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

Drop down to "Full Kit" and it's everything you need (plug n play harnesses, switch and camera)

 

Thank you!

 

Mind sharing how you mounted the camera?

 

I liked that one a lot! That one I ordered specifically for the truck. The others I had on hand but I’m missing quite a few others that should be up there.

 

What is JH if I may ask?

 

You may not...how dare you presume to ask such a thing!?!?

JH = Jackson Hole: Grand Tetons, incredible skiing, majestic mountains, amazing wildlife, and all that jazz

 

Haha!

Very nice! Definitely a place I've been wanting to visit.

 

WHOA, WHOA, WHOA....a fellow Illinoisan, here....? Get outa town?!?! I can't believe me eye balls. I was wondering when I would see someone from Illinois here, especially after all the SWEET ASS 4Runners I have seen out on the street here!

Welcome Diezel and where the hell have you been hiding yourself my friend?!?!?!

 

..is that the box that lil mini mechanic shipped in? How did the lil feller breath with no air holes?

 

Perdy!!!!
What did it run you for the ceramic? (if you don't mind sharing)

 

I am not normally a huge fan of the red rigs...but DAMN that sure is perdy!!! Nice work on your truck brother!!! very nice indeed.

 

https://www.4runners.com/threads/ceramic-coating-discussion-and-b-s.9459/page-3

Posts 64 & 65 have the answers you need and more.
It went in with less than 1k miles & needed paint corrections also.
I was originally quoted $550 for coating but that depends upon the condition of the existing paint.
Any more questions. Feel free to ask in either thread.
As stated. We paid for this. We are not affiliated with or sponsored in any way. This was our money!
Thanks.

 

Wow...thank you for the warm welcome! I was beginning to wonder the same about all the sweet T4R’s in Illinois & hoping I would run across a few on this forum. I’m in the Western Suburbs.

 

Today I got the professional pics back of our T4R after the treatments mentioned earlier...
I wish it would self clean! Lol

 

GOLLLLLLLY GEE!!!! That is one sexy ass 4Runner!! Now I see why they call you 4Runner Fun!!!

That is one might nice looking truck!

 

Independent fog light mod!!! Completed last night....

 

Post a before & after pic. I was looking for the same thing!

 

Installed one today. Order off ebay, no tax and free shipping. $32.12 to my door

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fit-10-16-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

 

Did you say professional pics?

 

Well,
They were taken by the paint correction guy with a SLR camera. He shoots cars all day for his business.
Those are high quality & high resolution pictures. Not just ones from a point & click phone.
I didn't pay for a photo shoot of my 4runner if that is what you are asking! LMAO
Do you see a problem with the picture that I missed?

 

No, the pics look great! As does the truck. Very well done.

I was just wondering if you paid for a professional photo shoot of your truck? Now that I know you didn't, I can't poke any fun

 

Poke fun...
I can take a joke.
"Why is 4runner fun posting pictures of his stock truck?"
"You spent how much on something you cannot see! How about a supercharger? Hello!?"
See self deprecation is fun! LMAO
Your turn to hit me. All in fun!

 

I can't. I've got nothing. Your truck looks great and you're happy with the results.

That's all any of us really want around here.

 

Finally got my ride back from getting wrapped. My daughter was so impressed she wanted to model it.

 

That is stunning! Congratulations.
What did you get it wrapped with? Any coatings?
Great color also. Our first pick was that but, my wife has always wanted a black vehicle & it is for her. (Had to Xpel wrap to keep the pinstripes off...).
Great build! Hope you started a build thread! I need to start mine.
I have parts on the shelf & more to order.
Xpel is not cheap!
Again, awesome rig!

 

Any Write ups and info on this mod I’d love to just be able to run fogs only..

 

Great combo, Black with grey wheels!

 

I know some people asked for additional information on my storage build so this is what I have. More storage area pictures and measurements.

So I already had the rear bumper removed for another project, but it doesn’t need to be removed to build and fit in the custom storage. I removed the molding that holds down the carpet next to the rear hatch (the middle clips are easy, the side clips are a PITA) along with the plastic piece with the D-rings by the seats. Then I pulled out the original carpet and hard foam under padding. I removed the foam from the underside edges of the original carpet, but left the felt padding in the middle. I then placed the carpet back into the rear compartment to use at the base for the storage.

Then we just measured and cut the frame out of 3/8” Poplar boards. The side boards (run front to back) were cut to 36 1/4” (length) x 2 3/8” (height) they sit on the plastic rails that run along the wheel well (in the picture my dad has the level resting on one).

The center support rail is 36 1/4” (length) x 3” (height) with a 1 1/2” board nailed to the top to make it a T for extra support for the lids (We had to cut the bottom of the board to fit over the metal hump on the floor, in 1st picture).

The boards (that run from the driver to passenger side) were cut to 41 3/8” (length) x 3 1/2” (height) and as you can see in the pictures relief cuts were made to make it fit around the seat brackets.

For all the joints/connections we used wood glue and screws.

I then just used black spray paint on the frame and the under side of the lids.

The top piece and lids are 1/2” MDF boards covered in black automotive carpet (held on with spray adhesive and staples), the fixed top piece is 41 ½” (length) x 11” (width), the lids are both 20” (width) x 28” (length) with a 1/2” aluminum U-channel attached (glued and screwed) to the edge of the lid that opens for extra protection. There is about a 3/8” gap between fixed top piece and lids to allow for the piano hinge to be mounted underneath and out of the way. The lids hang over about 1/2”-3/4” by the rear hatch to lift them open.

Still working on a lid support to keep it open on its own, most likely going to just cut a piece of wood that it can rest on.

 

Have you noticed any additional noise with the foam removed? I’d imagine not much with the box there but was curious if you noticed a different

 

I wrapped both the front and rear valances and roof rails.