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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. Feb 26, 2018 at 5:31 PM
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    BryJax44

    BryJax44 New Member

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    Nitto Ridge Grappler Tires, Fuel Enduro D608 Rims, Bilstein 5100 2.5" Lift, K&N Cold Air Intake, Alpine Halo Ilx F309 (4Runner) Head Unit, JL Audio (All around) Speakers, Black TRD PRO front & Rear bumper Valences, Blacked out Front Grill, Rear Gate & TRD Of Road Badges, Weather Tech Front & Rear Mats, Husky Cargo Mat, LED Lights Interior, Morimoto XB LED Head lights & Morimoto XB LED Tail Lights.
    Any Interior LED light kit recommendations?
     
  2. Feb 26, 2018 at 6:22 PM
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    JBTRD

    JBTRD As usual, saying something stupid

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    How much did you get your Rav4 mirriors for planing on doing buying this weekend.
     
  3. Feb 26, 2018 at 7:07 PM
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    boogie

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    Xenondepot and Diode Dynamics both have nice products.
     
  4. Feb 26, 2018 at 7:53 PM
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    BryJax44

    BryJax44 New Member

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    Nitto Ridge Grappler Tires, Fuel Enduro D608 Rims, Bilstein 5100 2.5" Lift, K&N Cold Air Intake, Alpine Halo Ilx F309 (4Runner) Head Unit, JL Audio (All around) Speakers, Black TRD PRO front & Rear bumper Valences, Blacked out Front Grill, Rear Gate & TRD Of Road Badges, Weather Tech Front & Rear Mats, Husky Cargo Mat, LED Lights Interior, Morimoto XB LED Head lights & Morimoto XB LED Tail Lights.
    Thanks!! I will check them out! How about for low beams & Fog lights? These stock ones are the worst! Might as well have candles in the head lights!!
     
  5. Feb 26, 2018 at 8:46 PM
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    PVT Pablo

    PVT Pablo

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    Xenon Depot HID's for the low beams. Morimoto XB's for the fogs.
     
  6. Feb 26, 2018 at 9:44 PM
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    RedRunner87

    RedRunner87 Mall Crawler LVL Expert

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    I believe $47 shipped each from Camelback Toyota
     
  7. Feb 27, 2018 at 7:10 AM
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    boogie

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    I'm using Xenon Depot's Xtreme 4300k HID kit for low beams. No complaints yet. They also have low/high beam LED kits as well.

    As for fogs, I prefer Baja Designs Squadron Sports in either driving combo or wide cornering lenses. Fog pocket kit as well. They're pricey, but worth it.
     
  8. Mar 1, 2018 at 7:21 PM
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    1st.runner

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    I put a TRD CAI on my 2018 4Runner today... Works great!
     
  9. Mar 2, 2018 at 1:48 PM
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    JBTRD

    JBTRD As usual, saying something stupid

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    Installed the Rav4 mod

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  10. Mar 3, 2018 at 6:54 AM
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    2016 4Runner SR5

    2016 4Runner SR5 CONTACT ME FOR CORNFED LIFT SPACERS 631-202-8245

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    If anyone is interested, small meet tomorrow afternoon 1200 at Frisco in Columbia MD All are welcome!
     
  11. Mar 4, 2018 at 10:08 AM
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    dimson83

    dimson83 New Member

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    Just added a usb outlet for my dash-cam.

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  12. Mar 4, 2018 at 1:54 PM
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    4X4Runner

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    The left coast
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    Mad driver mod. OME Suspension. 285/70R17 BFG AT KO2
    I guess I should start being more active here since I did find my way back into a 4Runner sometime last May...

    Just threw in a OME suspension yesterday.
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  13. Mar 4, 2018 at 1:56 PM
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    4X4Runner

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    The left coast
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    Mad driver mod. OME Suspension. 285/70R17 BFG AT KO2
    Also threw this together around Christmas time for the rear cargo area.
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  14. Mar 4, 2018 at 1:57 PM
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    4X4Runner

    4X4Runner The Anti Pro, Pro! Staff Member

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    The left coast
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    Mad driver mod. OME Suspension. 285/70R17 BFG AT KO2
    And...off the TW group buy.
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  15. Mar 4, 2018 at 3:34 PM
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    2016 4Runner SR5

    2016 4Runner SR5 CONTACT ME FOR CORNFED LIFT SPACERS 631-202-8245

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    Looks good. Why did you unbolt the whole control arm though?
     
