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

Eesh. I should show you guys a pic of the wall in my garage. It's been hit multiple times. (Insert facepalm here.)


The "laser dot on the dashboard" gadget is a nice alternative to the tennis ball, too (when people pay attention to the danged dot).

 

You paid for the whole garage, gotta use the whole garage!

 

Didn't realize I was paying for the strength of the framing behind the sheetrock, too, but darn glad it was there!

Buy me a beer and I'll tell ya the story of the time I thought the entire house was being driven through.

 

I see it too, but that’s just the way the light hits it. It looked that way pre-crash:

 

I have that kit in the garage... somewhere. Will most likely use it when i pull the rack for paint correction and coating.

 

Previously had 5in,

 

The Lights are from Amazon, they have other feature, amber daytime, running lights, my electrical skills are extremely limited. I plugged into the harness I already installed. Also, to reduce vibration, I used some thick foam rubber, a kneeling pad, cut it and pushed it under the bracket.

CO LIGHT 6.5" Round LED Offroad Lights With DRL 160W 35000LM Driving Spot Flood Combo Beam Pod for Front Bumper 12V

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CHVQV8SB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_titleLights

 

Been through rain , not severe rain .. No leaks to date approximately one year

 

I use the laser dot.
It’s been quite useful for years after first using it!

Link

$33 Maxsa 37313 Park Right Dual Laser Parking Assist Guide for Garage with Adjustable Lasers, AC Adapter, and Battery Backup, White

https://www.amazon.com/MAXSA-37312-...1-1-3bb2315b-f120-40bb-95a3-315d464ca631&th=1

 

it’s been awhile but I do remember once seeing a floor pad sensor switch with a huge lite up “STOP” sign. Like what you see in an automatic car wash.

 

Yep, that's the one!

 

Gave it for Balancing, Alignment and Rotation. Had some errands so rented a 4runner, TRD off-road. It is a 2021 with about 33000 miles.
It's amazing what age does to a vehicle .
The newer one felt lighter, tighter, quieter , more balanced and strangely faster. The color was better too. For starters, I am going to order that hood insulator. It really dampens the engine noise.

 

I never thought I would hear (or see) someone describe a 4Runner as “Fast”. This adjective can be used when talking about “At what rate does the tank empty?”.

Hell, I had a co-worker ask me once “What’s the acceleration like in your 4Runner?” My response: “Have you ever seen molasses moving in the winter time? My truck is only slightly faster than that.”

 

To quote Jeremy Clarkson " Even evolution was faster than this thing accelerating". He was talking about a Hyundai Accent.

 

0-60......yes.

 

Finally got tints and window visors

 

Magnuson can help a bit.

 

bought some ark splash guards. lookin forward to them~

 

Pics

 

Took the rack off, woo

 

Just bought the new SD Nav Card. I skipped that last one, seems the new one just came out "86271-0E077 Navigation SD Card"

 

My wife sent me this, I’m just gunna put it here. I have two toddler boys that can say Toyota and big truck, so time to get em in the driver’s seat.

*I just noticed it has a mock WARN winch lol

 

Do you mind posting where you sourced it from?

 

Lots on Amazon right now. I bought the cheapest one

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=86271-0E...7+navigation+sd+card,aps,199&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

 

Well I haven't received or installed them yet, but I just ordered a pair of Cali Raised step sliders. Between the lift, tires and this... should be done for a while.

 

Stopped at a Japanese auto wrecker I’ve heard good things about out on Mitchell Island. Couldn’t miss the opportunity because I was in the area. Had a few 5th gens but they were ravaged; zero front bumper covers in British Columbia I am told. Apparently, all these degenerate auto wreckers have a system they can all search this sh*t in. Maybe he’s right, I dunno, cuz I called a number of other regional wreckers and they said naw brah.

But, manager there quoted $300 for new black primed front bumper cover, and I noted his painter of choice: NASCAR Auto…

 

Try car-part.com

 

Toyota has a 25% off sale on parts for the next 4 days . Worth a look if you have the part number.
This post was for the front bumper cover .

 

After procrasting for several months, I finally took my SloRunner to Discount Tire so they could plug a very slow leak. Seriously, it was like 1PSI per month. While I was there they also rotated the tires and several of the employees gushed over how "Cool" my ride looked.

The guy who drove it back over to me said "Bro, I love your Prius." Then tossed me the keys all cool like.