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

Greased the u joints. I try and do it every 20k or so miles.

 

Yesterday ran it through the car wash I have been using last couple years. Always did nice job. Recently taken over by new owner. New Kiosk & doesn't except gift cards I had, the lady punched me in for the "top" wash. They no longer hit the front/rear W/pressure was before entering, the shammy wheels no longer., No tire spray. I always get out after & wipe down rear window. The lift gate still had road grime from last 2 nuisance snow storms. Really sucks because the previous owner cared, would wash the scrubbers down & these new owners are all about volume. Sad. Have to find another one for the winter months.

 

Finally wore out the factory tires after 67,000 miles. Got some Trd wheels and stock size Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T tires mounted up.

 

Keep us posted if you get into any snow with those MTs

 

A/Ts but I definitely will. Hopefully we get some more here soon

 

New to me 2022 Off-road Premium with only 13000 kms. Today I installed the Fumoto Valve and will change to the metal filter housing when I change my oil next. Was able to install the fumoto valve without losing any oil by using my shop vac in the fill port. Worked like a dream.

 

welcome to the forum.
I've done both. The drain valve has made oil changes a million times easier.

 

I think he means Mickey Thompsons (MTs). Looks great, I just got the same tires 2 weeks ago. Love them so far.

 

Ah thanks. Went right over my head

 

had to replace passenger side low-beam bulb this morning. H9s have lasted a good while, had to put an H11 back in for the time being. Ordered some Osram H9s for replacement.

 

New shirt came in with the heritage colors and TRD style sticker. Now I have to convince the wife to put them on her 4R.

 

$21 t-case knob

 

I like it, where did you find it?

 

Do that knob and the shifter knob simply screw on and off?

I've been curious what the thread pattern is -- thinking on making my own replacements -- but haven't been bold enough to try removing one yet.

 

Amazon ! Where else?....Lol.

 

Amazon because I am cheap. I just tried it and it feels better than the tiny stock knob.

$22 JGR Billet Aluminum Flat Top Classic Engraved 4x4 Transfer Case Shifter Knob Compatible with Toyota Truck Hilux 4Runner Tacoma RF1A VF

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRKKM24V

 

yes.

 

5100s are in, now comes the time for the install and suspension swap! Wish me luck this weekend.

 

Took Photon on a +150 mile drive from the mountains down to the sea...trip MPG average just ticked under 20.0. Going the other way Photon averaged just under 18...love downhills!

 

Moving places!
The 4runner can take a lot, but not all. I need a bigger truck. I ve been told a 2020-2021 Tundra is a solid choice.

 

The shift knob and transfer case knob are different. The automatic shift knob is 8 x 1.25, and the transfer case knob is 12 x 1.25.

 

If you haven’t seen this video check it out. The biggest pita is removing the factory skid plate! The rest is easy.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w2ZjivorC-I&pp=ygUaNHJ1bm5lciBzdXNwZW5zaW9uIGluc3RhbGw=

 

Are these the XL load? If so, side wall looks great for a non C/E load tire.

 

They are the XL load

 

Just curious how hard (or easy) to steal from that lockable pin.

 

Didn’t do it all in one day, but finished blacking out the chrome on my Limited (the front and sides). I’ve already blacked out the back chrome but waiting for my black lens taillights to be delivered. Will update once installed.

 

Sorry for the multiple copies—newbie poster.

 

Is that a locking nut on the bottom, which keeps the knob in the correct orientation?

 

Just the shackle, not the insert that has a lock on it .

 

Vinyls on the wheels? They look great with just that subtle pop