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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. Jun 27, 2020 at 12:26 PM
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    Randy H.

    Randy H. New Member

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    Crew Chief
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    I built an 07 FJ and did Moab 5 times with it. Sold it and bought a jeep and built it. I liked the FJ better, so now I'm selling the jeep and going 4 runner. This forum is really getting my juices flowing, it is half built already in my mind.
     
  2. Jun 27, 2020 at 12:30 PM
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    Randy H.

    Randy H. New Member

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    We still have rust free FJs out here in the South West.
     
  3. Jun 27, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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    mrmike7189

    mrmike7189 New Member

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    Canadian spec mats can hold more beer when you spill it on the floor.
     
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  4. Jun 27, 2020 at 6:09 PM
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    Rakcam76

    Rakcam76 New Member

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    Cameron
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    Blk 2019 4R TRD OR
    FN(x) Pro rims, Wildpeak AT3Ws, TRD Pro grill, Clazzio leather seats, LED cabin lights, Husky liners.
    Had a Jeep (TJ) the same time as the FJ. Sold the Jeep a while back. I almost bought a JK but decided on Toyota quality and am super happy with my T4R OR.
     
  5. Jun 27, 2020 at 8:20 PM
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    RedRunner87

    RedRunner87 Mall Crawler LVL Expert

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  6. Jun 28, 2020 at 7:04 AM
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    lostenergy

    lostenergy New Member

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    2018 TRD Off Road Premium
    Bilstein 5100 shocks Dobinsons C59-314 front coils Total Chaos upper control arms Cornfed 1.5" spacer rear Icon Rebound rims Infinity speakers in all doors 12" JL sub Kustom 54 headlights Morimoto LED Fog Lights Bedliner Valences
    It’s been a while but I’m pretty sure I disconnected the battery and then there are connectors on the seats that unplug for removal.
     
  7. Jun 28, 2020 at 9:59 AM
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    Randy H.

    Randy H. New Member

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    It seems like with IFS the more you build for off road, the better it gets on road. Solid axle gets worse.
     
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  8. Jun 28, 2020 at 10:19 AM
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    Blue 4ever Runner

    Blue 4ever Runner New Member

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    Blacked out badges, window deflectors, smoked 3rd brake light. I have a Borla muffler on order as well as some color matched engine cover stickers. I'll be painting the stock wheels soon as well. Falken tires in the fall as well.
    So I bought this:
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0748QWY99?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details
    And installed it today. I cut a 3" strip and put it in the center, avoiding the "bends" at the end of the bumper and it overlaps onto the face of the bumper only about 1/2 inch. I'm not too good with this kind of thing so I wanted to avoid trying to get it not to wrinkle around the slight bends. It's hard to see in the pic but it came out pretty good. I was sick of all the scratches and gouges in the bumper whenever I or someone else even touched it lightly with a cooler or something. Toyota should have continued the black part to cover more of the bumper but this should do it.DSCN5506.jpg
     
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  9. Jun 28, 2020 at 10:25 AM
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    Backwoods

    Backwoods New Member

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    There's a group of harnesses that need to be unplugged under the seat. It's easy. Just take your time.

    MAKE SURE YOUR BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE REMOVING ANY HARNESSES.

    The yellow ones are the air bag sensors and you don't want your vehicle throwing a code.

    I only removed the passenger seat, but it was 3 separate harnesses in a bundle. And 4 bolts, 14mm I believe. The plastic end caps that cover the bolts pop right off. I have a dash trim kit but didn't even need it for them.

    If you're installing an amp for the first time, watch some videos on how to properly set the amp gain. It's not a volume control, you can use a cheap DMM to help. Let's say your amp is 1000rms at 1 ohm, and your subs are wired to 1 ohm... Take 1000 times 1, and square that. You'll get about 31 volts... Play a 40-50 Hertz constant test tone and test AC voltage on speaker terminal outputs on the amp, slowly adjust amp gain until you get to that voltage. Make sure all bass boost are off. The more pre output voltage the headunit or LOC you are using has, the less the gain will be turned up. More than this and you can clip, which can burn up equipment. This is a very shortened explanation, and there's other ways of doing it with different equipment and distortion detectors, but this is an easy way. Watch a few videos, it'll explain it better.



    On another note... I switched out the 500rms amp under the seat for a 1000rms sundown audio amp. I had both amps... But wanted to try the 500 first. Nothing wrong with the 500, but the subs could handle more so I gave them more.

