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

I'll be flushing the brake fluid on my 2010 today, which seems like a good idea since the fluid looks near-black in color and I have to push the brake pedal halfway to the floor before anything happens
I've bled brakes on a motorcycle before, but never on anything else. I've watched a few YouTube videos, is there anything I should watch out for? I grabbed a turkey baster thingie to draw old fluid out of the res. I think on our T4R's, proper order of bleeding is FR, FL, RR, RL, right? I'll have my buddy to pump the brakes and make sure the reservoir doesn't drop below Min. And I do this on each wheel until the new fluid starts bleeding out, yeah? Any pro tips yall have from experience? Hope I don't mess it up lol

 

Installed my Cali raised cat shields. Couldn't get a torque wrench on one of the transmission cross member bolts on the driver's side due to clearance issues, but everything went on tight.

Only critique was one of the cat shields had some really bad machining marks on the inside and both looked a little scuffed up on the outside. They aren't a beauty item, so I didn't fret about it.

 

I got a 24 sea doo spark 3up
I initially wanted a waverunner (yamaha) but I got a deal I couldnt refuse on the brand new sea doo.
I wanted something as cheap as possible and brand new (I've heard too many horror stories on blown up engines after buying used from people who had no idea how to properly maintain/use a jet ski).
It is a lot of fun and the spark is perfect for my use (lakes are not that big in AZ so small is good and easy to store in the garage next to the motorcycles. Also I didnt break the bank to get one). If I lived in a place with bigger lakes and/or the ocean, I would definitely get a bigger one though.

PS: I chose the color scheme that matches the TRD colors

 

Now unlike the other thread where this came from, this post absolutely qualifies for "jealousy".

That is so awesome! You will have an absolute blast with that. The second photo is outstanding.

 

Black Rhino Chambers

 

I sure am digging those wheels!

 

I ran into that same issue on a FJCruiser that I had. Went to a real hardware store (not home improvement) and found some rubber vibration isolators that were hard rubber and a steel sleeve. The sleeve was shorter than the isolators were thick so when I tightened them down in the front, the rear ones were a little more centered but raised the entire seat up a full 3/4". I did have to buy some longer grade 8 bolts though. All worked out fine.
Perhaps someone else can use this idea because I am sure that you've already figured your out.

 

ACE Hardware?

 

Actually it was McMaster-Carr. You should look them up when you have a few minutes. I have one of their locations about 5 miles from me.

 

Link for this mod?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKxgxBI4k7k

 

I paid mine off as well 1 week after buying it… it is a great feeling

 

Wow nicely done !

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/169862...2fc24b&ref=shop_home_recs_1&pro=1&frs=1&sts=1

 

Added the cargo liner today and the hitch cover earlier this week

 

Mine wasn't one week, but it was within a couple months. And agreed, it feels incredibly freeing. Congrats to the OP for paying it off today.

 

Tossed on some diode dynamics ss3 pro ditch lights with diode mounts. Not sold on the looks...they aren't parallel to the ground....they kind of follow the curve of the hood. I'm guessing they're supposed to look like that, but they look off to me.

 

Thanks n kinda…MAJOR kinda

I really don’t have the best conditions to work in…I do(18 acres of who gives a shiot)but I don’t…no flat ground, broken mcgeivered tools, a lot of this that n the other things n BUGS!

Delawares state bird is the murdahphurckin fly

With all that said, I’ll make you a list but you’ll need some basics

If you have those(drill/bits, files, etc) your already ahead of the game
N it’s relatively simple actually

 

Just bout done…

waiting on a couple oznium bolts n maybe some computer fans(airflow) n calling the back quits for bit

Side note:
Sorry, I know the pic blows dogs for quarters…

 

Those Black Rhino’s are FIRE!!

 

Thanks, man! Was a little nervous after I ordered them as there weren’t many pictures available to see what they’d look like. Super happy with them! Makes me miss my Tundra a little less.

 

Right on. I was on the fence between those and the RRW’s on my last truck. Went with the RRW’s, but man those BR’s look clutch against that black 4R!

 

Damn!! I like those A LOT! I ran Method 305’s on my Tundra and almost went that route again.


My only complaint is the solid black on black gets a little lost in shade and in pics. Happy with my choice to do something a little different though!

 

I think they look great! Definitely adding those to the top of my list.

 

They are at a decent price point as well!

 

Defo agree! Those BR chambers would look nasty against that army green OR.

 

@MNT_RNR
Can you share install info on tailgate Molle panel. Specifically, how it mounts. Been on my list for a while, but ones have looked into require drilling into tailgate to mount screw anchors. If ditto in your case, was template provided and (my biggest peeve with rivnuts) any noticeable rattle?
Thanks.

 

Stopped at Ace Hardware....grabbed a 3/8" male/male plastic coupler for $1.79 and a 12" piece of 3/8" ID hose for .79cents and did the AC drain hose mod!

 

I’m actually going to be making an install video of this panel this weekend.
To answer your questions;
- Yes this panel involves drilling into the plastic on the hatch to mount.
- 4 1/4” holes need to be drilled
- The size of the panel is used as a good template to show where to mount.
- 4 carriage bolts, with a large washers and lock nuts is how it is secured to the hatch.