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

I have the C4 Lo Pro bumper with the high clearance additions, as do quite a few guys on here. It's a pricy way to go but I think it looks nicer than just a viper cut, plus having a winch is nice too.

 

Please post a picture, I want to see

 

I like it!

 

Musashisushi tempted me with the C4 Painted my stupidity for the time being.

 

Are those 35s?

 

My exact plan in January

https://youtu.be/pg3UjvvYH9M?si=fVXlhEQIoYVrhFHo

 

68 inches, remember that number. Hit a like if you hate air matresses.

 

No, 33's. Didn't feel like doing a regear yet.

 

I am on 34s and don't feel the need for regear. The thing drives perfectly fine, except the mpg is crap

 

I should have done 34s and once these Baja Boss A/T's are up for replacement I'll go up to 34s. I'll definitely stick with the Mickey Thompsons though, I love these tires.

 

Added some sun visor covers from 4Runner Lifestyle…. As all of the reviews state, they are a bit too loose, there’s some sagging, but it better than looking at those hideous warning labels. Not entirely satisfied but for $12 it’s ok.

 

Fluid Film'd the frame, inside the frame, underbody, wheel wells, and all steel components. I didn't go crazy and did super thicc layers, so got 2 decent layers with 2 cans. I might use my other 2 cans, we'll see, but looks good and very protected and shiny.

I would strongly suggest using PPE (mask, gloves, safety glasses), old clothes, and strongly advise to do it on the driveway since it does stink. Also, pressure wash before doing it to get all kinds of dirt and wipe whatever remains.

 

I’ve been wanting to do this. I drive mine on the beach in NJ to fish about 15-20 days a year plus about 4 days on trails. My 2019 pro has a bunch of rust on places that got scraped on rocks and stuff but I’m worried about the frame under my sliders and other spots that are starting to show rust. Will sand stick to the fluid film? Is it recommended for trucks that run in the beach alot?

 

From what I read yeah sand can stick. I went to Wharton and found sand on a couple spots even before the FF. What I would recommend is apply the FF, then go to IBSP and after you're done just hose it down, I don't think the FF would wash off completely and maybe apply a small layer.

 

So this isn't something I've done, but something I'm leaning towards. I've seen some posts on FB market for Tacoma TSS black rims in my area. Personally, I like the way they look. Would give me some black rims without bankrupting me either.

Has anyone else on here done these to their 4R?

These are the rims I'm talking about:

 

I went with this version which doesn't cover up as much of the stupid labels but they do come in handy.

 

I opted for that … may do it eventually it’s a pretty cheap fix.

 

I took my 4Runner to the Cowboys game! Best of all, it was all free. Parking, the game ticket ( in a suite ) and it was catered.

Go Cowboys!

 

I’m on 33’s and did a re-gear to 4:88 Nitro’s, the main reason is my 4runner is heavy. Also why I have Stoptech brakes.My MPG is mid 13’s

 

Did the gearing help, what is your MPG now?

 

No, not really with the MPG. It changed the searching a little bit on long uphill climbs and low end torque. The problem is it weighs 6150lbs I don’t think anything will help but going on a diet and that is something I’m not willing to do. I added, because of the weight, the Fox 2.5 factory series suspension. 13.5 is ave.

 

Kachow!

 

My mpg sucks at high speed. This was today

 

Oh my, you’re correct that does stink. We are driving a brick, but, that seems extra bad. Have you added a lot of weight to your ride?

 

Gonna use it to get back in the woods @ friends property to shoot up our pumpkins & gourds. The deer will love & so will the hunters!

 

6 X RCI steel skid plates, 200+ lbs. Steel bumper and 12k winch. 6 X 34 inch KO2s, one on top of the roofrack.

 

Today I downloaded the repair manual for my 2021 4Runner.

HTML | ZIP

Hopefully this is useful for folks.

 

Nice! I’ve done this to my 3rd gen since buying it secondhand and has kept it like the day I bought it through several of our nasty New England winters.

Surprised you got away with only 2 cans. Usually takes me like 4 cans on my 3rd gen. Going with a combo of woolwax on the frame, krown inside body panels/everywhere else, and fluid film as touch up for my 5th gen this time.

Personally, I would definitely get on it as soon as you can. Beach + salt = more rust, which is the only thing that will really kill these trucks down the road.

Sand on the fluid film after application isn’t a bad thing imo. Actually helps create a thick stuck on base layer of FF that you can build on the following year. Just don’t forget to get inside the frame rails with a wand and shoot the stuff everywhere.

It’s messy, nearby neighbors will hate you for a few days from the smell, but it works and is pretty cheap rust insurance.