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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. Jan 22, 2023 at 9:13 AM
    BearBio

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    We're stopping Vegas on the way back from Flag. Don't know if we'll hit one there but we are staying in Barstow on the way down (as opposed to staying in Apple Valley or Victorville). Likely hit The Hat in Temple City between Barstow and Seal Beach, also. If we could make Philippe's for a French dip, Olvera Street for taquitos, and Musso and Frank's, it would be a home run!
     
  2. Jan 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM
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    Did the dash speaker swap today! Buddy of mine printed out the brackets so I didn't have to cut the stock/buy extras.

     
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  3. Jan 22, 2023 at 1:07 PM
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    Mounted up some extremely heavy duty MaxTraxx Micro recovery boards today. It was a tough process trying to figure out the mounting method but got it done. This makes the rig totally ready to recovery those soccer moms shopping at the nearby mall, Target or Whole Foods. Concrete surface required to perform recovery. Also adds 0MPG to your ride.
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  4. Jan 22, 2023 at 1:29 PM
    hossler1788

    hossler1788 Turtle

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    Nice, it looks good. Post some more pictures when you get the chance.
     
  5. Jan 22, 2023 at 2:18 PM
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    Replaced the side emblems
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  6. Jan 22, 2023 at 2:30 PM
    Gamma Ray

    Gamma Ray Be excellent to each other

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    Who cares? This never shows everything anyway.
    Hey! This buttface stole my RC truck recovery boards!
     
  7. Jan 22, 2023 at 3:51 PM
    RedRunner87

    RedRunner87 Mall Crawler LVL Expert

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    I grew up in Simi Valley, we had The hat and Tommys. The Hat is one of my favorite places of all time!
     
  8. Jan 22, 2023 at 4:01 PM
    RedRunner87

    RedRunner87 Mall Crawler LVL Expert

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    Awesome thanks! I'm not sure if I can fit a light bar in there since my winch control is in the upper grill, but I would like to try.
     
  9. Jan 22, 2023 at 5:10 PM
    BearBio

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    Great "fatty, sloppy" pastrami! For a deli pastrami, we will go to Katella Deli in Los Alamitos.

    Enough, I am getting hungry. Making Reubens for dinner tonite, by coincidence.
     
  10. Jan 22, 2023 at 6:54 PM
    whippersnapper02

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    Partial fail…purchased the 2020 center console rear panel, USB port and wiring. Everything works except the rear vent tube must have changed for the models with rear USB. However I had incorrectly ordered the rear USB port before but it plugged into the wiring for the center console power port. I installed it in place of the passenger side power port and gave up the center console power port I never use. Eventually I’ll do research and change the vent tube if I can so I can use the 2020 panel.

    @Old Red

    The wiring you referenced for rear USB plugs in correct but the vent tube is different.

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    End result:

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  11. Jan 22, 2023 at 6:57 PM
    MyWyfsRnnr

    MyWyfsRnnr Have you seen the mall?

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  12. Jan 22, 2023 at 7:07 PM
    3JOH22A

    3JOH22A Toyota Gigolo

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    Serviced the sticking parking brake in the RH rear corner. What a pain in the ass! The cup washers holding the shoes to the backing plate need to be accessed through a little hole in the hub flange, about as easy as laparoscopic surgery... Had to do the job twice because the Bosch shoes were oversized, and would't fit inside the rotor hat

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    The rest of the corner brake job went smoothly. I went with Bosch BC606 ceramic pads in a new Raybestos FRC10463N caliper on a Raybestos 980780PER slotted rotor. Replaced the brake hose, too, because rust. Sunsong 2204834 hose and Carlson H95042 banjo bolt
    Took it for a test drive. No more dragging caliper. Parking brake now works as it should with original OEM shoes freshly lubricated and adjusted.

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  13. Jan 22, 2023 at 7:23 PM
    Connor MacLeod

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    Installed A-pillar grab handle. It seems more sturdy than the factory one on the passenger side!

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  14. Jan 22, 2023 at 9:54 PM
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    I really wish they came with these. Convenient for short folks … meaning my wife, … ahem
     
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  15. Jan 23, 2023 at 6:47 AM
    Ironguy

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    I thought they were tongue depressors!
     
  16. Jan 23, 2023 at 7:21 AM
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    Will this fit on a 2020 4runner? If so, where can I order this item? Thanks,
     
  17. Jan 23, 2023 at 7:51 AM
    Connor MacLeod

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    Yes! You'll need to order an OEM grab handle and a couple of plastic bolt covers from a dealership or online seller. Then you can email Jason Garza (jasontamu2002@gmail.com) to order the steel bracket and instructions you'll need to install the handle. I'd rate the difficulty level as intermediate for the install.
     
