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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 23, 2021 at 3:16 PM
    MountainMan

    MountainMan New Member

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    Changed my oil for the 1st time today. Ran out of free dealer changes.

    Pleasantly surprised to see that none of the skid plate bolts were stripped, but the factory plastic filter housing was gorilla tight. Needed to use a breaker bar to get it off.

    Upgraded the plastic housing with an aluminum housing for a Camry...

    IMG_20210823_120434667.jpg

    Not necessary since the plastic one is so well protected, but I feel better having an OEM metal one, and it was only $35.

    My new Motiv filter wrench worked very well...

    IMG_20210823_120450935.jpg

    Filled it up with Mobil 1 5w-20 since it's so hot out here and I tow a fair amount.

    Next change should go a little quicker. Nice that I didn't have to jack it up since there is plenty of room with the lift and taller tires.
     
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  2. Aug 23, 2021 at 6:20 PM
    ian408

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    Pls Stdby
    Plastic seems like a poor choice for a part exposed to engine temperature.

    Do you have a part number?
     
  3. Aug 23, 2021 at 6:54 PM
    T4R13

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    Does anyone have any Experience with a Wilco hitch gate solo high clearance or similar? Found one used considering picking it up
     
  4. Aug 23, 2021 at 7:06 PM
    MountainMan

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  5. Aug 23, 2021 at 7:12 PM
    ian408

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    Pls Stdby
  6. Aug 24, 2021 at 7:06 AM
    DRobs

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    Pinstripes, lots of em. Plus a couple dents.
    I cheated and went over to my local tire / lube place and had them install my heavy Shrockworks steel skid plates.
    Their lift made it really easy. They have a separate part of the lift to hold up the skid plates. I helped them with the stick nuts and they charged me $50, plus I gave each of the 2 guys working on it a $10 tip.
     
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  7. Aug 24, 2021 at 7:17 AM
    DRobs

    DRobs New Member

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    Pinstripes, lots of em. Plus a couple dents.
    Did a crazy trail on Saturday. Lots of tall ledges. I almost had to break out the winch but was able to bump it up them. looking over my 4Runner afterwards - dammit put a dent in the same passenger side front quarter panel. Almost the same place as the previous dent I put there. No pics or video from the trail as it was a little questionable.

    Edit: Actually heard Atrac kicking in. Previously I always thought it was kind of passive. On one climb it really made noise working the brakes to get over a steep ledge.

    Aftermath pic. My pinstripe collection continues to grow.
    Pinstripes.jpg

    Kind of hard to see but:
    Dent 2.jpg

    Going for that brushed metal look:
    Brushed Metal.jpg
     
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  8. Aug 24, 2021 at 7:38 AM
    ericam38

    ericam38 New Member

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    I just recently installed. So too soon to give any real feedback. But it was highly recommended by the shop, and reviews were good.
     
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  9. Aug 24, 2021 at 9:54 AM
    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.
    ^
    Kinda hurts seeing all those scratches but it's great that you are getting out there and using it for what it's designed to do.
     
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  10. Aug 24, 2021 at 11:14 AM
    McSpazatron

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    haha. Im still getting used to pinstripes. But I know Im crazy because I still refuse to take the 4runner to a regular car wash to avoid swirl marks from the brushes.
     
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  11. Aug 24, 2021 at 1:09 PM
    PrettyGoodSam

    PrettyGoodSam New Member

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    what ladder you got?
     
  12. Aug 24, 2021 at 1:48 PM
    Marchy

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    This could not be more timely, I'm getting close to my first oil change and was going to look into what all was needed. So thank you for this and I've got all these lovely things on order :)
     
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  13. Aug 24, 2021 at 2:43 PM
    Marchy

    Marchy New Member

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    there's always next time :)
     
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  14. Aug 24, 2021 at 4:09 PM
    Amerxon555666

    Amerxon555666 New Member

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    added a roof basket, honestly. these are more effective carrying camping gears

    t4r.jpg
     
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  15. Aug 24, 2021 at 4:18 PM
    nimby

    nimby in the drink

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    Moving day.

