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

every time i see a 5000k led i get buyers remorse. such a choice color temp.

i didn’t want anything too bright so i went with VLED 400LM 36 LED 921 which only came in 5500k. this led me to VLED 5500k the rest of the truck.

 

I am never letting the dealer touch my 4Runner. I did the first oil change and one of the skid bolts was already cross-threaded!

 

oh yeah, 5 gals wont get me far either but I did not want to put too much weight on the roof, Toyota recommends 120lbs max.

 

Shoot. Not sure how much my wheel/tire weigh

 

There are gas tanks that mount on the spare tire area.

 

You mean a strap that goes around the tire and you mount the cans to it?

 

https://trail4runner.com/2020/05/30/trailed-spare-tank-install-for-5th-gen-4runner/

 

I don't think it is safe to carry fuel in there, I will be wheeling

 

I've considered buying a set of spares skid bolts for that highly probable day.

 

It's almost the easiest thing to do with it. They don't want to set it anywhere that isn't already oily.

 

Yup. After hearing all the stripped bolt stories, that's why I did the first oil change. Also why I was so careful about installing the aftermarket skids with the new bolts. That's also why there was no way I was going to leave the skid on even though it has a cut out for the drain plug and access cover for the filter canister.

Wonder if I should review the dash cam footage. Probably just see the hood blocking the view. I don't have sound activated so I won't hear anything.

 

I am thinking of getting stainless ones. M8x25mm is the size.

 

external fuel probably wont be that safe anywhere. On the roof rack it’s also exposed to overhead branches, tree trunks, rock overhangs etc. Then you get a wet head. And a roof rack that ends up taking damage.

If it’s on the roof rack during daily driving, it’s one oversight at wrong parking garage or drive thru, and stuff is getting torn off.

 

Unbranded 35L fridge/freezer fits nicely. I'll figure out a solar panel once the rack arrives, if I don't die of old age first.

 

Lift/tire specs? Great looking rig

 

That is exactly why I went with a Long Range America 24 gal. auxiliary tank. Now I have 47 gal. on board.

 

How much did that run you?

 

Educate me about that setup

 

And they're having a Black Friday Sale...

https://longrangeamerica.com/produc...nd-lexus-gx-460-2010-2022-24-gallon-auxiliary

 

Wouldn’t that increase the chance that the bolt holes would strip too??

 

https://longrangeamerica.com/shop?g...1WjZCyulpfuUk1ODK2SSyqolH6JSPf0kaAmrcEALw_wcB

 

Installed, very easily I might add, a Hike it peddle assist. Can't sing its praises enough! The response on some of the sportier settings is night and day. I even used the economy setting on a long road trip and gained a couple miles per gallon. I like how much smaller it is than the peddle commander and of course way cheaper.

 

I was inspired by the "I Identify As" stickers... Got a custom one and installed it today. Curious how many others here will understand...

 

I ordered a custom "I identify as a Mini Cooper"

 

Drove it home from AP parking since Monday morning. No dings or other stuff!! I looked at You while away to find out how to use steering wheel heat. The one showed a thumb wheel switch to L of steering wheel next to Wiper heat. I don't have that. I also need help to change my Avatar/signature Haven't done that since my 2018, did a search here a few ways & finally give into again I'm a moron, just ask my wife

 

Why, I believe stainless is softer than class10 steel, which is used for the bolts I guess. Also as long as you start the thread with hand the risk of cross threading is minimal. Which the dealer should have done. But given this was the very first oil change I wonder if it happened at the Toyota factory :/

 

I learned a LONG time ago (Cause I'm Old) IF when installing a panel START every attachment hardware FIRST, After you install attaching hardware, Then you can tighten them all. Learned that lesson all too well on S76A Models!

 

Installed another RCI front filler plate. First one rusted out. Sprayed some rust inhibitor on this one this time, hope it doesn't rust again...bleh.

 

Just under 5k, I am terrible at turning a wrench and I do not enjoy it, therefore I paid Ben, at Arizona Toy Pros to do the install.