1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Dash Storage

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Jkdog, Mar 2, 2019.

  1. Mar 2, 2019 at 3:46 PM
    #1
    Jkdog

    Jkdog [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2019
    Member:
    #9017
    Messages:
    154
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2019 Off-Road Premier
    My rig is a 2019 Off road premium. Under the radio and temp controls there are two useless compartments, and two power plugs. Has anyone seen a way to modify this space to make better storage?
     
  2. Mar 3, 2019 at 11:29 AM
    #2
    4buggy

    4buggy Relapsing mod addict

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2019
    Member:
    #8910
    Messages:
    144
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2019 4Runner pro MBM
  3. Mar 3, 2019 at 1:08 PM
    #3
    Bill4

    Bill4 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2018
    Member:
    #7395
    Messages:
    12
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2018 4Runner Off Road Premium
    None yet...........
    Sub’d
     
  4. Mar 7, 2019 at 3:10 PM
    #4
    4buggy

    4buggy Relapsing mod addict

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2019
    Member:
    #8910
    Messages:
    144
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2019 4Runner pro MBM
    The tufskins showed up super fast and I installed them today. Not exactly what I expected, I have no doubt they help with their purpose for me, hold things in the small cubbies but they are a 1/4” thick making those small compartments smaller. They fit snug except for that small “I don’t know what” space that’s about 1x1.5. They do have peal and stick bottoms so that is nice. Oh yeh, the cup holder inserts only fit in the toyota inserts, not the size if you take those out. FFE4DC5A-B96B-41AA-B6BA-31E2A638CE6C.jpg34109553-B704-45DB-8378-A56E8C25AB27.jpg
    61AA13CB-1089-47F1-92F1-2A8617728C98.jpg
     
  5. Mar 7, 2019 at 3:37 PM
    #5
    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2018
    Member:
    #6172
    Messages:
    7,542
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Ramona Ca.
    Vehicle:
    2017 4-Runner SR-5 P. Kings, Built Right uca’s, Durabumps, RSG sliders
    I was thinking they were thinner than that, not liking those.
     
    Crossfit4Runner likes this.
  6. Mar 7, 2019 at 3:54 PM
    #6
    HoBoDanny

    HoBoDanny Dude...

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2019
    Member:
    #8697
    Messages:
    966
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Daniel
    Kentucky
    Vehicle:
    2004 SR5 V6 4WD 4Runner
    RCI Skid Plate CBI Ditch Light Brackets Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10 265 70R17 113T Tires 1.25” Wheel Spacers TPMS Bypass Mod Hydrocarbon Filter Removed Merca decal 2” leveling kit front only Black headlights
    Why not just get that drawer matting they sell at Lowe’s? Cut it to size it’s like 1/8” thick
     
    WallyT4R and SlvrSlug like this.
  7. Mar 7, 2019 at 4:00 PM
    #7
    4buggy

    4buggy Relapsing mod addict

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2019
    Member:
    #8910
    Messages:
    144
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2019 4Runner pro MBM
    I had the same expectations, I’m not sure I’ll keep them and just write it off as a loss.
     
  8. Mar 7, 2019 at 4:10 PM
    #8
    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2018
    Member:
    #6172
    Messages:
    7,542
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Ramona Ca.
    Vehicle:
    2017 4-Runner SR-5 P. Kings, Built Right uca’s, Durabumps, RSG sliders
    That is what i was going to do, but i like the red pin stripe. LOL
     
    JET4 likes this.
  9. Mar 7, 2019 at 4:20 PM
    #9
    HoBoDanny

    HoBoDanny Dude...

