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

... been a while since I posted. Here is the progress, bumpers coming soon

 

I have a BAD left knee, so a running board comes in handy at the end of a long day!

 

Just had PPF installed on the sides only (full door height), and added ceramic film on windows to reduce heat from sun since I park in the driveway (facing due south).

On the PPF, I was debating between GOAT magnetic armour and PPF for just the sides, and with the exchange rate and shipping for GOAT to the GTA in Canada it closed the gap a bit more. Then thought of putting on the magnet sheets only when car is clean, taking it off, risk of it coming off at higher speeds, not keeping it on longer than 2 weeks, PPF long term made a bit more sense.

 

Ordered new wiper inserts today.
Local dealer quoted me $29 each...

 

May be local dealer might have thought you need with the frame? Not sure why it was $29each.
You got 3 inserts because you are replacing rear wiper as well? I never thought of replacing that yet. Have to find out what is the procedure to get it in service position and replace it.

 

It was the only way I could get them today from local dealer was with the frames.

 

Love this. I wish I had these. But kept postponing as it was very expensive about 300-400 bucks.. Would have been so much easy to have equalized (if that's the correct word) 4 tire inflation kit with automatic shut off. (My new pump don't have automatic shut off)

 

I have a 2018 I bought new and this is the first time im replacing them. Feel pretty good about it too haha

 

Atleast the front 2 are easy peasy. No idea how to do rear. Just a reminder to rest the arm back on glass so it won't break the glass if it accidentally swing back.

 

Yeah be careful with that rear wiper. The plastic wiper arm can break VERY easily (ask me how I know).

Luckily, found a replacement on Amazon.

 

All metal looks cool, but is flat out cold in winter (was more of an issue with my 6spd Subaru Legacy during MN winters).

 

My original blades have 90K on them. They're due. I never use the rear wiper.

 

Got pizza-cutters installed at 600 miles. Trade-in for the stock tires were $75- each.

 

@topdec What size? I had 255/75/17 AT3s on my Taco but let them go on the trade

 

Same…255/75R17.

Here’s a dedicated thread I created on this upgrade…https://www.4runners.com/threads/cooper-at3-4s-255-75r17s.31588/

 

I replaced the OEM Dunlops with K02’s in 265-70-17 C. Also, installed the "Bolt On Trackbar Correction Kit" from DrKDSS to return the panhard bar to OEM position after lifting my rig.

Cheers,
Bob

Bob

 

Cold every month except summer, yes. Hot in the summer, yes. But way more rad

 

I like that one! That is one of the better looking aftermarkets I've seen. I made a pistol grip one (old Mopar shifter) but the Wyf said NO. I can see the hot/cold issue, I would think it only a problem if you drive like fast and the furious with a 65 speed tranny hahaha!

 

I swapped out the ORP grill to the Pro. Took about 1.5 hours. I took my sweet ass time. I like it.

 

Got a Walmart near you? Probably get them just a cheap there for Bosch or RainX

 

You have some nice trophies on your wall.

 

Got some stereo done yesterday. Match UP 8DSP amplifier tucked into the dash on a custom bracket, Bonneville Labs 690RS in the front doors and LFR52's in the dash.

 

I'll tackle the sound deadening in the doors another day. Budget can only go so far in one shot.

 

Amazon / UPS left steel roof rack at front door, not like anyone could just help themselves lol
This bitch is goin' on now
64"x39"x6"

 

The driver side actuator went bad. I had no idea it's a common issue with 4 Runners apparently. Rather than taking it to the dealer and deal with the idiots there (still under warranty) decided to replace it with a OEM rebuild unit for $70.

 

Elevate 2.5” lift with Fox Performance Series shocks and Elevate rear springs, Elevate upper control arms, and differential drop. Goodyear UltraTerrain AT 285/70/17.

 

I use my auto starter in the winter and the summer so it won't be to cold or hot.

 

@wing nice! I bet you got one of those fancy apple watches too

 

Sourced all the components from Amazon and pieced it together myself. Works like a charm and the best part about it it only cost about $80. It's the first version, with a ball valve to manually shut off at the desired pressure. Adding a valve that closes at like 38PSI would be super easy tho. Send me a message if you want the parts list. Cheers