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

@vthoky thx for drilling down on this, I’m screenshotting all dis for reference when I tackle the same problem. I’ve lost more than one aluminum spacer, and hardware on fsr’s (yes, they became stripped and some even span right out, I blame the valvoline tech and what was my early on stupidness to not using antiseize/loctite).
@Saker presume I’ll find everything I need through my hardware supplier sources? Are we talking about stainless grade for everything or no

 

brilliant

 

Yessir! Engineer Head on me wants to make a proper bill of materials, illustrated assembly instructions, and all that jazz, certainly crediting Saker with the original research. I've seen a few of Toyota's instruction sheets and would love to be able to create a document in similar style. (Yeah, I'm nerdy like that.)

Someone on the other forum suggested kitting the parts and selling the kits -- tempting!

Lazy Head says I'm taking next week off from work, and won't spend much time around a computer... will get back to this project afterward.

 

When I did this mod, I thought about kitting it out but didn’t think it would be worth the time and effort for the return.

This mod is really easy once you source the parts required. Had I known one needed a more detailed instruction sheet with photos, I would have done that.

 

DJ, do not use stainless bolts. It’s too soft. This was the instructions from a mechanical engineer friend of mine. (Same one that designed our rear tire carrier)
You need at least grade 8 zinc coated.
Don’t use bought studs either. They are too soft and will break. Ask me how I know!
One can use stainless or black onyx acorn nuts without issue.
Follow the mod instructions and source at lease what is written. If you can make those purchases locally, then great.
That’s my opinion. 2cents

 

Loaded up for camping and fishing

 

I’m sure once I have the parts in hand, it’ll be a snap. I’m just that sort who’s got to be able to see something before I think I understand it well enough. And writing operator instructions is part of what I do for a living….