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

Here's a quote from an article about KDSS. Tge accumulator allows the pistons to flex independently on harsh bumpy surfaces. So, you only notice the stiffer sway bars when you want to, in corners and curves.

"On rougher roads, slightly uneven forces are exerted between the front and rear wheels. When this is sensed, the accumulator valves rapidly open and close to control fluid movement within the hydraulic lines. This dampens vibrations by absorbing surface undulations, delivering a more comfortable ride."

 

So the way I understand it:

KDSS >12mph = good
No KDSS <12mph = good
KDSS disconnect for >12mph = paint a confederate flag on the roof, weld the doors shut and jump in through the windows full send type stuff

That about right?

 

Kdss below 12 mph = better articulation
Kdss above 12 mph = better cornering
Kdss at any speed = good
Kdss + massive lift = bad

 

Where does Roscoe P Coltrane fit into all this?

 

3rd row seating...

 

So this kinda reads like maybe the swaybars aren’t completely locked down above 12mph, but rather the flow of fliud is still happening but modulated electronically?

 

Ah, of course….

 

That sounds correct.

I originally didn't understand purpose of the accumulator. Knowing what I know now make an electronic system sound more appealing.

But, it seems like they thought of everything.

One thing I know for sure; I'm going to have to eat a big ass plate of crow if I ever have problems with it.

 

Spod HD control install on 5th gen 4runner

 

Undercoated and skids on

 

Yep I had to break out the dewalt big boy to seat the new studs in. But they went in like butter hitting them with that.

 

Tuesday: yay new rig!
Wednesday: tint
Thursday: husky floor mats
Saturday: full suspension and wheels
Sunday: rack, skid plates, running boards (borrowing until my sliders show up)

Still to install: fogs, ladder, cell phone mount, interior led lights.

 

I was thinking sliding rear cargo deck?

 

Removed a small door ding using a $3 piece of dry ice. The door ding, on the top of the door frame near the mirror, was possibly caused by Tropical Storm Fred Winds blowing junk around the yard (we got hit pretty hard in Western North Carolina). Held the dry ice on the door ding (about 3/8" round) for about 15 minutes and the ding is gone.

 

Here's the video of the LED bulb I tested on the weekend. If you buy it don't forget to use the discount code "LIONRUNNER".

https://youtu.be/dvzt-0gaYh8

 

THAT LOOK SOO GOOD...!!!!!!!!!

BTW please let me know what dome light you use as part of the interior led light kit. My kit came with 31mm bulb and it did not fit the dome light on the 2021 TRD Pro. I ordered 2 times 29mm bulbs but the Amazon seller sent be 31mm both times..

 

Nothing major. A little grill badge and custom fit sun shade (and this one actually fits). Also console tray and some rubber inserts.

 

finally washed and waxed it after a solid month of dust and grime was left on. Which means its probably going to rain today.

 

Very simple cheap mods make interior look better plus nothing slides in my side doors now. My next small mods will be bug guard and differential breather kit. YouTube makes me feel like I am mechanic lol.

 

So I Decided to try at home ceramic coating. This is what I used:Ceramic Spray Coating: Ceramic Slam – Lithium Auto Care
I didn't go crazy with prep I just washed it well with Dawn to strip off any wax that might have been on there then followed directions. You spray it on, spread it with a microfiber cloth, wait 5 minutes and buff off. It took a lot of buffing before any streaking was gone. It shines really well and is as slick as goose snot. It says to to get it wet for at least 24 hours and we are supposed to get rain on Thurs. so I guess I'll see how it beads up then. Overall I'm happy with it.

 

Awesome keep me posted how it does. I am seriously considering do it. How long did it take I imagine quite a few hours which I’m up for it.

 

I didn't time it but probably 6 hours or so including washing and drying. But I'm an older guy so I don't go too quickly these days lol.

 

Today I did little mods for daily driving. This includes replacing all the interior lights with some LEDS I got off of Amazon. I also got a Scoshe MagicMount for my phone. Last but not least I replaced the stock horn that's super shrill (all pre-facelift 5th gens will know) with some Hella Horns.

 

New floor matts and some elcheapo rock lights

 

mine have worked great for over a year now, only downside i should have got the 8 instead of the 4 smh

 

Have any pictures of them on? I sappose the control box is weather proof. Gonna mount it under cab somewhere on a crossmember Maby.

 

C4 Fab Washer Bottle Skid + Painted Washer Bottle Black

 

Hey 4runners enthusiasts, I'm looking to put some D-rings shackles in my 2019 4runner, wich are the best or what do you think is appropiate for my runner?. Thank you for your time and attention...

 

I have full aluminum RCI skids, all of them and their shin guards for the rear shocks and rear diff guard. I have Westcott sliders, Fox dsc 2.5 shocks w/reservoir Camburg UCA’s, and a Long Range America 24 gal. aux tank. Jomax ABS sensor protection. Treaty Oak KDSS spacer kit. Icon overland HD 3” springs, Toyota adjustable trac bar Nitro 4:88 re-gear. Not sure what else you could ask for, even w/KDSS I couldn’t think of any thing else.

 

Not really of them specifically…I mounted the controller in the engine bay, where most people put their compressor.