  18. Jan 23, 2023 at 7:56 AM
    JustATallDude

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    To piggy back on Connors post this is the right answer. Get Jasons kit over KTJOs. Jasons actually bolts into the vehicle and it the most secure way to have it. KJTOs just uses plastic rivets to hold it together. Plus I will never trust her with how she started out. Check out Tacomaworld for that saga though.
     
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  19. Jan 23, 2023 at 7:59 AM
    Connor MacLeod

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    There's lots more detail here about the handle parts and install procedure:
     
  20. Jan 23, 2023 at 8:54 AM
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    Yeah I had a KTJO grab handle from there as well on my Tacoma. Absolutely great concept. Execution and customer support are questionable at best.

    But in fairness, I did buy her door bowl lights for my 4R (and Taco when I had it). And it's a great product. Comes from China obviously, but they work. It's more aesthetic than having an actual purpose. But if you have super dark tinted windows or vision isn't so great at night, it can make seeing the door handles a lot easier. It's always a gamble with aftermarket products.

    (But in full disclosure: my windows aren't super dark tinted like they were on my Taco. But when my mom rides in my 4R, she has a hard time seeing the door handle. So the lights, for me anyways, serve a purpose.)


    Edit: I'm not sure if she truly has been issued BBB "badge," but this is at the bottom of her website. Found that rather curious.


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  21. Jan 23, 2023 at 9:14 AM
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    Thank you for the info. Would I have to modify the stock driver side pillar cover or does he also makes the pillar cover for the grab handle? My FJ came with grab handle on both side. It came handy when getting in.
     
  22. Jan 23, 2023 at 10:12 AM
    Connor MacLeod

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    Yes - you have to drill a 1-inch diameter hole in the cover trim piece to put the attachment bolt through the lower hole in the grab handle.
     
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  23. Jan 23, 2023 at 12:22 PM
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    Just more research today. Ordered the glove box divider and a console tray friday (they should be waiting for me at home).

    I *think* I saw a truck carrying 3 Tundras and a black 4Runner heading up the highway about an hour ago...could have been mine. Guess I'll know tomorrow if I get a call...
     
  24. Jan 23, 2023 at 2:44 PM
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    Removed the faded mud guards this weekend and added the RevTek Mud Guard Delete pieces on the rear.
     
  25. Jan 23, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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    Man, I live 10 minutes from there, never knew they had bomb Pastrami! Will have to hit it this week.
     
  26. Jan 23, 2023 at 3:56 PM
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    In regards to the grab handle... Is/was there ever a RHD 4Runner version sold overseas in other markets? Meaning is there an actual OEM A-pillar with the necessary hardware that would allow for cleaner grab handle conversion? Verses having to drill or have a mismatched handle.
     
  27. Jan 23, 2023 at 4:03 PM
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    Installed these low profile AVS visors and a Pedal Commander. Chose to mount it on the left side instead of the right because it felt a bit cramped on the right, and I tightened up the cable management after I snapped the picture.

    All in all I’m super happy with how it all turned out!

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  28. Jan 23, 2023 at 4:28 PM
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    Extra mustard, extra pickle, single dip (one side). Chili fries are good but not as good as Tommy's. Did my thesis for grad school on "urban" bears in Monrovia/Duarte. Used to get breakfast while radio-tracking my bears two cheeseburgers and one chili fry unless my "four-legged research assistant" was with me, then it was one fry, four burgers (2 plain with chili on the side).
     
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  29. Jan 23, 2023 at 5:01 PM
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    LED license plate lights from 4runnerlifestyle….I bought em, they came today and she took them from me and put them on herself:yes:

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  30. Jan 23, 2023 at 5:53 PM
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    playdixie Missi'ppi Fella

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    So I know some of y'all gonna get a chuckle outta of this, but what I did was get a steering wheel cover put on.

    Just hear me out on this:

    I've had this cover for about 2 weeks, and have been fighting to get it installed. It's a cheapy one from Autozone. It was on clearance for $10. I had one of these EXACT ones on my Tacoma steering wheel (it was blue vs. red). And I had no issues with it when I put it on with my Taco. My thought process was, "This should go on real easily." Same size steering wheel. Nothing different.

    Nah. It's been a pain in the @$$.

    I went back to Autozone today to see if they had a similar one in stock, and they did (even had a blue one). But there were no measurements. I was talking to one of the associates if they had any measurements on it. He said "no." Finding some online was a royal pain in the rump. But he said something that gave me an idea. He said he's used a crowbar in the past to help get covers on his steering wheel. Not sure how true that really was, but it gave me an idea.

    But instead of a crowbar, I used zip ties. The ties kept it in place, and I was FINALLY able to get this SOB on.

    So when there is a redneck will, there is a redneck way.

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