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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 27, 2022 at 5:37 PM
    T4R_MGM

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    2021 Magnetic Grey Metallic 4Runner SR5
    Where’d you get the “4Runner” grille from? I’ve been looking for that
     
  2. Oct 27, 2022 at 5:39 PM
    replica9000

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    What's the View button?
     
  3. Oct 27, 2022 at 5:42 PM
    semprenissart

    semprenissart Mèfi

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    it's the front camera/side cameras/bird's eye view (came stock on mine)
     
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  4. Oct 27, 2022 at 6:45 PM
    kolter45

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    When I wanted to buy my 4Runner last year, I almost bought brand new because I wanted the view feature. Do you enjoy it & how nice is it?

    Ended up getting a used 4Runner because I didn't want safety sense crap, didn’t want a sunroof on a pro & didn’t want a push to start
     
  5. Oct 27, 2022 at 6:47 PM
    hossler1788

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    How do you like the 2.0s?
     
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  6. Oct 27, 2022 at 7:48 PM
    semprenissart

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    It's nice to have. I wish the resolution was better for sure, but I do use it often. It makes it very easy to park and see where the lines are with the birds eye view.
    The front camera seems somewhat useless while off roading if you're trying to look at small details in front (because of the bad resolution) but it served me really well a few times while going up at the very top of a steep hill on trails I didn't know and all I could see from my seat was the sky. Looking at the front camera tells me right away what's behind the hill so I don't have to tell my wife/friends to get out of the 4R and check for me. So it's also nice if you're alone in the truck as you don't have to get out all the time
     
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  7. Oct 28, 2022 at 1:49 AM
    5six

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    Ceramic tint (all glass), Toyo AT3s 285/70 C load, Eibach Pro Truck Stage 2 suspension, Ironman UCA, Cartrimhome TRD skid plate, RCI skids (rear diff, transmission, filler plate, catalytic anti theft), SwitchPro 9100 & MT Plate, Caliraised ditch lights & brackets, Caliraised molle panels, Sherpa roof rack, Westcott ladder, Weathertech window visors, Meso & LED interior bulbs, black badging, Weathertech mats, Husky cargo liner, Canvasback rear seat backing, Smittybilt 2781, Morrflate Quad, ARB Diff Breather, Ultimate9, TRD Pro rims, GTR Carbide headlights, DIY Knight Rider light strip.
    It’s also nice to have it automatically come on when you are driving very very slow (stopping, not moving, just starting to move). You can see where you are at the line for stop signs, lights … but mainly to see how close the idiot is behind you. But resolution sucks, especially if you’ve experienced the Jeep or Bronco cams.
     
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  8. Oct 28, 2022 at 7:58 AM
    kmeeg

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    Love the "NOT" automatic 2 zone climate control :p:p Have to keep on hitting re-circulate button and turn off A/C so that it won't give cold air on a 32 degree day. When temp is set to 68'F inside the car it seems to be 56'F
    hvacUntitled.jpg
     
  9. Oct 28, 2022 at 8:33 AM
    semprenissart

    semprenissart Mèfi

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    I don't understand what you're trying to do?
    If it's cold outside and you want hot air, turn the temps up? in auto it will control the fan speed depending on the temp set and the temp outside, among other things.
    A/C also works when you turn the heat on, it doesnt mean the air will come cold. It means it will dehumidify the air
     
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  10. Oct 28, 2022 at 8:42 AM
    kmeeg

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    I just want the vehicle to warm up to 68'F. But the interior temp is around 56'F and keep turning A/C and fresh air from out side. When this happens I get cold air. So I turn off A/C and hit re-circulate mode button so I keep getting hot air.
     
  11. Oct 28, 2022 at 10:06 AM
    semprenissart

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    I wouldnt "trust" the temperature on the 4R screen to be exact as whether the A/C button is on or off you'll get different temperature readings regardless of the outside temperature. Also, the air coming out right of the vents will most likely be a slightly different temp than by the time it reaches your face.
    If you want to keep the A/C on (or off), I wouldnt use the auto feature as the car will change things for you on its own. If you want to lock certain features, just use it manually and adjust the fan speed/temps on your own so it shouldn't change.
     
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  12. Oct 28, 2022 at 11:06 AM
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    I dont have the auto climate control on my 4runner, but our 18 highlander has it. It’s ability to maintain the temp/climate in the cabin is very poor. I’ve never spent more time in any vehicle fiddling with the temps, fan, settings than in our highlander with auto climate control. It’s always doing something that’s uncomfortable, too hot, too windy, etc.

    Much easier to set things on my manually controlled system 4r
     
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  13. Oct 28, 2022 at 12:14 PM
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    My 2021 Venture came with Bridgestone Dueler HTs. Quiet, but boring. At 31k miles, they are wearing crazy fast and certainly aren't going to provide the ice/light snow confidence I'd like to have this coming winter. So today, I took this as my chance to get tires more worthy of the 4R, Falken Wildpeak AT3, as well as add SpiderTrax spacers to beef up the stance a bit. No lift + stocks size tires + spacers = rubbing.

