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

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I'm thinking of trying Duratrac Load Ds after KO2s on my TRD. Many love them here in CO.

 

Regarding tires ...so far no issues road noise is minimal considering tread, stopping distance wet and dry about the same...then again I make it a habit to drive a little slower on wet pavement. The aggressive tread works gr8 on the trails mud/rocks...they do get a little wriggly on dirt and sand but that's only if you drive fast on that type of road...seem to be the case with most tires anyway. I roll on 'E' rated tracs due to vehicle weight and weighted when loaded down RTT, family, camping gear and essentials my psi stays at 45 in front and 42 in rear ... depending on gear or adventure it'll go up or down a few pumps (30-50)

 

Another wash. And ordered a OEM wheel so I can finally haul a full size spare. Will probably ratchet strap it to the roof rack unless someone has a better idea (not mounting under for clearance)

 

Stock steel wheel is 7” wide same as the Pro wheel. You could have used your stock steel wheel for your full size spare. Unless you did it so it matches.

 

Do any of you have experience with the MagnaFlow Overland Series Cat-Back exhaust? If not, any recommendations and/or thoughts on even swapping out the factory exhaust to improve MPG. Thank you.

Sorry in advance if I am posing general questions (and shouldn’t be) in this What Have You Done to Your 5th Gen thread.

 

I roll with a 285/70/17 full size spare underneath no issues yet

 

My father and I both went with the Borla 40665 muffler, stock pipes. There was a definite increase in power, RPM climb is faster. I am not in love with the sound but it's a V6 IMO it was well worth it. Muffler is $107 on Amazon.

Amazon.com: Borla 40665 Turbo XL Center/Offset Universal Performance Muffler Stainless Steel, 24 inches: Automotive

 

Thank you for the quick response and link. I really appreciate it. Like you mentioned, I am looking for an improvement in performance and not so much sound, I don’t want the sound to be obnoxious or overbearing.

 

I drag ass a lot so I’ll ruin the wheel

 

Aw it see
I've considered top carry but my short @$$ would get crushed trying to get it down if I ever needed it...that or it roll off into the distance
I've also thought of just throwing it in the cargo area but then no cargo room, so idk
Maybe on the hood like the humvees in theater might work lol
But then that would probably trigger flash backs

 

It’s not obnoxious by any means. Reality is though, if you go more free flowing, you will increase power within reason, but you will also increase noise. It’s a V6 so it’ll never sound great but it does sound good for what it is and I was impressed with the instant power gain. I’ve done many exhaust systems over the years and I have never felt the bump in power that I did with this simple muffler swap.

 

Welded 90/180 deg stops and the wheel bolts , and added a backup toggle latch to the DOM tire carrier.

 

I did the same Borla muffler with stock pipes and very satisfied with the end results.

 

Yep I'm "the father" and I agree completely. I really recommend this for a little boost in power and the stock muffler is just so quiet. The sound is OK for a 6cyl. Here's a link to my post on the installation. #5562
https://www.4runners.com/threads/wh...h-gen-4runner-today.2261/page-186#post-103047

 

Installed the rear hatch panel the plan is to attach the front runner kitchen back and my paper towel holder to it for when we’re out Camping to make the kitchen a little more complete. Also took the Plano box off the roof after back and forth I agreed it looked off with such a long rack. I am ordering a taller longer box to put our sleeping bags, air mattress snd some other items I’m. But will only put it up there when we go out.



Sorry in advance for the crappy pic only way to get the whole thing in frame since the dometic is back there.

 

Thank you for the link and reply.

 

Agreed, the V6 will never sound great. Again, thank you for all the information. Much appreciated.

 

Scoshe Magic mount phone mount

Dongar Technologies adaptor for dash cam Garmin 46. Dash cam using auto dimming mirror power for clean look

 

Bashed the rear bumper. Dumbass move but all good cuz I already have a bumper in production. Otherwise I would have been more bummed.

 

Looks like Heat gun fix to me

 

Touchscreen protector.... Thank you forum for idea.

 

Zipoteloco, that’s the first thing I put on my Runner when I bought it. I don’t want to get the screen scratch.

 

Just ordered this! Thanks!

 

interested in what adapter you ended up using. does the mirror work as it should? thanks

 

Yes the mirror works fine. I used this adaptor which comes complete with all tools and instructions on how to setup
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TW2R2S3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_X5YWGXTNFR1DYCAMQKS7

 

If you have a 2010 to 19 4 runner it's a different adapter since the auto dimming connection is located behind the rear view mirror.
https://www.dongartechnologies.com/product/t4r/

 

Hot Damn! How did that happen? That's a 2021 too .. yeesh!

 

I thought I said dumbass.

 

2” Front and 1.5” rear with 275/70/17 Wildpeakes. I’m pleased with the outcome.