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

I’m using these master locks. The fit is absolutely perfect, super snug, no play at all. They don’t move around or rattle. The longer shank makes them easy to slide on and off.

 

Weather wasn't bad for November. Changed the rear diff fluid. Maybe a bit overdue at 82k miles. Drain plug looked fine and the old oil was still semi-transparent. Didn't take much effort to loosen the plugs. Hopefully tomorrow the weather is the same so I can get the front diff and xfer case done.

 

@GenoBluzGtr source on the back seat covers from the rear?

I have two dogs and they absolutely reckt my rear seat

 

Thanks. I like it. Especially the no rattling thing. And, yes, at least a 2” shackle.
Trying to find a combi one so no lost keys!
If I strike out will go your master keyed route.

 

That's from CanvasBack. A tad pricey, but they are fantastic quality.

https://www.canvasback.com/toyota-4runner-cargo-liners-36552.html

 

Holy fuck $200...

I already have a Weathertech cargo liner...I just need the backs RIP

 

Ha. Depends on how much you want to save the seat backs, I guess. I'm sure someone out there makes cheaper alternative, but these are definitely the best and will last and will protect. Unfortunately, they appear to not sell just the seat back covers.

 

Replaced the oil in the front diff and xfer case. The oil looked almost new in both even with 82k miles.

I also replaced the Allen bolt plugs in the front diff with hex bolt plugs. The old plugs were rusty and I don't want to take a chance on stripping them in the future.

 

nice work. A tiny bit of antiseize on the threads works well too.

 

Haven't done it yet, but finally purchased some JBA UCAs for my rig. The wandering at highways speeds has been terrible and proper caster is impossible. Can't wait to finally drive without feeling like I am battling against every bump, slant, groove, and wind interference when commuting. Long overdue, but better late than never I guess!

Update: Ordered an hour ago and the UCAs have already shipped!!! Wow!

 

A GSP in particular! Haha.

 

Just installed the Meso customs dome lights in our 2018. Pretty nice for when the kid wants to use the light in the back we can just flip to red

 

By the way, join GSP Shenanigans on Facebook... You won't be disappointed haha. My dad sends me clips from there all the time.

 

So I installed the toytec 3inch coils front and back. Now when I drive I notice that when I am going straight, the steering wheel is tilted to the left. Also On the highway I feel like I have to correct the steering more often in order to stay in the center of the lane. Do you think it is because I need to do an alignment or because I need UCAs? Your opinions are appreciated

 

Definitely need an alignment after most, if not all changes to suspension. I had the same experience you're having with only leveling out the front.

 

After the lift, your front wheels went from |---| to \---/.

 

Thanks=this is my sixth, so I have a pretty good collection of memories (My brother has had 4).

 

So I was really stoked when those came out for my Tundra, but some guys on the Tundra forum were saying they’re too bright. I haven’t bought them because of that. What are your thoughts on the ones you bought for the 4R? White light too bright? I had the same thought of just running the red light for the kids and the white light if I need to find something.

 

They are BRIGHT... I will take a night pic

 

anytime you lift you need to realign.

 

Meso customs

 

Added Morimoto LED sequential mirror lights. Also changed puddle mirror light since I had it apart. This upgrade makes you realize how fragile the mirrors are, pretty much all plastic. Even Lego is probably stronger.

 

very tactical looking.

 

can you put sequential side mirrors on where it wasnt originally equipped with them?

 

I managed to swap LED’s into the puddle lights but getting it done without breaking a tab takes some finesse. Can’t rush it.

 

Thanks for the pictures. The white seems like overkill, but the red not too bad.

 

It can probably be done, but will likely need to tap into front turn signal. Beyond my Lego skills.

 

For the map lights there are buttons so you can turn on both or either one. Or disable both so neither turns on when you open a door. The MESO map lights have two buttons to select red or white light for each map light.

I’ve been using red at night for both map lights and also the dome light. If I want it dimmer I disable the Door position on the map lights and rely only on the dome light to illuminate the interior when opening a door.

I really like the red light for camping, which doesn’t attract insects like a white light does.

 

They definitely are pretty bright. We've been leaving the front lights off and only using the middle light. And then the map light just as someone stated above. The whole reason we got them was for the red and my 8-year-old in the backseat wanting the light on all the time and I couldn't handle driving at night like that. The red definitely fix that issue. As for tactical, definitely not the intention! Just surviving the 8-year-old! Haha. Those are just the wetakole seat covers and I will admit the front Molly panels are super useful for radios etc when we're out with the group

 

Do you have a plan for your OEM ones? I am wanting to retrofit a set into my Pro, but would prefer not to buy a set just to learn they will not just bolt in.