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

Did you change the entire cat back or just cut and weld this resonator to non pro muffler?

 

I guess I have to go same route. Just need to verify just that resonator is the only sound maker. If I have to cut and weld I'd be interested in more quieter options if available.

 

There's probably way better videos explaining on YouTube but the engine has a system called a positive crankcase ventilation that takes the air from inside the cylinder heads, which is saturated with oil during engine operations, and lets the engine suck that air back into the intake to burn off.

Some people will say it's not an issue with our type of fuel injection (port injection) but with direct injection engines, the oil tends to gather on the back of the intake valves and it can cause all kinds of issues.

However even with port injection, the oil will still adhere to the inside of your intake manifold and throttle body and eventually give you idle issues. I tend to drive almost 98% of my driving with under 15 minute short drives which makes it an issue for me. The hot oil/air mixture will condense on cold surfaces that it touches.

I don't know if that's a good explanation. Let me know if that's not clear.

 

Tires and wheels this week, will post a pic when installed and mounted.

 

Changed the coolant, thermostat, and radiator hoses:





The driver's side block drain is in an inaccessible spot behind the shock tower, below the exhaust manifold, and above the engine mount. Couldn't get a socket on it so I just left it.

Coolant Toyota 45/55 SLLC from the dealer
Thermostat Aisin THT003
Upper radiator hose Gates 23722
Lower radiator hose Continental 66666

 

Just the part in green in the photo below (I also ordered new gaskets to be safe since they’re cheap). And I asked my local shop to cut the 2 bolt flange at the end and weld a 3 bolt flange so they could bolt it to the pro side exit exhaust

 

Drove to 2 home Depots and 2 Ace's trying to find enough 4mm nuts and bolts to mount amps. Replaced battery with a yellow top so had to order shorter tie downs as stock don't work now.

Made sure everything fit with plugs, drilled a lot of holes and bolted down.

 

Thanks for the info, I also do short drives. My 4runner is about 4 years old and has under 10,000 miles on it so this mod might be a good thing to add. Are there manufacture installation instructions or do I have to rely on YouTube?

 

There are kits built for the 4Runner that have instructions but they are a bit pricey. I think they run between $150-250.

 

Thank you very much for sharing what you did. Most likely I will go that route unless I find more quiet muffler that fits 4runner.

 

Camping tips! Summer time is super hot obviously, and theres tornado weather out there around May and June. Camping in the spring is beautiful with green and rich orange scenery! Canyon camping in the winter is freezing! Go prepared, but the sunrise is so worth it! Theres about 6k acres out there to explore!

 

Labor -

Attempt 1 - Toyota specialized exhaust shop denied to do this mod, meaning they only do OEM replacement with out modifications. "That's now how your 4Runner came with, so I don't want to be part of it."


Attempt 2 - Generic muffler shop - "Stop by and I'll take a look and see what I can do"​

Parts I'm thinking to order -

(Might change after I take it to a shop)
https://parts.olathetoyota.com/cart
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I would love to know details about this, got any pics of the process?

 

Took out the platform to do a deep clean of the carpet and design platform 2.0

 

gotta link to expensive oil can catch kit you used?

 

Winter tires?

 

^Shitty BFGoodrich Winter T/A that came with my 4R, had a nail in one of them that I plugged. I'm just running them until they wear down so I can replace them with something better, Falken AT4W or Duratrac RT.

 

Me? I used a cheap generic can. Here's the link I posted earlier:

$35 EVIL ENERGY Baffled Oil Catch Can,Oil Separator Catch Can 300ml Universal Aluminum Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081N392BN?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

 

Upgraded the door lights to these:

 

I think I like this one better,
https://www.jlosc.com/JL-3-0-oil-se...toyota-4runner-4l-07-14-toyota-fj-cruiser-4l/

And found a you tube of them showing install

 

^Move along, nothing to see here

 

I just ordered three of the clear satin finish for
-2000 4Runner
-2024 4Runner
-2024 Camry V6

Thanks to @FancyLimited for the idea, and after a little research...sounds like a useful mod, especially with a supercharger

 

Trail name in Pine Valley?

 

Put a cover on my brand spanking new 2024 4Runner while I clean up and wax my 06 Tacoma Pre-Runner TRD Off Road in preparation for sale.
Did a little research on Amazon for a few goodies for the 4Runner.

 

Did some spot updates on the WoolWax I had done Friday, prepped some bolt holes in the frame and ordered some bolts and washers.

 

Got the front windows and windshield tinted, also PPF on front end only.

 

No sorry. I removed the light and covered the actual lights as best I could leaving the chrome showing. I sprayed it with VHT tint spray, 1 light coat followed by 2 medium.

 

Should I trade the 23 TRD OR for an even swap of a Nissan Pro 4X?

 

Downggrade IMHO

 

I get that too. There are things kind of cheap no telescopic wheel, no auto down and up windows, no power rear window to name a few. Does have the naturally aspirated V6 I need a midsize pick-up and I don’t want a 4 cylinder turbo I had so many issues with my 17 Taco leaking timing cover, fuel pump, leaking rear diff, transmission issues, paint issues…..