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

It came with a rack, I’m debating on ordering the ladder. I’m digging the yellow fogs. Any suggestions on window visors?

 

Can’t go wrong with weathertech. No taping just tucks right in.

 

Wheels look good. But those tires? Not so much.

 

I agree with @captrussia253. However, I installed them but did not like the way the bottom of the driver/passenger visor pressed against the window molding. Removed them after a few weeks ... just personal preference. There was nothing wrong with the quality.

Edit: For reference, an earlier post of mine has a photo with visors installed.

 

hahaha...I’m right there with you. Working on convincing the wife to throw new tires on both cars. She’s the practical one and wants to try and use them as much as we can before we switch over.

 

Lose the car tires and get some all terrains.

 

I ordered a new chrome hitch cover......because I got rear-ended this morning. It absorbed everything, and put a hole in his bumper (5mph hit). He gave me $40 and we went on our way. Put a metal hitch cover on, people! Don't forget your 10,000lb pin/bolt through the holes to keep it in place.

 

ArclightLEDs and they're totally worth the price!

 

I blame this forum for a lot of my "upgrades" haha!

 

I installed the Rago modular storage panel shelf. I got it done just before the sun went down. I installed it all the way up. I had a little help from my dad at the end of it to help me tighten up the nuts faster. So far so good. It seems solid enough. Not too noisy when driving but there is a bit on more substantial bumps. Rear view mirror visibility is 99% unaffected. There's maybe a sliver at the very top that gets blocked, but it's fine. It was the "blemished" sale one, and it looks fine. There was maybe a little bit of scuffing on the powder coat on the plates that go on the front end of the truck. I was more upset that I put a little ding in the ceiling when one of those plates slipped and swung upwards while I was holding it up, but I'll get over it.

 

Same here! I thought I had everything set on what I was after. Hell, I just recently received a Black Toyota Exhaust tip that I purchased strictly on a whim after seeing some images here! Now, I'm looking into a roof rack, hitch step, canvasback liner, some rotopax, and even tempted to bump up to 285s in the future, even though I KNOW that's total overkill for me. *laughs*

 

That reminds me. I should check mine that came preinstalled on my TRD exhaust. It looked fine when I installed it last summer, but I heard that the salty winter can do a number on it.

 

Why a body lift, if I may ask?

 

295s on a 7" wide wheel is a dangerous game to play. I run 295s on a 8" wheel and still can't get a great contact patch even at 30 PSI in the back.

 

plenty of people do it.

 

Plenty of people run 285s, not great either but yes it works. Not a lot out there running 295s period let alone on a 7" wheel which is an even worse idea. Any tire shop that knows what they are doing will refuse to even mount them for you.

 

Haven’t taken delivery yet but the parts pile is growing:
Aries aero tread running boards
Badge overlays
Husky liners
Interior and rear plate led bulb kit
Ddm tuning led drl kit
Pro grill knockoff
White raptor lights.

this will be my wife’s car so the mods will be mild considering it’ll be 90% street driven.

 

My new wheels are 9”

 

You’ll love the 295s

 

I want as much clearance as I can get and I want a tall rig. I love those high lifted runners. I’ve been thinking with a body lift it might be possible to fit the 295’s without a BMC so I want to install it first before any surgery. Won’t know until I try.

 

I hope so. Looks good!

 

Thanks. Wheels are 17x8 FX Pro wheels. Liked the Pro wheels but needed wider so these were the best option.

 

Arrived home to this awaiting. Now I just need the ORP to get here.
Bubba seems interested, of coarse

 

So how tall are you planning on going with a suspension lift?

 

You’re over thinking this. Tall is not good, higher center of gravity is never anyone’s goal. 2.5” front 2” rear running 295s with no BMC

 

I’m running a cornfed 2.25” lift now on the pro suspension. I’m still trying to decide which direction I want to go with replacing the pro suspension.

 

I understand the argument.

 

It’s my Pinterest feed that’s killing me lol. 6 months ago I never thought I’d be replacing my wheels and tires. I may need to get help for this mod addiction life.

 

My name is John and................

 

So I had no fun tonight. I removed my M.O.R.E. Skid plates so I can bring my 4Runner in to get re-geared and lockers next week. Well what should have been a quick job to get everything done turned into an all out nightmare of a problem.

The nuts for the 4 screws in the transmission crossmember that held on the skid plate did not have a good weld from Toyota. So instead of this process being a quick an easy event it took over 2 hours to complete.

This is the transmission crossmember:


Here is the 3 nuts that lost their weld. The screw with a spacer in the image above is the only nut that held its weld.


There were tiny holes at the top of the bracket that allowed me to get a 13mm wrench in them. I hope no one else has to go through this. Now I have to get them back on.