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

I have not be on the road at night since I installed them, only in the driveway. However, they seem really bright but might need some adjusting. Quality is great. I will follow-up after I have been on the road at night. The instal was straightforward (after watching a couple online videos). I ran the switch wire through the firewall and mounted an aftermarket switch in one of the blank OEM switch spots. It looks factory. I hid all the wiring using zip ties and loom following where factory wiring is located.

Edit: I soldered the wires coming from the switch wire harness to the aftermarket switch wires. I did not use crimp connectors. I also extended the positive lead wire going to the battery, but that was only due to the mounting location I used for the relay and it helped me better hide the wire (not a necessary step).

 

Diode Dynamics makes some quality stuff; I'm super impressed with them.

 

It's such a pita to set up man. Don't get me wrong, for multiple days camping in one spot it's great! But it takes so long to set up and put away I hardly bother with it. Roof mounted awnings are 100% more convenient. The ease of setup means it will see much more use.
I'm glad I gave the roudhouse a shot but overall for the type of camping I do an awning makes so much more sense.

 

Exactly my thoughts.

 

We have a hit! It works on the 2018 4Runner! No more cold travel crockpot meals for us!!!! Thanks for sharing this one! 100w is not enough for our little crock pot to get above Luke warm!

 

After sitting on my shop bench for a year I finally got around to installing the Bilstein 6112 leveling kit on the 4runner. She sits correct now. I dig it.

I also added a couple constant power 12v outlets in the rear cargo area for the ARB fridge.

 

Looks good, did you run your power for the outlets from the battery?

 

Finally mounted my OVS 180 awning on the Gobi today. Lots of shade on demand now! Big thanks to @kojak for recommending some foam protection on the brackets and heat shrink on the u-bolts. Unfortunately, my dumbass overtightened the u-bolts on the last bracket and squished the tube, causing the powdercoat to crack all to hell. So, guess I have rust to look forward to until I remove it before winter and repaint to fix. I may get the Gobi brackets for this thing afterall because the OVS brackets don't fit where I want them to, especially with the sunroof insert.

 

What position did you place the clips

 

Yes I did with a 15amp inline fuse. Pretty simple install.

 

3 on the driverside and 1 on passenger. I think it comes out to like 3/4" lift.

 

Waiting on mine to arrive I did the 5 and 3 with heavy springs I've got the small c4 bumper and a winch am hoping for 2.2 inches according to Shock Surplus

 

How much of a factory lean did you have

 

Been thinking for hours I'm lost,



just got mine yesterday

 

I also can't figure his out. Yours is easy though...

DP lover black one

 

Not even close lol don't even know what that means

 

Added some high mileage sea foam in my gas tank. I normally do it once a year/once every 10k miles.
Why? Because I had $12 burning a whole in my pocket.

 

Honestly, I never noticed the lean when stock. It may have leaned driver side like many say they do but I never specifically looked for it and if it was there it wasn't pronounced enough for me to notice it. It's my wife's daily driver.

I still went with the recommended 3/1 on the spring clips and she sits level left to right now as well. I also purchased them from Shock Surplus.

 

Mine is exactly 3/4 of an inch the same on the back but I can't tell unless it's with a ruler

 

Mine is "Don't Be a Karen." (Kinda hard to do "don't" with only 7 letters available)

 

Used it to tow ATV tor FRO to do some riding W/couple friends. Great day, only 2nd time out on this Polaris 570 EPS Sportsman, but it is awesome as was my older 500HO Sportsman. Use Winch W/my buddies too to break a down tree blocking the trail.

 

Good one

 

Got curious and googled DP, guess we know what's on your mind if it's what I found. Spit that shit out

 

NEVER Google DP!!!!!!

 

What/ Where did you get that 4Runner light? How is that installed?? Brake light illuminated or DRL????

 

Got that shit right

 

I got it off Ebay. Another Chinese import:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=+LED+Trunk+Tail+lights+3rd+Brake+Stop+Lamp&_sacat=0

Depending on your model, they do have the 2 button version or keyhole version.

As far as installation goes, you have to remove the hatch cover, rear black garnish, reattach all the stuff to it, snake the wires up through that upper driver side pillar, and connect it to the rear tail lights. There isn't a any vid (or any last time I looked) on how to install this item. BUT, if you search YT on how to remove the rear garnish, follow that example. It takes a little time to do, but I personally like it.

 

Looks pretty sweet

 

I'm gonna get this one:




...........Look at her butt!