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

WHOLLY

 

'Bout to roll over the 1/4 Million mark here myself in the next month-ish.

 

Creative way to secure your embankment

 

Lol it has worked very well...it's older wooden snow fence with topsoil dumped on and than seeded...it now looks legit and has held for some time! That middle bench tho; a man and a shovel can only do so much before it's good enough! Haha

 

Picked up a set of universal window screens on prime day for car camping adventures. They fit perfectly and are low cost. Check them out at my Car Camping Mattress Page.

 

I blacked out both rear door panels today, only the two front door panels, some trim and seatbelts are left for the all black interior.

 

Super clean!
Reminds me I need a new passenger rear door card, mines all jacked up.

 

Agreed, looks very sharp and fresh!! Nice work!!

 

After trying to modify some flip up license plate covers for the front bumper, I decided to make it more simple and it came together alright, trim the plate and make it fit:

 

Great idea, keeps it centered and in place.

 

After seeing the great result from replacing my tailgate's weather seal moudling, I decided to do the 4 passenger doors too. It was in pretty rough shape, so the new ones are a nice upgrade.

Couple of before pics including just the pieces after removing them:







And the new ones installed:




Also did a couple of maintenance items, cabin air filter and rear wiper.

 

The little things usually make the biggest differences.

 

Nothing big for me just refreshed the front braking system.
PowerStop Z23 Rotors and Brake Pads.
Raybestos (brand new) calipers.
Some RockAuto special flex lines.
While I was at it, and since I had to bleed the brake system, I decided to flush the brake fluid again... I did it 10K miles ago, but I was already there, and brake fluid is not too expensive.
I did the bed-in procedure, and it feels very nice not pulling to one side or pulsating when braking.

 

Greatest thing to replace but often forgotten or ignored! Nice work! I did a brake update with powerstop calipers and DBA rotors and pads. Definitely an upgrade to what I had (OEM)!

 

Greased my slip yoke. Got rid of my 'clunk' on takeoffs. I had greased it previously but obviously did not put enough grease in. I pumped until I saw the driveshaft move away from the transmission (like a millimeter) and then released the pressure from the zerk. Greased the rest of the zerks on the driveline while i was underneath as well.

 

De-clunked!!

 

Indeed they do. Now if I could just decide what I want to do about my faded plastic cladding...

 

I had that problem with my 2002 Xterra. Solved it with Duplicolor Trim & Bumper paint. You have to do the prep as directed but the results are terrific. Mine still looked great 3 years later when I sold it.

Step panel on the bumper painted, remainder as it looked before.



Everything done.

 

I use this:

Solution Finish - Black Plastic &...

$30 Solution Finish - Black Plastic & Vinyl Trim Restorer - Use for Car and Truck Detailing, No Wet Look, Instantly Revives Color To Trim, Bumpers, Mud Flaps, Etc., Black (12 oz)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NZRAFE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I like it because it’s actually a black liquid so not only does it restore plastic but it almost dyes it black at the same time.

 

Installed a center console cover. I got what I paid for, only $9 on Amazon, wife got sunscreen on the console cover that doesn't seem to want to come off?

 

Not a darn thing. Spent all day working on my outside stairs. Made a run to Home Depot and that was it!

 

Started the sound deadening process. Stereo upgrade will be will be in the works.

 

Getting up there.

 

Did my 250K oil change. Oil looked damn near new coming out after the 5k interval.

I also spray painted my front skid plate black... just freshen up the front end a bit.

 

Pulled off my windshield reveal moulding after it decided to come loose and start flapping around on the freeway. New one has been ordered, so I've got my next minor task to do this weekend, while I'm sitting at home babysitting a brisket on the smoker.

 

Made it to Monterey and boyo, sea level rips make my pants tight!! Woot woot!!

 

Disabled my goofy tps light. Didnt have one of those fancy connecters people use, so just unplugged the clip and stuck a peice of copper wire in two slots to cancel it out, taped it up and left it unplugged. Light is now out.

 

Changed the oil (260K) and replaced my Fumoto valve with a Valvomax. Nothing wrong with the Fumoto, I just like how the Valvomax works and the recovery bags for taking oil for recycling.