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

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Bob, Jul 24, 2016.

  1. Jan 14, 2019 at 2:31 PM
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    nimby

    nimby in the drink

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    I don't think you'll be dissapointed. I have the same set-up and I like it a lot. Not too stiff at all.
     
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  2. Jan 14, 2019 at 2:45 PM
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    Oey12

    Oey12 New Member

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    Eibach Pro Sport leveling shocks, Firestone airbags, and Baja Design fog lights...
    Thanks again brother for answering my questions I sent you! I had the opportunity to ride in a stock 4Runner with 5100s and though they rode nice BUT everyone I have spoke to who has experience with both said the ride quality is better on the Eibachs. And I believe this is a lot of misinformation floating around the net about Eibach...these shocks are not made by Bilstein ETC ETC. I can’t wait to get them installed.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2019 at 2:54 PM
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    nimby

    nimby in the drink

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    :thumbsup:

    So this is what I was told by an Eibach employee. He's posted on here a couple of times and on the other forum. The gist of his explanation was as follows:

    Like the 5100's the valving of the Eibachs are digressive, which for a lot of people translates to a stiffer ride at slower speeds. However, unlike the 5100's, Eibach adds a bleeder valve so that the shock mimics a progressive shock thereby making it feel smother at slower speeds.

    In my experience with both shocks, the explanation is spot on.
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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    Living the dream

    Living the dream New Member

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    ABQ
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    2DC0942F-ABAF-46A7-A6D6-463FE0896037.jpg Knock off Pro Grill. I have a friend that put on the Toyota one. I can’t tell the difference between the knock off and Toyota grill except the $400 in price. Molded ABS is Molded ABS, maybe I am wrong we will see how it holds up.
     
  5. Jan 15, 2019 at 12:25 AM
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    ManBeast

    ManBeast New Member

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  6. Jan 15, 2019 at 3:54 PM
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    Moto4Fun

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    Leveled/lifted and tires!before and after.jpg
     
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  7. Jan 15, 2019 at 8:07 PM
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    WallyT4R

    WallyT4R New Member

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    IMG_20190115_190345.jpg

    The green is awesome. Can easily read anything. Was hard to read things with the red LED's. Also diggin' the blue door led's. Lights up enough to be able to see but not excessively.
     
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  8. Jan 15, 2019 at 11:54 PM
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    4runningMan

    4runningMan New Member

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    Neat!
     
  9. Jan 16, 2019 at 7:19 AM
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    Palerider

    Palerider New Member

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    Installed Rago brackets and 4" cube ditch lights. Weather tech mats. Cargo net. Cargo mat. Ordered Gobi rack with ladder.
    Truer words never spoken
     
  10. Jan 16, 2019 at 7:26 AM
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    Crusifix

    Crusifix New Member

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    2015 TRD Pro (Inferno)
    3.5 lift all around. King in the front OME in the rear.. Other stuff..ya know, 4runner stuff...
    I'll be honest. My T4R has not been to a dealership since the day I drove it off of the lot, over 90K miles ago. I do everything myself. Though, it looks like they will have it back for the airbag recall. Even still, I would rather do that myself.
     
  11. Jan 16, 2019 at 7:47 AM
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    Palerider

    Palerider New Member

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    Installed Rago brackets and 4" cube ditch lights. Weather tech mats. Cargo net. Cargo mat. Ordered Gobi rack with ladder.
    Awesome Rig you've got there.
     
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  12. Jan 16, 2019 at 8:27 AM
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    Crusifix

    Crusifix New Member

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    3.5 lift all around. King in the front OME in the rear.. Other stuff..ya know, 4runner stuff...
    Thanks. It has been a process to get it there. Ha ha!
     
  13. Jan 16, 2019 at 11:41 AM
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    Retinens803

    Retinens803 New Member

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    Installed the OEM skids that were missing.
     
  14. Jan 16, 2019 at 1:36 PM
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    2016 4Runner SR5

    2016 4Runner SR5 CONTACT ME FOR CORNFED LIFT SPACERS 631-202-8245

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    Glad they worked out for you!
     
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  15. Jan 17, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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    SCMountaineer

    SCMountaineer New Member

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    On my third 5th gen — 2021 SR5 premium 4wd
    Gunmetal TRD wheels, Yakima rack, Canvasback covers
    Took mine in for it's 10,000 mile service, because somehow I've managed to rack up that many in just over 5 months.
     
  16. Jan 17, 2019 at 1:25 PM
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    Retinens803

    Retinens803 New Member

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    no need to just let it sit there and look pretty!
     
