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

The receiver hitch plugs are available on Amazon for $10....well worth buying one and a spare. ( Yes they are rubber, not hard plastic)

 

Added this. Fits like a glove. Doesn't rattle. Supposedly developing one for the larger cubby as well.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/122665...m=401ac239&ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1&sts=1

 

That's a really good idea. Gonna pick up the one for the larger cubby when released

 

Yeah this one is not very useful, but I will find something to put in there.

 

This is a perfect little change drawer…

 

So needs to be made into an ashtray. Not that i ever used an ashtray for anything than holding change and small crap, but still. That and i would round the corners a bit to match the profile. Good find!

 

I would put rubber or felt inside it with change

 

Went to Tandem Offroad:

1) Axle boots replaced
2) Bad pulley replaced
3) Old Drive belt

 

I just got that as well from the same seller (great guy, very communicative). Really like it, will definitely be buying the cubby one as well once he makes it.

 

Gave her another bath today. But also gave her the clay bar and wax treatment. Vehicle is only a year old, but I was surprised at all the junk the clay bar pulled off (including on the roof).

(Now I just hope the neighbor doesn't cut his grass for a couple of days and blow it all on T4R )

 

Replaced the all the speakers, subwoofer and amplifier in my 2021 T4R TRDP. Sound system 100% better when you can control the amp with a DSP. Here are some pics of my weekend project. Infinity Primus PR9610cs 300w component speakers to replace the front door and dash speakers. I put crossovers in the center console behind the shifter. Lots of room there. Replaced the rear door and tailgate speakers with Kenwood KFC-1666S two ways. The stock JBL 8" subwoofer was replace with a Kicker 8" 44CWCD84 wired in parallel at 2.3ohms. The DSP is the Rockford Fosgate DSR1. Flashing it for my year 4Runner was very easy using my Windows laptop. Used the iDatalink Maestro eTO1 wiring harness for Toyota 4Runner with JBL. I chose the Rockford Fosgate Prime R2-750x5 amplifier to replace the stock JBL amp. Here are a few pics of the install. I have pics of the speaker install but did not include them here. I got a great deal on the Rockford Fosgate Prime R2-750x5 amplifier at Al&Ed's Auto Sound in Los Angeles. Saved around $90 vs Crutchfield and Amazon.

 

Lamin x fog light film

 

I run all my accessories from a fuse block attached to a separated auxiliary battery for that reason. Never had “gremlin” issues of any sort.

 

Thank you for this! I have been wanting to do this myself but have been hesitant b/c I couldn't find a workup/DIY write up. You just made my day!

 

This also makes it easy to get past the "but you have all this extra wiring" claims at the dealer. Just remove or trip the breaker and you're 99% disconnected.

 

Key holder for 2020+ idea

 

Not trying to be a jerk, but why would anyone not just put them in a pocket so they don't make noise? The only reason I like push button start is because it eliminated noise from keys.

 

Reasonable question. And I concur.

 

I either clip them on my pants or hang them there. Typically hang them there when I do extended trips or when I leave the truck running with the wifey and dog in it. I hate having crap in my pockets!

 

There's been a lot of complaints about push to start and not having an area to place keys. Figured I share a cheap and quick solution.

 

I have kept my keys in my pocket with PTS. It's been wonderful.

 

Didn’t all happened today, started few weeks ago, when time permited, most of it waiting for parts to arrive and looking for tools that I just used 2 minutes before hand. I swear that 10mm socket has legs. I put red electrical tape on it. It seems to help.

Cowboy59 has a great write-up on duel battery setup.

https://www.4runners.com/threads/cowboys-dual-battery-install.21998/#post-276950

Optima Yellowtop DH6 800 CCA on C4 battery tray. Made the top of marine board.


Isolator- charges both batteries



VoSwitch 8 panal light switch on a C4 accessory tray



Secondary battery runs roofrack lights, grill lights secondary loud horn and winch mounted on a C4 bumper. Secondary battery will also run future secondary inverter and refrigerator

 

I really have a problem..

This time trying a new brand for the Limited..

 

Thank you. TBH, it does irk me a bit that this was offered in lower trims after 2020... shouldn't the whole point of exclusive colorways remain exclusive? Seeing them on trails, trd sports etc does grind my gears a bit... especially when they're then badged out and modified to look like a pro... but hey, not hating, just stating.

 

I like my old fashioned keys

https://youtu.be/bR8RrmEizVg

 

RFID pouch.

 

Yep. I too hate keyfobs + push button start. I keep my keys in a Faraday box when they are at home. Old keys with the chip was so much safer.

 

The chip isn't much better. Just a different way to break it.

 

Dropped off my 2022 ORP for the lift kit and tire/whee install tomorrow. This is the same equipment that I just had removed from my 2020 ORP a few weeks ago. Looking forward to getting it back on Friday and having it for the weekend.

 

Wrong. You cannot use a relay box for a older key with a chip. This common relay box stealing only works on key fobs that come for push button starts.

Edit -
Here is a good video:
https://youtu.be/j6Wntha7ft8