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

Sure does, thats why I love mine!

 

That's 5%? That's a huge difference. Very nice!

 

Finally got around and installed the Desert Does It seat jackers (front and back). Had these in my old Taco. It really does make a world of difference in how the seat feels.

Put the 1 inch spacer on rear of both seats.




And finally got a decent photo of where I changed out the puddle lights to LEDs.

 

It’s way way way more orange than red for sure. Every picture/video you see will look red until you physically stand in front of it and then you go “oh shit, it’s actually really REALLY orange and not red at all”. the metallic flake shows up in the sun but in the shade it looks way more like a flat glossy orange.

 

Yea made a world of difference in the looks and dropping the heat inside.

 

Hey, what LED puddle bulbs did you use?
Thanks

 

I used these from Amazon:

$10 OXILAM 194 LED Bulbs, Widely Used as Car Truck Interior Dome Map Door Courtesy Marker License Plate Lights, 6000K White with High Power Chipsets for T10 168 2825 LED Bulbs Replacement (10 PCS)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BT23WVC?ie=UTF8

I used these also in upgrading the lighting in the door panels and rear hatch.

Edit: Amazon will say these don't fit. But they do.

 

Everyone - those Amazon LEDs s~ck.
Me -

 

I really like this color

 

Nothing too dramatic today. I ordered a new center cap off Amazon. It is OEM. Got 2 (thinking I was ordering just one). The ring on the back was missing and why the original one wouldn't pop on (long story on that). New one popped right on.

So things seem right in the world again. If just for a short while.

 

Love that color! If I had to choose between MGM and Solar Octane, I'd have a difficult time! But I have black, and she is just fine

 

are those the Ironman awning quick release on your rack?
if yes, how do you like em?
I just ordered some and going to attached to my gzilla to my gobi.
wondering if yours is the same if and if you like it.
thanks!

 

got a roam case mounted to the rack today!

 

Good eye! Yes that's them, they are fantastic. Takes about 10 seconds to remove the awning. I have them locked with long pad lock shackle instead of the clips it comes with.

 

Those look beefy! What do the measure under the weight of the 4runner?

With the aggressive and deep tread did you notice a decrease in performance or mpg?

 

Just to update a little bit, this is for Dodge.
https://stocks.apple.com/Ar0GJlCHZT0CPGgkxSfN3gg

 

Installed these Ark splash guards. Thanks for the post @JakeTheSnak3
Good riddance to the constant rattling noise!

Factory guards vs the Ark ones -



Before -



After -

 

Hit 20,000 in 12 months

*Sorry about the blurriness lol*

 

What do ya mean measure?

No decrease in performance or MPG, but I've had 285's since essentially new so gas milage was already crappy, about 15mpg.

They are very quiet and smooth however as they are an A/T

 

Overall height of the tire when mounted and installed. I heard the mickeys run large compared to most other 285s

 

AWESOME!!!

 

How are these working out for you?
Holes Predrilled to attach the clips?
Chances of these coming loose and getting caught in the drivetrain.
Chances of collecting debris and accelerating rust etc?

Thanks

 

Yep holes come pre-drilled, includes clips.
It's a pretty tight fit.
I just installed them so haven't had a chance to see any long term issues.

 

Those look nice. Thanks for helping me spend money. Lol

 

lol...just passing on what another person did for me here as well...I don't like to mention names but @JakeTheSnak3

 

I stripped the 4R and officially sold my 4R. I didn't want to do it, but it just doesn't make sense at this point. 2 months ago my mom went to ER. 5 days later my dad fell and was also taken to the ER. My mom ended up having a stent put in for her heart. My dad was ultimately diagnosed with bile duct cancer. I brought my dad home to pass away in the house he paid for. He died 5 days after coming home. My mom is now doing slightly better, but its a matter of time with congestive heart failure.

I decided to move in with my parents and did so the day my mom went to the ER. Well they have a CRV and I had a 4 Runner that is being leased. After going back and forth and not wanting to get rid of the 4R which my mom can't get in, I decided to try to sell it. I decided the CRV is the better option for awhile. Its almost paid for and the 4R is only a year old and technically I was only renting it. And I'm not the one paying for the CRV.

I will just keep the CRV until my mom passes and then decide what to do with it. I probably use it to travel the country while getting more than double the mpg as the 4R. I was surprised that I don't hate the CRV even though I do hate the CVT. I was also surprised that I can sleep in it once I'm able to travel again. I will make some changes to it over time. Hoping this car is as reliable as my 4R's have been. I'm going to miss this forum and my 4R, but things changed quickly. A huge positive is for the first time in 30 years I don't have a car payment. I will pop in from time to time for the hell of it. Take care guys and gals. Thanks for all the help!!

My CRV camping setup:

 

Wish you the best with your mom. You made the right decision for sure and the crv has a pretty solid track record. Vehicles come and go. God bless!

 

I recently installed TRD pro black matte wheels. Does anyone have any recommendations on sealant/protectant for matte finishes? Thanks

 

I got my pelican case installed. I hate having things lose in my truck I also lined it with felt so it would not rattle so much.

 

Man that’s a lot to have to deal with. I wish you the best and hope you enjoy the CRV. My wife drives a 2018 and absolutely loves it. Peace brother.