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

I had a Viair 85P air compressor for 12 years. Rated at 15A max, the compressor blew the 12V outlet fuses in two of my previous vehicles. The plug also got hot enough to anneal the spring behind the positive electrode, causing a bad connection. I finally got around to converting it from 12V outlet plug to alligator clamps, and extended the cord by 5m, effectively converting it to a Viair 88P. Now I can carry it in the 4Runner.



Materials list:
MotoMaster P/N 011-2036-8 50A battery clamps
Southwire P/N 47174805 14/2 NMD90 5m wire (solid core isn't optimal, but it's cheap)
Powerfist P/N 8553448 12 AWG mini fuse holder
Powerfist P/N 8827289 14-16 AWG heat shrink butt connectors
20A mini fuse as part of Littelfuse P/N 094462 kit

For anyone new at this, avoid the Viair 85P as an emergency roadside compressor.

 

1-month site ban
day #22 nov18

further inner fender chopping
I wanna spray valance cap mount black

 

Ya I have the valance caps still, I've done that cut already. But there's still something I can't pinpoint rubbing when it's stuffed and flexing. Until I figure that out I'll keep em off. Spray painting it all black underneath either way!

 

These guys...
https://www.4runnerlifestyle.com/products/n-fab-nerf-step-rs-system-for-4runner

 

So far they are way better than the trash the dealer put on. Truck feels less floaty and more responsive. Have not driven in the rain but must be better.
Cannot wait to have the time to do the 5100's and level her out.

 

installed the arb compressor for about 3 bucks... sorry only showing the mount.. gotta take another picture.

i am going to install a threaded rod as another little support through bracket and into the well - there is enough space for a vertical rod to fit through.. probably 1/4" with a couple nuts on it.

 

Concur.

 

Oh yes yes

Edit: It was around $72 (plus MS 7% sales tax so a little more than $77).

 

That is not stock

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Just kidding..

 

Did the cheat mode spring swap, but forgot to mark one of the cam bolts and now my caster is obviously wrong. I'll get an alignment tomorrow but it still tracks fine.



Melted the mudflap bulge a little bit still kinda want aftermarket. At least I don't have to worry about rubbing the front fender anymore.

 

I just installed high clearance rocker caps after trimming that area as well. They are 3d printed, lets see how well they holdup. You can get them at https://minwin3d.com/products/high-clearance-rocker-end-caps

 

Just got my Aspire Brite box "Anytime Fog Light W/Sm Blue OEM Switch" Unfortunately I leave for airport in 30 min, BUT I'm coming back Wed night instead of Friday!! Nice looking unite. I did the add relay splice into wires on my 2018, this looks a lot easier.

 

Back from the dealer today. They're covering the KDSS front shock replacement under warranty, parts and special service tool required to do it are on order.

 

Oh man I dunno if a viper cut would have fully stopped that rock damage, oops, f*** it right!? I've thought to myself before, once on these rocks what's the proper strategy to get off, for the bumper.
I recommend getting your hands on a Dremel saw just cutting it yourself. I did it in the garage last year, not hard, yes I was nervous. But hell you already scraped the rock

Should add your rock damage to my thread LOL
https://www.4runners.com/threads/whos-5th-gen-has-the-best-dents-and-pinstripes.31501/

 

Dudes, I love these

 

Replaced my non-existent OEM splash guards with ARK.

 

Whoah! That’s easy to miss! Good catch on that!

 

@Yotaholic can hide problems with your cuts with cowles automotive edge trim

 

Got the high clearance cut done. Incorporated a curve, similar to what T4R Garage did.

 

I had this on my 2020 ORP, removed it and reinstalled it on my 2022 ORP. It is pretty easy to install. The hardest part (for me) was getting the wire harness through the rubber grommet in the firewall. Other than that, it is very easy.

 

Yup. Happened to catch it when I swapped my winter wheels & tires on. Makes you wonder if a dealer tech would ever even notice it. Pays to crawl under your truck once in a while!

 

Added a 0.5" lift to the rear today (already have the front set at 1.6"). Bottle jack between the axle and the frame made removing/replacing the coils a lot easier. The entire job took less than 2 hours.

Now I have the same stance as a Pro, but 1/2" taller all around (and 33's). I'm happy with the way it looks.

 

Yeah I did Antman's mod on my 2018,not sure this vendor had this back then. Had to semi disassemble steering column, cut into wire, splice add relay run a power $ add a fuse. I still have the schematic/diagram if anyone wants it. Just gonna take 3 plug terminals out of pwr connector, tape it to 1 sided straight scribe, pierce it through that boot, RTV it then re-install the Brn, Blk, Grn wires back in their respective slots..It's supposed to be in 40's I may use electric heater my wife uses when getting Xmas decorations together on my work bench.

 

Which switch did you use? Did you buy the "Anytime" I like having that option for dawn, rainy days, dusk & W/hi beams on.

 

Washed off all the mud and other grimy bits!

Also picked up the last stuff I needed to get the front plate mounted since those just arrived.

 

Were you on stock rear coils?

 

Trying a new phone mount. Will use it for sometime and post if there is any issues-

https://youtu.be/jTKgEZMAKms

 

definitely curious to see how this works after some use. I don't like have the phone in the middle of the dash. Becomes a distraction but I have been trying to figure out a place to put it when it's connected to CarPlay. I like the center counsel mount Pro Clip has because then the phone doesn't take up the much needed cup holder!

 

Give me some time. I drive very less. I will atleast try some gravel road before I say it's good.

 

No rush at all! Just excited for a new approach on something. I had a Rago Fab dash mount but it felt too bulky.