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

To be done for the 4Runner..

New LED bulbs (low beam and high beam) and LED fogs that looks like OEM fogs. I'm little nervous on the fog light install as when I look inside my Limited fender liner it doesn't seem to be easy to install fogs. I really hope I don't have to remove the Limited bumper for the install. But I think I would have to remove the entire fog light plastic housing (the rectangular piece)

(Will show the headlight bulbs *if* they are good.)

 

I recall reading that some LED's won't melt the snow, rendering the LED foggers useless.

 

I don't think you are wrong about snow not melting.

I have to test myself on a wet snow storm. Last time when I test I did not have much luck proving that. Probably the snow was too dry to stick on to it. Will see if I get any luck. So far no luck. I would never hide from posting a video if it happens.

Performance on foggy conditions also it was good when I test. Again, I would def post if I face any issues.






https://youtu.be/JDOQt5t2j08

 

Thank looks great. No issues with the grill sensor? I want the exact one with no cutouts

 

Made a beer holder….I mean food prep table on my slide.

 

Not exactly anything super fancy or special, but found these browsing through Amazon.

$63 powoq Backrest Mat Compatible with 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner Back Seat Protector TPE Mat Replacement for 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner 5-Seat Accessories (Fit W/and W/O Sliding Tray, Rear Backrest Mats)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFQVXHSD?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

They have a couple of different options to choose from, but its come with velco on the back. Installed in less than 5 mins.

(Ignore the mess in the cargo area please lol)

 

Oooo those would be useful for when I got camping. My sleeping platform legs go on the back of the seats and are tearing up the "carpet" on them.

 

zero issues with TSS

 

oh wow! Those are awesome... where did you get those?

 

https://mesocustoms.com/collections...-map-lights-dual-color?variant=32265258500209


They're currently out, but try some other vendors they have on their website:

https://mesocustoms.com/pages/dealers

Sometimes outside vendors will have them in stock (FYI)

 

Got my seatback mats today, too. Cargo mat should be here Mon. Way better than the CanvasBack Liners (which I ditched.)

 

I have the OEM cargo mat, but wanted the seatback covers. I wasn't so sure about the "flaps," but I'm gonna fix those in the AM when I get off work.

 

https://www.bustabeatgeorge.com/

 

That is where I bought mine last week.

 

Great place to shop and quick shipping! I'll need to get the dome light eventually but not high on my list right now.

 

Getting there. Supposed to be 1” in the back and 2” in the front (that’s what she said). Unfortunately I didn’t measure from the hubs to the fender beforehand. My measurement now for the front 21” driver and 21.5 passenger, and 22.75” for the back. I’ll adjust the front to match, lower the passenger to 21”.

 

Upgraded a couple skids

 

Gave her a bath. This Nautical Blue though!

 

love that color!

 

Pretty even comparison.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG5T4jR9vdc

 

More do to stuff... But..

 

Did the H9 headlight upgrade in the 4Runner. Found German-made Osram H9 bulbs at a good price at a local big box store in nondescript whitebox packaging:



Small flush cutter removed the second key in the electrical connector very easily, but I needed a Dremel to trim the metal socket lug by about 3mm. OEM H11 bulb on the left, H9 bulb on the right in both photos:



Installed. I was able to replace the driver's side bulb without removing the 24F battery:

 

Ironman 4x4 lift. Alignment tomorrow. Got more lift than advertised. Hopefully will settle a bit. Might need a spacer in the front once the bumper and winch are installed.

 

What are your measurements on 4 corners? And which exact Ironman lift you have? Do you have KDSS?

Here's my measurements for comparison.
I got Ironman Foam Cell Pro front set at 2¼ and rear is 1.5 spring. Installed on my Limited with 3rd row (bit more heavy at 5060lbs).

 

Okay cutting up my 4runner was scarier than I thought it would be but, I think it turned great.

 

It will settle! Mine was pretty high at first, but it settled after a week or so.

 

I have to cut mine for a second time, not looking forward to it!

 

New bumper in the works?

 

May want to get new tires before your alignment...

 

Time line of events

Originally had the bumper cut to clear 33's with no lift. GF crashed Ruby the day after I got my TSO bumper. Got the new bumper on, then installed the TSO bumper. Just got the high clearance wings back from powder coating