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

Ironic that you replied! I am copying your cell mount which is why I am looking for one! Haha

 

that reminds me of the time we drove a rental car through the Everglades… after a few hours on the highway I was praying that the gave it too me with a full bottle of washer fluid!

 

I did it to mine the other day. Take the dozen or so clips out to remove the radiator cover and you have plenty of access from the back. Push on them and they pop up and pull them out.



The bottom section is two pieces either side of the black box (radar?). Each piece is about 13-1/2" x 6-1/2". I pounded the gutter guard flat with a rubber mallet on concrete and it fits perfectly. To cut I tried hacksaw first but found a pair of shears that worked much better. About 6 zip ties will hold each piece tight.



The upper grill section is a strip about 30" by 3-1/2" but has to be trimmed to fit. It's cut-and-paste until it fits. Again, good shears make the job easy. Again, zip ties will hold it tight. Then put the cover back and you're done.

 

A couple of more pics:

Cover removed


Back of black box (transmitter/radar?) needs to be unplugged if you remove the grill which is not necessary for the gutter guard installation though. It covers the center part of the lower grill completely which is why you need two pieces.

 

Thanks but it's my dad's but helps so much! It would have taken twice as long if we had to do it on the ground.

 

Thanks for the info, another project on the to do list. You saved me some time trying to figure it out.

 

I changed my oil today. 10,156 miles. First time for me. The dealer changed it before I bought it with 5100 miles.
The clips at the front of the skid plate were a bitch.
The Motivx filter wrench didn't want to go on, and then locked onto the plastic cap. Didn't get it off until the cap was installed & torqued.
The Fumoto valve went on easy.
The Motivx funnel is a beautiful thing.
2 hours later, I was putting the oil change reminder on the door.
Pretty sure I can get this down to an hour.
Did not grease the drive shaft. Will do that Saturday.
Did not reset the maintenance reminder (I'll do that tomorrow morning, once I figure out how.)
Did not rotate the tires. Will also do that Saturday.

I'm pushing 72, have maintained my vehicles 99% of the time, and never done a more difficult oil change. I'm used to just knocking them out, not unbolting shit to get to shit. Definitely a learning experience.

 

Glad to help.

 

Push the start button twice and toggle the odometer switch to Trip A.....push the start button once to turn off.....With the 4Runner off......push the trip odometer and hold in.....use the push button start and push twice to ignition on.....you'll see on the small screen your service engine resetting. Hold until reset then turn the 4Runner off.

 

Thanks BS, it seems simple enough.

Forgot to say...
Motivx filter drain setup is outstanding. No mess.
My oil sample goes to Blackstone in the morning.

 

Very simple to reset. MotivX has alot of great products! Let us all know the results of your oil test!

 

Need to see a pic from a little further back of the gutter guard installed trick...thx

 

Same here

 

That looks sweet

 

I install this usb port in my glovebox. It looks oem.

$13 Cllena Car 12V 24V to 5V 3.1A Dual USB Ports Dashboard Mount Charger Blue Light for TOYOTA (2.1/1.2A-2)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CTOKI06?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

I love it! You need another 180 on the other side and then you can look like a cross between a TIE-fighter and a Storm Trooper. It's so awesome!

 

There will be SOOOOOO much more light now that you are using LEDs. You will love it, Careful with the oncoming traffic.

 

This is amazing work! Great pics of what you did. I need to get started on it too. And I need to figure out how to modify the setup a little to add a hinged door for where I have my Winch acccess. During wheeling Days I'll open the screen to have access to the clutch and controls. During normal driving the door will be closed to protect the radiator.

 

It took 20 seconds.

 

Installed the Shiftpower USA pedal controller I purchased from another member on this site and really like the difference it makes in throttle response. The additional theft deterrent of using the "lock" mode is also another nice touch. Really happy with this purchase!

 

Did the grill bug screen. Just push in the center of the fastener and they pop right out. Didn’t even need the clip tool.

 

I seriously must have gotten a different TRD Exhaust on my '23 Pro than anyone else. I drive on the highway with the volume at 7 or 8 and hear my music just fine, also have no issues having a conversation at the same 70-80mph.

 

Right On!

 

Installed RAD Rubber splash guards as my original factory splash guards were tearing. No pic unless someone needs one.

 

I agree with you. Had no issues with my 20 AG Pro or my 23 Pro.

 

Did the second oil change since purchase, cartridge filters are really dumb.

Found a good spot for an overpriced trash bag:

 

Had her working today! We had some bad storms come through the foothills today.

 

Lol, I want to do it now just for the pictures

 

Replaced SPC UCA with Apache off road UCA. These are heavy duty with OE sized Greaseable Moog Problem Solver Ball Joint. Also installed C4 low profile bumper, warn evo winch and S8 lightbar.