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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. Oct 25, 2022 at 12:15 PM
    whippersnapper02

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    When stopped, engine bay temps soar so initially you will be getting hotter than ambient air temps until you get moving.
     
  2. Oct 25, 2022 at 12:31 PM
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    Overland WT Grumpy Old Guy

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    Many with many more to go
    Thats true with the overwhelming vast majority of N/A vehicles.
     
  3. Oct 25, 2022 at 12:37 PM
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    Yes but at least if you pull air from outside of the engine bay, you minimize the initial rush of hot air that will lean out the AFR.
     
  4. Oct 25, 2022 at 3:16 PM
    Overland WT

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    Many with many more to go
    Todays ECU's make incremental adjustments every second. In EFI engines, it shouldnt be an issue. Carbs however... remember sync'ing gauges? Those sucked.
     
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  5. Oct 25, 2022 at 3:17 PM
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    Believe it or not, our trucks already come with a Cold air intake.
     
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    Where in the app is the tire pressure?
     
  7. Oct 25, 2022 at 3:37 PM
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    kolter45 Inferno Pro & 4.0 Tacoma

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    Your alignment will be way off. That’s how you know. If you just lifted it, you’ll need an alignment ASAP. Once you get it aligned, post your specs on here. Ask for a print out of your numbers. We’ll be able to see if you need SPCs UCAs for a crappy alignment or just any UCAs cause your coilovers might b rubbing your OEM UCAs.

    It sounds like you don’t need UCAs or a diff drop. Did you do the needle bearing replacement from ECGS? I’d do that before UCAs & a diff drop. I did new bump stops, extended brake lines, SPC UCAs, ECGS, diff & carrier bearing drop on my Tacoma. I haven’t lifted my 4Runner yet but plan to go toytec again
     
  8. Oct 25, 2022 at 3:39 PM
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    Never synced cabs myself but it looks like a pain.

    The ECU will cut timing and/or adjust AFR when it sees that hot air. Once it's gone it will adjust for the cooler air but you would lose power for that time almost like hampering takeoff performance.
     
  9. Oct 25, 2022 at 3:40 PM
    kmeeg

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    Open the Toyota app -> Click on "Vehicle status" -> click on "See Details" under Tire pressure
     
  10. Oct 25, 2022 at 3:44 PM
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    Changed out my radiator cap today.
     
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  11. Oct 25, 2022 at 4:08 PM
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    correct. True cold air intakes have the filters sealed off inside the wheel well. (Im an 90’s mustang racer).

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    i would have went with a sealed box unti

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  12. Oct 25, 2022 at 5:26 PM
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    I have the same intake...I have had similar K&N filters on various cars (20+ and counting). I love all the stupid comments, most are just internet opinions and fall into the category of a stinky turd :poking:
     
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  13. Oct 25, 2022 at 5:28 PM
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    Absolutely NOT! LOL. Cleans up the engine bay and gives the engine a nice growl upon acceleration.
     
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    Dobinson IMS Warn Bumper CaliRaised Sliders 285/70 K02s
    I think somebody will be by shortly to chuckle at you. :laugh:

    I don’t know why, but apparently it’s a thing…

    Induction noise lovers unite!!!! The only ones that we should be laughing at are BMW owners that bought the artificial engine sounds that are piped in through the speakers!!!
    :poking:
     
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  15. Oct 25, 2022 at 6:51 PM
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    Ram phone mount installed.

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  16. Oct 25, 2022 at 8:14 PM
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    Got one lf those for my 14 Pro Max. I used X mounts before but the rubber tips always crack and come off.
     
  17. Oct 25, 2022 at 10:42 PM
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    Hey looks good! What edge trim did you use? I’m about to do it this week. Thx!
     
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  18. Oct 26, 2022 at 8:02 AM
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    This is what I used. It has metal clips in the molding that are totally incased in the rubber so it does not scratch but holds on very well. It can be a pain to get on. Where the flare ends what I did was go down front the wide part of the flare and get it on then slowly work it over that area. When you start doing it you will get what I am saying.
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M8MAOLI?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

    I also went to Harbor freight and got the sanding drums you can put in a drill and used that for the rounded part of the cut they cleaned it up really eazy.

