those who see the warning for real reason.

 

dr.kdss is doing some great work! Probably what Toyota should've done by installing a switch in the truck to disable kdss when wanted, beefier parts, rebuildable shocks, etc...

It seems like Toyota built KDSS only for pavement princess trucks since the main benefits is to reduce body roll, which is ironic that they put it on the TRD OR trims. Off road performance are negligible if not worse in stock form (slightly better front articulation, slightly worse rear articulation, terrible on washboards/ dirt roads at speed, prone to get damaged more easily off pavement, etc...) Kdss wouldnt be as great off pavement if it wasnt for his contribution. With his stuff, it becomes a great feature both on and off pavement

 

was it hard running/hiding those wires in the lights?

 

Mobil1 75W90 for me as well front and rear

 

I also use Redline 75W in the TC in my 2011 ( no issues) and at 50k in my 2022.

 

As someone who just had the front kdss piston replaced under warranty, this is interesting. My question though is in regards to repressurizing the system after installing what is pictured. Would you have to build your own rig or does this aftermarket piston come with the necessary tool? My Toyota dealer had to wait a month and a half to get the tool in to do the pressurizing.

 

So far I don't have any info on this product other than what's in the pic. I will share when I get info posted on the kdss group I'm in. Hopefully this would be not more that changing shocks and rebuilding. I'm so thankful when it's not dealership only fix.

 

Some new wheels.

 

yikes 1.5 mos! So glad i dont have KDSS

 

The truck was still drivable, the piston was weeping so it was a slow leak. But my bumper to bumper warranty was about to expire so I squeaked the repair in with a week to spare.

 

No filter access hole??

 

Why do you need to remove them?

 

There is, hard to see

 

Added the Body Armor wings to my Hiline bumper.

 

Heading to BC with a buddy's Gladiator.
I have 34s, a steel butt and a steel belly, he has an extra solid axle, let's see how it goes

 

But Gladiator is looong. Make him regret his decision. Have fun.

 

Hey thanks for all the shots and info. I had also considered one of the center console / Molle panel set ups but decided I did't want all that stuff directly over the shifter. I'll be pulling the trigger on the RAM set up and appreciate your comments on any (or lack thereof) rattling.

 

He got an amazing deal

 

Have a really good buddy of mine who lives in Anchorage. It's tempting to just keep driving. What is it, like 400 gallons of gas round trip?

 

That's for sure. Last week I was at a TH with parking for about six vehicles. A Gladiator was too long to park parallel to the others, so it parked perpendicular across three spaces, taking up half the lot.

 

Wife said no patches on headliner SOOO let's see how long it takes her to figure out where they are when she's driving ‍♂️

 

Don't worry, we won't snitch you out!

 

It was a draw

 

You shoot a Staccato?

 

Hell yeah

Stave Lake area?