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

sorry for the delay I had trouble finding the write up on it. But here’s the run down

https://trail4runner.com/2022/01/11/diy-2nd-row-seat-hidden-molle-panel-install/

 

Closest would be the 3 in Vegas.

 

Finally got all of my LasFit lights on, ditch lights, 22” upper grille light bar spot and flood combo, 32” lower grille spot and flood combo. Had to dremel out the black plastic under the sensor for the lower grille light. hooked them up to my switch pros sp9100. Very bright lights for a decent price.

 

Saw that! I will be going to Vegas next year and it is on the list!

 

Did you use the Lasfit light bar in the upper grill? Do you have pictures of how you mounted?

 

Stopped by the lake

 

I’ll snap a pic for you but you can get the 22” lasfit pop the rad cover off and you’ll see push pins where your grill mounts they are perfectly aligned with the 22” lasfit bar to remove those clips and bolt the light bar dead center. I am currently putting new gears in my duramax. I’ll snap pics when I get a chance.

 

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!

 

Did the dash speaker swap today! Buddy of mine printed out the brackets so I didn't have to cut the stock/buy extras.

 

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.

 

Nice, it looks good. Post some more pictures when you get the chance.

 

Replaced the side emblems

 

Hey! This buttface stole my RC truck recovery boards!

 

I grew up in Simi Valley, we had The hat and Tommys. The Hat is one of my favorite places of all time!

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.



End result:

 

I think I was on the wait list 9months or so. I know they are a very small business... (Similar to my vinyl one)

 

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



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.

 

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

 

I really wish they came with these. Convenient for short folks … meaning my wife, … ahem

 

I thought they were tongue depressors!

 

Will this fit on a 2020 4runner? If so, where can I order this item? Thanks,

 

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.

 

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.

 

There's lots more detail here about the handle parts and install procedure:

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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...