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

I've had this USB CD player for a while now. I had it stuck in my center console cubby under the USB plug, but it stuck out too far and blocked the cup holder, and was impossible to load CDs because of the shifter. I finally decided to tackle it, and found a great solution. I used 2 PCs of adhesive Velcro, and found this hollow area under the rear seat where it fits great. I can reach back to load and unload CDs from the driver's seat, and can remove it quickly and relocate it to the cockpit if I am folding the seats down. 2 more PCs of Velcro on the dash would be suitable for occasional use in such a scenario. The extended USB cable which it came with tucks nearly under the center console, and routes under the floor mat.

 

Did my break in oil change at 667 miles. To my surprise I didn’t find any metal shavings in the canister or filter. Very easy, no issues. Hardest part was re-attaching the TRD skid plate and bolts without cross threading them.

 

I would think that with stock size SL’s on stock rims the factory 32lbs would be the correct poundage.

 

Feels a bit more controlled with 36.

 

Meso had a re-stock so I was able to finally get a dome light. I still need the map light if anyone knows where I can pick one up

Also got the drl harness and amber bulbs, plus the super bright courtesy lights

 

just saying this photo gives me anxiety

 

Where is the leather shift boot from? Love it! Can you tell us how to install it please and where it’s from?

 

Everytime I look at MESO, they are out of stock on everything I want...
I have not added my name to the wait list, thinking I'd find it someplace else...

How long were you on the wait list to get the light? How was the install?

 

thanks,
I like the look
I got it here
https://www.redlinegoods.com/4runne...ift/2010-24-Toyota-4runner-transfer-case-boot

You can pick from several colors, multi colors, and choose the stitching...
I ordered light grey with red baseball stitching, mine was $75...$49 for the leather and $25 extra for baseball stitch
I paid extra for Fed EX delivery and got the boot in about 10 days...USPS is free, but takes weeks

Install was not hard, but you gotta take your time, they have instructions here
https://www.redlinegoods.com/4runner10install.php

when removing the old boot, notice the layout...the seam on mine was on front passenger side
the new boot has four seams (where the stitching is) but not ONE BIG seam like OEM
The boot is made to fit in one way, I figured out how fit best and marked the front of the boot

The OEM boot is stapled in, I just carefully pried up the staples and saved the OEM boot
I drilled out the staple holes with a small drill bit, but only secured the four corners with wire cause its all it needed, and hard to bind the sides with the corners tied and mainly wanted to make sure the corners were hidden...

I used an ice pick to poke holes in the leather for the wire, the leather is pretty tough...I was concerned about poking holes in the wrong places, so I did one corner holes then secured it before moving to the next corner, after each corner I made sure it was still fitting perfectly
I used .040 safety wire (cause that's what I had on hand) and safety wire pliers to twist the wire and tuck it out of the way...
The maker suggests .025 wire, which one could twist and manipulate by hand

I have pics of the install showing the wires from the underside, but haven't uploaded them yet...here is the uninstalled boot and knobs

 

I like dis

 

Yes sir
For the wiring I have done, they’re installed.
Found existing M8 bolt holes.
(3 more going in tonight hopefully. I’ve brainstormed for months on where do I want them to live exactly. I’ll make a decision on the fly, it doesn’t have to be beautiful)

 

Dual Color Dome Light is available at the moment here:

https://www.4runnerlifestyle.com/products/meso-customs-ultimate-dome-light

 

nice

 

Removed the factory inverter switch for a different one and wired that into the confusing ass wiring harness I've been adding to for the switches. No idea how I'm going to mount the aftermarket inverter though.

 

Nice. Have a link to that model?

 

Did you make the DRL harness or buy it from somewhere?

 

This reminds me, I need to add a Aux (3.5mm) in to my 2021 4runner. I see the company Naviks have something called "2020 - 2023 Toyota 4Runner (Entune 3) AUX Audio Input Interface". But haven't find proof that works.

Requirement, I want to use 1 phone to play music (probably using 3.5mm jack) and the other phone still connected to bluetooth for calls.

 

My panda

 

Finally got a point where could take pics (been hectic day yesterday and some today -- and I'm on vacation this week). These are matte bronze wheels from Rocktrix.com.

 

thats a mean looking rig you got there!

 

Trimmed the inside of my passenger front mudflap so it would stop rubbing. Still stock size AT3's, but the Blaze 10's are 8.5 wide with a -10 offset, so was getting some rub. Plus side is those rims definitely make the 265's look bigger.

 

I made some mud flaps and I think they turned out awesome! I ordered the material off Amazon for $50 and spent a few hours making them to my liking.



With -12 offset and 1.25 spacers I was so tired of all the rock chips hopefully this helps.

 

Those did turn out really well. Good job dude!

 

They remind me of the Rally Armor flaps I had on my STI back in the day

 

Funny. I almost chopped my swaybar but ended up removing the skids so I could take it out in one piece.

Mines not going back in lol. So much more flex unlocked.

How's yours ride w/o the sway bar?

 

Installed Bilstein 6112/5100 with 2.7” lift in front and 1” lift in rear. So a lift/level.
Last night I ordered powder coated steel skids kit from RCI. Engine, transmission and transfer case. Gas tank skid is in the future.

 

Thanks man! It actually wasn't to difficult. I just used cardboard to make a template. The hardest part was the front, and getting clearance with 285s and .5" lift on trd pro shocks, there isn't much room.

 

I kinda copied what i did on an Evo I used to have.

 

Can you say "Smoked"! Was able to get the third brake light smoked from Yota Xpedition.. Installed 10 min after getting it delivered! Also just ordered Smoked out tail lights from 4Runner Lifestyle those should arrive by next Monday! #Yotaxpedition

 

Yep, i dont mind the non color match things lol