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Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Gen-V, Jul 29, 2024.

  1. Jul 29, 2024 at 3:23 PM
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    Gen-V

    Gen-V [OP] "Every Day I Try to Be The Man My Dog Thinks I am.

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    Nothing yet.
    You all gave my husband well-needed support and contentment discussing our new 4Runner (bought in May) for the short time before he died on July 4. He really enjoyed this forum.

    Be well.
     
  2. Jul 29, 2024 at 3:26 PM
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    AuSeeker

    AuSeeker Old As Dirt

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    My condolences on your lost.:(
     
  3. Jul 29, 2024 at 3:32 PM
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    whippersnapper02

    whippersnapper02 New Member

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    Very sorry for your loss.
     
  4. Jul 29, 2024 at 3:39 PM
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    JET4

    JET4 Old Member

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    Prayers lifted up
     
  5. Jul 29, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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    hossler1788

    hossler1788 Turtle

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    Im Very sorry for your loss.

    God speed
     
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  6. Jul 29, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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    BS67

    BS67 New Member

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    Very sorry for your loss! Prayers for You and your family!
     
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  7. Jul 29, 2024 at 3:48 PM
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    4R4L_2023

    4R4L_2023 New Member

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    My deepest condolence.

    God speed.
     
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  8. Jul 29, 2024 at 3:48 PM
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    JuliaGotta4x4

    JuliaGotta4x4 New Member

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    I’m so sorry for your loss. Hopefully there are 4Runners in heaven.
     
  9. Jul 29, 2024 at 3:51 PM
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    Steely123

    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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    Sorry for your loss.
     
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  10. Jul 29, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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    2016SR5P

    2016SR5P New Member

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    Thoughts and prayers
     
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  11. Jul 29, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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    ChessGuy

    ChessGuy New Member

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    Too many..... Performance: • Magnusum Supercharger • Gibson exhaust with dual black tip • Pedal Commander * PowerBrakes • Suspension – Old Man Emu BP-51 front and back with Medium load coils • Tires: AT3 Faulken Wildpeak – 285/70/17 • Wheels: Relations Race Wheels, RR7-H with -12 offset • Full roof rack and ladder by Westcott Design (removed the stock Yakima basket) • Molle storage panels by Rago fabrication • Front light brackets by Rago • Illuminator light bracket by Rago (roof rack location) Lights • Morimoto front and back with sequential signals • Morimoto fog lights and side mirrors with sequential signals • 40” Baja design light bar for roof rack • 20” S8 Baja design driving combo (winch location) • Squadron sport baja design ditch lights • S2 Chase lights by baja designs (mounted on roof) In the bay: • Odyssey 34-PC Battery • SDQH Aluminum billet battery terminals and bracket • Switch Pro 9100 with aluminum tray • Anytime front and back camera • ARB twin compressor Recovery & Protection: • Smittybilt X20 synthetic rope winch • Factor 55 fairlead and flatlink • Southern Style Off-road (SSO) low profile bumper • SSO stage 2 high clearance wings • Weekend warrior recovery kit by treaty oak • RCI – skid plates – entire vehicle + catalytic converter protection wings Interior: • Nano Ceramic IR – Avery Dennison Window tint – all windows • Several phone mounts • Upgraded Rear Hatch lift gate struts (ladder is heavy) • Boom blaster horn switch (featuring La cucaracha)
    Very sorry for your loss.
     
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  12. Jul 29, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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    Texoma-Brad

    Texoma-Brad OK Yota

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    Thanks for taking the time to pass that along to us. So glad to hear that your husband enjoyed his time here on 4Runners. Many blessings and condolences to you.
     
  13. Jul 29, 2024 at 4:10 PM
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    T in Texas

    T in Texas New Member

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    Sorry for your loss,

    glad this place, and these kind folks could bring him some happiness...

    thank you for letting us know
     
  14. Jul 29, 2024 at 4:15 PM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    I'm so sorry to hear this! My condolences to you and your family!
     
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  15. Jul 29, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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    Beachguy

    Beachguy Normal turned up too loud

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    Condolences to you and your family. He will be missed here. Thanks for letting us know.
     
