4Ruiner's Build 2005 v6 SR5

Greetings all, today I start my adventure into the world of the 4th Gen 4 Runner. I am no stranger to Toyotas, as I have owned a Tacoma, Corolla, and a Tundra. As you imagine I have been on those forums as well. However, this will be the first time that I do a build thread and actively document my progress. I purchased the vehicle yesterday and have not changed anything on it as of yet.

Vehicle sits at 209k as of today.
Bilstein 5100s
Freedom Offroad UCA
285/70/17 on stock wheels

 

Progress update #2 Pulled the battery from 2018 that was on the vehicle when I purchased it and replaced it with the Optima Redtop out of my Tunda since it is up for sale.
While I was there I soaked the terminals in some bakingsoda hot water mix to eat the corrosion off of the cable and sanded/primered underneath the battery tray due to surface rust.
The battery tie down was rust through so I ordered an aluminum tie down from Amazon.




I then decided to pull the rock panel covers due to a massive build up of leaves and debris. I do not think it has ever been cleaned.


Then started the process of replacing the power steering fluid with new ATF

 

Progress update #3 Today I added front and rear huskey liners.

 

Progress update #4 Installed a Scan Gauge II today in preparation for Drain and fill of the Transmission
Here are the required codes needed for a pre 2010 4Runner to program into X-Guage. Be sure and have the gauge running in CANSF
TXD 07E021D9
RXF 032100000000
RXD 1808
MTH 00090005FFD8
Name TFT

 

Progress update #5 Installed some splash guards that were not present on the truck from P/O, some AVS vent visors, and installed a set of 2023 SR5 wheels on Falken Wildpeak AT4s 285/70/17