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

Installed a 2021 OEM head unit into my 2019. Added the Motorola Wireless adapter and Anytime Camera. Works flawless and the bigger screen is so much nicer.

 

Hope things goes well on that and following.
I'm thinking to get Accessorides remote starter with mobile service since it has location service. My 2019 no more supported by Toyota Connected services. With extremely high rate of vehicle theft here in CO (#2 highest for Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metro area) I want to have location service on my 2019. I too might have to be careful as I see some kind of a security system installed by the dealer even when I bought it new.

 

Thinking Remote starter itself is a security risk.
Toyota dealerships no longer installs Remote Starter on the newer 2022/2023.

I pay $80 yearly for connected services with GPS locator now..

 

I did not ask for that aftermarket security thing. I guess that Toyota dealership install on all vehicles they get.
I paid $80 yearly for connected services until Toyota stopped that for 3G connected vehicles. I even sent multiple messages via Toyota owners portal to upgrade my service on my 2019 to newer and continue to have my Connected services, but no luck upgrading old 3G to newer LTE service come on newer 4Runners.
So my next option is known after market solution for location service.

Too lazy to run to a garage but here is a pic from the internet looks very closer to what I have on my 4Runner. (Lucky mine seems to be just double side tape fixed, no nuts & holes on plastic)

 

I have the Accessorides remote start on my 4Runner. Having GPS location was part of the reason I got it. The service seems more reliable than the Toyota service my wife has for her Highlander. Hers might be more secure because as soon as you touch the vehicle, the engine stops. With the aftermarket system, if someone has generic key copy (no chip), they can still drive off since the engine is already running.

 

Not done to 4 runner, but for it. This should work well for the way I camp and was much cheaper than a dual battery set up. On sale at REI and my rewards put it at 450.00.

 

Thanks, just picked it back up. They said a blown starter fuse (I should've checked that...) and battery was bad (but it was 3 weeks old, so I have a feeling this is the first of several stops to trace out whatever drain issue I have going on. Accessorides is great - they've been responsive and support has been great after I screwed up an order and they fixed it for me. They've already sent out a new unit for me to replace the one I've got with the loose wire. At least I have my 4R back.

 

Coworker gave me a free Thule roof rack today! It's in great condition and now to load it up with more crap I don't need but can't live without.

 

Nice! Where did you run the extension?

I bought a generic RJ45 extension (and cut/terminated to length) that I saw in a TacomaBeast video.

When not in use, it’s pretty stealthy, except for the mic clip, which I hate. But as I write this, I realize that a magnetic clip in the vent would be much cleaner and removable when not using the radio…

 

Pretty much the same location as yours.

 

Yup, I think I prefer the Rokform Vent clip.


Then, when not in use, the vent clip can come off and store in the center console. But both my fiancé and I use the Rokform cases, so we actually use the clip daily as our phone mount.

 

Hey what store did you find these baby's at? It's my turn haha. I'm in Canada tho..

 

Had an old roof rack laying around from when I had an LR3 so I decided to throw it up on top. Probably won't use it that much but it beats having it lay around the garage taking up space and getting dusty.

 

Rokblokz mudflaps went on.

Might need to loosen and make sure they're level. Just wanted to get them on.

 

Nice! Thinking about doing this in my '19 SR5P. Can I ask where you bought the head unit and how much it cost? Also, do you have a link to the Motorola wireless adapter. And last question ... direct plug in, or did you need to buy an adapter?

 

Our wonderful friend Amazon. However, they currently aren't available.

$14 LED Light BAR Symbol Modern Model Push Button Compatible with Toyota (/ Surface Size 1.28 x 0.87"es)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H5X6B9W?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

The O Rings I mean

 

Oh my bad! I got them at a local hardware store where I live. They were like 50-cents a piece

 

completed my woolwax treatment i like the fact its fully protected now

 

Need to do this to mine. Did you have it on a lift or just crawl under?

 

i crawled under but nex time i will use ramps for sure

 

That's what I was thinking about using, two sets of "rhino ramps would give me a ton of room. I just need to take the time to do it.

 

i used the black Woolax so it will be easier in the future to spot where i need to make some touch up

 

FYI:

4Runner Lifestyle has MESO Puddle Pods in stock. Just ordered mine. $100 + shipping (add taxes if your state collects them)

https://www.4runnerlifestyle.com/pr...unner-puddle-pods?_pos=2&_sid=c4ab06545&_ss=r

 

Very nice! Do you know if I gotta do a good wipe off of bi-annual rust inhibitor spray from the frame and such, before Woolwax? Thanks

 

Check out my new whip....

 

How are you liking the Sherpa rack? Any issues? Any tips with the install? Just got mine delivered.

 

It's great. The only advice I'd give is to not over torque the hardware. Pretty straight forward install if you use their video.

 

I expected my inner goddess to do the dance of the seven veils.

 

Wheels and tires went on. Need a skid plate with oil filter access and I think I'll be done for a while.
Fsw 17x8.5 0 offset
Yokohama Geolandar 255/75r17
Cornfed 1" level.