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

It happens, man! Is your rig lifted or completely stock? Did you by chance engage crawl control in reverse?

 

Do you have an oil leak?

 

Pull those running boards, trust

 

Thanks! It's stock except for the Falken Wildpeaks in stock size. Yea, I tried everything but the rocks I put under kept getting flung out and all my efforts kept digging me deeper in the sand so I stopped. I had a kind lady try to help me get out but she wasn't too experienced with kinetic energy ropes and she didn't seem comfortable using it so I didn't push it. Moral is: I couldve gotten 2 sets of Maxtrax for that tow bill.

Nope, the skids there didn't even get damaged. I did undercoat it a few months ago if you're wondering.

I would've been more mad if it did damage running boards but I specifically requested my build to not have them so I can get sliders later on and not deal with selling the boards.

 

That sucks, but you seem relatively unscathed. That exhaust section bothers me how it’s situated. Honestly, that is probably the most exposed part that could benefit from some sort of simple skid plate. Ive spent time contemplating making something simple, but it seems the best way is what is already out there (transfer skid plate mounted onto a new crossmember that is installed behind that exhaust section).

Did you have any recovery equipment with you? Were you too stuck to stack rocks?

Edit: you answered those questions already

 

oh no! was it worth it though?

 

Lucky you didn't crunch a rocker, time for armor.

 

Removing the bottom rear seat is a must do for folks who travel with rear seats folded down regularly or sleep/camp in the truck & don’t want to build a platform.
Provides a lot of extra storage…

 

Getting ready to prep my nerf bars for raptor lining. Never saw her w/o them. I kinda like the clean look. But being short, I kinda like having the steps



Got some sanding to do. There's a bit of rust to get off of these. Hope to get it all done and cured by next Monday.



PS.. next task is to clean my damn garage

 

Raptor lining? Like off-brand line-x?

 

I believe it is better than line-x. A buddy of mine used it on his fenders and also on his rock sliders. It's been solid and no chips after 2+ years. He does a lot more off roading than I ever will, but I do like the texture and added layer of protection. Plus it is UV fade resistant.

 

Raptor lining makes line x junk

 

I have a hard time believing that since it's sold on Amazon and line x has been the industry standard for an eternity.

 

From what I hear raptor is the best out there, but its expensive. I use herculiner since its cheap

 

You can purchase it directly from U-pol, on Amazon, or at some auto stores. It is expensive, but the reviews are positive and I've seen its performance first hand. But to each his/her own.

 

Finally got the matching Transfer Case Shifter Knob to my Regular Shifter. A Guy on Etsy made this one for me (same guy I bought the larger shift knob from), I believe he also has the shift pattern in White on Black, as well.

 

We live and learn, brotha. Now you have a good argument to justify spending with the boss lol

 

i dont need them but my wife is 5'3" lol. sliders will eventually go on but i'm in no rush at the moment. one mod at a time i guess.

 

Broke 3000 miles yesterday on our 2022 4Runner. It’s been sitting in our garage for a couple weeks while I have been driving the Honda CRV. Honda has 303,750 miles on it and running strong.

 

Does the Etsy seller offer any other stitching/lettering colors besides red?

 

Drove it home after leaving it @ the AP Tues. morning. Needs bath.

 

Came up w/ nothing searching forum so DIY

Problem: Repeatedly broken centre console lid latch tab OEM and Amazon. Lid stayed spring loaded open.
Solution: Diy disengage centre console lid springs, Bob's your Uncle.

1. Remove 4 black inner lid phillips screws, pry bar inner lid plastic away via 4 clips, and pop that old man Kleenex holder off forever!
2. Remove 4 zinc lid arms phillips screws, put lid parts aside
3. Easily pry bar rear air vent panel off
4. Reduce lid tension, cut ends of lid springs off with linesman's, bend out of their channels to disengage
*5: DRINK A HARD DAY IPA FOR YOUR TROUBLES

 

Finished routing my breather for the rear diff and e-locker. More of a pain in the ass than I expected, with regard to the routing and such. Mostly because the line that came with the ARB kit that I bought was pretty stiff, and it didnt like to bend how I wanted it to.

 

Well the $800 tow truck could've went to some recovery boards so probably not lol. Just wanted to test some capabilities. Did not expect to get high centered but that was on me.

Luckily yea. Definitely need a thicker fuel tank skid first though, might save up to get a full skid kit and then sliders after.

 

Made these Custom mud flap vinyl emblems.

 

Not sure, but here's his Etsy site... https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnobsForA...i3aYxsjdB9&eaid=44861972939&x_eaid=1ecd14b767

 

Also, he's very responsive to email questions... just takes a day or two to get response.

 

Did the factory roof rail delete. Very happy with how it turned out.

Next up - sliders to smooth out that Predator raggedness and maybe a scoop -> flat hood swap so it's all clean lines all around.

 

Installed the Meso Customs Map lights, pretty much love them!