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

That’s what I asked about first. I wanted the TRD in red. They let you choose font and lettering not color.

 

I feel the same way about customer service, I've got kind of a short fuse with piss poor service except I don't yell and scream, I just black list them. There are plenty of companies out there that want my money and I'm not going to go out of my way to be anybody's customer if they make it difficult. It's like FN Wheels I've left messages three different ways starting two weeks ago. Not even an automated reply via email, or a reply to my text, or a returned phone call. So I'm done with them. At least VTX took my phone call and answered all my emails that day. So even though they have no ETA on the wheels I'm interested in I'm willing to wait. Same thing with Ryan from TSW Wheels, he answered all my messages too within a couple hours and I'm willing to wait for their stock to replenish. Just simple things like that go a long way with me and other people. It's lost on me why some companies or people don't grasp that. Ignoring people (potential customers) or not returning messages is the same as telling them they don't matter....great business strategy.

Edit: - SCS got back to me within a couple days too. So that's three potential wheel companies I may do business with..even though I have to go through a reseller for TSW Level 8's.

 

You have Doppler radar on top?

 

Finally decided on my navigation solution. I didn't want to drill anything and decided the goose-neck style iPad holders looked like they might be a little too flimsy. This is what I decided to do.

I went with the RAM "Wedge" which slides between the passenger seat and the center console. It then has a spot to mount a diamond RAM ball. From there I connected a RAM arm designed to connect two RAM ball points. One end attaches to the wedge mount while the other connects to my iPad holder which is the RAM X-Grip.

All in all, it's extremely solid and comfortable to interact with. I'm very happy with the results.

 

I use the OEM cupholder and put my phone in there. $0 solution.

 

Always a solid option.

At first I was duct taping my phone to my face, but my eyes couldn't focus that close.

 

Wrapped the faux wood and replaced the shifter knob with a new one from the previous model 4Runner. Looks so much better to me. I don’t mind some wood grain but it was out of place with only 2 pieces...needed more or none at all. Considered the TRD shifter as others have done but since it is not a TRD, it just felt a little wrong.
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Entune nav sssssssssssuuuuuccccksssssssssss

Plus, can’t load those sweet sweet overland maps and trails to it.

 

The Etune nav might work fine for most people, but I like to go on trails that I've never been on before and there are much more robust navigation apps out there such as Gaia GPS which is what I'm using. It lets you plot points, has points of interest, and different overlays such as private and public hunting grounds. Really helpful stuff.

Having an iPad dedicated for it is really more of a luxury than a need, but it's a luxury that I really appreciate having.

 

Leveled with BFGoodrich All-Terrain’s. 285/70/17. Getting some rubbing when I’m turning and backing up.
Anyone have a good tutorial on pushing the liners forward?

 

This seems like a pretty good tutorial on pushing the fenders forward.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69f_Z5QqZJM

 

That’s why I like to use PayPal. File a claim and if they don’t respond you win automatically.

 

The write up says it’s to enable rear fog or tail running light feature. I could never figure out what they were talking About.

 

Looks like you got the last one. Amazon says sold out

 

This arrived to my front door today! Just 1-2 weeks for my SSO slimline bumper to get here

 

Wow a lot of work in one day. Can you please explain how you did a complete transmission fluid change? Thanks!

I don't know why I am so intimidated about the trans fluid change. It seems like it requires a lot of steps and I guess I just don't want to screw something up. I do all my own maintenance and maybe I'm just being a wuss about this trans fluid change but why the hell does it seem so complicated??

 

@WallyT4R I did a full transmission flush on my Tacoma, very easy if you use a pump sprayer. There's a good write up on Tacoma world that walks you through it. Same transmission as our 4runners

 

Installed a new skid today

 

Thanks I will try and find it.

 

Does anyone know where I can get new lettering for my rig? I want to change the TRD Offroad on the side to THE CHICAGO BEARS?

 

Do you get kick backs from the team?

 

Nice! Thanks for posting this. So you didn't shift gears in between emptying and filling correct? Just at the end when you properly leveled it?

 

That’s a good idea for a ham radio mount!

 

Washed,Clayed,waxed and sealed.....

 

I will say this is one BIG mother fucker to clean up.....

 

Holy shit!

This is what you have to do to change the trans fluid?

Toyota might as well require you to complete a calculus equation and do a backflip before you're allowed to loosen the drain plug

 

How about the internal trans filter? Always a good idea to drop the pan, clean the pan and magnet, inspect for anything that doesn't belong in there, and change the filter.

 

Yes, I put a new gasket and filter when i did my Tacoma

 

5,000 mile checkup yesterday. I should have marked the tires to make sure they did rotate them (I really don’t trust dealers). I asked the cost to have a TPSM on the spare tire: $225!!!! Never mind. The evil empire sells them for $30.