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

Gave it back to Toyota because of the fuel pump recall.....

 

The trick I use is to remove the weather strip at the top of the panel first; pop it off the panel, and put it back on the door first... then line up the panel with the tabs on the weather strip. All goes back on way easier then.

 

We have the same valve stem covers. My brother in-law said to be careful. They can seize on & they have to cut the stem & ruin the TPMS & usually wheel damage.
We live with snow & salt so I use them in the summer only.
Ryan

 

Just got done washing it today. A mess after that snow storm. Also just added my Rokblokz front mudflaps. Tomorrow I will add the rear and clean the interior.

 

And new mudflaps.

 

Hell yeah! Pro tip: Turn the box inside out and take some pics of your truck in the showroom it creates before you beat it up on the trails. Have fun! And if your steering goes out, it's probably the servo. I replaced it with an Arrma AR390139 servo, and it's been fine so far. Since getting it last summer, that's the only thing that broke. I just have to take the wheels off and clean out the spot where the wheels meet the axles from time to time. Fishing wire can collect in there slowing your truck down.

 

If this is your first hobby grade RC, I recommend getting this one: https://www.amainhobbies.com/elemen...tr-1-10-rock-crawler-combo-asc40104c/p1220502 It comes with a battery and charger that you know will work with the truck. You should also at least get a lipo safe bag, but the Bat-Safe is the best. EDIT: Also available in red with the battery and charger: https://www.amainhobbies.com/elemen...10-rock-crawler-combo-fire-asc40106c/p1271201

It's a lot of fun! Check out my topic! https://www.4runners.com/threads/finally-some-legal-offroading-in-central-new-jersey.14668/

 

Small project today. Installed airline style rail with anchor.

 

Victory 4x4 Shelves finally arrived so I had to install ASAP. Looks great and accommodates the sliding cargo deck really well!

 

Oh my... that wheel/army green combo is awesome!

 

One more thing: You installed the two side pieces of bumper on the wrong sides, and you have to cut off the fender flare pieces that would have been on the stock bumper. But if you're thinking about going back to the stock bumper, then don't cut the fender flare pieces right now.

 

lolz yes I was in hurry installs, I notice as soon I saw the pic. I put back the normal bumper for now. I used my old battery 11.1V , damn that thing is too fast.. 7.4V is good.

 

Thanks Kevin, Now get out and clean your up. lol.

 

Thanks Chris, Yeah it seems lately wherever I go have been getting a lot of compliments on it.

 

Cool, crisis averted with the extra fender flares. I don't see myself ever going back to the stock bumper, though.

I just got my first 11.1V 3S long battery last week. I like it in the Trailrunner. It helped me to climb one spot that my shorty 7.4V 2S couldn't climb. I knew when I tried climbing it last summer that if I had just a bit more speed to get a bit more momentum, I'd make it. I finally did it a couple days ago when I went back to that spot. The only other add-on I had was I went with aluminum beadlock adapters. A little bit heavier than the stock plastic ones I was running last summer but a lot lighter than the brass ones I was running for the past couple months.

 

Sweet! I'll definitely take a look if I pull the doors again.
What holds the weather strip in?

 

Little camping and trail riding this weekend

 

Just some clips that pop right out.

 

@Jynarik
Looks nice and dirty. Was it muddy out there? If I had the time I would've been out there too. I hadn't noticed the high approach cut on your ride. How handy do they come in at the falls?

 

some sludgy stuff today but mostly dry.
High clearance cut been awesome. Climbed a bunch of sketchy stuff I didn’t think I’d clear

 

Might be jumping the gun a bit, but, I've gotten a bit of a head start on some upgrades for my 4Runner and ordered a set of Eibach Pro Truck Sport front shocks

$143 E60-82-071-02-10 Pro-Truck Sport Shock, 1 Pack

E60-82-071-02-10. I'll nab a set of the rear Eibach's later on. Current plan is to use the stock springs, have the rear as standard and set the front to either .8" or 1.6".

...Now, if I just had my 4Runner. *laughs*

 

Yes sir! You can PM me if you'd like

 

Awesome, thanks! That is where I had planned to install mine as well but was concerned that it would interfere with the TSS. No issues I'm assuming?

 

^^no issues

 

Good to hear, many thanks!

 

np , I am sure you find it useful.

 

And the rears are done. Look so much better than the oem’s.

 

Are those the regular size, or large? I did the regular size ones earlier this year. I'm still happy with them. Good product!

 

Hey James, Yes they are the regulars. I think the large are to big. I think these look the best for the 4Runner.

 

I totally agree. I like mine very much. I think the large might look appropriate on a 4runner with 37's