    Last edited: Jul 29, 2024
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  16. Jul 29, 2024 at 6:03 PM
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    mac1usa

    mac1usa New Member

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    I am so sorry to read this and hear this. My goodness my prayers are with you and your family. I am glad he enjoyed this forum and found enjoyment. I think many of us enjoy learning and sharing on this site and it’s great to know he did. God bless
     
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  17. Jul 29, 2024 at 7:16 PM
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    BLKNBLU

    BLKNBLU New Member

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    My most heartfelt condolences to you.
     
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  18. Jul 29, 2024 at 7:21 PM
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    Lc200

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    Deepest condolences.
    May the Lord give you and your family strength in these trying times.
     
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  19. Jul 29, 2024 at 7:47 PM
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    2Toys

    2Toys Imperial Star Cruiser

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    Thank you for posting, and so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and condolences to you and your family.
     
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  20. Jul 29, 2024 at 8:18 PM
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    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    So sorry Mike is no longer with us. He seemed to really enjoy his time here, and mentioned you from time to time. And, most here managed to be as helpful as possible with all of Mike's questions about the 4R. I know you will miss him greatly.
     
  21. Jul 29, 2024 at 9:32 PM
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    Yotaholic

    Yotaholic New Member

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    Heartbreaking news, sorry for your loss. Stay strong, take good care of yourself and your/his 4Runner.
     
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  22. Jul 29, 2024 at 10:31 PM
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    FN2187

    FN2187 Stormtrooper

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    Sorry to hear of your loss. What are your plans now?
     
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  23. Jul 29, 2024 at 10:46 PM
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    BGH2023

    BGH2023 Luvs his 4Runner

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    So sorry to hear. Prayers for all.
     
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  24. Jul 30, 2024 at 6:18 AM
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    Dabigono

    Dabigono Just Joined

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    My deepest condolences
     
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  25. Jul 30, 2024 at 7:56 AM
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    Gen-V

    Gen-V [OP] "Every Day I Try to Be The Man My Dog Thinks I am.

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    Thank you. My first big plan was to make room in his workshop so that our 4Runner "Neli" could be an indoor pet. That is done. Now my plans are to figure out how to live/what to do without my bigger half. For 30 years he was the idea man, while I handled logistics and support.
     
  26. Jul 30, 2024 at 8:02 AM
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    Trail Runnah

    Trail Runnah New Member

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    Oh no! I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
     
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  27. Jul 30, 2024 at 8:26 AM
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    Texoma-Brad

    Texoma-Brad OK Yota

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    Cool that you're keeping "Neli" indoors. Seeing that you're in Florida, Neli will stay looking new if you can keep the UV away (and obviously away from catastrophic weather events - ie hurricane, hail, etc.).

    As stout as our Gen 5 Runners are, bright sunlight day-after-day, will age the finish and the interior (especially dashboard) pretty quickly. Sensing that part of Mike's fond memories are associated with Neli, keeping Neli young as long as possible might help your healing. Example: Want time in Mike's happy place, just jump into the driver's seat of Neli - don't even need to drive anywhere, just hang out "together." Just a thought.

    So - going forward - should you find that you have any operational questions about Neli, etc. don't hesitate to re-post here to this thread to refresh our memories of Mike and Neli. As always we'll do our best to steer you in the right direction. It's how we roll here at 4Runners.com :)

    Hang in there!
    Brad
     
  28. Jul 30, 2024 at 1:09 PM
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    steelevo

    steelevo Not so new anymore...

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    Very sorry for your loss
     
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  29. Jul 30, 2024 at 1:54 PM
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    TimGinCentralNJ

    TimGinCentralNJ New Member

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    I'm very sorry to hear this. I'm new to this forum myself (April) and didn't know your bigger half but since the vast majority of folks on here are nice, good-natured and genuinely helpful, I'll go out on a limb and assume he was much the same way. I can't imagine how difficult things must be having him gone but I'm happy to hear you have plans for Neli and am hoping she brings you at least some joy during this awful time. Sending positive vibes your way.....

    TimG - NJ
     
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  30. Jul 30, 2024 at 2:37 PM
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    LastRide

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    I'm really sorry to hear this news.
     
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