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

Did some mild wheeling with my 4runner gang.

 

Here either in Ontario. A few big fines reported. But mostly no one wants to make things worse and is following the advice to stay home. When it gets warm and nice that will be a tougher sell though!

 

Ahhhh, warmer weather!!!!

 

Well, I did my first "mod" today and I plasti dipped my front valance on my 2020 ORP. I think black is a much better color, over the silver, to match the black badging and MGM color. I refused to pay almost 200 for an OEM valance, and I actually think I like this way, better. I am saving some $$ for my lift, TRD Wheels, and TRD skid plate. I watched a few Youtube videos and bought all of my supplies at Walmart. For about 20 bucks, I think it came out pretty good. It was super windy here today, but I just didn't want to wait. When I do the rear next week, I will do it on a calm day and see if that makes the finish smoother. Makes sure to use the glossifier at the end too, I think it made a difference.

 

Yes sir! Photos to follow soon.

 

They look better than I expected! I appreciate you taking the photos for me, THANK YOU.

Time to get em into my cart now!!

BTW, Nice truck! especially the color

 

STRONGLY suggest getting your grill hit with spray bead liner rather than that dip crap! Did mine about 2 years back and still looks the same as the day I had it done. Pretty much the same 'cut' lines as on yours too. 100% better IMHO

 

Gave my ORP a little bit of elevation


Read about it here.

 

It will be temporary, I plan on adding a full bumper or lo pro style bumper soonish so it’s not a huge bother to me but I agree! A lot of if people do a vinyl wrap too.

 

Bought the valence, r&r bumper cover quite easy had the wife hold up one side reinstalling until I got one side started.

 

What bracket did you use for the Baja Squadrons? I have a set I took of f my Tacoma but wasn’t for sure they would mount up on my 2020 TRDORP.

 

Here’s a link Gary:

https://trail4runner.com/2019/12/02/5th-gen-4runner-black-hood-scoop-install/

 

Just finished the back.

 

That looks a lot better for sure, travelinscout! Did you remove the part or tape it off?

 

looks good

 

I bought some .7 mm plastic at Walmart for .97c. There is a really good youtube of a guy doing his in upstate NY. It's a red ORP and I just followed his guidance. The cool thing is, once the valance surface is free of all wax and everything else, it becomes very tacky and the plasti dip sticks. I covered the whole back of the truck in plastic, and used thick painters tape and left about .25 inch away from the valance itself. Make sure to tape the plastic up and out of the way. The key is lots of very thin coats, about 5-7 of the black, and the same for the glossifier. Then I waited about 2.5 hours, and very carefully pulled away the tape from the car making sure not to pull away, but rather up and in the same plane as the valance. Because of the multiple coats, it was a nice thick piece that pulled away. There was virtually nothing that stuck to the paint of the truck at all. Initially I was concerned about dirt adhesion since the surface feels tacky and rubbery to the touch. I just got home from a mountain bike ride with my son, and the bumper was covered in dust. Grabbed the hose, and it came right off! Here is the link to the video I watched a few times before I did mine. Good luck!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2NwSAxWNyk

 

Here is the link for the ones I purchased...they may work depending on the year of your Tacoma
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/Toyota-Tacoma-Tundra-4Runner-Squadron-SAE-Fog-Light-Kits.asp

 

I installed the Diode Dynamics Tail as Turn module and am very impressed with the light output now having 4 LED back up lights. My driveway is quite long and dark, this was was a well worth it addition!

 

I drove it for the first time in like a week today, I miss it. Beautiful day outside, sunny and warm with no traffic. I may have taken the long way around to enjoy a bit of alone time out side.

In the past 3 weeks, I’ve filled the 40 gallon garbage can with stuff 4 times. I’ve taken a bed frame, mattress, and box spring to the dump. I gave about 15 blankets and bunch of old towels to a dog rescue. I gave away a bunch of home and kitchen stuff via driveway/porch pickup (I’m really annoyed with how many people say they want something specific son it set it aside and put it bag or box for them and then they don’t show up). Today’s drive was taking a full folded-down-seats load of stuff to a donation center. I’ve gone through everything we own on 2 floors of our house, now onto the basement lol.

 

Ordered RAV4 mirrors to replace my stock with stuck on blind spot mirrors. I’ll take the chance to take apart the mirror body and replace the stock puddle lights with LEDs from fryefly. So far their interior kit is excellent, just didn’t do the puddle light Leds. Will update when done!

 

I replaced my puddle lights quite a while ago, I don’t remember taking the housing apart, I thought I just popped the glass out and it was a screw or two to take the light housing out.

 

Installed the Bluetooth aftermarket mic with the custom 3d mic holder created by another member from (toyota4runner forum), i like how the eye sore its no longer in the headliner. and routed the wire tru the a pillar.

 

popped the puddle light glass out? It does have a plastic piece around it which I haven’t figured out how to open. Any help from any of you would be appreciated as I really don’t want to take apart the entire mirror housing.

 

I won’t even bother selling stuff unless I’m getting least $40. That’s my threshold of making it worth my time to deal with people. I give away or donate a lot of stuff, it just pisses me off when I’m willing to give somebody something they want for free, no strings attached, and they still waste my f’n time.

 

What’s the job?

 

Best of luck!

 

When I switched out my Blacked out mirror directionals and installed the MESO puddle lights I pulled the painted plastic caps off my ORP Mirrors to get to the inside of the mirror housing. As far as I can tell you need to do this to access the puddle Light Bulb housing.
Here’s what the Stock bulb housing looks like when apart.











This photo below is with The MESO Puddle LED Installed.

 

Good Vibes your way! Hope you get it.

 

I dont think you need the glossifier. It makes it a little glossier than without it, but not what I would call shiny. If you are looking for a very matte look, I would skip the glossifier, and just use the black. Post some pics after you do it!