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

Wiped the softex seats down with Mother's VLR.

 

Finally gave the car for a complete suspension parts replacement. It drove like a damn boat on high seas. The shocks were complete gone and literally made the car sway while stationary even when another vehicle just passed.
New controls arms, sway links, bushings, tie rods and shocks. Everything OEM. Expensive both in terms of parts and labor.
While at it, asked the mechanic to grease the shaft etc.

 

LFD X-Bars will solve that issue pronto. Don't bother getting the fairing bar. The feet/claws of the Thule box won't fit around the fairing, but it will clear the antennae.
https://lfdoffroad.com/collections/ruggedized-crossbars-5th-gen-4runner

 

All I did today is drive to work...and check shipping status for my wheels (yeah, I decided to be like everyone else and go with pro style wheels but fn's since they're 8"). took a gamble that dark gunmetal will look good on a black 4runner (because black on black is overdone to me...and I wanted gloss not matte finish)

 

I dont know how much weight your going put in the cargo box but its going to scratch your roof. You'll need to add other bars to avoid scratching the top. Keep the OEM bars under it so when it sags it touches those. I had some old Thule bars but had to buy the Thule raised carrier feet & cargo box
I am rocking the XL (free upgrade from rack attack - bought the Large & when I picked it up they were out = Free Upgrade XL)

 

I ran a large Thule on factory bars from Maine to DC and back last summer, the clamps almost touched when tightening them but once tight, they didn't touch the roof. When I installed the bars I kept them as high as I could. We just had a bunch of camping stuff up there (tent, chairs, tarps, sleeping bags and whatnot).

 

Thanks everyone,

I actually took the box on an adventure yesterday. Drove about 80 miles on gravel.

The box did bounce around and hit the roof, only a slight dent by the antenna. I was more annoyed by the sound than anything else. I had at least 130lbs in the box. It’s rated for 160lbs, had four 70 liter duffel bags that fit very easily.

I’m just going to plan on getting the Thule bars and side clasps like Kolter mentioned. What’s another 500 bucks ‍♂️

Does anyone have this Thule bars on the oem rails? I’m most likely going to get 53” bars so I have room for another box or basket.

 

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I have a much older (1997) Thule that I put on the OEM Toyota rails. It was a very close fit, even after swapping out some Thule parts to give the clamps enough clearance from the roof.

Here's a link to my install: https://www.4runners.com/threads/mounting-thule-rooftop-box-on-oem-cross-bars.30077/#post-463935

 

Another one to consider. I looked at these a while back when researching crossbars.

https://overlandvehiclesystems.com/...ross-bars-system-for-factory-side-rail-mount/

 

There is an option of hunting down a set of the 2010 to 2013 4Runner Trail roof rails. Their crossbars sit a couple inches higher then the normal roof rail crossbars. I have them on my 2021 and run a Thule Sidekick and there's room to spare under the bars.

 

For the price, you cannot beat the OVS product. Also, I think they look better than other brands. Anyone have experience with these?

 

Really, in the Aviation Industry it's the Red dot & there is NO Yellow dot on A/C tires. So I am corrected in the auto industry ,eh!

 

Possibly have a link to this? TIA

 

It looks very similar to mine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BFW65J3K?ie=UTF8&th=1

There are loads of vendors selling identical or very similar things.

 

Much appreciated, looked for these years ago and they were originally only sold in Canada. Have not looked since so may have missed it.

 

For what it is worth, I have those exact mats/covers. They work great. No complaints.

 

"that jungle shop"..what is that? Link?

 

Good to know, saved it for later so I can go get them.

 

Amazon. Get it...Amazon...jungle... lol!

 

God damn it! I guess I'm on the slow side today.

 

I traded in a '22 Explorer ST with the Bang & Olufsen system for my '23 Limited with the JBL system. The B&O was MUCH better than the 4R's JBL...

 

Well, at least you have a 4R instead of an Explorer.

 

Amazon.

$60 Dattumar Back Seat Cover Compatible with 2010-2024 Toyota 4 Runner 7 Seat Cargo Liner Trunk Mat TPE All Weather Back Seat Cover Protector 2023 4Runner 7-Seater Accessories (2nd Row Backrest Mats)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CC5B2NRB

 

$60 Dattumar Back Seat Cover Compatible with 2010-2024 Toyota 4 Runner 7 Seat Cargo Liner Trunk Mat TPE All Weather Back Seat Cover Protector 2023 4Runner 7-Seater Accessories (2nd Row Backrest Mats)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CC5B2NRB

 

What’d you glue tho

 

Similar but mine were specific for 2nd row backs in 4R with 3rd row seating.

 

Really excited to meet James in August. This guy's A-Trac videos and his 4Runner Vs. Jeep video convinced me to go for the 4Runner.

 

Had some fun inside but rhe gatekeeper got me this time on the way out. I am not doing anything about the scratches. What do you guys say?

 

I bought these as well & they do work with child seats. Big win imo

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BFQVXHSD?ie=UTF8&th=1

Lots of companies that make the same item. This link has a 25% off coupon. This one is 2nd row only, no rear cover

 

Did an initial stretch on the winch line...