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

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Bob, Jul 24, 2016.

  1. Aug 5, 2018 at 3:22 PM
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    2016 4Runner SR5

    2016 4Runner SR5 CONTACT ME FOR CORNFED LIFT SPACERS 631-202-8245

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    Drop the housing first, then drop the pan plug. While the pan is draining, the housing will also drain. Brake clean the housing cap, new filter, all good to go. BTW, looking into the metal housing to replace the cheap plastic housing. Well worth the $25.00 it costs.
     
  2. Aug 5, 2018 at 3:34 PM
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    4X4Runner

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    The left coast
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    Mad driver mod. OME Suspension. 285/70R17 BFG AT KO2
    I have one oil pan to catch the oil. It’s either the housing first or the drain plug first. I usually drain the oil pan first so I can pull the skid to access the housing. Once the oil pan is drained I put the plug and gasket on and tighten it down while the housing drains. It just takes longer for the housing to drain so I end up surfing TW or something while I wait. It’s just a gripe I have.

    Not my first oil change under a 4Runner. I also never use brake clean, I just use paper towels to wipe the surfaces down and clean the inside of the filter housing out.
     
  3. Aug 5, 2018 at 3:43 PM
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    2016 4Runner SR5

    2016 4Runner SR5 CONTACT ME FOR CORNFED LIFT SPACERS 631-202-8245

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    Brake clean inside the cover is fine. I wouldn't use it on the housing that's attached to the engine though. I of course give it time to evaporate before I put everything back together.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/FACTORY-TO...5.m570.l1313.TR3.TRC1.A0.H0.X15620-31060.TRS0
     
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  4. Aug 6, 2018 at 7:33 AM
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    tuc4r

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    2018 4Runner ORP W/KDSS - ADS coil overs, ADS remote resi rear shocks, Total Chaos UCA's, Icon 2' rear springs, Nitto Ridge Grapplers, FN FX PRO wheels, AVID rock sliders, RCI Aluminum front skid, Bussman Fuse/Relay module, Canvas backs, Accessorides remote start, Rago Mole Panels, HID low beams, LED high beams, Morimoto XB fogs, Ceramic window tint, Ecotechne roof rack,
    You're gonna love your sliders!
     
  5. Aug 6, 2018 at 9:26 AM
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    jester243

    jester243 rabble rabble rabble

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    I changed some lights, tires and tinted windows...mind blowing huh

    Nikon D610
    TAMRON SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
    F/2.8
    24mm
    1.6 sec exposure
    ISO 100
     
  6. Aug 6, 2018 at 2:46 PM
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    RusPro17

    RusPro17 Back home again!!

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    Nice, I had the Cali Led bar on my Tacoma. A lot easier to install than the 4Runner. I’m not ready to pull off my front bumper to install one. Question on your install. Did you run your wire thru the firewall and use one of your black switches to use a push button to turn them on. That is how I had my Tacoma setup. I got the black push button from Amazon. It had Led light on the front of it. Any install help would be great. Have not seen how anyone ran the wire inside to turn light on. Thanks.
     
  7. Aug 6, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    4x Taco Owner

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    Put new shoes on the wifes limited. Looks much better. 265/70/17 cooper st maxx on Trd pro rims
    20180806_145004.jpg 20180806_180225.jpg 20180806_180234.jpg
     
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  8. Aug 7, 2018 at 6:12 AM
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    jgcaps

    jgcaps Lovin the Colorado Life.!

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    :cheers: Nice.!
     
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  9. Aug 7, 2018 at 6:18 AM
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    Louisiana Overland

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    I added to the tool kit...

    A lithium jump pack, a viar 400 compressor, arb tire repair kit, and arb ez deflator.
     
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  10. Aug 7, 2018 at 1:06 PM
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    Redondo_dom

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    Black emblems, KMC wheels, plasti dipped roof rails.
    Got my new shoes and installed.
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  11. Aug 7, 2018 at 4:38 PM
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    4X4Runner

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    The left coast
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    Mad driver mod. OME Suspension. 285/70R17 BFG AT KO2
    Everyone’s 4Runners all nice and clean...mine still looks like it just came out of the Amazon.
     
  12. Aug 7, 2018 at 6:42 PM
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    Run4TheWoods

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    Traveling Man........Zeredatha #451 York PA. Bumbers installed and just need to spool winch.
     
