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

I ordered some epoxy primer and "Rat Rod Matte Black" epoxy paint from Eastwood yesterday. I think in this climate I'd prefer epoxy paint over powder coat, so that's the path I took. I'll create a build thread shortly that you can follow along with!

 

Second box arrived today! Gonna be a banner weekend! Thanks @Crikeymike !

 

With the suspension "BOX" you got it looks like a real good weekend for you!!! Hope it's warmer for you this weekend too!! Our oldest daughter used to live in Milwaukee and we would visit once a month and it was always a ball there! There was a bar/bowling alley in a basement somewhere that we were in so long and buzzed up that I thought it was going to be night when we went out but it was afternoon and a big suprise!

 

Me, too! I’ll have the heater on in the garage to keep it palatable. But if it warms up, I’ll surely let the fresh air fly!

 

I added the Yoda decal and the 4runners.com decal! Thanks Glen and Thanks Bob!

 

Vinyl upgrade ... 8 bucks and bored at home working. At least 2hps

 

Shit! I got a whole 1hp. And I was legally high when I put 'em on!

 

Very cool. How are you planning to coat it?
How long was the lead time?

 

I’ll be coating it with matte black 2-part epoxy paint. For turnaround, I ordered it on Sunday and it was on my doorstep Wednesday. Shocked, but elated!

 

Nice! I got the same thing just need to install it with the winch already. Had it since January

 

I put this one on a few weeks ago, before the shutdown and picked it up at their shop. It’s aluminum so it was PC’ed. Installed a Warn Evo VR 10s winch in it.

 

Looks amazing! I haven't picked up a winch yet, but that one is on the short list.

 

I used a factor 55 fairlead that fits perfectly with Victory’s flip licence plate bracket. It’s pretty snug in there, so if you really know you’ll be doing a winch, it’s best to install it with the bumper.

 

I for one second Eastwood’s quality in paint/powders. I used some of HF’s “red” powder and it turned orange in a short time....

 

Yeah, it was a quick place to toss in an order with reasonably quick turnaround without me trying to figure out where the auto paint stores are in the city and whether they have it in a rattle can. With luck, I'll only have to do it once.

Suspension install happens tomorrow! Getting there! Photos upcoming.ll

 

I agree. I won't be installing it until I get a winch in it. I see you have a blank plate (which looks great, BTW). I ordered a light bar with mine, so even tighter, no doubt. Also have the flip license plate frame. Painting is next weekend's project, and then there's some cure time. So I've got a little bit of time to get a winch ordered.

 

I decided to forgo the light bar, as where I travel and plan to travel in the future there are a lot of gravel roads, and lights and windshields are a problem as it is. I just ordered Victory’s rear bumper, and I plan to install back up lights in it. I’m not even worried about the cost of the light if it gets broken, it’s the hassle of removing the bumper to repair it, for my situation.

 

Either the WarnEvo VR 10s as @Oldtoyotaguy mentioned or the Smittybilt 10K. Still on the fence.

 

There's always this option. I read that these are actually pretty good. I have a feeling they would not last under strenuous use though. Just a thought They also have a 9,000 lb one for $349.

 

I got the Smittybilt 12k winch for the price of their 10k during Black Friday last year. $340 shipped wasn't too bad! Came with synesthetic cable too!

 

Wow! What a deal! I’m seeing them in the 500s right now.

 

After a year and a half I finally replaced my 2018 that was totaled.

Now to start mod’ing when we can go outside again

 

welcome back

 

I’m thinking of having a localish dealer do one of their “TRD Pro builds” on my 5th gen. They’re all such amazing deals I’m having a hard time choosing which stage to go with!

lol

 

What a steal! Sign me up for Spec 3

 

I can just picture someone upside down on their Heep trying to trade it on and take a $70,000 loan on an SR5

 

We have a dealership here selling SR5 Premiums with Revtek spacers, ARB basket rack, brush guard, and some wheels/tires for $50k. Such a shame

 

Ah it'll work, people will fall for these steals. Can't blame the dealer for trying either. If people will pay for it, good for them for selling it.

 

Some people just want a certain look and have little to no knowledge of how to achieve it on their own. No research done. No idea of how much things really cost. Or they just like the convenience of having everything done for them and don't care about the price tag.

If they only knew how capable their trucks could be with $25k in aftermarket parts.