     
  10. Jun 28, 2020 at 11:01 AM
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    nimby

    nimby in the drink

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    :rofl:

    Canadian floormats it is then!
     
  11. Jun 28, 2020 at 12:00 PM
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    UglyHotness

    UglyHotness New Member

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    Got some 2nd hand Patriot M/T 285/70. A536C95F-FA44-4551-941A-71069E289F3B.jpg0D59172E-18AA-48EA-89A9-B1C84BF0FE3F.jpg
     
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  12. Jun 28, 2020 at 12:07 PM
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    Jynarik

    Jynarik I like boobies

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    I was banned for a week. Not sure why. Not much has changed lol20E55F17-EA98-4FE7-9D74-A9C5B5DC7FC8.jpg
     
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  13. Jun 28, 2020 at 4:06 PM
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    Rakcam76

    Rakcam76 New Member

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    Cameron
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    Blk 2019 4R TRD OR
    FN(x) Pro rims, Wildpeak AT3Ws, TRD Pro grill, Clazzio leather seats, LED cabin lights, Husky liners.
    Finally got all of my leather seat covers installed. It's easier to install them when its warm/hot but that also sucks because I damn near had a heat stroke putting them in. Truth, the install was not hard and if you didn't know that they were covers, you wouldn't be able to tell. A friend of mine has them in his TRD Pro Tacoma......had no idea, til he told me. So, $500 later, I have leather seats. Judge for yourself.
    https://www.clazzio.com

    IMG_1437.jpgIMG_1439.jpg
     
  14. Jun 28, 2020 at 6:19 PM
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    GRIZ

    GRIZ New Member

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    Heritage PRO Grille, General Grabber ATX, Diode Dynamics SS3 Sport Fogs, 1" front spacers by 88Rotors, Blacked out Emblems, USR Black Tail Lights, Raptor Lights, MESO Puddle Lights
    The day I've been waiting a month for is finally here, install day

    [​IMG]
     
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  15. Jun 28, 2020 at 7:05 PM
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    doc4216

    doc4216 New Member

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    Shannon
    The Land of Cle
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    2015 SR5 Premium
    Dasaíta HU, Bilstein 5100s, AT Tires, Coveted grill lights
    Did an oil change, broke a bolt, then broke a drill bit in the bolt, fun oil change.

    Then put on a bug deflector. I like it a lot. Then spilled two gallons of oil all over the garage and ruined my favorite pairs of shoes.

    Yup, best oil change ever, but hey, I really like my bug deflector.
     
  16. Jun 28, 2020 at 7:29 PM
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    doc4216

    doc4216 New Member

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    Dasaíta HU, Bilstein 5100s, AT Tires, Coveted grill lights
    Kittens win every time!!

    I bought a generic on off Amazon. But I like it so who cares.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F8K8D4W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
     
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  17. Jun 28, 2020 at 8:03 PM
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    nimby

    nimby in the drink

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    Jake
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    Maybe it was because you were drinking White Claw??

    :boink:
     
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  18. Jun 28, 2020 at 9:03 PM
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    Bdwsrjoe

    Bdwsrjoe New Member

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    3in ReadyLift, Toyo AT3, Method 701
    Installed black overlay kit and borrowed a little vinyl from my wife to cover front chrome ribs. The wife makes vinyl decals and heat presses shirts....
     
  19. Jun 29, 2020 at 8:50 AM
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    Jynarik

    Jynarik I like boobies

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    hey man, they’re refreshing!
     
  20. Jun 29, 2020 at 1:06 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    2017 4-Runner SR-5 P. Kings, Built Right uca’s, Durabumps, RSG sliders
    I don’t judge, looks great.
     
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  21. Jun 29, 2020 at 2:07 PM
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    Randy H.

    Randy H. New Member

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    Very refreshing. Like Junior mints?
     
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  22. Jun 29, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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    A&P

    A&P Name: Kevin

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    E.Pa
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    2018 TRD OR Super White Some Mods Eibach Frt @0.85, Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX 275/70/17
    LED Anytime Fog Lights, Interior & Backup, Raptor lights,H9 Lo-Beams Tinted Frt to match rest windows, CF steering wheel, 4 doors & above glove box panels, Eibach Frt @0.85, Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX 275/70/17
    Not today but in 136mi till 20k. I should be right at that mark when I get home from work Thursday night:yes: All the stuff to C/W change & up grade filter bowl.

