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

Hey Russ, (Kevin here from previous names.) What made you go back to 4Runner from Tundra? Just curious. Looks awesome too!

 

A few more add-on's arrived in the mail today!

Blackout Emblem for the steering wheel:


Cubby drawers for the area under the radio:


Upgraded LED 3rd brake light (the OEM is clear, this one is Red - so it has a more cohesive look):

 

What’s up Kevin, How are you? You still have your 4runner? Thanks for the compliment. After having my tundra pro for 2 and half years I just don’t need that size of a truck. I sold it privately and came back. I just like the 4runner so much better and it’s fits me better. Also I can borrow both of my friends open trailer if I need to. So need to have a truck.

 

I added one today after removing my sleeping platform and reinstalling the little angled piece with the tie-down points. My wife has had one in her Outback for five years and she likes it.

I also did some more WoolWax touch-up underneath.

 

Did a mud flap delete and swapped the tailgate strap to one that matches the head rest grab handles I put on

 

I scored this basket off of marketplace for $85, normally $200, and it was still brand new in box. Built the whole thing and 84” was just too long, so I removed one of the extensions and now it’s a much better fit at roughly 5’x3’. I was only going to install it for camping trips but after installing it for the first time, it’s just going to live up there. Too much of a hassle to get it on there.

https://a.co/d/9Ygo2Ox






Here’s how long it was before pulling one of the extensions.

 

Installed arb extended rear differential breather line, installed new pcv valve, and did fender liner mod for my 285s that rubbed in reverse with full cut. Was a good day. Going off roading on Sunday and it's been raining here in Florida so I'm all set.

 

does that mean “Strong, like bull!”?

 

Any pics? Where did you get them??

 

Here are pics. 1st - mud flap delete. 2nd - head rest grab handles. 3rd - hatch strap (with what looks like a bit of beagle puke on the hatch cover that I missed after our last car ride). I got the grab handles and hatch strap from 4runnerlifestyle - they come in a lot of different colors. I think mine are called black widow. Got the rear ARK mud flap delete from them as well

 

Good job has me working from home as of 30-Aug-2023.Yep 63,4++ mi now. Depending on my Co. decision on my remote position in Dec. If they keep me on I'll be looking for new TDR Pro.(ain't paying $0.01 over MSRP or I won't be buying one). Still wish they'd bring back FJ's. Loved my 08 + 12. Still get up to Famous Reading Out doors every once in a while riding ATV. Sold boat so have more weekend free time!(wife wasn't happy, but understood my reason)

 

This doesn't technically count as a mod/add-on, I guess it's a de-mod:

I sold the OEM tires that came with my truck to a local guy; for $500. Since the Falken's I bought were just over $1k, I can recoup half of that cost.

 

The FJ40 was available (until last year) in the UAE and other Arab/Asian countries. I've heard of some people importing them to the U.S. and getting top dollar for them.

I've always wanted to own one, but I want new, not new-used. If they ever bring it back to the U.S., I'll be alllllll over it..

 

Sounds good all around for you. Yes don’t over pay for a Pro. I have never and never will. Feels good to be back in a 4runner. Yeah 35 years with my job last week. Coming to an end. Retiring the end of January 24. Tired of working so much. Lol. Take care.

 

I've always had WeatherTech with my trucks and SUV's .. BUT .. those Husky mats are really nice !!! .. I just got a 2020 SR5 -- will have to check them out ! Thanks for posting that .. and the bars look nice too

 

2.5 lbs ABC Dry Chem on a wits end seat mount.

 

I got rid of the terrible front diff drain plug and swapped the Lexus plug in. I've had to chisel two out already.

 

Amen! First thing to do on the first change

 

fraser river dump with the boy

 

Is it just me or is there a bumper cover missing?

 

I am more concerned with the hockey hair. Mullet hawk? Beauty, eh.

 

Just installed Morimoto headlamps. Very bright and a unique look to the army green

 

For the love of God somebody put some dirt on me. #MallCrawlerUniverse

 

Is that the AVS Aeroskin?

 

Hah, yes the bumper is temporarily off of the truck again! First time it was off I sanded & painted half the bumper black. This time I'm rust proofing & painting the frame underneath, eventually the whole frame, so front bumper is coming off again.

Lol, yes the wife and I have let him rock a glorious mullet for a couple hair cuts

 

Every time I see a mullet, I think of this comedian:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7cBCsxybKw

 

this guys really funny !

 

Yes it is

 

This was driving my OCD kind of crazy:

The USB drive that plays my music was not letting the cover close all the way, or even part of the way, so I found the smallest USB drive made. Now, it almost closes all the way.





If anyone is interested, this is where I found it and what it looks like:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FCBCT4C?ie=UTF8