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

Problem in Canada, can’t find the rims I want in a zero offset, only -12 for RRWs and -25 in Black Rhinos. And I’m fine to do the -12, but worry about rubbing with stock suspension and stock size Toyos. Wish we had a chart for stock size tires and rim offsets.

 

That is what I been trying to do for the shift knob. What did you use for the boot mod?

 

sick!!!!

 

https://trail4runner.com/2021/02/05/factory-5th-gen-4runner-wheel-options/

-12 would be pushing them out and away from the suspension. I have -12 RRW and I had to take the wheel spacers off because it "stanced" the 4Runner more than I wanted.

 

Well yeah! Wheel spacers plus a negative offset wheel. That would be an insane amount of pop out. Might as well do it right and get long travel.

 

Added some RCI armor including the cat protection. Also added wheel spacers and a less aggressive-than-some viper cut.

 

Be careful with where you have your recovery shackles as it is my understanding that it is not rated for recovery.

 

Thanks and yeah, I'm aware. It's more for the red accents up front and to have some shackles that are easy to grab. It'll be a while but the plan it to get a proper bumper on there. Without getting divorced in the process, that is.

 

Although I just noticed the post from 4Daughters above with those Apex recovery points. I may have to look into that since the bumper will be a ways off.

 

I have the Treaty Oak ones. Either one's better than the tie-down points. Will the tie-down points fail? Probably not. Are they a potentially unsafe tool for the job? Yes.

 

Following is a link to a helpful article. They’re affordable, have a promise of strength for recoveries, and they also look cool! Scott Brady at Overland Journal suggests the first two off road needs are good tires and good recovery points. I have much to learn and am building the 4R slowly.

https://trail4runner.com/2020/04/24/apex-overlands-recovery-points/

 

They have the standard ones in stock but not the KDSS ones. So I'll have to see if I can find them elsewhere. The Treaty Oak ones that Gamma Ray mentioned don't say whether they are KDSS OK or not. For the money though, I definitely want to get these. I've only ever had to yanks others and fortunately I was able to do it with a d shackle on the tow hitch. But you never know when it's your turn or you need to pull from the front.

 

Just installed my new roof rack.

 

Looks good. Aluminum or steel?

 

I bought a knob on Amazon and then found a website that makes custom boots and I had them make me one for the Taco. I had it made in blue because I'm going to have the red thread on the knob redone in blue.

Afterwards, I bought a small saw and cut out the same design on the taco shifter and glued the boot to the bottom of the shift housing and voila.

 

Went with the aluminum. It's a daily driver and my urban escape vehicle. I thought about steal because it's more affordable but I didn't want to add too much weight.

 

Pushed the fender liner inward. New wheel/tire combo rubbed in reverse at full lock. Did not have to trim the bumper.

 

Yeah, that's where I'm at. Trying not to go crazy. Too many decsions for an indecisive person like me. Can't make up my mind on sliders,skids etc. I think it's an illness

 

LOL I think you might be right. Anyway, I plan on putting a bumper and winch on the front at some point. In speaking with my local shop, they suggested not doing steel because eventually I will add enough weight to really sag the front suspension and will have to then upgrade it to compensate. That was enough for me to decide on aluminum.

 

Yes indeed. I’ll also replace the stock Dunlops soon, but that’s $1200 v under $200 for the Apex. More likely to get stuck and need recovery with the Dunlops anyway… Have fun with your build!

 

Too much. Love the look of the -12's with no spacers.

 

If and when you ever see a doctor for this illness, can you ask if "can't stop mods on my 4runner" is the same? I have this illness. I was going to see a my psychiatrist but I spent the money on modifications.

 

Is this the upTOP roof rack?

 

I'm very interested in the storage doors will you please post a link to the product.

 

I just pulled off the APEX recovery points since my bumper is on the way. DM me if you are interested, I can sell them cheap since I have no use for them right now.

 

Yes it's their Bravo rack. I don't have any experience with other racks to compare it to but I have no complaints.

 

I just installed the bravo rack to my truck today. I noticed that even though mine and yours are both bravo rack they differ slightly.

 

Interesting. How so?

 

Look at the "slots" next to the mounting holes for the cross beams. My are slightly different.

 

Mine is also different from the bravo rack advertised on their website. I figured it could just be their latest model.