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

thankfully my OCD isn't severe and its one of those things where I'll just forget about it and only really notice when giving my truck a bath.

 

One of my license plate bulbs blew. Replaced both bulbs, cleaned up the housing and replaced the rusted screws with SS screws.

 

Couple of pics during the Tanabe cat-back install. Dropping the spare tire makes snaking out the old exhaust a piece of cake.

 

What do you think of the difference in performance of old vs. new?

 

It's definitely improved. I got a good deal and snagged them for $400 and they were literally brand new takeoffs. I've seen some people paying in the $700 range, I wouldn't say it's worth that.

 

Finally finished installing the Bruteforce dual swingout. The fit and finish is amazing! Even got the new updated swing arm latch assembly.

 

Nice work!
Love to have that lift...I think my wife would hang me from it if I put one in my driveway though LOL.

 

Greenlane Offroad accessories, complete...well almost.....If I decide I need a winch if I can ever really get out to do any off road beyond light trails for camping and need a winch...I'll buy their bumper.
For now, this will do.
These guys do great work.

 

ugh...reminds me...

 

Did the gutter guard trick this afternoon, from Home Depot; $3.58 per piece; 36”x6”. Black powder coated Diamond mesh. Maybe stop some rocks and bugs from ending up all over the radiator.

 

How did you get that piece in there, would like to do the same, thanks

 

I did the same thing with my Tacoma, makes a difference. Would like to do the same on the T4R but doesn’t look as easy

 

After the first 100 miles of mixed driving I can happily report the drone has been reduced by roughly 60% over the TRD exhaust. For the first time, the noise from the tires could be heard over the drone! At idle, you barely notice any exhaust sound. Taking off from a light it comes alive a little and you know something is there. When you really step on it, she comes alive with a deep, throaty growl. At highway speeds, 70-80 mph, that's where it shines. You can actually have a conversation without yelling at your passenger. I normally set the radio volume between 17 and 20. I noticed it never got above 15 over the first 100 miles. Except when Tool's "Chocolate Chip Trip" came on. I expect some minor changes as the exhaust breaks in. I plan on another 100 mile loop today and will edit this post with any changes.

 

They’re here. Thinking of doing white letter KO2s.

 

I never even thought to do this type of mod, until now...

How did you mount it?

 

SCS ftw

 

Little black zip ties is how I’ve done my Tacos

 

Show me. I wanna see pictures!

 

On my '18 SR5, the gutter guard fit the bottom grill with no cutting. It takes a little finagling to get it in, but there is no need to remove or cut anything. Once it's in, zip tie it. For the upper grill, I made a pattern out of a soda can box. It really is easy to do. Attach with zip ties. Been installed for 3 years with zero issues. Dresses up the grill.

EDIT: I don't have the TSS. I'm not sure if anything would be in the way on the 2020-2024 models.

 

Looking forward to seeing pics once mounted on that Lunar Rock, my factory TRD wheels need to be replaced with something else and there's too many options....

 

If you look real close you can see the black zip ties in this pic:

 

Holy shit, those are some of the biggest moths & grasshoppers I've ever seen lol where are u located?

 

Straight up alien bugs there

 

Install looks great!

 

I sold the truck and bought a T4R, hardly noticeable

 

Little black zip ties. I pounded out the fold in the mesh with a rubber hammer and a 2”X4”. I have TSS so I cut it into two pieces 13 3/4” long and slid them down length wise then turned them sideways to match the lower grille. Zip tied the mesh into place. Haven’t done the smaller and thinner upper grille, not a lot bug action going on up there.

 

That's interesting! Bugs around here aren't too selective as to where they commit suicide on the front of my 4R.


But at least I'm not having to clean them out of the fins of the radiator/coolers behind the grille. I actually started doing this because I had radiators on a couple of my other rigs punctured by gravel flung up by passing vehicles. That they also serve as a bug catcher is a bonus.

 

I’ve done this to vehicles for years, it does save the radiator

 

Anybody have a good part number or link to a USB charger port that fits in the factory blank holes (2018 4Runner)? I am going to add a "always on" USB port on the dashboard between the wheel and the door so I don't want it to light up or stay lit. The one I got has sharper corners and looks horrible. Want something that is a bit cleaner/factory looking.

 

I’ve used this one and had good luck.

https://www.aironboard.com.au/store/usb-charger-900usb-toyota-suzuki-push-switch-size.html





This was on my ‘19.