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

I can't speak for others, but I've bought Walmart batteries in the past and never had issues out of them. Some people need the more expensive batteries for all the stuff the run (which is fine). But if most you do is drive to and from work, then the Walmart battery should suffice. But as the old saying goes: You get what you pay for.

 

Toyota of Murray Kentucky installed a Toyota 7 year battery in my daughters 2019 Rav4 for under $200. I didn't know there was a 7 year battery.

 

My service tech told me that by the time the factory Panasonic dies, most people won't keep their vehicle to see out the 7 year warranty on the battery. But to me, that's a good deal as its a no questions asked/not prorated warranty.

 

For those looking for wheels, RRW - Relations Race Wheels is having a 30% off sale.

https://www.relationsracewheels.com/

 

Just looked at the TrueStart battery warranty. Now have a 2nd thought. It looks very much like a Duralast basic battery priced at $194.99 at Autozone. Maybe I could have give TrueStart battery a try with the additional warranty (84month) only Toyota dealership gives vs Duralast basic battery only get 24months.





https://autoparts.toyota.com/products/product/toyota-truestart-battery-575-cca-0054424f60575
https://www.autozone.com/batteries-...ry-bci-group-size-24-600-cca-24-dl/959510_0_0

 

I've been buying the Walmart AGM 4 year batteries for a while now with good results. They have all gone at least the full 4 years and in AZ heat that is not a given. The one you purchased also has better cold cranking amps than the Toyota battery if that matters to you.
The other thing I like about the Walmart batteries is that if there is a problem when you're on a trip, there is usually a Walmart nearby to get an exchange. (Keep a copy of the receipt handy though)

 

I absolutely love to have a AGM battery. But Everstart AGM battery top label it did not mention how much charge it requires but based on other AGM batteries like Duracell, Optima I didn't want to take a risk my alternator not charging the battery where normally AGMs need 13.8+ V and my alternator only hover around 13.3-13.4v while driving per scanguage. Don't feel comfortable installing voltage boost in case it has impacts on other sensitive electronics.

 

84 month is prorated. 24 month replacement. " This comprehensive policy includes two years of free battery replacement, a prorated six-month warranty after those first two years are up, and two years of free towing to the nearest Toyota dealership in the case of a battery-related issue."

 

That is interesting. I have to admit I never gave that any thought. I just got an AGM and threw it in there. I'll recheck later today but I'm reasonably sure my alternator isn't putting out any more than yours. Either they don't really need that much or I've just been lucky as I have not had any issues with the AGMs over the years.

 

My taco has a Toyota battery & my 4Runner has a Walmart battery. No problems with either one. I’ll go Toyota for my 4Runner next time

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/best-battery-for-oem-replacement.560675/

 

The Everstart in my 4runner has been great.

I haven't had the best luck with Duralast (in my other vehicles). I've had them go out before warranty so they get replaced, but they don't give you a 2 year warranty on the replacement. It's under the same warranty time frame as the first one. So if the second one goes out before 2 years but after the first one's warranty period, you're stuck buying a new one (which has happened to me).

What's interesting is Johnson Controls makes True Start, Duralast and Everstart (according to the internet). But that doesn't mean that they will all perform the exact same.

 

Do you live in hot/cold climate?

 

For future reference, the NOCO jump backs are absolutely top shelf. I had a cheap chinese jump back and traded up to a NOCO during the last Amazon prime sale. .... I got a GB50 for $99. NOCO makes a nice carrying case for it for another $20.

 

Yes sir, its in the saved list. Keeping my eye and see if the price drops for blackfriday.

 

I put in the AGM since I have a winch (dual battery someday... and i will put the toyota battery back in). However I did do the voltage booster and have had no issues over the last 9 months. FWIW. The extra voltage is well within spec for any stock tech in the vehicle. Cheers.

 

Here is your solution, I did this 4 years ago with no issues since.
General Motors, DIODE, 12135037
Here is a YouTube link to watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shbVV_AFUzo

Hope this helps.

 

discovered this issue was just a bad ground and fixed it

 

TEQ off-road under hood lights installed. Easy and well worth it. Also installed a nice little bus setup.

 

My 2017 tundra battery died after 2 years. No mods or extra electrical adds. Didn’t have time to go elsewhere for a battery so dropped it at the dealership. Service guy called and said he could put the same type battery in for $200, or a lifetime warranty one for $250. No pro-rated bs. Pretty obvious which way I went. Of course this was 5 years ago so I have no idea what they would offer today.

 

That is a nice bus setup and what an efficient use of space over the fuse box. Great idea on the hood lights.

Have you considered a fuse bar like this? so wires off the bus are immediately fused.

$40 Blue Sea Systems 5046 ST Blade Fuse Block Compact 8 Circuit with Cover

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-Circuit-Common/dp/B01BV1MTF0?crid=1L1E2V29SE94I&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xPaMfc853hNi0BRjXJcfsBXWxlLm-mTXqvCJJAY2wjgyZxM481RKgOIDUi8YvVOzVRj23-jKSyDq8-Xbx--dfbyqjuOwAdQeQPs3PnppeGZCbqbG8EY7HOaaQ48bGXY4UJI3vV11pfDYQKgmqLkImtG2eYpGbasKNWmsm210Wd3tUz9YzfqdbgNtnQ2tApCTpuysg3SmSQD4vPolynkoSF9WoPAb11SVMxGMULda1lw.RD9_m4kDxv4WI2wsxHxnkwNO2GK565qEAF8varcHN-E&dib_tag=se&keywords=fuse+block&qid=1732072744&sprefix=fuse+bloc%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

 

I have an older version of this one (mine doesn’t have the LCD screen)

$80 SOLVTIN S6 Pro Max Battery Jump Starter 3000A, Portable Jump Box for Up to 10L Gas and 8L Diesel Engine with LED Display, 12V Car Battery Booster Pack with 100W Two Way Fast Charging

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2CMND35?ie=UTF8&th=1

Works great. It has a boost button which starts the 4R right away

 

Ceramic coated my new 4Runner for a killer deal (because it’s new and I’m getting 2 cars coated).

 

With the tire carrier installed a few days now, my wife doesn’t like that she can’t use the backup camera. Has anyone relocated their factory camera? I was also looking at the wolfbox mirror backup camera. Thanks!

$102 WOLFBOX G840S 12" 4K Mirror Dash Cam Backup Camera, 2160P Full HD Smart Rearview Mirror for Cars & Trucks, Front and Rear View Dual Cameras, Night Vision, Parking Assistance, Included 32GB Card & GPS

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0811Q28N6

 

Added some Backwoods Adventure Mods deck panels to the roof rack.
Lots of mounting options that work with Etrack and Ltrack. Also works as a deck.

 

How much did you pay?

 

I dont think you have enough panels...

Looks great. I might take your idea and do the same to mine.

 

This video discourage me to buy Noco X series.

https://youtu.be/_kscEuRkGBc?feature=shared


I went through the Amazon reviews about (non X) GB150. And the reviews are concerning.

 

I am currently using the wolfbox and it works great. I put the camera just under the rear spoiler and it gives me a great view of the cars behind me. Also works great when pulling a trailer.

 

Which model and can you post up the location of the camera and the mirror when the camera is on so it can give me an idea? Thanks!