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2019
    Member:
    #8697
    Messages:
    966
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Daniel
    Kentucky
    Vehicle:
    2004 SR5 V6 4WD 4Runner
    RCI Skid Plate CBI Ditch Light Brackets Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10 265 70R17 113T Tires 1.25” Wheel Spacers TPMS Bypass Mod Hydrocarbon Filter Removed Merca decal 2” leveling kit front only Black headlights
    It is just so pretty and it would match my receiver hitch! :rofl:
     
    SlvrSlug[QUOTED] likes this.
  10. Mar 7, 2019 at 4:52 PM
    #10
    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2018
    Member:
    #6172
    Messages:
    7,542
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Ramona Ca.
    Vehicle:
    2017 4-Runner SR-5 P. Kings, Built Right uca’s, Durabumps, RSG sliders
    80D2F4FD-B850-4021-82E7-4D3E6FFC1876.jpg
     
  11. Mar 7, 2019 at 4:55 PM
    #11
    4buggy

    4buggy Relapsing mod addict

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2019
    Member:
    #8910
    Messages:
    144
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2019 4Runner pro MBM
    Damn I hate being that guy but... where did you get that, that’s what I’m looking for to put on mine.
     
    HoBoDanny likes this.
  12. Mar 7, 2019 at 5:04 PM
    #12
    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2018
    Member:
    #6172
    Messages:
    7,542
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Ramona Ca.
    Vehicle:
    2017 4-Runner SR-5 P. Kings, Built Right uca’s, Durabumps, RSG sliders
    When my wife was driving it daily she wanted a splash of red, so she bought a red paint pen and painted it herself. Worked pretty well i think.
     
    rsimi72, WallyT4R and 4buggy[QUOTED] like this.
  13. Mar 7, 2019 at 8:08 PM
    #13
    Jkdog

    Jkdog [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2019
    Member:
    #9017
    Messages:
    154
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2019 Off-Road Premier
    Those inserts are bad. I’m going to replace the radio in the next week or so. At that time I’m going to come up with a plan. I have a couple of ideas already. Just can’t form plastic.
     
    Last edited: Mar 8, 2019
  14. Mar 8, 2019 at 4:16 AM
    #14
    DGP1961

    DGP1961 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2018
    Member:
    #7154
    Messages:
    983
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2018 SR5 Premium
    Ideas?? Are you thinking about cutting up the dash of a '19? The spaces are useless but jeez...
     
    HoBoDanny likes this.
  15. Mar 8, 2019 at 7:29 AM
    #15
    Jkdog

    Jkdog [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2019
    Member:
    #9017
    Messages:
    154
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2019 Off-Road Premier
    . No. I was going to try working on a design if something is possible. I just can’t believe this is the best they can do. If it would only slope backwards it would be better.
     
    PrettyGoodSam likes this.
  16. Mar 8, 2019 at 8:36 AM
    #16
    PrettyGoodSam

    PrettyGoodSam New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 23, 2018
    Member:
    #6853
    Messages:
    766
    Gender:
    Male
    Philadelphia
    Vehicle:
    2012 4Runner Trail
    EXACTLY. my god damn 2005 saturn vue had way better dash layout/storage than my 4runner.
     
  17. Mar 8, 2019 at 9:29 AM
    #17
    aroyalsfan

    aroyalsfan The Owner

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2019
    Member:
    #8789
    Messages:
    859
    Gender:
    Male
    Kansas City
    Vehicle:
    2018 4Runner SR5 Premium - Midnight Black Metallic(218) - 4WD
    Westin Pro Traxx 5 Hood and side window deflectors Black exhaust tip Tinted front windows Billet grill overlay Badge Overlays painted Cavalry Blue Powder coated stock Trail Wheels gloss black 12 Volt Solutions plug and play remote start To do list: led swap Speaker upgrades Sound deadening doors Maybe list: rear backup sensors
    I'd have to look it up, but there is some guy on eBay from Canada selling vinyl overlays for these but they are kind of pricey.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gloss-Red-...Toyota&hash=item5b4f514730:g:K0AAAOSwdwVb6zkM

    https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_od...d=m570.l1313&_nkw=TOYOTA+HITCH+VINYL&_sacat=0

    I would suggest this company though.

    https://tvdvinyldecals.com/

    They have awesome customer service, reasonable prices, and I exchanged a great back and forth with Rich. 100 thumbs up.
     
    Last edited: Mar 8, 2019
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    #17
    4buggy[QUOTED] and HoBoDanny like this.

Products Discussed in

To Top