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

Ordered this. Can't wait to install.

 

Any chance it comes with one touch close?
I don't see a motor for it.
Wait, the nightshade doesn't have a power tailgate. That is nuts.
Be careful in your garage! Lol
Awesome mod!

 

Finally making my new 4R mine...nothing real radical but did my first wash/claybar/wax. got a few decals on (university and a Tama drum decal) hood protector, vent visors-added more wind noise than I've had with previous SUV's but it's bearable. Also got a floor liner in for the backseat and cargo area. Finally, added some non-skid tape on rear bumper step to make it easier for the dogs to jump in. Have some vinyl inlays coming from TVD vinyl for the emblems, then I'm done (broke) for a while.

 

Bought it as a kit through wheelers as is. No Eibach rear springs.

 

I do have another set of wheels I am going to get powdercoated but it will be a while. An they are the best looking stock wheels Toyota has ever made. I have the second best looking Toyota ever made already on the 4.

 

I can not upload the pic; however, I installed the Cali Raised Ditch Lights today. They are awesome!! The only problem is the light switch sticks and will either not click on or if on it won't click off. Has anyone else had that issue?

 

What brand switch is it? If it's aob stock style you might have to take it apart and sand down some plastic.

 

Man, that looks tall. Could just be the angle? How many inches is that?

 

It's from Cali Raised. After a remounts and pushes the switch works perfectly. Thanks for the reply...

 

Looks great!

 

Yes comes with a button in the rear and a switch for the cab. I opted for the foot sensor just incase my hands are full. AN NO it does not come with the per lift gate.

 

Nice pictures.

 

Does the key fob need to me reprogrammed for the lift gate feature.

 

Probably the angle. The rear is 2 inches higher than the front. Was about 2.75" up front and rear from stock.

 

No. Its 3 hits of the unlock and it opens.

 

Brilliant!

 

Looks awesome man!

Congrats.

 

Nice Work and Looks Great!
How’s the ride on the trails & street?

 

Took it to the mountains with the family. No 4wheeling this time.

 

Christmas in July, now to find time to put em in!

 

Yes the boss/ toytec, also got the rear shocks

 

For now probably 1.5 and stick with stock tire size. If I wasn't trying to finish the house I would probably send the lift to the top! hopefully next year I can build it right!

 

Interested in a set of Cornfed 1.5" spacers to go on the back? Barely used, $70 to your door.

 

Update: I put the skids on which put me at the weight I got the springs for and it handles excellent. It is a bit stiffer than stock but feels better. It feels a bit more "Stuck to the road". The "truck" feel I had with the heavy springs and no extra weight has gone away. I am very happy with this combo.... now for slimline bumper and cutting the bottoms off the front bumper.......

 

Saw the 10mph warning sign as I traveled about 5-6 miles downhill from 9,500 ft ... glanced at the speedo once and saw "stop vehicle, shift to neutral and L4" ... did just that, slid the gear shift over to S and tapped back a couple of times to get to 1st and 2nd gear. Better safe than sorry ... that was a long drop over that edge and had about 4 switchbacks like it or worse than this.

 

It's much firmer than stock, but not excessively so and very controlled. Rides like a truck which is fine by me. The rear right now is pretty firm with the 895's but that is because I have not added the weight I will be carrying on a daily basis yet. It takes hits so much better than stock and doesn't have that wallowy feeling in the turns or anywhere else. Has me hunting pot holes instead of avoiding them.
No huge difference on the trail than stock other than better ground clearance and again more controlled response to hits. I'm happy with it.

 

Geeked my screen off image...might be a little obscure but it's a screen from the old Space:1999 tv series.

 

Ordered xenon hid kit, Morimoto fogs and more suspension stuff, this thing is draining my kids inheritance

 

So just a quick update on this....

I adjusted my lights lower and drove around a bit last night.

A very worthwhile mod IMO. Really nice cutoff line and the light put out was much better than stock.

I'm sure an HID kit is better, but for $14, this one is tough to beat.

 

Did some plasti dip today