    Tires are smooth at all speeds, but rubbing the liner way before full turn and rubbing the actual fender plastic as well. I wasn't expecting that. I think a heat gun will fix the liner, but it looks like I would have to trim the actual fender if I want to keep the spacers. I think I've seen this done online somewhere.

    Anyone have experience trimming the fender?


    Before & after:
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  14. Oct 28, 2022 at 1:04 PM
    kmeeg

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    #1 I hate wheel spacers. If it was me I would throw away the spacers.

    This is how I trim the bumper to fit 285s. Just sharing my TRD trim video if it help you in anyway. (Have a seperate one for the Limited folks)

    https://youtu.be/LlWRa5bDdW8
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  15. Oct 28, 2022 at 1:36 PM
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    Replaced my worn out Wildpeaks with MT Baja Boss ATs a couple days ago. Don’t really have enough mileage on them to have any kind of opinion yet. Reviews are really good though. I really liked the Wildpeaks, but wanted to give these a shot.

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  16. Oct 28, 2022 at 2:14 PM
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    I love this. It’s insanely practical and looks sick!
     
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  17. Oct 28, 2022 at 5:19 PM
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    wheel spacers will make your tires rubber even more
     
  18. Oct 28, 2022 at 5:20 PM
    TrailSpecial22

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  19. Oct 28, 2022 at 7:06 PM
    PVT Pablo

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    New tires! The Nitto Ridge Grapplers were getting old and a little slick in the rain so I replaced then with Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T's!

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  20. Oct 28, 2022 at 7:43 PM
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    :bowdown: Everything about that truck.


    So the Mickey Thompsons, are they known to have a particular edge over other tires? They look good. A little more siping than KO2s?
     
  21. Oct 28, 2022 at 8:35 PM
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    What size and load please.
    Thanks
     
  22. Oct 28, 2022 at 9:18 PM
    PVT Pablo

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    Why thank ya!

    These are their "aggressive" all terrain with three peak mountain snowflake rating. Along the same lines as a KO2 and Falken Wildpeak. I've had both of those so I wanted to try out the Mickey Thompsons. Excited for snow to try these things out.

    285/70/17 SL Load
     
  23. Oct 29, 2022 at 4:33 AM
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    playdixie Missi'ppi Fella

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    Couple of things I've done over past 2 weeks.

    1. Upgraded the mirror side signals to black sequential ones (found on Amazon).
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091GFBVHL?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

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    2. Upgraded the mirrors themselves to blue tint with integrated signals. Not a bad install. Took prob 30 mins.
    https://cartrimhome.com/With-LED-Turn-Signal-Side-Mirror-Glass-Replacement-For-4RUNNER?search=toyota 4runner&page=2

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    3. Upgraded the front and rear turn signals to LEDS. So far no hypeflashes. Also upgraded the reverse lights to LEDS. Found those on Amazon.

    https://runnin4tacos.com/products/l...ow-toyota-4runner-2016?variant=42575233614075
    https://runnin4tacos.com/products/lasfit-rear-turn-signal-toyota-4runner-2016?variant=42575262646523
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MUF1APW?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details (says it doesn't fit, but it does)

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    4. Installed VLEDs red interior footwell lights. This process took a little longer than I had hoped, but was worth it in my book.

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    Edit: I also upgraded the puddle lights (no pic). Had these left over from upgrading the lighting in doors and few other spots inside the truck. Works great and lot brighter too. Lights came from Amazon.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BT23WVC?ie=UTF8
     
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  24. Oct 29, 2022 at 6:22 AM
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    My wife has a 20 Highlander with the digital controls. To me, it's distracting to fiddle with it while you're driving. Not only is it dual climate, but can control the rear too. I always end up syncing something and resetting the temp or fan speeds. I like my old fashioned controls in my 4Runner.
     
  25. Oct 29, 2022 at 8:14 AM
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    I’ll be interested to hear what you think of the MTs after having had both the other sets of tires. The Falkens are great, I have zero complaints about them, but I never had the KO2s and I’ve heard lots of mixed reviews.
     
  26. Oct 29, 2022 at 10:01 AM
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    any problem balancing them?
     
  27. Oct 29, 2022 at 12:24 PM
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    I did also enjoy the Falkens, and got every bit of their price worth in milage, and they had plenty of traction right up until replacement. Being in the Pacific North West this winter will really be a great way to test out these Mickey's.

    Not that I'm aware of, shop was done in less than an hour and buttery smooth on the highway. They are quieter than worn out Nitto Ridge Grapplers haha
     
  28. Oct 29, 2022 at 12:42 PM
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    Good deal!!!
     
  29. Oct 29, 2022 at 12:43 PM
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    Why do you even care what others think? You like something, do it. IMO. I am a total noob when it comes to 4runners. I just purchased one a month ago and look up all the mods online based on what other more experienced guys do, if I like something and I KNOW I am going to love it and will find it useful and joyful, I just do it. There are thousands of opinions and another thousand approaches.....

    JUST DO IT! Fcuk yeah!
     
  30. Oct 29, 2022 at 10:11 PM
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    10k miles in 10 months. Not bad.

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