  16. Mar 4, 2018 at 3:55 PM
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    4X4Runner

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    The left coast
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    Mad driver mod. OME Suspension. 285/70R17 BFG AT KO2
    Only way to get the coilover in. Unless there’s another way I don’t know of. It wasn’t too difficult to get the UCA off, just pull the battery and one bracket on the drivers side then the air box on the passenger side and move the power steering resi out of the way

    I could have undone the ball joint too but didn’t feel like messing with it
     
  17. Mar 4, 2018 at 4:01 PM
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    2016 4Runner SR5

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    2 bolts on the lower ball joint or 1 nut and pop the upper ball joint. 5 minutes either way, much easier than removing the whole control arm. Nothing wrong with what you did, just more work and time than was required.
     
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  18. Mar 4, 2018 at 4:08 PM
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    4X4Runner

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    I’ll have to keep that in mind next time. I’ve never popped the ball joint before and didn’t even think of it.
     
  19. Mar 4, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    2016 4Runner SR5

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    Lower ball joint is held in by 2 bolts. Take the bolts out and it comes apart, no hammer or anything needed to pop it. That's how I did my lift on my 2016 4R and 2016 Tacoma
     
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  20. Mar 5, 2018 at 6:35 AM
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    RedRunner87

    RedRunner87 Mall Crawler LVL Expert

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    Looks good
     
  21. Mar 5, 2018 at 2:10 PM
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    lexi15sr5

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    Wrapped my front bumper in matte black along with the cross bars. Next is lift and wheels :yay:

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  22. Mar 6, 2018 at 12:49 PM
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    waydago

    waydago From a 3rd Gen Taco to a 5th Gen 4R

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    Pro Wheels, Toyo Open Country AT IIs, Predator Pro steps, Vent and hood shields, Rigid Radiance, Aux DRL LEDs in grille, Husky Floor Liners, NoxLux blackouts.
    After having my '18 TRD OR for about 3 months now I decided I really missed the parking sensors I had on my '16 Tacoma TRD OR. Why only the Limited 4Runner has them is beyond me. Some research and visits to local accessory outfitters led me to a conclusion. It is an expensive mod to retrofit with sensors, the brain, and video/audio enhancements. Some of the kits are cheap enough (under $100) but the bumper pulling necessity to install sensors was a bit much for me to wrap my head around, (anywhere from $400-$600 depending on shop) especially on the TRD OR which has the extra valence piece in the rear which would make sensor placement awkward. I explored pulling the bumper myself which turns it is not too awfully involved. But then there's that damned valence right where two sensors would mount. I imagine the SR5 would be a bit easier without that piece. So I'm venturing out with a wireless hitch mounted unit made by Echo Master. It's called a Hitchscan, Model EM-00-03000. It's been around for a while and is endorsed by Ford (sold in their dealerships for non-sensor equipped trucks). I have one from Amazon on the way for $200. It mounts into the hitch receiver, connects to the trailer plug and wirelessly sends the sonar signal from 3 sensors to a unit mounted into the lighter outlet. It has a color coded LED signal along with the audio warning. I will update on receipt as to how it functions. Reviews are mostly positive. I'll try it to form my own opinion. There are other options out there like license frame units but I opted for this unit first. Can always return it if not happy. No holes to drill and live with either.
    https://www.amazon.com/Echomaster-00-30000-Hitchscan-Wireless-Detection/dp/B008LZLT0G/ref=sr_1_1?_encoding=UTF8&path=%2FEchomaster-00-30000-Hitchscan-Wireless-Detection%2Fdp%2FB008LZLT0G%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1&useRedirectOnSuccess=1
     
  23. Mar 7, 2018 at 2:04 PM
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    Greensleeves

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    Installed the Warn bumper on my 4runner yesterday, also a smittybilt winch. I like how it looks, is low profile and works with my front grill light bar.
    These warn bumpers are new, just started shipping a couple weeks ago, ordered mine in December. I am sure their lead time wont be so bad now.

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  24. Mar 8, 2018 at 6:54 AM
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    RedRunner87

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    Looks good
     
  25. Mar 10, 2018 at 6:44 AM
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    RedRunner87

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  26. Mar 10, 2018 at 7:58 AM
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    Can you tell me a little more about your cargo shelves? Did you make them, or buy them from somewhere? Looks good!
     
  27. Mar 10, 2018 at 8:07 AM
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  28. Mar 10, 2018 at 8:35 AM
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    4X4Runner

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    I made them in my living room and herculiner’d them.

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  29. Mar 10, 2018 at 9:15 PM
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    Looks good. Good idea.
     
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  30. Mar 11, 2018 at 1:14 PM
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    boogie

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    That looks good. It's on my eventual to do list. Does it really weigh under 100lbs?
     
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