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  17. Jan 17, 2019 at 6:53 PM
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    Sickboy

    Sickboy New Member

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    3/1.5 ToyTec Leveling kit, TRD Pro front/rear valances, CBI rock sliders (on order), BFG All Terrain TA KO 285/70/17, 40% windshield tint, 35% side window tint, ceramic coated exterior, spydertrax spacers, Adjustable UCA’s, Throttle Command, blue LED interior lights, S&B CAI, emblem blackout kit
    Installed the Spydertrax 1 1/4” spacers. Noticeable difference, now I need to do some trimming!

    Before:upload_2019-1-17_21-52-12.jpg

    After:
    upload_2019-1-17_21-53-15.jpg

    upload_2019-1-17_21-53-43.jpg
     
  18. Jan 18, 2019 at 4:10 AM
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    doxidad

    doxidad love my 4runner

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    This happened on the way home from work yesterday. Miles add up when you have a 64m round trip to/from work daily.

     
  19. Jan 19, 2019 at 8:03 AM
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    thirdyota

    thirdyota shouldn't be trusted

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    Just ordered a set of these this morning...
    [​IMG]

    Will post a pic after I get them installed.
     
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  20. Jan 19, 2019 at 7:54 PM
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    DrewMan

    DrewMan 2016 4RTP-KDSS

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    Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks, Daystar 1.5" Rear Coil Spacer (Mid Left), Level 8 Tracker Pros 17x9, 275/70/R17 B.F. Goodrich TKO's, N-Fab Nerf Steps
    Very nice! … please tell us more about this and cost?
     
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  21. Jan 20, 2019 at 3:21 AM
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    ManBeast

    ManBeast New Member

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    Mud flap will probably suffice
     
  22. Jan 20, 2019 at 5:58 AM
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    Sickboy

    Sickboy New Member

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    3/1.5 ToyTec Leveling kit, TRD Pro front/rear valances, CBI rock sliders (on order), BFG All Terrain TA KO 285/70/17, 40% windshield tint, 35% side window tint, ceramic coated exterior, spydertrax spacers, Adjustable UCA’s, Throttle Command, blue LED interior lights, S&B CAI, emblem blackout kit
    Wish that was the case.... body mount chop is in order. Just ordered the Relentless body mount chop plate so I can finish it off nicely. Doesn’t look like I’ll be able to use the front mudflats unless I can pull the inside back towards the chop. I’ll try getting them to work after the chop.
     
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  23. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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    jack bauer1

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    Dump the spacers and you won't need a BMC most likely.
     
  24. Jan 20, 2019 at 11:15 AM
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    Crusifix

    Crusifix New Member

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    3.5 lift all around. King in the front OME in the rear.. Other stuff..ya know, 4runner stuff...
    Lift and keep it all..LOL
     
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  25. Jan 20, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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    boaterb

    boaterb New Member

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    3 inch blisten lift , spector cold air intake , magnaflow cat back .
    whats the rear diff mod you spoke of ??
     
  26. Jan 20, 2019 at 2:32 PM
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    2016 4Runner SR5

    2016 4Runner SR5 CONTACT ME FOR CORNFED LIFT SPACERS 631-202-8245

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    Breather mod? The rear diff breather is right on the axle, not the best place for it. Buy the appropriate fitting and breather from Toyota along with 10 feet of hose and move the breather up into the drivers side 1/4 panel. No more issues with sucking water into the diff.
     
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  27. Jan 20, 2019 at 2:34 PM
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    boaterb

    boaterb New Member

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    2015 TRD 4runner
    3 inch blisten lift , spector cold air intake , magnaflow cat back .
    Added a heated seat kit from ebay , work great and the switches fit in the factory console knockouts . comes with 4 carbon heat mats foe back and butt .
    I have to set them no more than half way or my butts on fire .
     
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  28. Jan 20, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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    boaterb

    boaterb New Member

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    3 inch blisten lift , spector cold air intake , magnaflow cat back .
    what do think of the pedal commander ??
     
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  29. Jan 20, 2019 at 5:20 PM
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    2016Pro

    2016Pro Why all of the Pro hate?

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    What is this for?
     
  30. Jan 21, 2019 at 5:41 AM
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    jtice

    jtice New Member

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    Eibach Pro Truck Lift, 255/75/R17 BFG K02s, TRD Pro Wheels, C4Fab Front Bumper, Smittybilt 9.5 Winch, Rocky Road Super Sliders, BajaRacks Rear Hatch Ladder, SSO Roof Rack, RCI Full AL Skids
    BOUGHT IT! :)
    I tend to research things to death, even mods before I own the thing I want to mod, the 4Runner was no different.
    Finally found the right one at the right price over the weekend, 2016 Silver SR5 with 27k miles.
    Now time to start ordering parts, and go broke. lol
     
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