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

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Bob, Jul 24, 2016.

  1. Aug 15, 2019 at 9:21 PM
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    thirdyota

    thirdyota shouldn't be trusted

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    Red looks great on the sides.

    I vote for blacked out on the front.
     
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  2. Aug 15, 2019 at 9:32 PM
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    I like both. I also like the blue truck. I’m not a fan of the Blacked out letters/logo against the flat black plastic on the tail gate. I was going to do the red on the side panel, but in the end I just blacked them out. 1) one less project on the list, 2) I like the flat black overlay against the “midnight black” paint (or whatever Toyota calls their black finish), 3) I’m going with grey overlays on the tailgate logo/letters to match the Pro grill letters. I though a third color would be too much. But the cool thing... we can make out trucks look different.
     
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  3. Aug 16, 2019 at 6:19 AM
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    Are you interested in selling your stock temperature control knob? Mine is missing the orange plastic piece that points to the temp setting.
     
  4. Aug 16, 2019 at 6:39 AM
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    Jynarik

    Jynarik I like boobies

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    That will look good. I blacked the rear out and it is a lot of black
     
  5. Aug 16, 2019 at 7:09 AM
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    Looks good! I want the long automatic shifter from them. If i get that I'll probably add these knobs as well.
     
  6. Aug 16, 2019 at 8:01 AM
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    I’d be interested in the knobs if someone had a mod to add them to my aftermarket Pioneer radio. :rofl:
     
  7. Aug 16, 2019 at 8:07 AM
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    Backwoods

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    Yesterday i threw on some tyger steps/running boards... I'm on the fence about liking them... I like the design, but since my 4runner isn't lifted, and since there's currently street tires on it... it looks off to me a bit.

    I plan to add some meatier all terrains in the future and a lift is also a possibility... But for now I'll live with these. I guess they'll at least protect against some door dings.




    Completely different note.. I start a full automotive technology class next week. 2 years long, Monday-Friday.

    I'm in my mid 30s. Decided i didn't like not knowing how to work on engines myself so i enrolled in an in depth program. Everything from engines, transmissions, electrical, a/c, brakes, suspension and performance training. All systems are covered fully. Hands on at the local college. Looking forward to it.
     
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  8. Aug 16, 2019 at 9:14 AM
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    Backwoods

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  9. Aug 16, 2019 at 9:48 AM
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    2016Pro

    2016Pro Why all of the Pro hate?

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    Now black it out
     
  10. Aug 16, 2019 at 10:17 AM
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    Backwoods

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    Black out what? The front and back badges? I removed the side badges. I guess i could try and find some decals that go over the front and back badges...

    Plasti-dip never lasts long with me. It gets chipped or peeled off while offroading. If i wanted to do the roof bars I'd need them replaced or painted. More money than its worth most likely.

    Black rims are cool, I've had them... But they stay dirty and are a pain to clean. I live a mile and a half down a dirt road that's either extremely dusty when dry or mud puddles everywhere when wet. Too much work with black LOL
     
  11. Aug 16, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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    There is an overlay kit made by Toyota that goes right over the OEM chrome emblems and makes them matte black. Looks much better IMO I agree, stay away from plastidip, stuff is junk.
     
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  12. Aug 16, 2019 at 10:43 AM
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    2016Pro

    2016Pro Why all of the Pro hate?

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    I'm not a fan of the stock rims or the chrome badging on the 4runners.
     
  13. Aug 16, 2019 at 11:18 AM
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    I don't have any problems with the stock rims... Tires are more important to me than rims. I'm not a fan of these stock tires though LOL

    I completely debadged all 3 of my last Tacomas... I'm not a fan of chrome badges either. So i certainly look into the overlays.
     
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  14. Aug 16, 2019 at 12:54 PM
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    Below is a link to buy the overlays for the front and rear badges.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F42IS20/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    I bought them here and installed in minutes and recommend.
     
  15. Aug 16, 2019 at 1:29 PM
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  16. Aug 16, 2019 at 1:30 PM
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    Mine have been on for 2.5 years issue free. Still look like the day I installed them
     
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  17. Aug 16, 2019 at 2:32 PM
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    Nice!
     
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  18. Aug 16, 2019 at 6:49 PM
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    Oh yee of little faith, bed-liner spray is not limited to black. Check your local spray shops, if they are good they can tint in a variety of colors...and they do WAY better job than you think you can do at home yourself (IMHO). It ain't as expensive as you might think either.
     
  19. Aug 16, 2019 at 6:57 PM
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    that is 2.8 miles per gallon better than my beast. LOL
     
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  20. Aug 16, 2019 at 7:02 PM
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    Took a road trip this week with 4 people in the truck and luggage for those 4 people. Got 18 MPG, I was shocked!
     
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  21. Aug 16, 2019 at 7:09 PM
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    Added a little street cred to my truck last night.

    JeepChompChomp.jpg

    LOL. There are soooooo many Wranglers around here and 90% of them are never gunna see anything but pavement.
     
  22. Aug 16, 2019 at 7:11 PM
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    BTW...anyone from OKC? I was down in your neck of the woods last weekend and kinda feel I saw one or two of you on the roads. ;)
     
  23. Aug 17, 2019 at 12:50 AM
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    Turd pros
     
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  24. Aug 17, 2019 at 10:20 AM
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    jester243

    jester243 rabble rabble rabble

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    I changed some lights, tires and tinted windows...mind blowing huh
    Picked up some new tires today

    From this

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    To this

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  25. Aug 17, 2019 at 10:28 AM
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    2016Pro

    2016Pro Why all of the Pro hate?

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    Now swap those wheels out
     
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  26. Aug 17, 2019 at 11:09 AM
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    jester243

    jester243 rabble rabble rabble

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    I changed some lights, tires and tinted windows...mind blowing huh
    Nope
     
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  27. Aug 17, 2019 at 11:29 AM
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    I like them wheels!! Nice rig. What size tires?
     
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  28. Aug 17, 2019 at 11:35 AM
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    Nice, what load rating did you have/ go too? Just curious as some say E rated are none jarring and others say they are fine
     
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  29. Aug 17, 2019 at 1:36 PM
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    jester243 rabble rabble rabble

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    I changed some lights, tires and tinted windows...mind blowing huh
    Stock size 265/70/17 in load range C on the stock trail rims. On my Taco I went with the same tire but in load range E and it hurt acceleration, made poor braking even worse and rode like a 1 ton. Sticking with the stock load range they and don’t affect acceleration or braking and ride really well. Even with the same size they look bigger and I’m much happier.
     
    Last edited: Aug 17, 2019
  30. Aug 17, 2019 at 1:53 PM
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    I disagree. I have E rated tires under my 4Runner and the ride quality is great. No different than when I had P rated tires under it. Suspension makes a big difference in ride quality so choose your lift wisely. Also be careful of tire inflation. I have mine at 33 PSI even though they are good for 80 PSI Most tire shops are too stupid to know these trucks are not heavy enough to warrant high tire pressure and they will throw 50-60 pounds in them when they mount them. That will drastically mess with ride quality. As far as acceleration and MPG, no kidding a heavier more aggressive tire is going to have a negative impact. I ran Falkens in P rating an my economy dropped just as much as when I ran E rated 295 Ridge Grapplers. Is what it is and it's all part of driving a lifted truck.
     
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