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

Is that to roll down the hatch window? I thought it wasn’t possible with the push start button models?

Did you do anything to bypass that?

 

Roll down and pop the hatch. The key has to be outside of the vehicle for the window switch to work, but I just put the key in the hitch to see if it would work and it did.

 

best mod yet

 

I'm so sorry about today's funeral.

 

Congrats!

 

Better bookmark this one… it’ll come in handy
https://www.4runners.com/threads/will-3-car-seats-fit.30987/

 

My bug deflector went into Amazon limbo, but I still did these.

Gelepad 3x8 - Ultra Soft Gel Pad for Instant Comfort and Improved Ergonomic Sitting/Working for Elbow, Arm, Wrist – Armrest, Wrist Rest - Car Truck, Home, Office, Industrial

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01093QDWQ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

$20 YOCTM For Toyota 4 runner Accessories Side Door Storage Tray Glove Organizer Fits 4-Runner 2010-2022 Door Pockets Storage Box Interior Parts

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DVTJVFV?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

The gel pad armrest is great for my bony old elbows.

 

Got my RCI rack installed today. Loving how it looks, hated the stock Pro rack!

 

@Dubnali nicest red 4runner I've seen.
Cougs or Huskies? Lol
Half my fam is from Worshington

 

Thank you it’s actually the Solar Octane Orange, cameras can’t capture the true color very well. I’ve never been into bright colors, but I’ve always liked orange and this just hit me and had to have it. Sold my grey 22 to get this one.

 

Man... that's freaking lame! I was really considering doing this mod, but now I don't know how I feel about it. The whole leaving the key outside thing about it sucks. Wonder if there's something one can do to bypass it?

 

ok that’s what I remembered reading about keyless entry for this mod. me too I’m not too excited about leaving the key outside. If there’s some kind of emergency, I’d have to unlock the doors manually, go to the hitch, open the lockbox, then get the keys. That’s a bummer because it’s a really cool mod

 

Buy a Faraday pouch for your key (

$15 TICONN 2PK Faraday Bag for Key Fob, 3.5''X5.0'' Faraday Cage Protector, Car RFID Signal Blocking, Anti-Theft Pouch Anti-Hacking Case Blocker (Black PU)

example here) and the 4runner won't know the key is still inside the vehicle.

 

Unless the mod bypasses the Fob proximity feature, that won't work.

 

They are made by Anzo. And thanks, love the smoked no chrome look.

 

The biggest problem in my mind is that with the key ️ n the hitch, there is no way to lock the vehicle because the proxy sensor would allow anyone to walk up and open the hatch. But I have 3 possible fixes for you.

1. https://www.4runners.com/threads/how-to-disable-smartkey-permanently.27564/
2. Just take the battery out of the key. You can still start the car using the microchip is needed.
3. Would the old trick of holding lock and pressing unlock twice to stop transmitting the signal work?

 

Done now.

 

The Faraday pouch for the fob completely blocks the signal. Doors won't unlock when you grab the handle, the engine won't start, etc.

 

doesnt the key have to be detected outside at the rear of the truck in order to roll down the window with this mod?
Otherwise, what's the point of leaving the key outside?

 

Ah, got it. I'm unfamiliar with how the mod works - if that's the case the Faraday pouch definitely won't solve the problem. Sorry for my ignorance.

 

For those of you with hood stickers please give us annual updates. I bought one but never put it on. I'm afraid after a couple years that it will fade and crack.

 

Bilstein and Icon 3" lift. Toyo AT3 285's. More parts to come.

 

At least that's what I understood from reading about it.
Ideally, if someone who has the mod can try it, that would be best. Because if all we had to do is "hide" the signal from the vehicle, then technically the key could stay inside as long as the vehicle doesn't see it.

 

Somebody's a genetic jackhammer.

 

i have the same rack on my 19 Pro. Did all four of the rubber blocks sit nice and flat for you? Due to abnormalities in my roof welds, one didn’t sit flat but after tightening down it appears to be sealed just fine. I also decided to seal mine a bit different than the instructions. Used larger washers with RTV under them and put the RCI rubber backed washer on top when bolting it on. Otherwise it looked like water could go down the threads of the bolts pretty easily the way mine all lined up. Love the functionality of the rack though!

 

Where did you get the color matched emblems?

 

For those interested on an update.

Another weekend sleeping in the desert during the day while working at night time.

While a bit tedious setting up and taking down a significant improvement with cooling the inside by changing the AC to the higher point and in recharging the battery with the addition of the 2nd 200w solar panel. Next, going to have to find a way to permanently install the 2nd panel as an expanding addition as taking the panel out and stowing it later is at risk of being damaged. Thus, more to come on that new project.


Began the morning, 7:46am, with 86F outside and 79F inside before starting the AC, and the panels harvesting 10.7A. The 17.5A draw is from the water heater (84F) and not the AC.


With the AC set to 72F, by 11:08am the outside to inside temperature difference was 19F. While that doesn't seem like much the discrepancy is where the weather station is located inside versus the AC's performance. Sleeping directly in front of the AC I had to cover myself with the sleeping bag as the AC was too cold at 72F. However, when I put the AC to 75F while still pretty cold while sleeping in front of it when the AC turn off it got too hot under the sleeping bag, thus, after 2 days sleeping inside, the 72F set point was the sweet spot.


The AC pulling 5+A off the 3k inverter and the combined 400w solar panel harvesting 21.7A are able to keep the house battery at 13.3V, and up from 13.2V at the beginning.


About noon time I turn off the AC while going for a run and then starting the AC again later to take a nap ~2pm before waking at 4pm to head back to work. Between 11am and 2pm the outside temperature increased by 3F and the inside temperature increased by 19F with the AC off, and also tempered down by the wool insulation in the ceiling. The AC lowering the inside temperature by 9F while sleeping between 2pm and 4pm. While 9F seems like nothing, because I am sleeping directly in front of the AC at 72F (and under the sleeping bag) it is more than comfortable.

 

I've been making scoop decals and selling them on here. Ours has been on our 2018 since new and looks just as good as the day I installed it. The key is to find a good vinyl. I am using Oracal 951 which is their top of the line offering (they say 7-10 year life). I also make the printed topo in 3M Controltac which is the industry standard for printable vinyl (they say 6 year expectancy). I had one delamination with the 3M but that is it from here and my online store. Just make sure you find a quality vinyl for whatever you are wanting to put on.