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

Took her on a roadtrip to East TN so the wifey and I could hike some trails and explore some small towns. Good time celebrating 24 years of marriage.
Man that makes me feel old typing that.

 

Today I installed the Lasfit LED back up lights . Huge difference from stock .

 

Wait, $107? Was that price feom the Stealership?

 

5th gens use paper filters

 

My wife and I brought my son and his family to the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee. Great trip beautiful scenery and wildlife. The truck ran great.

 

From a drive in Valvoline oil change place.

 

yikes!

 

My $40 take on canvasback/ruffrug liners.

The liner is a Drymate cargo liner, rubber/vinyl side up, cut to fit and velcroed in place.

$40 Drymate Cargo Liner Mat (60” x 72”), Dog Seat Cover, Trunk Liner, Absorbent, Waterproof, Machine Washable, Protects Vehicle Interior, for SUVs, Trucks, Vans, Cars (Made in The USA)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0873Z1SK9

Excellent doggo traction and easy to clean.

 

Went to Fort Fischer Beach in North Carolina.
Nitto Ridge Grappler Tires did great (265/70/R17)

 

@kmeeg I saw theres a new SD card, figured I share the link. Looks like its the 8.1.23 SD

$20 2024 Latest Version 86271 0E076 Navigation Update SD Card Compatible with Toyota USA/CAN

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D31Z9R1Y

 

86271 0E076? Nice...!! I have little old 86271-0E075, its good to see new cards keep coming with updates.
I wish my 2021 have the SD card without having to pay $80/yr to Toyota.

 

Looks good and durable. One suggestion would be to cover the area of the tilted-forward seat bottoms. If the dogs drool while they are up there looking out front, it will stain the seat material.

 

Discovered this on my Toyo's with about 3700 miles on them. Not sure if it's a manufacturing defect or trail damaged from when I was in Utah.

 

I'm ok with awkward till we need tires.

 

Go back to where you bought the Toyo tires and tell them you want a new set. Don't mention you were off roading, say you only use your vehicle to take your Grandma shopping and to her Doctor's appointments.

 

Pecron 500W Car Charger (DC1242-500) showed up; easy to install but otherwise meh. It's more like a 200w charger.

 

Ouch. I almost just ordered a set for the tundra. But to be fair I’ve seen this same thing on other top brands as well. Most likely from trail use.

 

Are you going to wait until the stock tires are done to change them?

That’s what I’m doing, I’ve got 27k miles on mine so probably 20k more before I change them. I’m thinking going to 275s once it’s time. Technically no lift needed but I think it’ll look better with the WD that you have with slightly bigger tires

 

Even if it is a manufacturers defect, you'd be hard pressed to prove it. It's worth a shot though. If you bought them a place like Discount Tire, they'd be inclined to offer you a free set @ a prorated price.

 

If you buy the certificates - they’ll do it for free

 

Try posting on TW & using @discounttire

https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/4runners.127/

 

Looks great. I really trying to think outside the box on Canvasback. My wallet has been hurting this year buying all this stuff for the runner

 

I'm in Canada so no discount tire. Bought them from a local independent tire shop and they're going to warranty the tire. There's barely any wear on them so I'm not concerned. I'm happy that they're taking care of me.

 

Going camping for 4 days with two toddler boys and the old lady.
I’ve liked the look of no spare tire, but the time has come to wedge an LT/285 underneath. Throw in my nifty wheel chocks on a chain just in case, JIC!








My face after the 5th tire fit just right:

 

I'll definitely run it till they get down on tread or start shaking. I was raised in the 80's and was around all different 4x4. Everyone of them seem to develop a shimmy while still having a lot of tread so par for the course. I have rzr's & toy hauler now to offroad and tear up so this will be more pavement princess.

 

I rarely get to post in this thread . New shoes; BFG HD Terrain AT's in 255/80R17:

 

My ass and hips would ache the next morning with that pad!

 

Xpel Prime XR Plus at 45% all the way around except the windshield (no go in NC). Man what a huge difference it made!

 

I like that skid hitch. Was that custom or off-the-shelf?

 

I'm very much hoping that's just to cover the whole platform and not his actual sleeping pad. I'm in love with my Exped MegaMat...it's nearly as comfortable as my actual bed at home.