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

I dig that. Got a link to the lights you used?

 

Arclight LED makes the good ones

 

I have the Arc Light LED icarus switchable lights for the front, the middle, and in the hatch. I also have a stand alone red rear foglight and a red and white interior tent lights. The red doesn’t keep bugs away, it just doesn’t attract them like white light does. Red light is a longer wave length that bugs have a hard time seeing. In people the rods in your retinas responsible for night vision only really detect light intensity, but for whatever reason they are almost totally blind to picking up intensity from the red light. A bright spot of white light from a flashlight or something can reset your night vision and it typically takes 15-30 minutes to readapt, but red light doesn’t effect it.

 

Awesome Never knew that we planned on putting the switchable ones in the hatch lights so when we’re opened at night we can still see and have to deal with less bugs. Glad to know not to expect zero but less

 

Perfect explanation. Are you in aviation? I learned that years ago from a private pilot.
Great info!
Ryan

 

I’m not in aviation. I do validation testing and development of preproduction and prototype vehicles and technology

 

Finally washed it and yesterday noticed I broke 9,000 miles. Not bad for just over 2 years! At this rate the thing will last 50 years easy!

 

i put red in my map lights, white in the dome (for the kids so they can see when they need to, plus it nice to have the red offset the white when the doors open at night) and red in the hatch. i wanted to do the arclight switchables, but they were out of price range at the time. i put red in both hatch lights, but was thinking of putting white in one since there is the option to turn each one on and off individually. still may, we'll see. i like the red, though, it is a big help for night driving and not attracting bugs is a plus.

 

I checked the Arc stuff out. But the cost is just too high and you have to drill. I did like the dimmable feature-regular red LED's don't need to be super bright and could likely get away with three, instead of 5 or six, LED's.

 

I like your style!
Pictures of mine below. Similar.

 

You bastard! Just added another "upgrade" to my list. Telling the wife it's your fault!

 

In case anyone is wondering. Canvasback liners are awesome! Had them now a few months and went to vacuum out the inside today. I do a wonderful job at keeping all the dog hair off the carpet! Not unreasonably priced either. I highly recommend these if you have dogs who are always riding with you.

 

nice badge! just change the front plate to 49ers, LOL jk. cheers!

 

Replaced the grill lights with the smoked version and antenna and mount for my ham. Need my license still. Will take exam soon.

 

I got a bunch of stuff from Rago today.



I added a couple small tool pouches and a bottle pouch to my Rago molle panel setup. I already had the haters thing.



I also got a bunch of quick fist and Rago mount combos. I painted a pair for my new Krazy Beaver shovel. I had enough paint leftover from the panels last fall that I could cover these two mounts.

I also spotted that Rago had a blemished rack system on sale (powder coat problem) for just a few bucks more than the old raw steel rack, so I snatched that up real fast. I'm going to strip the powder coat off and rattle can spray it the same color of the panels. Yeah, I paid a few more bucks so I could do a little more work, but it'll be the way I want it. Combine it with the miniscule laser cutting problem of my blemished panels that I saved a bunch of money on last fall, and I'll be super happy with everything.

 

looks really good.

 

Finally ordered the Prinsu full length last Wednesday. It got here yesterday, and put it on yesterday. I love the way it looks. I'll have to figure out placement on the rails to see what where I can reduce noise. But Im happy with it.

 

I want one but the noise is keeping me away

 

Yeah... Im a little irritated by it, but not enough to like, really, really be bothered by it.

 

Finally got the snap rings set to the 1.6'' position on my front Eibachs. Now to just find a shop to do the install.

 

Looks good. I’m also from Phoenix Az, would like to know what lift option you get, who did it and how much cost you parts and labor?

 

Ouch, thanks for the heads up. Glad to hear you got yours seated fully and running smoothly now! I'll have to do that tonight with mine.

 

Where are you from? I do installs that’s my I ask. Mooresville NC here.

 

Looks great

 

The lift kit was done at Westcott Designs in North Phoenix. It's the stock suspension with their TRD Off-Road Preload Collar kit. They manufacture all parts there, really high-end operation. No Chinese made junk here. Their kit is not a spacer lift, they moved the shock collar up to compress the springs a bit to create lift. Virtually eliminates nose dive, body roll, etc.

The truck is brand-new, it just didn't make sense to me to remove brand new shocks/coil overs and replace with new (for me, the stock suspension is perfectly capable to fit my needs, mostly mild trails). Figured I'd wear out stock then upgrade to new coil overs later.

As for price, just call them and talk to Jeff. He's very knowledgable, almost always answers the phone when I call (unless he's with a customer), and he can give you pricing over the phone. They install their kit, trim fenders, install and road force balance tires, and do the alignment for you. it's an entire package, less $$ than you'd think.

 

even with music on you can hear the noise..? i like that one!

 

No. I sure can’t. But I never really thought about it.

 

Packing up for an outing

 

Got this Milwaukee job site organizer to hold all my condiments and kitchen stuff. It is epic! Watertight, and individual cups are removable. Great box for $25

 

Sounds great. Thank you for info.