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

Any wind noise or whistle?

 

I’ve had my ORP for almost 3 weeks now and have 102 miles. Love the truck but as we all know, the factory headlamps suck. I swapped out all of the headlamp bulbs for Hella H9s and 9005s. I am now finally done replacing factory lights having replaced all of the interior lights with LED, “Tail as Turn” tail lamps, LED front marker and turn signals, sequential turn signals, and MESO LED puddle lights. I didn’t have time to take it out tonight to see the difference in the headlamps but as for the life changing experience I was hoping for based on what I have read ... well, that didn’t happen. They do seem a little brighter. Maybe I will be able to tell more once I am out in a really dark area. To be determined.

 

Not that I can tell. Tire noise seems to cover everything.

 

You’ll definitely see the difference on a dark road. The difference is huge.

 

Got this back from the local shop and just almost ready to get the Blitz mounted

 

Finally got the tires installed. Cooper Evo MT 285/70 /17. I think this is it for 2020...

 

Finally cleaned off all dirt and mud from Rimrocker and White Rim Trail/Top of the World off. What a mess!

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Sitting at dealer to have steering wheel replaced... Not pleased with the service thus far...

 

Worn leather?

 

Top of wheel is flaking/peeling. I'm still in the 3/36

 

Seems to be a common issue. What trim lvl is your 4Runner? I wonder if the steering wheel material is same on all trims

 

Off Road Premium, IIRC the TRD Pro is the only one that's all leather wrapped.

 

Dang... hope I don’t have to do mine. Have you used any leather conditioner or anything on the interior?

 

https://www.chemicalguys.com/spraya...ioner-in-one/leather-conditioner-cleaner.html

I use this on the seats/doors and I absolutely love it.

 

So, even with that stuff your steering wheel flaked?

 

Didn't use it on steering wheel. I bought my T4R 6 months ago, and it already had 22k on the odo. This is also the cheaper plastic that seems to be an ongoing issue

 

Yeah, I remember seeing a few threads with people having same issue. I’ll check out the product you posted and keep moisturizing my steering wheel in hopes of preserving it ( sounds weird lol).
Good luck with the repair. If that dealership sucks - hopefully you have other options in the area. And, if need be, a call from Toyota corporate sometimes helps the dealership fix their attitude.

 

My 2016 wheel looks good as new. I use Meguiars Gold Class Rich Leather spray on the whole interior, plastics included. Hands down my favorite interior product.

 

That's what I use too even though there's no real leather in there lol. It does a great job on plastics though and not shiny so no glare in the windshield. I don't want the wheel to be slippery and I don't drive it every day so I only put a little on the wheel, let it sit for a day or so then wipe off whatever I can. I also use a sun screen to protect the wheel and dash.

 

I think you're using something different. There are two versions out there. The stuff I use is extremely shiny which is what I love.

 

This is what I use.

 

It's Meguiar's, you can't go wrong either way. I'm getting ready for my big annual detail. Wash, clay, wash, polish, glaze, seal, wax. Wheels will come off, wheel wells will be detailed, wheels cleaned and waxed. All exterior plastics will be Cerakoted (new product on the market) I bought 2 kits so hopefully more than enough to do all the plastics under the hood also. My research on it shows it to be an amazing product that lasts for years with one treatment. Makes plastics look like they are painted and polished, very deep high gloss shine. We'll see!

 

I just don't have the patience any more for doing such deep detailing lol! I have seen videos of the Cerakote and it seems like a great product. I'm glad you're going to be the guinea pig on this one lol!
Cool looking Willys there, where'd you get it?

 

Lol some guy I know passed it down to his son. Pretty cool guy if you ask me!

 

I agree, I think you should detail his 4Runner for him. If he lived closer that is!

 

Door is always open and the beer is always cold!

 

Started my detail about 10:30 Hope I finish before dark! Washing portion isn’t even finished yet. Decon is done, clay is done, working on wheels, then 2nd body wash, dry, blow off, dry again, start polishing.

 

At least you have a nice day and beautiful surroundings to work in. Watch out for acorns bopping you on the noggin!

 

Most of them have fallen at this point. I park away from the trees though. They were crazy at one point.