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

Added a Victory 4x4 rear hatch molle panel. Not overly complicated to install. Worst part was reinstalling the rear hatch panel.

(Ignore the decorations. Please. I don't have a true outdoor work space so I have to make due where I can find a flat surface sometimes.)

 

No, I won't. They are fine decorations.

It has been a month though. It's fine to celebrate the 4th 12 months a year, just sayin'...

 

At least he didn’t work on the Molle panel in front of his (lit, decorated) Christmas tree on the other end of the room.

 

*ahem* not quite yet. Got baby toys.

 

Hell yeah! America!! Rep this beautiful country 365!!

 

I added the same one a few months ago, and love it. Decided it will be better for my bad back than twisting and stretching to reach a window panel.

 

Finally installed the bumper I built:


A few more pics of it in my build thread if interested.

 

All these incredible builds and I'm just happy that I had a relatively easy debadging. 30 seconds of a hair dryer on a low heat setting and another 45 seconds to pull each badge off and remove the adhesive.

It must be the warm humid weather.

 

Installed the following this afternoon on my '23 TRD ORP.

Sequential Turn Signals:
https://yotaxpedition.com/products/4runner-sequential-turn-signals?_pos=1&_sid=b55f07ff7&_ss=r

- These were pretty easy to install, you don't actually have to remove the inside mirror glass like the video suggests. If you tilt the mirror to one side you can slide in a standard screwdriver and release all of the plastic clips needed to remove the back of the mirror and swap the signals.
- The clips that hold the signal light itself in place are extremely weak and if you bend them too far they might actually break off. The new signals definitely don't sit as tight as the factory ones.

Front Black Valance:
https://www.4runnerlifestyle.com/pr...-rear-replacement?_pos=1&_sid=40b569fe6&_ss=r

- Heard many horror stories about this install but it went really well. Was able to remove all of the clips in 10 minutes or so and the reinstall was even faster. Was going to buy this from Yota Xpedition but they were sold out so went with 4RF. No regrets.

Third Brake Light (smoked black):
https://yotaxpedition.com/products/4runner-third-brake-light

- Super easy install. Looks great over the factory.

LED License Plate Lights:
https://yotaxpedition.com/products/4runner-license-plate-led-lights

- Super easy install, way better than factory. Better visibility on the backup camera.

Pro Grille:
https://yotaxpedition.com/products/yota-x-4runner-pro-grille

- Went with this one and the black letters.
- Putting the letters on was pretty simple but you do have to be careful to line it up so none of the letters are crooked.
- It's super easy to strip a screw if you have to unscrew and rescrew to straighten a letter out. Make sure you go slow and get it right the first time.
- Pulling off the factory grille is a bit unnerving and it did feel like I was going to break some plastic. Had to give it quite a bit more force than I had expected. Turned out okay.





Already looking so much better in the front.

 

This looks fantastic. Congrats on your efforts.

 

Just got the truck a week ago and have done a few little things to it. Being in AZ, I knocked out the two most important things first: remote start and window tint.

I installed the StartX remote start which is based off of a compustar module, and thus, any compustar long range RF remote kit will work plug and play. For $300 I have a plug and play system with 1/2 mile range and 2 way confirmation. It also allows pit stop mode where I can leave the truck running, take the keys out of the ignition and lock the truck.

Start-X Remote Starter for Toyota... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0844NCYLR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Compustar RF2WR3FM 2-Way 1-But https://a.co/d/63zLFLz


Next was tint. I had the shitty dealer installed tint removed and had 15% put on all around with 50% windshield in Suntek CIR ceramic. It is incredible the difference it makes at reducing glare and keeping the truck cool.





I transferred over a few things from the tundra I traded in, to include the scangauge and dashcam. I’ve got the scangauge setup for engine and trans temps. I mounted with this bracket but trimmed the back part off so I could use the rear port for a cleaner install.


https://www.etsy.com/listing/1270101253/scangauge-ii-mount-for-toyota-tacoma?ref=share_v4_lx





This evening I did a hidden garage door remote install. I took a momentary switch and soldered it onto the garage door remote and then shoved it behind the center console. It’s easy and inexpensive but feels complex when you get to open your garage door with a dash button.

https://www.aironboard.com/online/p...toyota-oem-replacement-plain-cover-amber.html

 

So so good! If you ever sell it ... I'm starting to save now

 

Halfway to my first oil change. I think.

 

Takos, this might be what you need to make that switch lit.

https://www.ch4x4.com/product/ch4x4-momentary-small-push-switch-for-toyota-garage-opener-symbol/

 

Ah man, I knew there was another good switch maker but couldn’t remember who. Good for anyone else to know who might want to do this.

 

Got the boss’s Beamer out of the garage to detail Booya

and added a sticker. Good for 5hp and 1-2 mpg increase I thinking

 

✅ Front foot wells

 

Replaced the stock bump stops with super bumps. Got the front done, still need to do the rears.

 

Replaced the T-case oil with just over a bottle of Redline MT-LV P/N 50604. The Lumax LX-1345 hand pump I got 4 years ago still works well with minimal spillage.

 

Got the rears put in, and while I was back there I put in the lower shock mount skids from RCI that I’ve had sitting around for about a month.

Still have the RCI lower link skids and rock sliders to do. They’ll interfere, so I’ll have to cut the sliders..at least they’re not already mounted.

 

Just added 6112s (6/4 clips for 2") to the front, and 5100s with B12 springs (1" lift) in the rear.

 

MGM is such a great color for the 4Runner. Especially the Limited.

 

To my taste MGM doesn't blend well with Limited's big chrome bumper piece and wheels. To my taste Silver blends nicely for a Limited.

Pic from internet -

 

When I see a limited in MGM, I don't think "Toyota," I think Cadillac Escalade. Hahahaha!

Silver is my favorite color although my ORP is in white because there was only one silver in stock within 100 miles. The dealership wanted $5K extra more for less options...

 

But, the mgm limited nightshade looks amazing.

 

Rock Creek camping w/ my lil fam - Mission, B.C.

 

Agreed. It would look more "limousine-y" to me.

I am also seeing a good example of a white 4Runner with the black overlays that look good. More of that stormtrooper look. @djwantke. I frequently poo-poo paying MSRP for black overlays, but now I'm contemplating a cheap Amazon set.

 

por15 progress and dirt roads after fluid film + rinse

 

Mine are cheap Amazon sets bro!