    When cutting I used a oscillating or vibration saw https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-DEWALT-20V-XR-Cordless-Oscillating-Tool-Kit/5001914553 you can get a cheap one at harbor freight if you don't have one. What I liked about it was it let me make a light cut and go back over it a few times to slowly deepen it and not make a mistake.

    This pack has the rounded blade I used it made it easy to cut without fighting the position of the saw. You can use a dremel and a cut off bit I have seen people do that and it works fine this is just how I did it.
    https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-5Pc-Oscillating-General-Purpose-Cutting-Set/5001914197

    Once you make the cut use the sandpaper to clean it up I used a box cutter on the back side of the bumper to cut the flashing off but I have done a lot of this kind of thing it you are nervous about it just pull off what you can then use the sandpaper before putting the molding on you need a clean edge to get the molding on. I trimmed my liner on the passenger side so it covered the windshield washer tank still and on the driver side I cut it inline with the bumper.

    The bumper bracket on the drivers side I cut flush with the bumper the rounded the back corner so it looked like it was made that way.
    Good luck and remember it is just plastic.
     
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  19. Oct 26, 2022 at 9:46 AM
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    Where did you pick that Japanese letters in front grille. ? Love that color
     
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  20. Oct 26, 2022 at 11:12 AM
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    "new to me" 21 Nightshade got some more shade today... window tint. Next up is find the best posts about tire size on these 20's. I'm looking at the 275/55/20 BFGs.

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    I wasn't very happy with the 275/55/20 look and changed to 17 in option 285/70R17. As seen on the 2nd pic I didn't like seeing stuff through the wheel.
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    after 17in wheels and tires -
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  22. Oct 26, 2022 at 11:54 AM
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  23. Oct 26, 2022 at 11:56 AM
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    since I did a lift 2.5 front and 1.5 rear didn't have any rubbing issues. But when I did 285s I had rubbing issues and have a video explaining how I solved it very easily.
     
  24. Oct 26, 2022 at 11:57 AM
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    ah, ok. Thanks. I don't plan on lifting it anytime soon.
     
  25. Oct 26, 2022 at 12:57 PM
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    Thanks. You make great points. I do notice some “clicks “ when I go up into the driveway. Not sure if it’s cause the springs need to settle or needed uca’s.
     
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  26. Oct 26, 2022 at 2:11 PM
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    Pretty Stock except for Sherpa Crestone Roof Rack with 44" Extreme LED X6S Slim Light Bar, RCI 5 degree Sliders with Top Plates, General Grabber ATX 265/70R/17.
    Got it on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Vongsai?ref=usf_2020

    Jeannette is pretty helpful and you can message her to get a custom color scheme if you don't see one you like. I wanted something different for the truck than standard TRI color grill badge. Only cosmetic but it's one the first things people look at besides the trucks color. And being Asian, I'm allowed to rice out at least one thing on my vehicles :)

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  27. Oct 26, 2022 at 2:11 PM
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    that is the perfect size and exactly what I'm putting on ours as soon as our tires wear out
     
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  28. Oct 26, 2022 at 3:28 PM
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    Finally did some glare “mitigation” on the hood and scoop. I tried on my own a while back with DIY options and I discovered my inability to apply wraps !!

    So, we designed a variation on that theme and had the work done by Graphics Guys in Austin.

    My old eyes are happy…CC197ADF-A402-4245-862E-D4F4379DC591.jpg
     
  29. Oct 26, 2022 at 3:57 PM
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    What toytec coilovers did you get? They will def settle. Mine made the same noise & has gone away
     
  30. Oct 27, 2022 at 4:55 PM
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    Added a voltmeter. I only have 1 battery at the moment but it’ll be useful when I add a 2nd battery as well.


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