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

I love mine. And given it's coming up to be warm weather, bugs have started to come out in full force. Just ask the front of my 4R. Windshield survived a trip into the Missi'ppi Delta. As they, IYKYK.

 

unfortunately i didnt have a choice as it came standard on the trail edition. I could have done without it just like that droning TRD exhaust.

 

What did I do today you may ask? Installed some Baja Design Fog lights and some off brand ditch lights from Amazon. I'm sorta on the fence about the ditch lights. There's nothing wrong with them

OEM fog lights:


Driver side:



Both sides installed:



Ditch lights:

 

Put a new digit on the odo

 

I have the Weathertech as well but it didn't stop the rock that hit my windshield with only 800 miles on my 2023. Oh well.

 

I can never decide on the bug guard and your pics have been helpful because I have the same truck and color.

As for the basket the sound doesn’t bother me, the vehicle loud in the highway or in rain anyways because there’s little to none sound dampening. And that’s fine, I didn’t but the truck for that. I actually took mine off for the winter because I didn’t want it carrying a frozen block of ice after snow and I knew it would be a pain to get all the snow cleared. I just put it back on Monday.

 

Got new rubbers

 

The rear has none that I’ve seen. I haven’t had it all apart but basically right under the plastic it the body of the truck. No dampening. But that’s ok.

 

thx

i have a 2011 SR5 w/o a rack and set up just like my 2022 and it is very quiet on the highway even at 75+. I dont know why, maybe better sound dampening back then?

 

Something I wish I did the first month I had it, painted the valence on the rear part of the bumper. I bought Plasti Dip, but I wish I bought proper automotive paint instead, as sanding the first coat of paint doesn’t work so well on this stuff. And I also wish I had one of those spray can grip sprayers, as it would’ve helped me get a much smoother finish. In any case, it looks so much better, and I know I can easily take it apart and redo it. Feels like I still have a 1/3rd of the can left. Going to the front next, see if I can try and stick to the remainder can, as I’m cheap, lol. Total cost $26 Cdn, and about 2 hrs (plus waiting for paint to dry). Now that I know what I’m doing, I can probably do it in 45 mins or less (rear bumper only).

 

Fog lights is looking nice on the 4runner
Best,
Brahian

 

Thanks! Just a recommendation if you haven't upgraded yet. This dashcam is awesome, when I load up the rear with gear, it still lets me see out the back, don't see the headrest and able to see down low backing up by panning up or down.. Only negative about it is when it rains because the camera is outside, which is why I wanted to put it inside, not a deal breaker.

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Did an oil change, front brake pads, put the summer wheels/tires on and my spring frame/driveline painting.

 

installed the cornfed suspension 2/1 leveling kit and got some new tires on as well. Yokohama geolandar a/t’s 285/70/17

 

nice! How do you like the Geolanders so far? Ride good any balancing issues?

 

havent put too many miles on them yet but my immediate reaction has been they’re great! Super smooth ride and the noise level is noticeably quieter! Although I had worn out wrangler mud terrains so probably any tire would have been quieter lol. The tire shop mentioned one didn’t look like it was perfectly round ( apparently it was noticeable when they had it on the balancing machine) but they were able to balance all of them supposedly. Haven’t noticed it at all yet

 

good deal, thx!

 

I FINALLY got around to installing my ARB dual compressor. Been sitting on the dining room table a month or six. I got creative and just hardwired it with a manual switch and a Metro 150 connector and a "waterproof" Amazon switch. Only using it for airing up and airing down so I went manual instead of using their harness.
275/70/17 airs from 18psig to 42psig in just about 66 seconds.

 

Nice addition. If you don't mind sharing, why did you choose driver's side vs. passenger side where there appears to be more available space? The obvious answer would be proximity to the battery but I'm curious.

I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on this and an ARB locker this summer. Trying to decide on mounting and tube/wire routing.

 

How difficult is it to get the 4Runner to recognize the different TPMS sensors when you mount up the different wheels?

 

I used Rago mount (driver side) because I have the C4 dual battery mout on the passenger side for the fridge (that we haven't bought yet) haha. My wife and 8 year old like popsicles when camping and I like ice in my cocktails! Haha! I am a backpack type camper but this glamping is getting pretty nice!

 

Great setup. Thanks for the reply and enjoy camping with the family.

 

Yeah I've been looking at some, got a full rear bumper + tire carrier on the way, already have relocation wiring planned for the stock camera but might add on one of these mirrors for better viewing.

 

I have mine on the passenger side with the bandi mount (unfortunately he doesn't make mounts anymore) mainly for what you said tons more space and I don't love the ARB protruding over the fuse box cover.

 

Thanks for that. I think that's what I'm looking for. I'll have to do some searching for a passenger side mount, but there as to be a reason why everyone fabs them for driver's side. Might end up making my own.

 

careful rock crawling with those down there….

 

If a single ARB is ok for you. I recommend these guys.
https://www.apexoverland.com/shop/LFD-Offroad-Air-Compressor-Mount-single-compressor-p158890960
I installed mine last March. No issue. Plenty of room left. Not sure why a twin wouldn’t fit.

 

SLEE mount with the switch right next to it…figured I’d have to pop the hood anyways to connect the hose(no air lockers just electric rear)

Thinking of trying out the vertical behind the grill mount from “runnin4tacos”…

save some space but scared of what an accident could do to it

also have to negotiate space with my winch control box once I put my front bumper on

this would then free up space for electrical/power stuff

passenger/driver really comes into play I guess with options down the road…air tank, dual battery, accessory tray, having to/not hanging to relocate other stuff in the engine bay…

 

I love you guys. Thanks. You know, I've been thinking about a single. My 4Runner is armored and slider'd to the hilt in part because I made a decision to stay small on tires and lift, knowing I'm clearance limited. I've been considering the possibility with 265s I might not need the dual compressor.

 

Mine is only used for airing up my stock size SL tires after beach runs. 18-34psi take about 2 minutes a piece. Not too bad. If I run 33s, I would get the twins.