    IMG_0274.jpg
     
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  23. Jun 29, 2020 at 4:07 PM
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    travieb1

    travieb1 New Member

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    2018 Toyota SR5 premium with 3rd row seating
    2018 SR5 Premium with sunroof and 3rd row seating- tinted windows, debadged side emblems, blacked out rear emblems, AVS low profile Rain Deflectors, AVS Aeroskin 2, Toyota Cargo cover, AJT Design Fob, AJT billet Aluminum red TRD battery bracket, AJT climate control knobs, TRD Skid Plate with Red TRD Inlays, Custom Fuse/Relay Block fabbed from High-Density Polyurethane, Borla Exhaust, N-Fab Nerf Bars, Blue Sea battery meter with additional USB and cigarette lighter with full time power, OEM Audio Plus Reference 500Q System with dual Sub Woofer, Fulltime backup camera mod with AOB switch, Precision LED Full interior LED lighting kit, Xenon Depot HID kit, Diode Dynamics switchback Turn signal LEDs, Precision LED backup LEDs, Diode Dynamics taillight as blinker mod, AJT Customs DRL’s, Toyota “Canadian” 3rd row Cargo mat, Bilstein 5100’s, Toytec 3” lift, JBA Upper Control Arms, Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/70/17, YodaTEQ Underhood Lighting Kit, TRD hood with flat black hood insert, TRD shift knob, TRD Oil cap, TRD Cold Air Intake, TRD SEMA wheels, Spidertrax spacers, Diode Dynamics SS3 fog-lights, Matte black painted TRD front end, TRD valances front and back painted matte black, Gobi Stealth rack, Gobi ladder, Rotopax with Red Fuel pack, Overland Equipped bolt on step, Kuat bike rack, White Raptor lights with Yoda LED’s switch, Pedal Commander, sequential side mirror blinker LED’s, Bunker Industries Recovery Boards with custom roof mounts, Tepui Awning with Gobi stealth mounts, CVT Mt Shasta Extended Summit Edition RTT, Southern Style Off-road Lo-Pro bumper with 20” Rigid light bar, Accessorides Remote Start.
    Took it to the river for the weekend to test out my setup;
    back.jpgfront.jpg
     
  24. Jun 29, 2020 at 4:08 PM
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    erfer1

    erfer1 New Member

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    Love the orange. Gaudy? Perhaps, but no one has to see it but you.:thumbsup: Where did you find orange rubber coupler?
     
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  25. Jun 29, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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    nimby

    nimby in the drink

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    Jake
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    I'm a Pennzoil Platinum fanboi. Nice choice :thumbsup:
     
  26. Jun 29, 2020 at 4:55 PM
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    A&P

    A&P Name: Kevin

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    2018 TRD OR Super White Some Mods Eibach Frt @0.85, Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX 275/70/17
    LED Anytime Fog Lights, Interior & Backup, Raptor lights,H9 Lo-Beams Tinted Frt to match rest windows, CF steering wheel, 4 doors & above glove box panels, Eibach Frt @0.85, Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX 275/70/17
    Been usig that for years. If it's good enough for Roger Penske to race with it's good enough for me on the street:yes::hattip:
     
  27. Jun 29, 2020 at 4:58 PM
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    A&P

    A&P Name: Kevin

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    E.Pa
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    2018 TRD OR Super White Some Mods Eibach Frt @0.85, Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX 275/70/17
    LED Anytime Fog Lights, Interior & Backup, Raptor lights,H9 Lo-Beams Tinted Frt to match rest windows, CF steering wheel, 4 doors & above glove box panels, Eibach Frt @0.85, Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX 275/70/17
    I Called Dealership Service to ask about the window issue. Got recording :censored::frustrated:they're only taking appt. Couldn't even talk to anyone!! So tired of the F'n Covid-19!!!!:frustrated::censored::puke:
     
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  28. Jun 29, 2020 at 5:11 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    John
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    2017 4-Runner SR-5 P. Kings, Built Right uca’s, Durabumps, RSG sliders
    Yeah, it’s a mutha alright.
     
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  29. Jun 29, 2020 at 5:29 PM
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    A&P

    A&P Name: Kevin

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    E.Pa
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    2018 TRD OR Super White Some Mods Eibach Frt @0.85, Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX 275/70/17
    LED Anytime Fog Lights, Interior & Backup, Raptor lights,H9 Lo-Beams Tinted Frt to match rest windows, CF steering wheel, 4 doors & above glove box panels, Eibach Frt @0.85, Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX 275/70/17
    Is there an 800 number to call for advice on issues?
     
  30. Jun 29, 2020 at 5:39 PM
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    4 Sticks

    4 Sticks New Member

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    800-331-4331. Toyota Tech Line.
     
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