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

I ordered my sliders from 4XInnovations with the vanity step plate. I'm okay with it as they look good on my 2020 TRD Pro. They came bare. I gave them the 3 step Por-15 treatment and top coated with aerosol Rustoleum bed liner.

 

Jenn,
Were/are there any imperfections or mistakes with your roof rack (gotta be careful there! Lol). Seriously, how would you rate it? I only ask you because I know you just bought one. I also really like their products but this has made me keep looking.
Thanks Jenn & sorry victory 4x4.
Ryan

 

How long was the wait for those? Looks good!

 

These are sick!!

 

Chris from Victory 4x4 has reached out to me, and offered to make it right, and i do appreciate his offer. Thanks for the support Jen.

 

FYI. Toyota calls them propel shafts! Lol No idea why they came up or decided to use that term... I even asked our salesperson what a propel shaft was & he had to ask. I bet he felt really stupid.
I didn't think we bought a boat (propel shaft) lol. I could deduce what they meant. I wonder if it wasn't a translation mistake.
That is a busy day of work! What did you do with your fridge now? Lol

 

Almost ready for install.

 

Today i decided to put the steps back on, i like the looks better without... but i cant deny the steps help, especially for the kids and for knocking mud off my boots. So these will just have to do for now.... Eventually im going to have to change these out though. When i can afford some angled up sliders. I just want something that protects against door dings but also sits high and tight against the vehicle.




After that was done i decided to drive over to the creek and get my exercise (hiking) in... I live in the woods, in walking distance to miles and miles of state forest trails.... But there is no water or fish here Didnt stay long, but caught a few and got a few miles of hiking in.





All in all not a bad day.

 

Most European/Asian countries call them propel/prop/propeller shafts. I agree it is weird but just the way it is haha. Look at Haynes manuals. They use prop, windscreen, boot etc.

 

They don't make a Haynes manual or any repair books for the 5th gen. I have looked.
The only Haynes Manuals I own are for my Super duty and my Ram CTD.
If anyone knows of a repair manual that isn't a yearly subscription. Please, share the link. Alldata etc is all I can find for the 5th gens.
Ryan

 

I don’t wanna be the smart ass but I have my doubts about “most european countries”!
Anyway propeller shaft sounds weird!

 

It’s time consuming, but just sign up for TIS (Toyota techinfo). $20 for two days. Download to your heart’s content. I paid my son $5 to download every single 5th gen PDF. Then you’ll have the entire FSM.

 

Most states have the same misgivings about Florida!

 

i thought that’s California!

 

Hey Hey Hey.... "Most European Countries" in my book are the ones that matter. For Example: Ireland, UK and occasionally Sweden! Haha! Thanks for the "cup check"

 

Sorry, my bad, I wasn’t aware that Monkey islands matter!

 

In a couple of days, the UK won't be a European country any more.

 

It’s absolut time, they promised it long enough

 

Installed the CaliRaisedLED OEM Style Switches but haven't gotten them fully wired up yet.

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How many ditches are you lighting up?

 

Thank you!

 

Does the two-shifter set that AJT sells work with the 4R automatic shifter as well as the transfer case shifter?

 

All of them! haha

 

It is one set of ditch lights, but the amber side shooters are independent of the white center lights. That's why I have two switches.

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Untitled by redrunner87, on Flickr

 

I recently installed ARB skid plates. Powder coated steel, set of 4 plates- installed myself in a couple hours. On Amazon for $469 and arrived in less than a week. I’m very pleased with them. I was originally going to go with the Pro TRD plate, but I’ve got KDSS and didn’t want to cut it to fit. I also painted the plastic radiator skid the OFF Road silver, which turned out well.

 

Filled up the window washer fluid reservoir and checked the oil.

 

Yeah I'm clearly on John's side regarding this situation and I feel he was done wrong. That's my opinion, others may vary, whatever....Victory 4x4 clearly dropped the ball IMO and seems to be only now concerned since it has blown up on this forum.