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

Well in a completely bs turn of events our insurance is now handling it. Turns out the jeep the woman was driving did not have insurance on it. So state farm says there’s nothing they can do.

At Toyota now and they are saying with the bottom being folded in they will be replacing the entire hatch assembly but will reuse the glass and plastics. The black trim around the handle will have to be replaced though as the ladder contacted it and cracked it (I didn’t catch that part) and for deminished value I have to wait until the work is completed and have the truck appraised. (Never dealt with that so not sure what happens there )

 

Just got the OME springs in. Already have the UCAs, differential drop kit and spacers. Ready to put the lift on. Just waiting for the Kings 2.5s. Probably be waiting a while.

 

So I didn't take measurements before I installed the lift, but here are the measurements after. I was targeting 2.5" lift front and rear. (Keeping factory rake)

Measurements are from hub center to bottom of fender, near full tank of gas.

Front Left: 22.25"
Front Right: 22.50"
Rear Left: 24.75"
Rear Right: 25.00"

Do these numbers look right?

 

That’s exactly how I mounted mine.

 

Yes, they seem just about right. Maybe a little less than 2.5" lift in the front though.

I did a 2.5" front lift and 1"rear lift.

Here's my numbers for reference:

DF 22.875 PF 23.125
DR 22.875 PR 23.1875

 

A part of me wonders if maybe I got more lift from the back than expected. I definitely seem to have slightly more rake than before. What's weird is it seems like my steps are level though. I measured ground clearance of the steps for front and back, I got 19" for both.

This picture is before the lift. In this picture, while the rear wheel well looks like I have the factory rake, the rocker panel almost looks lower in the rear compared to the front.

 

Installed some early father's day gifts from my son. The organizer is really good, makes the glove box much neater. The seat covers aren't a perfect fit but good enough and the main reason is that I must rub my fat ass on the bolster when getting in as there is already wear on it. I'm hoping these protect it. Bigger concern is the rip in the weather stripping. Any ideas on a glue or something to fix that with. I'm being careful not to rub it any more.

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I see a dark green 40 series sharing the driveway in that top photo... very cool.

Btw, which brush guard is that?

 

Black Horse. Easy to install (except I couldn't get the bolts on the frame loose and needed help). Liked it so much I bought one for the wife's RAV4 (she has a habit of bumping poles)

Unfortunately, I can't drive the FJ due to health issues, so I'm selling it.

 

Ah okay, thanks for the information. I like how it seems to have an upper and lower bull bar, plus the ability to mount lights.

Sorry to hear that. I'd buy it in a heartbeat if I could afford it. I'm sure you'll sell it quick and for a good price, and the next owner will probably love it as much as you probably have. Take care man.

 

Thanks, I think I might have some of this in the garage.

 

Beyond Wraps Shorty. Now maybe I won't go blind or have to drive with right arm extended and hand open to block the glare on the way home from Lacrosse practice

 

I did, piece of cake but I have some nice experience wraps. Patience and don't be afraid of it

 

Those wheels make your 19 Silver beast pop .. nicely done !

 

Got rid of mine after it left me in limp mode twice in two different trips. Sprint Booster have been flawless.

 

Bought her a week and a half ago and finally got around to putting a ceramic coating on her.

 

A little trip to the boat ramp this weekend

 

Damn nice garage and Bronco

 

Thanks

 

Got some new fog lights... weekend project

 

Genesis dual battery kit

 

Engine bay clean and dressing after 2 days of trail run.

 

Changed my air filter and cabin air filter. Things I learned.

Just buy OEM parts.
First bought a Bosch HEPA filter. It reduced the air coming from the vents by at least 40%. Also made the ac louder.
Then bought a K&N cabin filter and read about the off gassing so I will be returning that as well.
Bought an AEM air filter. Made the engine noise louder. Returning tomorrow
Drove to dealership and bought both the OEM cabin and engine air filters for $47. One thing about the engine air filter is that it’s about half the thickness of my original one. It also doesn’t have the extra foam material on the bottom. Parts guy couldn’t tell me why. I installed it and it fits so I guess it’s fine.

 

Got my diode dynamics ss3 pro’s on

 

It's fine.

I noticed the same thing last year when replacing my old filter.

Been running the new one since.

 

It says it is set up for light bars. You have to add some mounts for the Hellas. I used some circular clamps from Amazon (3") and put some weatherstripping behind it. Didn't tighten QUITE enuff, so I drilled a self-tapping screw in. It is easy to drill. If you have a splash guard (mine didn't) it needs to be cut. The RAV4 did but I just left the splash guard off.

 

How challenging is replacing the cabin filter on these machines? (I've got a new-to-me 2018 OR Premium.)

 

what is your method? Spray it down, or little by little?

 

I haven't done mine yet on my 4runner, but typically toyotas are very easy. Go in through the glove box, there should be a door that opens with tabs or slides to the side, then the actual door that holds the filter in behind that. 5 minute job usually

 

takes 3 minutes