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

The weather was too bad to get a 4Runner there? That’s pretty funny. They should have put it in 4WD and drove it there.

 

Swapped out the old mirrors for the RAV4 blind spot mirrors.

Promptly dropped the old passenger side mirror so there’s no going back!

 

You never will anyway.

 

I did a day trip to Jefferson NC to look at some land. The weather service was wrong about the incoming ice. I did find out that the bronco 4 wheel shifting process is a bit dorked up.

 

full 4R wash and a glass of whisky
[they heavily salt and sanded my roads]
drove truck to pickup wine for the Mrs., and a tall boy for big daddy

before


after

 

That was a hell of a wash, even the Bilstein and don't tread on me stickers came off!

Can't say I'm not disappointed in the fang lights though...

 

Grille swap so I can install Diode Dynamics SS6 auxiliary driving lights.

 

This looks like an early design drawing of the 6th gen double mustache

 

Got these from a buddy who went longtravel

 

Ordered Bilstein 5100 rear shocks for the upcoming suspension swap I am about to do, just to make sure the back is covered on the extra weight from the 3rd row.

Going from the worn out 2014 limited xreas to 2022 off-road suspension I got in trade from @Spare Parts , thanks again sir.

Speaking of which if anyone has done this swap and has any tips I should know other than what’s posted online and in the videos feel free to let me know.

Or if anyone who has done this is nearby to zip 37764 exit 407 in TN, I will have extra parts for trade as well as moonshine from where I work if you want to come lend a hand, I will have access to a bay lift in a heated garage with plenty of tools on a weekend, so should make an easier time for it. Lol.

 

Washed it to get all the grime off it from the snow we had this week in the DFW area.

Still getting used to the new Rav4 blind spot mirrors I installed the other day. It's nice having them since I have very dark tinted side and back windows that sometimes hinder the visibility.

 

I’ll be watching closely. Currently have a 2015 Limited with a “sweaty” xreas on it.

 

Agency 6 shackle block, late birthday gift.

 

Sadly mine has passed that point, now I just hear metal to metal contact when the suspension articulates through it. Like the fluid has left the lines/reservoir, but never any leakage during my ownership.

If you were closer I would say bring yours on down and let’s get both of them done in one evening if you had the suspension to swap while I have lift access.

In all honesty from everything I have read/watched it just looks time consuming with jacks and stands, so I am hoping having a lift and jacks will speed it up and save my back and me a headache.

Hardest time I had was finding all the torque requirements for the bolts for reinstalling.

And with the suspension done I am wanting to get a 4 wheel alignment immediately after, then hit up discount tire to get a rotation and road force balance, this should cover every facet in one swoop.

 

I wouldn’t put the shackle on until I needed it . It screams STEAL ME just hanging there .

 

My brother also got me the Curt hit hitch lock as well, you can see that in the pic if you look closely. But yeah, I’m with you regarding no lock, I always use one or leave it in my truck.

 

I’m still looking for a flip cover switch for that button so I don’t do what you did and have a heart attack.[/QUOTE]

Agreed. It would make an excellent feature. Growing up with Airwolf, I'd love the start safety flip switch with the gravy on top of the airwolf howl pumped through the speakers for about 10 seconds. Oh yaaaa.
@:42 https://youtu.be/H3J8FiLNEtc?si=NHa31CxB8i3VGnzJ

 

shammied all the wheel nooks & crannies
conditioned tires w/ Chemical Guys
used a janky cardboard circle
Zep Streak Free Glass Cleaner rear window

sun in forecast for two weeks

 

⅝" Grade 8 bolt and a lock washer and heavy hex nut. Not a lot of thieves carry two wrenches.

 

Agreed. It would make an excellent feature. Growing up with Airwolf, I'd love the start safety flip switch with the gravy on top of the airwolf howl pumped through the speakers for about 10 seconds. Oh yaaaa.
@:42 https://youtu.be/H3J8FiLNEtc?si=NHa31CxB8i3VGnzJ[/QUOTE]

That show was so hokey. Bell B222 had Capton wire that was brittle , LTS101 series eng. had serious bearing issues .It wasn't until Honeywell bought them that they made it to TBO.

 

Most of them seem to be carrying cordless zip cutters now.

 

Which is?

 

Black tape over the light lol

 

oil change, tire rotation, alignment, and trying to figure out a way to store the new 12 ton Daytona Bottle Jack (with way my wife turns in the 4R it needs to be STRAPPED!)

 

Looking good. I thought I invented the cardboard circle for applying tire shine products!

 

$22 shift knob

 

Hah! I’m sure you did
Folks have probably been using that hack since I was in diapers.

 

Is yours a 2wd or 4wd? You should be able to do the front and back in less than an hour honestly. Tips and handy tricks:
jack front up
block it up with jack stands
remove the sway bar end link from the sway bar, just the top nut
remove the nut from the lower shock bolt
remove the 4 bolts from the lower ball joint
remove the coupling nut that bolts the rubber line from the shock to the frame mount
remove the 3 bolts from the top shock mount
use a 36" pry bar and put it in the hole in the front of the A-arm and push downward to get the lower A-arm to pivot downward and you should be able to slip the lower bolt out and then pull the whole shock assembly out by hand
do the same thing on the other side
installation is the reverse
use RED loctite on the lower ball joint bolts and lower shock bolt

 

Limited so Awd/4x4. And I figure an hour to 2 just to be safe since I will be going slow and using a lift and doublechecking everything on the torque values every step of the way.

Thank you for the words of confidence and the tips.