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

Now I see why you're scared of sharks. You've actually been bitten by one!

Sucks to hear about the knee. But if it's not working out for you, go to another doctor and try again. I know too many people that just try and live with their bum knees. It's not worth it.

To edit your signature, go up to the top of the page. Directly under that nice looking red 4Runner is the "You" button. Press that and then press signature.

 

Factor 55 Flat Link

 

Lifted it today, Billies 5100 front 2.5in Rear Billies 5100 1.5in Bilstein Coils. Rides awesome.

 

Looks awesome also, nice choice!

 

Thanks!! I traded my 3rd gen Tacoma for this 4runner I absolutely love this thing!

 

Nice finishing touch with the rope guard

 

No major mods, but used the wife’s 4runner to go pick up a new bike.

 

Odd newby question.
I can google it; but I will likely go down a worm hole.
I would like to change our oil for the first time.
I know we get 2 yrs free. We are @ 4,300 miles after a 2.5k mile trip.
I would like to change oil this week (also install TRD intake).
Next week is rear differential after a previous thread.
Onto the question.
Where can I get a filter wrench for the 2019 5th gen? We plan on keeping this for over 10 yrs!
Thanks in advance!

 

https://www.motivxtools.com/pages/4runner_oil_filter_wrench

 

Much appreciated.
Am I seeing things...
It appears that you can put a wrench right into the top of the cartridge housing?
I appreciate the info. I am familiar with this type of filter as that is what my 6.0 powerstroke uses.
Continued thanks!

 

Thanks. I got the rope guard more because I have a phobia about UV rays deteriorating the exposed synthetic rope, don’t know if sunlight will actually do damage to the rope, but seemed like a good idea, and most winch rope companies put a UV protective sheath around that end, so why not protect the rope in the loop. And it looks cool.

 

Got my rack back from powder coat and installed it this morning. Happy with the results

 

How do you like that Green Lane aluminum bumper from Canada? Whi h winch did you mount?

 

The picture you see is a picture of the wrench on the housing. You need this tool to do the oil change. No way around it. There are however much cheaper options that are just as good. They are all the same, no need for anything fancy or over priced like that one is. Here is what I use.

E-cowlboy Oil Filter Wrench for Toyota Avalon Camry Highlander Rav4 Sienna Venza 4-Runner Tundra Fj Cruiser Sequoia Land Cruiser Lexus 2.7l to 5.7l Engines with 64mm Cartridge Style Filter Housing

https://www.amazon.com/cowlboy-High...&s=gateway&sprefix=64mm+toyota,aps,118&sr=8-9

 

I like it a lot, I also have their sliders. They specialize in aluminum products, the powder coating was perfect, it’s re-enforced at the mounting and recovery points with steel, they packed it well for shipping. I live on the west coast and they are out of Vancouver BC so shipping didn’t take long. I was in contact with them and they were great to work with and gave me a discount off their list price. I would recommend them for sure. My 4Runner is also my daily driver and most of our off-roading is in the desert and dried up river washes so very limited rock crawling. I went with aluminum on all my armor to save weight. I put in a Smittybilt X20 10K

 

Thx for comments. Did you install yourself? If so, what did you use to trim the 4Runner bumper? I have a 2020 TDR Pro on order for fall delivery. Once delivery is confirmed, I am going to order the Green Lane aluminum ladder. I have decided to go with the Hefty sliders as they can be used as a jack point, whereas the Green Lane aluminum sliders can't be used as a jack point to lift the vehicle to either change a tire, or get off a high centre or out of a hole
http://www.heftyfabworks.com/store/#!/2010-4Runner-Rock-Sliders/p/52330927/category=13461274 Haven't decided if I will go for a hidden winch mount front bumper yet. That winch looks like a great deal too, and with synthetic rope! https://smittybilt.ca/smittybilt-smi98510.html

 

I did install it myself, took about 4 hours to do. I used a floor jack with a block of wood to lift it up and hold it in place while you line up the bolts. I put the winch on the bumper before installing so it weighs about 100lbs together. I used a Dremel with a plastic cutting wheel to cut the bumper, then a sanding drum to smooth out the edge. The front valance on the pro and off-road make the perfect outline to cut for the bumper. I bought edge trim to go along the cut edge.

$16 Edge Trim Black Large, Fits Edge 1/4", Length 10 Feet (3.05 Meter)

https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Trim-Black-large-Fits-Length/dp/B00KGAKG2G

It gives a nice finished look to the edge and hides any small mistakes you might make when cutting the edge.

The installation is very much similar to installation of the Southern Style Off-Road bumper.
This is a pretty good video on how to do it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZMNp-lGyaM&feature=share.
Good luck with your new pro.

 

Well, got some parts installed.
It has been a busy summer & we have 2 family members in the hospital.
Anyway, got the TRD intake done today! Meticulous attention was paid to wiring.
Skill level needed: maybe a 2.
Taking our time and having a 10 yr old with us we leisurely did it in 2 hrs.
If you buy the kit it is very easy. We followed the instructions (only changing a thing or two).
FYI I did disconnect the negative battery & have no check engine light. No carista also but soon.
I feel little instant throttle improvement.
A bit more mid range punch power (I feel).
Most of all is the sound. I feel it adds a nice note to the motor. Before it was kind of the sound of the giant vacuum a motor is. Now you can hear it work even when not @ full throttle. This is my favorite part of it.
We shall see about economy. Her commute is like 13 miles one way. We get bad mileage. Averaging about 15 all city with 8 miles of interstate a day.
On second thought, I bet it is all due to the oil cap! LMAO
Goodbye engine cover!

 

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Looking good Morgan!

 

What rack is this?

 

Nice! Do you still have stock exhaust?

 

Yes. I need to update my list.
I want the new TRD exhaust system for the 2020 pro. That should be cheap!
It is the wife's daily. No exhaust. Boo

 

Thanks!
TACOVRD on TW?

 

At The Helm / ATH Fab
I made it.

 

Nice. You don’t sell them huh?

 

Yes sir!

 

Hey Guys, first post.
Today I sprayed my Off Road silver valences with black bedliner. Spent a couple hours masking and another couple spraying the coats. All in all came out great considering it was under $20 and it looks like it came stock this way. Hopefully it holds up.

Thx



Btw I chose this Rusto Bedliner Pro because it has a matte finish that isn't goopy and popcorn-finished like line x, rhino, herculiner (and even the non-pro rustoleum). I was nervous about most Bedliner looking cheap, but after I found this YouTube video https://youtu.be/eL2kkj9YBjk and saw this particlur finish, and how little bleeding there was I decided to go for it...

 

Finally installed the SSO rack!




Now for the Yakama rack system to carry my kayak.

Project list:
*Tint windows: Wednesday
*Install folding mirrors: next weekend ?
(And since the door panel will be off for the mirrors, upgrade the door speakers and dash speakers!)

*Plastidip valances
Rock Sliders/running boards: ?
*Blacked out tail lights: Christmas
*New license plate holder that can withstand the car wash.

 

Cool! Looks good. I’m going with plastidip. I’m worried and just need to do it! You’d looks great.