    Loaded the Gobi up with my most precious cargo

    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Aug 24, 2021 at 4:55 PM
    DRobs

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    Pinstripes, lots of em. Plus a couple dents.
  17. Aug 24, 2021 at 8:29 PM
    Henry J

    Henry J Crap…crap crap crap crap…crap

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    not me, but…wow
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  18. Aug 24, 2021 at 8:30 PM
    jetmechG550

    jetmechG550 New Member

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    Land/Range Roverish
     
  19. Aug 25, 2021 at 6:01 AM
    rino924

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    That has to ruin the paint on the quarter panel, right?
     
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  20. Aug 25, 2021 at 6:20 AM
    the_great_white

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    Maybe a little, but not as bad as it will if that catches something and gets ripped off. Seems like a poor choice for placement.
     
  21. Aug 25, 2021 at 7:18 AM
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  22. Aug 25, 2021 at 7:21 AM
    Crossfit4Runner

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    To many to list
    What did you replace them with? We’re they plug and play?
     
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  23. Aug 25, 2021 at 1:16 PM
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    I went in for my 50K (actual 48.5K but it's been too long) Toyota Care Plus this morning. The last one was 13 months ago and last oil was December 2019. I used to put 5K on every 3 month driving to work and my normal next 10k oil would have been June 2019. Then covid came and I no longer had to go in to work and the 4runner just sat except for grocery runs. I have since retired so it doesn't get driven much more but it's paid for:).

    While I was at the dealer I looked around - not much to see in stock. They had 2- 4runner LTDs that I could see - not saying they don't have more somewhere. The lots were fairly empty and this is a high volume dealer. The show room was scarce except for 2 RAV4s, a Highlander, a Supra, a Sequoia - no trucks and surprise - 2 C8 Corvettes one soft top and one hardtop? Not sure what that is all about and didn't feel like talking to any sales people to find out. Oh, and the one RAV4 was a RAV4 Prime an had adjusted price for market value and color protection of over $64K - huh? Oh well, exciting times for car dealers I guess.
     
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  24. Aug 25, 2021 at 1:19 PM
    4wheelforlife

    4wheelforlife New Member

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    Mark ups are insane at this time. I think this is the new norm now.
     
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  25. Aug 25, 2021 at 1:26 PM
    MountainMan

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    :der: Yikes! That is nuts!
     
  26. Aug 25, 2021 at 4:01 PM
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    CLE congrats on retirement! Year of WFH has been good for the odometer for sure!
     
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  27. Aug 26, 2021 at 9:22 AM
    jasonmcelroy

    jasonmcelroy Recovering perfectionist

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    Nothing special.

    Kicker KS 6x9 for the front doors.
    Kicker/Subaru tweeters for dash position
    Kicker KS 6.5 for the rear doors.

    No special love for or experience with Kicker, just bought the tweeter replacements before I decided to do the doors and figured maybe having the same brand/series would give a better outcome.

    Used commonly available Metra mounts and wiring pigtails. They're not great, but good enough. . . and I'm pretty good with a file and a drill ;-0

    Sounded a little bright so I disconnected the tweeter portion of the 6x9s in the front door. Not permanent, they are wired so that you can just pull the plug on the tweeter lead.

    Sounds nice.

    Jason
     
  28. Aug 26, 2021 at 11:08 AM
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    I bought the VE and regretted not waiting for the Pro. So some of my changes just make it look more like a Pro.

    Added a Pedal Commander throttle controller (so much more passing power)
    Updated base speakers to the OEM Audio+ system. Huge difference, voices are clearer and the bass is so much deeper.
    Changed all interior and exterior lights to LEDs
    Changed to the Catback exhaust - sounds so much better!
    Changed the grille to the "Toyota"
    Added the TRD bash plate
    Replaced the roof rack, with the TRD rack.
     
  29. Aug 26, 2021 at 4:48 PM
    DrewMan

    DrewMan 2016 4RTP-KDSS

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    Sounds pretty nice … Can you share some pics of your new ride?
     
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  30. Aug 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM
    BTil

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    Ha, I was going to ask why you didn’t just order a Pro but I get it. I wanted a Bronco so bad, but the roll out is so bad I found out about the 4Runner from a little research. I am waiting for the 2023 redesign. But I actually love what it is now and am so tempted to just order a 2022. KDSS seems like a set up for a possible failure and one can’t argue with Fox shocks. So I am all Pro as well. Hoping this follow works better then the Bronco did. Chips seem to ruin everything right now.
     
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