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

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Bob, Jul 24, 2016.

  1. May 23, 2024 at 11:51 AM
    Tooly

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    Does anyone else wash their truck before a roadtrip? lol
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  2. May 23, 2024 at 12:15 PM
    Borracho Loco

    Borracho Loco My 4Runner identifies as a Prius!

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    Oooh look, another mod.....
    I wash it before, during and after the trip. I'm OCD as fuck.
     
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  3. May 23, 2024 at 12:25 PM
    MeefZah

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    Always. I like to start with a clean slate.
     
  4. May 23, 2024 at 12:44 PM
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    Roof rack, side bars
    Did it!!!
     
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  5. May 23, 2024 at 1:21 PM
    Lc200

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    Swapped the lower beam from 55w H11 to 65w H9. Also installed H9 in my fog lights.

    Unlike 14-20 which came with a 19w bulb, 10-13 came with a H11 55w bulb, same as the low beam in the fog light assembly.

    This should give me plenty of light for night driving. The OEM H11 are some of the worst halogens out there for low beam.
     
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  6. May 23, 2024 at 1:28 PM
    kmeeg

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    Not something I did but sure will try next time one of my friend asks.
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  7. May 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM
    BearBio

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    What have I done WITH my 5th Gen??? Heading down to Yakima tomorrow for some NDN tacos with Travis Lucky Boy on the REZ.

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  8. May 23, 2024 at 2:19 PM
    TheColonelJLK

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    Its a Thule Motion 3L on factory crossbars. Because the carrier sits so low to the roof (which i love) my sunroof isnt fully functional anymore but I hardly used my sunroof before I got it so not a big issue for me.
     
  9. May 23, 2024 at 5:14 PM
    JChiz

    JChiz Old Member

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    Great sliders for your nice looking rig!
     
  10. May 23, 2024 at 7:11 PM
    Squatting Pigeon

    Squatting Pigeon Remember, bird watching goes both ways. Staff Member

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    Just a regular ole TRD OR with no packages. My dealer gets them fairly often, but the different regions get different options
     
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  11. May 23, 2024 at 9:14 PM
    kmeeg

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    Few days back north CO got baseball size hail. Sometimes I wish I went your route and have aftermarket seat heaters. There are places here that install Katskin (can’t remember the exact spelling) Seat covers with heating. Can get both front and rear seats heated.
     
  12. May 23, 2024 at 9:33 PM
    Klinsman55

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    XREAS. Cooper Discoverer Road and Trail AT 255/75r17. Trd Pro Wheels
    By chance does anyone know will the chrome lugs on trd off-road wheel work on trd rim or is there another oem lug i need to use?
     
  13. May 23, 2024 at 9:39 PM
    BC Hunter

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    Stock so far…..
    Same nuts…different day.
     
  14. May 23, 2024 at 9:44 PM
    DMG1985

    DMG1985 Not all who wander are lost. But I am.

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    Trunk liner, instant .0hp gain Blind spot mirrors, see way more stupid now. Rear storage/ sleeping platform for long drives in the GTA
    I always wash my car before a road trip then I put on some rain X or hydrophobic spray/ wax. I only do that before a road trip, if I'm going I want an unobstructed view from rain and bug guts.
     
  15. May 24, 2024 at 3:09 AM
    MeefZah

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    They work. I have them on right now, and they came from the dealer that way.
     
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  16. May 24, 2024 at 3:16 AM
    replica9000

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    Dobinsons 2.5" lift. Cooper AT3 XLT 295/70R17.
    You'll be better off with the H9 upgrade or finding 2021+ OEM LED headlamps.
     
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  17. May 24, 2024 at 3:53 AM
    Squatting Pigeon

    Squatting Pigeon Remember, bird watching goes both ways. Staff Member

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    I put in the Katskinz in my tundra and added heat, it’ll definitely be happening for the 4R. Their seat heaters are way warmer than factory
     
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  18. May 24, 2024 at 5:55 AM
    kmeeg

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    No thanks. LED H11/H8/H9s for me and my friends.
     
  19. May 24, 2024 at 6:16 AM
    Borracho Loco

    Borracho Loco My 4Runner identifies as a Prius!

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    Bruh...you live in North Texas. We only need seat heaters for like 4 weeks out of the year.
     
  20. May 24, 2024 at 6:18 AM
    replica9000

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  21. May 24, 2024 at 6:30 AM
    semprenissart

    semprenissart Mèfi

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    Have you thought about putting a rack to protect the sun roof? I know it’s not the best if you never use a rack but that’d be one way to do it
     
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  22. May 24, 2024 at 6:48 AM
    kmeeg

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  23. May 24, 2024 at 7:34 AM
    replica9000

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    Dobinsons 2.5" lift. Cooper AT3 XLT 295/70R17.
    That's some pretty sound logic. I guess I can't argue with that.
     
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  24. May 24, 2024 at 9:46 AM
    hossler1788

    hossler1788 Turtle

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    I'd love to have better light output then the h9 upgrade. But from what I read the led bulbs are just a waste of money in 2020 and older light housings.

    And it's hard to tell from pictures.
     
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  25. May 24, 2024 at 9:59 AM
    replica9000

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    My first "upgrade" was to a popular set of drop-in LEDs. They were mildly better in some ways, but worse in others. I then replaced those with a set of Phillips H9s. It was a noticable improvement all around. If you're lucky enough to find a set of OEM LEDs for a decent price, those are noticeably better than the H9s.
     
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  26. May 24, 2024 at 2:02 PM
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    Drove it home from KPHL after sitting since Monday @ 4:30am
     
  27. May 24, 2024 at 4:22 PM
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    Took off the predator steps. It was a great excuse to use an impact wrench, which made it faster and less tedious. Now it will be easier to scoot around on the creeper without banging my head.
     
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  28. May 24, 2024 at 5:16 PM
    BS67

    BS67 8404 USMC Doc

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    Filled up with gas!
     
  29. May 24, 2024 at 5:29 PM
    JChiz

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    I installed wheel spacers – 1.25” in the front and 1.50” in the rear. I had the spacers from my old 4Runner and I wasn’t positive I wanted to install them on my new one. Glad I did. Definitely like the look!

    Rears without and with.
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    Fronts without and with.
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  30. May 24, 2024 at 5:31 PM
    T in Texas

    T in Texas New Member

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    FYI, you can design your Katzkin seats EXACTLY like you want here:
    https://www.canadaseatskins.us/toyo...024-toyota-4runner-katzkin-leather-seats.html

    they ship (for free) from Canada VAT and sales tax free
     

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