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  13. Aug 9, 2018 at 7:56 AM
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    MeefZah

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    You can avoid draining it and just take the housing off, leaving the drain plug in place. A little more messy but way faster. You can also put your hand inside a big ziploc and grab the loosened housing with that, as the oil starts coming out it flows into the bag which catches most of it.
     
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  14. Aug 9, 2018 at 9:55 AM
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    robfl

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    Made a 5/8 in plywood platform and Installed Dobinson drawers.

     
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  15. Aug 9, 2018 at 5:38 PM
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    Unclsu

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    4runner 1.jpg 4runner 3.jpg 4runner.jpg 4runner 4.jpg I need some advise!! I plasti dipped by TRD Off Road emblem to gunmetal grey. I did not like the brighter grey that they use. So please take a look and give me opinions in the following:

    !. The color, should I just go with black?
    2. Should I remove the dip that is inside the letters the D and the O, R O D. I think it looks a more solid with some of the letters filled in.
    3. Ok I dipped the front Toy logo black which I do like, but what should go with on the back?
    a. All Black
    b. Keep the chrome
    c. All Gunmetal
    d. Toy logo black and 4runner gunmetal

    Has anyone removed the Off Road and just leave the TRD?

    I will take all opinions. 4runner 1.jpg4runner 3.jpg4runner.jpg4runner 4.jpg
     
  16. Aug 9, 2018 at 5:55 PM
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    Redondo_dom

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    Black emblems, KMC wheels, plasti dipped roof rails.
    A. All black
     
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  17. Aug 9, 2018 at 6:05 PM
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    Unclsu

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  18. Aug 9, 2018 at 9:34 PM
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    jester243

    jester243 rabble rabble rabble

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    I changed some lights, tires and tinted windows...mind blowing huh
    I would remove them, i like the pillar clean
     
  19. Aug 10, 2018 at 12:11 AM
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    4X4Runner

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    The left coast
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    2017 4Runner Smashed Ass Edition
    Mad driver mod. OME Suspension. 285/70R17 BFG AT KO2
    I went for a drive. BTW...wildfires smell like shielding gas.

    9F12904D-0C27-487A-B699-562895B1C624.jpg

    Google Carr fire for details.
     
  20. Aug 10, 2018 at 2:32 AM
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    MeefZah

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    Are you around Redding? I thought from your posts you were in LA area. I'm just over the mountain west.
     
  21. Aug 10, 2018 at 5:09 AM
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    4X4Runner

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    The left coast
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    Mad driver mod. OME Suspension. 285/70R17 BFG AT KO2
    I’m in the Bay Area. That was up in the Shasta trinity forest on I5.
     
  22. Aug 10, 2018 at 7:26 AM
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    4x Taco Owner

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    I like the way it looks. Just use a toothpick to peel it off the paint in between the letter to make it look cleaner.
     
    Last edited: Aug 10, 2018
  23. Aug 10, 2018 at 8:22 AM
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    justinfro

    justinfro New Member

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    1.75" Revtek Level Kit, Tyger step boards and roof-top basket, FN FX Pro wheels, 265/70R17 Falken Wildpeake A/T3W
    Added a small detail to the FN FX Pros.

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  24. Aug 10, 2018 at 10:12 AM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Very nice, sometimes the small things are big.
     
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  25. Aug 11, 2018 at 6:22 AM
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    Unclsu

    Unclsu New Member

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    Ok I went gunmetal on the back and I did not like the way the Toy logo came out and I scratched the plastic trying to get some of the paint out of the center. So I went black on the logo. So the theme is black logo’s and gunmetal verbiage.

    00B9C199-19ED-433A-99DB-FA1DF27511B6.jpg
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  26. Aug 11, 2018 at 7:06 AM
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    MeefZah

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    I think they need to match.
     
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  27. Aug 12, 2018 at 11:43 PM
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    pckrd52

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    Have to agree with MeefZah. Looks good though. If you like it then it doesn’t matter what we think.
     
  28. Aug 13, 2018 at 7:57 AM
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    jgcaps

    jgcaps Lovin the Colorado Life.!

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    3" Icon Stage 2, 18x9 Fuel Beast wheels, 285/65/18 BFG KO2's, N-FAB Black Rock Rails w/removable steps.
    Took the boat outIMG_0798.jpg
     
  29. Aug 13, 2018 at 1:17 PM
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    CollinJ

    CollinJ TRD Off-Road

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    Finally found some trails up in Canada with my brother in law!BF16675B-2E58-4588-8B56-A8901A697955.jpg
     
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  30. Aug 13, 2018 at 3:17 PM
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    simple wash today

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