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

did you update it your self or had to take it in to the dealer ?

 

mine's still stock, no parts available in Canada

 

It was actually yesterday, but anyways – brought it home:

 

Not much has changed since the 5th gen started production in 2010. Parts are definitely available in Canada

 

I put it in 4H for the first time A bit of snow and lots of ice everywhere. Could not go straight up on a steep hill without her ass going side to side.
Not sure how “amazing” these Falkens are in snow and ice as there was A LOT of ice...

 

Nothing is good on ice besides maybe a studded tire. Just a little info for you to keep in the back of your mind. You're supposed to cycle 4wd and drive in 4wd 15 miles per month. I usually just wait for a rainy day and drive to or from work in 4wd and good to go.

 

how fast did you go

 

Bought my rear ladder from this company in Canada.
https://greenlaneoffroad.com/14-4runner

You might read some of @oldtoyotaguys posts, specifically the following one. He's my favorite Canuck.
https://www.4runners.com/threads/oldtoyotaguys-build.15165/

 

The iPhone had no flash so it might look like I’m about to hit 88mph, I was doing about 30mph.

 

Was your rear end going sideways in 2wd or 4wd or both?

 

@DRobs
In 2H, no sliding in 4H.

 

Well that's what 4wd is for. Figure you have a 5000lb rear wheel drive vehicle, add in an icy incline, and that's what happens with non-snow tires.

 

I am not sure what or where this was peeling but my cousin just took his is and first thing out of the Service managers mouth was hand sanitizer caused it....

 

Wow. That looks quite amazing - it might be the only picture I need to help make a decision. I removed the old Baja rack and plan to sell that this spring to go toward a new (maybe Gobi?) rack. Is the top of the ladder attached with a swing arm of the sorts for opening/closing the rear cargo area? How was the install? Did you use any sort of RTV or other sealant?

 

Very nice! Now don't get rid of it - ever.

 

Not 100% a truly snow tire, however, the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W has the 3PMSF symbol, which makes it better than the stock tires in snow/ice conditions, and probably better than all all-season non AT tires.

 

Crossed the Bear yesterday. Probably a foot of snow there today. This week's storm is going to close most of the roads until Spring.

 

That is a good looking 4Runner. Spot on with everything

 

I basically followed the instructions from a youtube channel. I'll leave the link below. Took me about 10 hours to install because I'm a perfectionist. 7 hours for the rack and the wind deflector. 3 hours for the gas shocks and ladder. Only thing gobi missed was the last 2 screws didn't come with an aluminum plate for the top ladder mount underneath the door. Strange it didn't come with instructions either so I had a piece of metal laying around and placed it there before tightening the last screws down.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=pfh5_LIxfMA

 

Did you do anything for water sealant around the bolt holes?

 

Yeah, it's on the install video too.
Check this out at Amazon.com Permatex 85913 Clear RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant, 7.25 oz. PowerBead Can

$30 Permatex 85913 Clear RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant, 7.25 oz. PowerBead Can,Package may vary

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HBM4BK/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apap_ULObnIW6KPm9V

 

I saw that in the vid. Just wondering if you did the same or went with something different.

I don't like the idea of silicone hardening up and cracking over time.......and potentially being an intrusion point for water.

I have a Gobi rack on the way and have decided to go with Butyl tape around the bolt holes thanks to @mynameistory. He has a good thread on it when he installed his Ecotechne rack.

I haven't heard of anyone using Butyl tape in conjunction with Gobi's rack mounting plates however.

 

Fantastic.

I've been happy with my Falken Wildpeaks.

 

Sounds very similar to butyl rubber. In fact, I thought I read that the stuff they put around windshields was butyl rubber. Not sure if that's true or not, but it would make sense.

 

Does Gobi have any recommendations for sealant included with their install instructions?

 

What size wildpeaks are you ray10s wrapped?

 

First mod best mod baby.

 

Not sure exactly. I don't have it yet and don't have the instructions in front of me. Maybe I can download them on their site.

But the gasket/mounting bracket install starts at the 11:00 mark in this video. It looks like some butyl tape around the bolt holes would be beneficial.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=pfh5_LIxfMA[/QUOTE]

 

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I'd go with what Gobi recommends, and I would be very careful to avoid any permanent sealants like the video suggests. As helpful as a video is, that guy doesn't work for Gobi.