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

Installed Husky floor liners I purchased on Amazon.

Last week I replaced all the headlight bulbs and fog light bulbs to replace all the old yellow and dull oem ones. What a difference!

 

the toyota gods will not forget this insubordination if you sell!

 

You don't need to sell it, you need to road-force balance your tires and/or get an alignment. It's your wheels/tires that are the problem. Not the 4Runner. You probably threw a wheel weight (or a few!)

 

Certainly true.

also,
Two words:
Seat Jackers

 

Do most people install the seat jackers on both front seats?

 

This^. The 4runner is an abmysal highway car. Other than a very nice ride quality, it has nothing going for it on the highway. I experienced this first hand on my first 1700 mile trip to New Mexico.
But it's relatively cheap to own in the long term and mine is paid off, so it will stay. Also, I have spent way too much money on it to keep it in excellent shape.

 

That a good question actually, I haven’t seen many specify. It’s typically for tall men, typically are the driver in the relationship. I know when I sit in the passenger seat I highly dislike it - also doesn’t have seat bottom up/down control like driver’s seat.

Seat jackers lift front of the seat bottom, then the driver can raise further; passenger not able to further raise but yes jackers would help passenger seat

 

Where did you guys get your seat jackets? I’m tall-ish and find the seat very uncomfortable.

 

What a silly question! Why would we care about the BACKSEAT passengers?!?!? Pffft.

The kids: Dad, can we have seat jackers too?

All dads everywhere:

 

You also need a Honda Odyssey.

 

I must be in the minority - i find the 4R plenty comfortable for long trips. I regularly drive 500-1000mi round trips for work and have never been uncomfortable or miserable. Highway manners are just fine. Is it my old Raptor? No. Is it 1000x better than previous Jeeps? Yes.

 

Nah, I'm in that camp also. I'm over 6' 2" and I find the seating position perfect for me. I don't need seat jackers. I did need them in my Tacoma though, because that seat was on the floor. The seat in the 4runner is like my office chair.

My legs aren't sticking straight out. So my legs/knees/hips aren't affected as badly as they were in the Taco. Oh, and my daily commute is up to 1hr (each way). I spend quite a bit of time in my ride.

 

For what the 4R is and accepting its limitations I think its fine. I've done 3000 mile road trips in it each of the last 3 years (and another planned this year). The truck is slow on the highway and even if the speed limit is 80mph I'm usually in the slow lane doing 70 at the most. Easier to drive at that speed and the mileage is that much better. Last year I towed my little military trailer and went even slower at 65mph max. I found that taking it easy and not being in a hurry is the best way to drive long distances in the 4R.

 

Are you driving a lot of hilly terrain? Mine cruises pretty effortlessly at 80-85 mph. Just over 80 seems to be the sweet spot.

 

Jeff's has a few price options.

 

I go back and forth on pulling the passenger seat completely.

 

Wife has a pilot. Hate driving it but it’s better for trips for sure.

 

It’s all stock. Factory nittos, factory shocks, 7400 miles. 33 psi in all tires.

 

Central Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah etc. I've found the fuel economy takes a significant hit above 65-70mph.

 

I love me some Honda. The smoothest engines out there. But the Odyssey is a little sad.

 

Game changer

https://www.ebay.com/itm/405086617760

 

After this road trip in the 4R, I miss my civic hatchback. A pain to get in and out of, but a much better experience. And before y’all go on the “you can’t expect the same ride from the 4R as a car” bs, I also have a tundra that is 1000x better to road trip than the 4R.

 

You're comparing a stubby brick with an anemic 6cyl to a LWB vehicle with one of the best V8s ever built.....

 

I don’t notice much difference. Maybe 1 mpg or so? Not worth worrying about.

 

Replaced a sticking pass rear caliper along with new pads. It went smoothly with no hiccups, which was a nice way to start the year on a positive note.


This is the 4th caliper I've replaced on this thing though, so having to do this project in the first place had me less than thrilled.

 

YuuuuuuP
BuuuuuuT I’m in Hellaware…

I’m down to ship if your really interested
I’m sure you could find something cheaper locally? If not, feel free to reach out

 

I’m going to need to do the same soon for the drivers rear. It’s randomly sticking. The drivers front seems like it’s on the way out too. What have you been using for parts? Toyota or aftermarket? Is there anything special that needs to be done while bleeding if you have a-trac/crawl control?

 

Yes

 

I’ve got some Tundra miles, and a whole lotta Civic Si miles and I have the exact same T4R you currently have. The Civic Si loves the highway and is barely effected by even stronger crosswinds IMO. The much longer wheelbase of the Tundra helps with highway stability as well. Comparing my Tundra and Civic to the T4R is kinda like comparing apples to oranges.
Because my T4R will spend far more time on the highway than trails, I’m visiting Costco tomorrow and having Michelins Defenders LTX MS2 in stock size installed in hopes of some improvement on the highway. I’m fairly certain my camber and toe alignment is correct as the original Nitto tires are wearing perfect, not so sure about the caster. Not enough caster makes cars harder to drive, thinking about setting up appointment for free alignment check that comes with first 12 months of purchase.