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

Toying with the idea of pulling the rear seats. Kind of usless and take up to much space.

 

I decided to keep one for the occasional friend when we go on trips, but I agree, I almost never use them!

 

I replaced the bulbs in the puddle lights with Auxitos 194. They are definitely a nicer color than stock, brighter, but not as bright as I expected.
The videos on the net tell you to pull the inner corner of the colored housing (make sure it doesnt fly) or pull the mirror out; well, I did neither.
I used a plastic trim tool to slowly pry the tabs starting in the exterior corner, it was super easy, no tension, no bad noises, no broken tabs; I was surprised how easy it actually was. Remove the 2 screws and voila, access to the bulb. About 5 min for the first mirror, about 3-4 for the second.

 

Recently did the Meso lights with the on/off switch and the CCP sequential indicators. I think these little station wagons are just a big snap together kit, but the led's should come in handy if I ever need to change a tire during dark time.

 

Could you possibly post a couple more pics of the hood visor , like from the side etc.? Also which one did you get, it looks like they have a few variations and I think I like the one you have.

E Man

 

$90 Auto Ventshade [AVS] Aeroskin/Hood Protector | Fits 2010-2025 Toyota 4Runner, 1 pc. | Smoke - 322025

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sweet! much appreciated!

 

Not actually today, but this year I added a drivers side rear Molle panel from Cali-Raised, Diode Dynamics SS3 pros in amber and also bought a bunch recovery gear and a tarp and poles etc, to use as an awning. Oh, I ordered a SSO hybrid bumper last night too. Suspension may be next or the SSO roof rack.

 

That's cute...

 

its coming here too in a few days...polar vortex coming down, the lakes are 3% ice covered, which means lots of moisture and cold, yaaay

 

Send some of that west! Dry as a bone this season.

 

you can have it all, by all means I already shoveled my back off in the past 3 weeks

 

That first pic makes it look like a sprinter!

 

Hahaha I was thinking the same thing!

 

I am interested to hear your long term review on this. They are on my short list. What size did you go with?

 

One would expect it to be a bit more robust than that. Hope none of them catch a branch out on a trail. It’s ironic you posted about this since I just removed the roof basket off our venture and messed with the shark fin while I was up there and actually thought to myself “that feels cheap.” I might move the rear cross bar to a few inches in front to deflect the spinning cloth of death for when my wife takes it through the car wash?

 

You have two options and 3m adhisive pad comes with this package.

 

Where in NY do you live? Must be way north 'cause here on Long Island we have nothing at all thank goodness! I really hate snow and the cold but can't seem to get the anchor (wife) to move south. I might have to go it alone. If I never see another snow flake again I'll be a happy man.

 

I went with the 2.0 meter awning and I bought the enclosure as well. Honestly it feels pretty solid but time will tell

 

Upgraded the interior lights to LED. Only $25 on Amazon and I am quite impressed. Seems like a shortcut on Toyota side but it took about 30 minutes (darn map lights) to get going. Sorry the pictures might not do it justice.
Before:

After:

 

Thanks for this. I’m about to wire my light bar and I read on another post that the pink wire was the hot one. I have a 2020 too, so this is a big help. Did you just t-tap white wire?

 

Could you not just make a claim on your insurance or better yet go visit the car wash where it happened because they may help you pay to get it fixed. … Never hurts to ask.

 

i just spliced the wires.
I dont remember seeing a pink wire. White becomes hot when the parking lights are turned on. Otherwise its 0V

 

One would think that the cover would be more robust. However, the guy at the dealership told me that they have seen a few that just become loose. Then it takes nothing to get them off-kilter. Mine broke ... at least the two tabs towards the back, so a new unit has to be installed. He said I am lucky that the roof didn't flex or dent.

 

True. BUT... it was a couple of days later. I wish I had gotten out of it as soon as I pulled out of the wash, and taken a pic with my phone. Now it would be my word against theirs.

 

Drove it to work today...

 

You are not helping me.. I always wanted to do this but scared to break the mirror. After seeing this now you pull me into this.. LoL.. Thanks for sharing. Should try this..

 

Yeah pretty far north, Cooperstown to be exact.

 

Holy smokes!!! Have you considered asking a car stereo shop for a quote on that?

 

It's the weirdest thing. I'm up in Plattsburgh (about as far north as you can get in NY) and we only have about 6 inches of snow. Only one storm so far