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

https://www.thecustomgarage.co/prod...id-plate-decal-inserts?variant=23767592173649

 

Ah yes...actually found a little QR code in the tube. Wet install for sure, should be easy. I have done the same on bike frame protection which is smaller and harder.

Runner is t the spa now getting buffed and ceramic coat.
Greenlane Roof Rack, ladder and decal go on this weekend.

 

Cannot wait for the snow to melt

https://youtu.be/Uelt2DAanVs?si=YmviLzFzFNxZE0Y9

 

Installed the Meso Customs hatch lights. Kit was easy to install and I like that they utilize the body of the original unit. Fit and finish is nice. They are bright. I like the red light option, although I'm not sure when I'd use it. But I do use the red light on my headlamps now and then when camping.

I'm not a fan of the exposed mulitple LED look but I wanted something brighter for when I load the dogs up after walking at night and for packing up when coming back from backpacking late at night.

 

Could the LEDs potentially get broken if something in the back slid into them? No cover? I was gonna get some but I always have stuff sliding around back there and with my luck I’d spend 70 bucks and have a toolbox hit one the next week.

 

Finally 12v tested my F1 Smoked Chase Light, mounting to 4Runner rear roof rack, for use on dusty trails and such.

Drilling rack and bolting on as we speak. Using rubber washers cut to size between the plastic and metal. Used my children's Play-Doh to transfer the mounting bolt pattern.

https://youtu.be/bWvQ6qBLkWA?si=7mQSesdEF15q4w8n

 

Made a bracket for the battery disconnect to the winch and diff breather.

 

Got a chance to install the Diode Dynamics Interior lights and a Garmin Mini Dash Cam II with the Dongar Power Solution. It took longer than I car to admit though.

 

In your particular case, I'd recommend just upgrading to LED bulbs for the hatch lights. The OEM housings offer a lot more protection for the light source than the MESO units do. The hatch light LED bulbs I got from Cali Raised have 12 chips in them, so they're pretty bright. They were part of the interior LED bulb kit they offer, well worth the money.

 

I'll be installing my Meso hatch lights tonight. I haven't conisdered this.

But if they die, they die.

 

I'm not sure how tough they are, but I could see them getting broken by something sliding into them. There is a raised "grid" that I can see offering marginal protection, but not against anything very large.

 

Yeah they really should have a diffuser plate or at least a plastic cover on the outside

 

Thanks for the mention and support! We appreciate it. If anyone wants to check out the LED Kit here it is: https://caliraisedled.com/products/2010-2021-toyota-4runner-16pc-led-bulb-replacement-kit

 

Modern LED's are pretty damn strong. I wouldn't worry about them being exposed. I'd bet they can take multiple direct hits and not have a problem.

 

Nah...that would ruin the look.
I think people are obsessing. Beside...you keep your stock ones. If these break they break...it's $70 not $7000 in my view.

 

Got the MESO rear hatch lights in yesterday. Put them together while waiting to clock in at work.

 

Waiting for mine to come in. They look awesome.

 

That does look like they’d be protected by the raised dividers. Thanks.

 

Installed Lasfit LED Bulbs. What a difference!

 

LED haters comments coming soon....

 

Got my new color matched heritage grille from Thrashed Off-Road yesterday.The color and finish is perfect.

 

Just bought these, because Im a nerd.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJP2GFK5?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

Backed up into an iron bench while parking.
Bumper scrapped, chrome trim piece cracked and a 8 inch dent in the tail gate. A very costly 400USD mistake.
Got some PDR done on the tail gate dent and replaced the chrome trim with a brand new piece. While there, fluid filmed the rear bumper. Of course broke a few plastic tabs in the process but overall not to bad.
The chrome trim price is really held on by no less than 7, 8 push type plastic retainers. That thing is really solidly installed. Now just a little bumper scrape left which I can live with.

 

Yesterday had a leveling kit put on and decided to stay with stock size tires. MT Baja Boss XL 265/70/17 AT

 

Did a bunch! Added TRD pro grill, raptor lights, Tufskinz door appliques, Lamin-X yellow fog light covers, AVS low profile vent visors, fog light fangz, SR5 Offroad decal on front bumper (for more horse power).

 

Had a couple Diode Dynamics HP5's laying around yesterday so I installed them in as puddle lights. Big upgrade in light output. I also installed the Meso hatch lights but I have no good pictures; Very happy about the red light option. I've noticed red lighting attracts far fewer bugs when camping.

 

How did the install go? I have both lights to go in. Have not tackled it yet. Little nervous taking the mirrors apart.

 

Pretty easy honestly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-GcmrFhp3E I followed this guys tutorial.
Only advice is go slow and don't rush it. The clips on the mirror are beefy and take a lot of force to get everything to come apart

Edit: The more work I do on my 4Runner interior the more I realize how Toyota is leaning heavily on plastic tabs and clips. Very little hardware holds these panels together. This is great when the vehicle is new, but in 10 years I have a feeling these tabs will completely disintegrate upon disassembly

 

WELCOME HERE
Slick 4R man. Good call

 

Thanks!