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

LOL

 

My appointment's not until this afternoon. And you don't want to see a picture of me or the Dunlops!

 

Nicely done! I've been thinking about the flush mount LED on the rear bumper, but too lazy to check if there's room for it, now I know. I want to paint them same color as my 4R. Which lights are those? Thanks!

 

Thank you, and yes, 2.5" of lift.

 

Do you have any more info on these? I've never seen this before.

 

are you running spacers in rear and not front?

 

Put on an Aries brush guard yesterday, reaching the mounting points was a bitch but it’s rock solid

 

Finally got some lighting goodies, prinsu rack, and CaliRaised rock sliders installed. Super happy with everything and will be putting everything to the test this weekend on a trail trip. FYI, the Baja Designs 7XL linkable light bar is literally insane - intense amount of light is putting it lightly.

 

What switch system is this?

 

That is the switch pro with the SDHQ mount.
https://sdhqoffroad.com/collections...itch-pros-mounting-kit?variant=32520996618340

fwiw… I have the same one and I really like it.

 

Here is the thread https://www.4runners.com/threads/a-pillar-grab-handle.9579/#post-306546

 

Hallelujah Handles!

Got these for the rear passengers:

$25 GP BackGrip LITE, Headrest Car Passenger Hand Grip for Truck & Car Wrangler JL JT JK Handle for Offroad, Kids & Seniors, Patented Jeep Accessories, Black, Nylon ABS, 2-Pack

https://www.amazon.com/GPCA-Headres...108581&sprefix=headrest+handles,aps,95&sr=8-7

 

Thought I had a problem with my rear wiper which suddenly stopped functioning. As it turns out, the rear wiper does not work if the rear window is down even a smudge. I must have bumped the button on the window and it moved enough to disable the wiper but not to even clear the weather stripping. Closed the window and everything is great again.

 

I bought these rear handles. https://www.4runnerlifestyle.com/co...ducts/4runner-lifestyle-headrest-grab-handles

They are a little small if you have big hands. I can only grab them if the head rest is up. They would be great for kids and they are unobtrusive.

 

Installed the 1inch Cornfed spacer lift. Got to see what the ABS light looks like. Off to the store to find out what code got tripped and how to fix it.

 

no spacers. Just the angle of the pic I guess

 

i bought the lights a few years ago from caliraised. I’m pretty sure most flush mounts will work just fine. There’s space behind the bumper

 

lol just the pic. No spacers period. Especially just rear that would be weird.

 

First, that is a clean set up, nice work. I want it!!
Did this mounting plate come with the kit? Only one thing I don't like, looks like you have to drill holes for the switch panel. Is that correct?

 

Dude i didn't notice it till homeboy pointed it out lol. I died inside, lol.

Glad to know that we did not need to come to your rescue!!!!

 

Common thing to have happen. Last week I hit the window disable switch on the driver's door without noticing it and couldn't open any windows but the driver's side. My nephew suggested checking if there was a window disable button and sure enough that was it. Stuff happens.

 

haha I will go take pics straight down the side to show everyone

 

Or of the gate is not shut completely.

 

First, that is a clean set up, nice work. I want it!!
Did this mounting plate come with the kit? Only one thing I don't like, looks like you have to drill holes for the switch panel. Is that correct?

Thanks! The PowerTrays didn't come with the switch pro kit, it was additional ($330 I believe). I will have to look to see if you have to drill holes, but I believe you do. I didn't do the install, had a local shop do it (CaliRaised Off Road in Buena Park). All that wiring, I'd certainly electrocute myself...

 

The powertrays come in many different configurations based on what you want to achieve. I wanted a dual battery configuration so I used this one and modified it a bit. I wish the hardware for attaching the tray to the fender well had better access.

 

I added a Wireless CarPlay module so now, the moment I start my vehicle, my phone is connected via CarPlay. No need to plug in at all. Super easy... took less than 2 mints to connect the first time Less than 30 seconds now when starting up. The unit is tiny... maybe 2.5X4" or so... Fits nicely in either of the two small cubby next to/below the USB connections.

here's a Link. It DOES come from overseas, so it takes a few weeks to deliver. I bought one of these first for my Girlfriend last year (Lexus) and hers has worked perfectly... no issues. So after making her my guinea pig, I decided to get one for myself.

https://carlinkitcarplay.com/produc...0.rlqBMOWH1iN1qrha7-eg6vgp8tiWmoqe-2r-Fx_bxuU


I also added a very cool phone holder. It automatically opens side and bottom gates when I start the car. Put the phone in, tap a side button and it closes and aligns the phone for magnetic charging. Routed my charging cable behind the dash so there's no exposed wires except a few inches on either end.

With both of these add-ons, I can wirelessly Charge and use CarPlay.

Here's a link to the Phone holder...

$30 Wireless Car Charger, MOKPR 15W Fast Charging Car Mount Auto-Clamping Car Charger, Dashboard Windshield Phone Holder Compatible with iPhone 15/14/13/13 Pro/12 Pro12/11/X/8, Samsung S23/S22/S10/S9/S8

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0982QSHLV?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

and my install of it (before the CarPlay module went in)...

 

How is that phone holder mounted?

 

There's a large cup at the end... it uses adhesive + suction. The long flexible rod part then has a clip (removable if you don't need it) that uses 3M adhesive and acts as a stabilizing "support" to the end of the long flexible shaft. The shaft is bendable in infinite directions.

You can see it better in this shot. The "suction + adhesive" part is ROCK solid. The smaller "bridge" support piece didn't stick well at first, but after pressing it for a while, it seems to have taken hold. It's not needed in this arrangement though, just an extra measure of stability.

 

That’s a good setup. When routing the wire behind the radio/dash panel did you have to shave any plastic away or did the covers just snap over the wire OK?