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

Finally installed my Expedition One washer reservoir relo kit. Drive ONE time in the snow with washer fluid and my wife said go buy anything I need to fix it.

 

Will the 2nd Gen Tacoma bottle not fit?

 

I’m getting a new bumper from Demello and I decided to pull the old one early. Not sure if that would fit in the same spot, this was what they recommended and normally install along with their bumpers.

 

I have the same one, soft shackle works great for it.

 

Original Panasonic battery was starting to go. Listen to the radio for more than 20 minutes and she has trouble turning over. With the weather about the be regularly before freezing, I don't want to take a chance it won't start.

 

Mine is doing the same. What battery are you going with?

 

I went with Toyota's 24F. When I had my Tacoma, OEM was the best option so I stuck with that.

 

My panasonic went out a little while ago. I got an Everstart from Walmart.

I know, I know. Walmart? Really?

It actually tested really well.

https://youtu.be/h7rTcBanpMk

 

I tried getting the OEM one when mine died, but it was discontinued. Figures. Lasted 7 years and over 100k. I went with an Odyssey 34R for the replacement.

 

I just pulled my OEM battery out of my ‘22 for an Odyssey…

 

My original OEM battery also died a few months ago, while listening to the radio for 10 minutes. The Panasonics just aren’t what they used to be. Got a Costco battery. Better plan on preemptively replacing it every 3 years.

 

Supercharged it.....

 

The battery I bought is 00544-24F60-575. The website says it was Not For Sale, but the dealership had them in stock. Maybe they just can't be purchased online due to the extra shipping precautions.

My Tacoma had the 27F TruStart battery. Had the truck for 11 years, only had to replace the battery once after 6 years.

 

Tore my dash apart, removed the glove box and everything down the middle of the dash. Unscrewed all the components in the glove box, zip tied a bunch of random harnesses in the dash, tightened every nut bolt and screw I could find, cleaned the little bit of dust off everything. Applied felt panel isolation tape on every plastic mating surface and put it all back together. Panels are definitely tighter now. Let’s hope the incredibly irritating 4Runner dash vibration is gone now. Next will be to take care of the tailgate creek.

 

Sounds like you need to get it tuned? And why dyno in 4 wheel drive?

 

Mine hasn't started yet but when it does you can do that all over again just for your dear old dad! LOL!

 

Aimed the headlights down last night about 4 turns each. The Ironman 4x4 lift took an inch of rake out so the beam pattern from the H9s wasn't as good as before and I'm sure oncoming traffic will appreciate it. I'm also installing extended brake likes for the rear today.

Next upgrades in January will probably be a BOTCK from Dr. KDSS and upgraded front sway bar endlinks to finish out the suspension.

 

Just replaced mine on my 2020. The OEM lasted 2 years. I should be driving it more so the battery will last longer. Just reached 5000 miles.

 

Charge it up from outlet if sits in the garage or short trips. I use NOCO charger and top all my vehicles off every 3 month.

 

Adjusted the tailgate striker in an attempt to solve the tailgate creek. We’ll see what happens! New front and rear wiper blades for the 4Runner and Highlander.

 

what was this issue? I drive mostly in snow for 6 months out of the year….what am I missing???

 

Oh, re: snow. I had already removed the stock one for a new bumper I’m getting. Well coming back from Mammoth all the slush kept getting kicked up on the windshield and I had no fluid to clean it. Was a brain fart on my side for sure.

 

Nothing much on the 4R but I was exited to meet him at R4T. Awesome guy..!!

 

Got the windows tinted. Amazing what a difference it makes. 15% all the way around and 50% on the windshield

 

You got my fav Army green..!!

I also see Toyo OC. I'm keeping my eyes on what people say on those. I'm very interested on them as they check lot of boxes for me.

 

Good looking rig. Wondering what load rating Toyos you're running and what you think of them?

 

Tires are awesome! nice and quiet for an A/T but still have a nice aggressive look. It's my wife's 4Runner and she loves them. I also had a set of 35's on my F-150. but I just traded that in.... for something a little more me.... and the Toyo's will be going on the new rig as well after I wear out the new tires a little

my new rig

 

LT285/70R17 116/113Q C BSW

I have noticed the passenger rated AT3's have a much flatter side wall design whereas these are actual "lugs" and are 3D if that makes sense

 

I don’t understand tinting the front windshield. If you live in a city and only drive in a city then I guess it’s ok. There are no street lights where I live and it’s very dark in the winter, let alone the fog and snow. Just seems like a bad idea for rural areas. Is there a valid reason for doing it?