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

That’s called “Arizona pinstriping”. It gives a natural look

 

SO funny

 

Built my poverty edition sleeping leveling platform and sliding table. About $50 in wood. Used two pieces of 19/32 plywood for the top, two 2x4s for the base, two 3/4 square dowels for sliding supports, and one piece of 15/32 plywood for the table. Cut up an old bedmat for the rubber top.

 

Gobi stealth roof rack with ladder. This is my last mod for a long while, I’ve spent $8,000 on this beast in the last 6 months. And screw the asshole who hates my Carhartt seat covers. Spent all day on this install but it was intermingled with beer, sunshine, and music. Freaking love it. No regrets. My mod build is complete, I only need a front end level but I’ll do that after I pay off this religious experience.

Worth noting: Plenty of room to fit under my garage, I was literally worried. Also if you get a Gobi, do get the backpack for $50, it’s literally one of the nicest backpacks I’ve ever see, the highest quality ever, I’m excited to use it. Great company, Gobi

 

Not all today but in the past week since buying it my son and I have installed raptor lights, TRD wheels with 265/70/17 Pathfinder All Terrain tires and 1.25” spacers, black overlay emblems and we painted the roof rack black. Future plans include the 1” Cornfed leveling spacers and black lug nuts. Getting it all ready for when my son leaves for college in the fall.

 

Stay true to yourself, @Latrans ! I’ll never understand people who feel compelled to crap on what other people like. LOL

 

Nah, i'm pretty sure we had a meeting and we all agreed no raptor lights. Also that dude must be 7ft tall.

 

Had Ceramic coating installed


The last money item for awhile.

As she stands since getting her in December...TRD bashplate..TRD exhaust... Fluid Film undercoat..Baja tires... Victory 4x4 step sliders... Level Lift.. remote starter..Ceramic coating.. enjoying and ready for summer.






At Sunset

 

Exactly, If the do not like, Ef em. It isn't their ride, Their opinion is only that.. Their opinion.

 

Dang I missed that meeting lol

He’s about 6’2” but he does look huge in that photo

 

Damn that kid is huge. He looks like he could eat the 4Runner. I bet your food budget is $2k a month!

P.S. Nice mod's so far. Is the kid taking this to college with him?

 

Installed my new RSG sliders today. Some judicious use of a floor jack and they went right in. The KDSS lines ARE stiff, but a little prying with a small pry bar and I slipped in a couple of wedges to leave room for the mounting plate to slide between the lines and the frame. Two hours from beginning to end. Easy job.

 

Looks good!

 

Between him and his younger brother the monthly food budget is ridiculous lol

Yes he’ll be taking the 4Runner to college which will be about 3.5 hours away from us in Stillwater, OK. Go Pokes!

 

Technically your 4Runner is a 40th anniversary since it’s a 2023. Not the 40th anniversary special edition but still valid to have a 40th anniversary badge on it in my opinion

 

really lame that Toyota put 1 of 4040 on the badge. Would’ve been a lot more unique if it was the production number out of 4040 (i.e. #23)

 

Just added Thule 60" Rack System and now ready to go with Hobie Revo 13's!

 

washing, and testing hood scoop leakage on hood carpet for @garoto.
ever put your 4R on ramps and immediately wish you had a 10” lift instead of 3"?

 

Finished the Victory 4x4 rear bumper install with the rear camera and license plate relocate. Install wasn't too bad. Some experience with auto electrical is beneficial. (But even this experience forgot to tape that red wire before sticking the light on.)

If I remember to, I'm going to get an aftermarket 6 wire connector. Those male/female spade connectors are a bitch to use. Usually need pliers...



And got the skid plate collection out to find out I did not receive the engine plate hardware and maybe not the rear diff plate hardware too. That's why we check such things.

 

shammied wheels

 

First oil change! 5927 miles. I haven’t done my own oil change in probably 30+ years but being mechanically inclined and having most of the tools I needed I decided to start doing my own maintenance and learn more about my 4Runner. Mobil 1 oil. Did the metal filter housing swap. OEM filter, washer.

While I was at the parts store picking up an oil drain pan I noticed they had an AVS Aeroskin hood protector marked down which I had been contemplating so grabbed that also.

Also changed the mower oil and mowed for the first time this spring.

A productive day.

 

Changed the engine oil and did a transmission fluid drain & fill.



Drain plug & check plug gasket P/N 3517830010

Brass transfer pump: https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/south-bend-brass-oil-transfer-hand-pump-0792462p.0792462.html
Pump needs 3/8" clear tubing: https://www.princessauto.com/en/nsf-clear-pvc-tubing-10-ft/product/PA1000001581?skuId=8576688

 

Morimoto...hai!!
Gen 2 headlights with white drl, and black xb fogs.
fogs are maybe just a bit less bright than oem led fogs, but the black housing just disappears.
The sequential signal is cool.

Next up, folding mirrors and sequential turn signal mirrors and edge light.

 

blackened

 

phew, this fender tape line worked out OK

 

Oh bummer, lost all your sponsorships? That sucks, sorry dude.

 

Those look fantastic, especially with the MGM paint.

 

Thanks for choosing us, we appreciate it!

 

Are you running 265/70/17 tires? If so, any rubbing? I'm running 265/70/17 tires on those same rims with 1.25" spacers and having some rubbing. I've already snipped some plastic from the bumper and did the fender move-in mod, but still have the rubbing. I'm thinking about just ditching the spacers.

 

They're WellVisors. Had them on for about 6 months now. Way nicer than the in-channel WeatherTech ones I used to have.