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

That seems a bit high. How are they tinting them? I don't think a film would hold up for long.

 

I had the Dasaita unit previously. I grew tired of the issues with it, so I switched to the Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX. I originally used the Metra mount. The trim piece would not fit as tight to the dash as I would have liked and the mount being plastic, was flimsy. I decided to try using the factory metal mount to see if it would work. It worked without needing any modifications. The unit sits farther into the dash. There is a trim piece which slides over the mounting area for the screen after it has been attached. This piece will not fit now. There isn’t enough space between the screen and dash surround for it to slide in. It doesn’t bother me. So far I have no complaints with the performance of it.

 

Good question. But considering they are the ONLY tint shop in town, they can sorta get away with it. Other shops are nearby, but have drive a short piece.

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Got my Cali Raised LED grille lights in. Choose the dark amber ones. Pretty straight forward install.

 

Did the rear seat mod changed it up a little bit because I didn’t like seeing the foam. So I wrap it in snow camo. Took the jack out of the rear cargo area mounted my stream light and wrapped in behind that with snow camo so you didn’t see all my hushmat.

 

4runner lifestyle third brake light. Lights up and stays solid. Slightly brighter than oem. Matches the tailights

 

I'm just curious why there is no flashing 3rd brake light aftermarket for 5th gen. Is it illegal to have flashing 3rd brake light?

I've had my Rav4 rear ended while I was at a red light completely stopped. May be if I had a flashing brake light may be I could have pressed the brake again to flash the driver to show that the traffic is stopped for the red light?

 

You could wire one of these in

Check this out!

$10 iBrightstar 9-30V Flashing Strobe Blinking Controller Flasher Module for LED Brake Tail Stop Light High Mount/3rd Brake Lights - 2Pack

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I honestly don't know but the odd thing is that some of the reviews on the 4runner lifestyle site say these blink 3 times and Stay solid. The one I purchased from the same website doesn't blink. It's stays solid and is very bright. It also has an extra wire that can be tapped into the reverse light and act as a 3rd reverse light. I just zip tied the additional wire and tucked it into the hole since I didn't feel like tapping anything or running the wire. Too cold for that but maybe I'll revisit in the summer time. I know in my state any flashing or blinking red light is for emergency vehicles only. Regardless, I've seen plenty with it.

 

Fix'en the booboo

 

KDMAX-PRO-9.0 tune installed today by @MaxWorx Tuning in Las Vegas.

 

Notice the difference?

 

@SnakeDoc I definitely notice the throttle response difference. I will update once I put more miles on the tune. But it feels more responsive and peppy.

 

I don't think it's illegal. The new Explorers the police use have the flashing brake lights

 

Air in tires

 

Gitrdone! This the first time you tackled something like this?

 

Added the Dongar dashcam mirror cable piggy back. Nice and tidy, OEM look … almost nothing to see here type set up. Thanks to this forum for even making me aware of this product!

 

Gitrdone! This the first time you tackled something like this?[/QUOTE]

Yep'ers...I mean I've replaced bumpers/inside door panels/speakers/radios but never pulled dents small or large ...acutely once/twice using hot glue on small body dents

 

I’m curious why Toyota didn’t establish this set up to begin with. As there is no free lunch, I wonder what the sacrifice is? Longevity, emissions, efficiency (oil consumption, mpg)? I do find it interesting that the Limited 2020 I test drove (dealer had a low mileage, used on the lot at the time I decided to buy) felt sluggish, where as my 2022 ORP does not. Wonder if it’s bad memory or if there is some difference between years? The Limited one I test drive was the first 4Runner I’d ever been in, and mine was the 2nd the day I picked it up (4 months later).

 

These form a while ago, i dont think i ever posted them, anyhoo its clean-ish now lmao.
up date on the Alp Halo 11 head unit... works perfectly, loads of data avaliable and a HUGE NO, it will not affect the AC (reroute "close" the vents) the corner vents work phenomenally. From all the way down in the armpit of South Texas (i can say that) born-n- raised in RGV- colonia scissors to central texas/NM/AL/TN/OK n GA, cool as a cucumber if the windows were ever rolled up lol

 

Got the spare down possibly the first time in the 4Runner's 13-year life. The hoist using a chain instead of a steel cable probably made it less prone to seizure from rust:



The spare tire was holding about 20 psi. I pumped it up to 34.

 

Installed some Morimoto headlights today. It actually took alot longer than the 15 minute videos out there. Took 2 hours with 2 people. I guess I'm just not mechanically inclined. I screwed up on adjusting the lights properly. My driveway is not leveled and flat.

 

Installed RSG rock sliders. Was glad my son was in town from college to help as these things are heavy!

 

Yesterday (Sunday), I got around to putting some KTJO 4x4 door bowl lights in. This was more of a chore than it should have been. The door panels themselves were the biggest issue. I've never taken the door panels off in my 4Runner before. I took them off my Taco (when I still had it) several times. I thought it would be just as easy.

Nah.

4Runner door panels require a wee bit more finesse (at least for me). The back panels for whatever reason gave me the biggest headache. But I finally got everything back together, and I'm happy with the end results. These lights have a remote so you can cycle through different light colors. I have the MESO overhead lights (which I normally keep on red) and red VLEDS footwell lights. So I'm gonna try and keep a red theme going here lol.

 

Installed the MESO map lights.

 

As others have ran these tunes before and I have experience with the tune for 2019 Tacoma, I have not seen or heard of any long-term downside (you may drive it more aggressively (skinny pedal) and see decreased mpg LOL). My thoughts are Toyota programs the OEM settings for mpg and smoothness/quietness of the ride, to give the user the sense of quality in the overall driver experience.
I plan to run 91 octane on next fill up to experience the full increase in power and torque. Granted this is not like adding significant power (forced induction), but it is noticeably different from the "seat-o-the-pants" dynamometer!

 

is it tuned for regular 83 octane?
I'm on the fence of getting it. I don't have a lot of weight but the 285/70 tires, ughhh, its nice but also ughhh lol.

 

It's video magic. Like hgtv saying you can renovate a house in 30 mins with commercials. Lol.

 

The KDMAX 9.0 tune is octane learning. They recommend you run your tank down pretty low and then fill up.

 

Washer her Friday, went offroading Saturday, washer her Monday

 

Added @BudBuilt Rock Sliders. The shop was able to do an amazing job trimming the Limited Edition rocker panels to fit and they even gave a higher clearance cut to the front facia.