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

^So far so good
Dyou get their tail to turn? World of difference

 

Keeping with the theme of making this another oil thread. Changed the oil, greased the zeks and cleaned up the battery terminals.

 

Despite the miserable weather, I got the cross rails installed today. They're looking pretty good! Ran short on the bolts for attaching the side rails, so, it's not fully assembled yet. Getting closer though!

 

Had mine throw a P2119 code on the way home. Freaked me out when all of a sudden the engine went to idle at 45mph

 

I’ve been on the fence with the whole taillight replacement and finally convinced myself to do it last week. After months of reading up on my limited options, I opted for Eagle Eye. They’re a good product and function great, though I’m still getting used to them and never really had that “yes!” moment. This is my second 4Runner and I never did anything with my first (was all about stock, all the way) so I guess just getting used these will come in time. With that said, I like the USR a lot as they provide the slick blackout look, whilekeeping a touch of stock appeal.

 

Added a Smittybilt receiver hitch D-Ring and a OEM black exhaust tip. The tip alone should add 2-3 HP, right?

 

Took it camping again. That’s Lake Huron.

 

Got ceramic tint all around. 70% on windshield, 20% up front and 35% for the rear. Huge difference in keeping the heat out.

 

I was not a believer in ceramic & having the windshield done, until after I got mine done by the same guy who did my other rigs. When my two rides (both black) are sitting side-by-side in the driveway (in full sun), the 4R is way cooler than the other. He did not have access to ceramic previously, but now that he has his own biz, he carries the better stuff.

Your ride looks great!

 

TRD logo was starting to fade so I went with the old TRD colors!

 

Paint or decal?

 

Tried to install the rigd (anytime back up camera so I wouldn’t have to take the hatch apart. Did not work. All I got was a black screen when I shifted to reverse. Anyone hooked up their back up camera and got it to work ?

 

installed mine a few weeks ago, no issue. Did you follow the YouTube video?

 

Decal. I like the ability to go back to the red if needed. Import Equipment has unbelievable customer service! They did the custom colors for me. https://importequipment.com/collect...er-cap-decal-sticker-toyota-tacoma-4runner-fj

 

Thank you, I appreciate it. Definitely a work in progress since it was stock when I bought it a couple months ago.

This Texas heat is pretty brutal so I’m enjoying the ceramic tint along with the HeatShield sun visor.

 

N-Fab RKR’s?

 

Good call, although they are OEM rails.

 

Picked up some bolts and finally got the side rails installed. Sadly, I had to get creative as only three out of six bolts worked per side. It's not the prettiest, but, I've got them on solidly and securely.

Aside from the install being a bit of a nightmare at times. I really do like the look of this roof rack and I'm happy to finally have it installed. Just in time for our upcoming vacation, thankfully.

 

Just wondering...you guys/gals with roof racks. How do you wash and wax the roof?

 

Take the cross bars off
Wax
Reinstall cross bars

 

Take it to my detail guy. Tell him to wash and wax. Emphasize the roof.

 

In what way did only 3/6 bolts work per side - like the threaded holes did not line up properly?

 

They all lined up nicely, thankfully. The threaded section on the cross rail where the sides bolt to them appear to be a separate piece that broke free and just spun along with the bolt and no decent way to hold it steady in order to get the bolt properly screwed in there.

 

Not everyone can afford a " Detail Guy " is why I asked. I probably can, however, that is why I asked. To those who detail themselves, seems like a PIA. I DO like the looks of them and utilitarian aspect, but.....just sayn'

 

I can't speak for those with custom racks/rails (and I'm pretty sure that is who your question was directed to). I will, however add that my OEM venture Yakima rack and rails were pretty easy to pull off when I gave mine the 'treatment'.

 

Baja Rack and ladder installed

 

Yep. But my camera is different from the one they used no ground on the actual camera until the very end of the wire connector which I used the same ground as my other accessories and they all work fine. I’m thinking they sent me the 14-19 kit vs the 20+ kit.even though my bag says 20+

 

I had my roof wrapped in matte black before I installed my rack to minimize maintenance. I also got this microfiber car wash mop on Amazon that just barely fits under most of the rails, making it a little easier. I didn’t do the wrap on my last one and really regretted it since anything on the rack can easily scratch this super thin paint

 

mine didn’t have the ground either. Just capped a wire where it plugged into head unit. Their customer service is really good so give em a call today

 

oh. Will do that today