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

I bet if you contacted them they'd make one without the punisher. Looks like they just print to order.

 

I don't really care that much. I just bought the hat because I needed another one & it was kinda cool looking. I just bought a "Salute to Service" NFL hoodie that wasn't exactly cheap (I wanted last year's color).
I guess I am not that big of a fan boy to need everything to say Toyota.
Ironically, and with no ill intent. The people I see wearing the most "manufacturers clothing" is either Porsche or Ferrari.

Edit* thanks for the link & info.

 

No problem at all. I'd prolly like it more without the punisher too... But still not enough to spend more than $20 bucks LOL

I don't own any clothing with Toyota on it... But ironically I have 4 or 5 shirts with Chevy, or old Chevy cars on them... Only because I went to Kohl's with my wife one day and they had all these shirts for like 8 bucks... I bought like 10, half were Chevy half were random shirts.

I refuse to spend a bunch on shirts, sweaters and shoes... My pants are all 5.11 or tru-spec, they cost around $50 a pair... I stopped wearing jeans about 8 years ago when I got my first pair of 5.11s... most comfortable and practical pants ever. Light, plenty of pockets, water resistant, grease comes off easy enough... I like em... All other clothes are bought from clearance racks or military clothing outlets. I have prolly 20 rothco shirts that were like $5 a piece LOL

I got a nice pair of Ariat boots, I only wear to fancy places... Then I wear sketchers or similar shoes 99% of the time.

 

I have a pair of 5.11 pants. I like them but there is something about them that I cannot pinpoint. The pockets were one (slanted) & something about the rear (as I wear an undershirt). Since that purchase it appears that all the retailers quit carrying their brand.
Then I found Duluth Duluth Trading Company!
I buy their pants, belts, underwear & more. Some are still made in the USA. The quality is insane and the comfort is a 12/10! I use the dark brown flex pants for work! I own over 5 pair of their pants and love every one. None are flannel lined, that would be to hot!
Try a pair & see what you (anyone on here) think? I could wear them 24 hrs a day!
This is my first Toyota clothing.

 

If they're geared more towards cargo then jeans I'll have to give them a try! Is their a specific style or just Duluth in general?

I didn't care for the slanted back pocket at first either but got used to it. The tru-spec 24/7 pants are similar to the 5.11 but with normal back pockets... Though I like the fit of the 5.11s more. More crotch area room, so more comfortable when leaning over an engine or squatting down. As I age I appreciate more room in that area LOL

 

These are my favorite! They are flex witch means there is a little give in all the fabric (won't tear as easy).
https://www.duluthtrading.com/mens-duluthflex-fire-hose-ultimate-cargo-work-pants-71703.html
The straight firehouse pants are thick! Same style just heavier fabric.
Doing lawn & landscaping a pair of these pants will easily last me 3 yrs or more! They are a workhorse.
Look at their catalog, it is huge. Only problem is the pics are drawings. We just got a brick & mortar close to us (probably due to me. Their tee shirts rock also. Extra long as I am 6'4" so no draft).
Try a pair & you will not be sorry.
I sound like I work for them! Lol
Ryan

 

I will give them a try, thanks for the info on them!!

 

Buy RCI skids......I remove 4 bolts to get to the filter. An I always take the skid completely off. I don't use the little access window.

 

I shall hopefully wait for a holiday sale. The wife doesn't understand the problem if I only do it once a year.
Sure, but what about the thickness/strength of the steel. I bet factory would buckle!
Hopefully they do a holiday sale!
Thanks.

 

Installed Genesis OffRoad Dual battery system (part 181-T4BDK), Pretty easy install after watching the video a few times



I'll install the G Screen monitoring system next, it's supposed to fit in that blank spot in the upper console

 

Mine are aluminum. The steel ones don't bend.

 

Very nice!

 

I was stating that the thin factory skids are more prone to cracking.
Aftermarket steel or aluminum is better than the stock skids. Plus the fact they just neglected service access points. Silly!
Any skids with access on sale for the holiday might be a "present" to myself!
Thanks & sorry for the confusion.

 

Rubbs a lil bit on mudflaps I may need a CMC but I dig the Wheels

 

I'm waiting on my victory4X4 front engine skid. Ordered on black Friday, so pretty good deal. Wish they made a filler plate / radiator skid that went from the front of the engine skid to the bumper just to tie in the look better under there.


And... I went and picked my 4runner up from the Toyota body shop collision center today... They fixed the chip that the dealerships service dept put in it... It was ABOVE the door handle... So they painted the whole door... I wish I was making this up... But while putting the door back together they chipped the fresh paint UNDER the door handle... I shit you not!!!

It's a small chip. Bout the size of the top of thumb tack, and there's a few scuffs. Happened while the guy was putting the door handle back on...

In any other situation I'd just ignore it... Get a touch up paint pen and fill it in, but at this point I'm so fed up with these people I'm going to make them fix this too. It was getting late and they're closed on the weekends, so I took it home but they said they'll fix it, I just have to take it back Monday.
This is getting old.

 

Damn. I "liked" your post just so I could "unlike" it.

That is some serious bullshit.

I'd have probably flipped out on someone.

 

I've came close a few times already... But something I learned years ago in court mandated anger management was... The person who gets angry first loses... I don't know how to get loud and that's it. Normally once my voice raises my hands are next... It's not worth it at all.

 

That sucks. I would make them take a door off a new one on the lot. If they don't have your color tell them dealer swap

 

When you get your skid mounted up take some measurements and I can compare it to my RCI skid/filler plate. If it's close the RCI filler plate may be an option for you since Victory doesn't have one yet.

 

I sure will, thanks bro... I have been eyeing that RCI and wondering if it'll fit with the victory LOL...

 

They can't even put a door handle back on without screwing up the paint. Do you think they would be able to remove a door and replace it without fucking it up? Much less trusting them to get the alignment right on a door replacement. The less work they do the better. Just get it repainted and run away.

 

Sad but true. I remember when mechanics were awesome. Now you all know I'm old

 

Not old; wise. It is true. People don't care with the unemployment rate. If they get fired, walk across the street to Jeep....
No one take care or pride in their work. I cut grass & landscape; I will spend the extra time to make things look "manicured" not just cut & blown!

 

Sorry a dealership paint job will never hold up to factory. Trust me I work at a factory...

 

The unemployment rate is extremely low. Not like it was 4-5-6 years ago.

 

Yes, it would!

RCI seems like the best value. I'm looking at Budbuilt as they seem a little extra beefy.

Here's my skid after meeting a rock in a small water crossing.

 

First ski trip with the 4R! New shiny red shackles too!

 

Most dealers use lot lizards. Dudes that airbrush while sitting on a 5 gallon bucket. That's why 99% of used cars on the lot have zero door dings or chips

 

Dipped the center caps in Graphite. When the weather is nice on the weekend the rims will go bronze.

Untitled by redrunner87, on Flickr

 

Looks good did you just pop the those out and spray them ? Really like how just the center cap is black. what size tires you running?