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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. May 28, 2019 at 3:46 PM
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    Crossfit4Runner

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    I got the Black with TRD and the shift pattern for the 4x4
     
  2. May 28, 2019 at 9:36 PM
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    WallyT4R

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    I emailed them/him months ago and never got a reply. Twice. After that decided to spend the money elsewhere. The older I get the more bad customer service straight pisses me off. But they are some nice shifter handles and glad you got yours. May go for a stock FJ shifter instead since that shifter kind of resembles the transfer case shifter
     
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  3. May 28, 2019 at 9:52 PM
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    4Runner fun

    4Runner fun Just the beginning...

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    Wrangler Duratracs, center console organizer & trav all 1576 dog divider for the rear. Xpel wrap with ceramic coating. 20% tint on front windows. TRD intake. TRD oil cap Plus parts on shelf & a wish list.
    Interesting in the difference in results.
    I wish they offered color lettering & bolt options!
    I guess we get what we get...
     
  4. May 28, 2019 at 9:57 PM
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    WallyT4R

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    Yeah good ideas! Wish we had the means to do some of this stuff. If I had a cnc machine it would be on!

    An who knows?? Maybe they don't answer emails:notsure:
     
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  5. May 29, 2019 at 4:22 AM
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    TRD Pro 17" matte black wheels Pirelli scorpion a/t 265/70/17
    Done a lot in the past weeks, haven't had the time to post so here goes the list

    front window tint 30%
    Oem Toyota predator running boards
    TRD Shift knob
    front toyota emblem overlay
    air horn set up with (bandi mount) just needs to be wired!

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  6. May 29, 2019 at 6:41 AM
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    Crossfit4Runner

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    Wow I had a totally different experience. I emailed and asked him a question and he responded rather quickly. He also told me he was sold out but would be making another batch soon and sent me a link to his website that had a email as soon as available box. I did that and a couple of days later I got the email and purchased mine.
    I agree as a old fart myself bad service is unacceptable.
     
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  7. May 29, 2019 at 6:44 AM
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    Crossfit4Runner

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    That’s what I asked about first. I wanted the TRD in red. They let you choose font and lettering not color.
     
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  8. May 29, 2019 at 7:42 AM
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    aroyalsfan

    aroyalsfan The Owner

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    I feel the same way about customer service, I've got kind of a short fuse with piss poor service except I don't yell and scream, I just black list them. There are plenty of companies out there that want my money and I'm not going to go out of my way to be anybody's customer if they make it difficult. It's like FN Wheels I've left messages three different ways starting two weeks ago. Not even an automated reply via email, or a reply to my text, or a returned phone call. So I'm done with them. At least VTX took my phone call and answered all my emails that day. So even though they have no ETA on the wheels I'm interested in I'm willing to wait. Same thing with Ryan from TSW Wheels, he answered all my messages too within a couple hours and I'm willing to wait for their stock to replenish. Just simple things like that go a long way with me and other people. It's lost on me why some companies or people don't grasp that. Ignoring people (potential customers) or not returning messages is the same as telling them they don't matter....great business strategy.

    Edit: - SCS got back to me within a couple days too. So that's three potential wheel companies I may do business with..even though I have to go through a reseller for TSW Level 8's.
     
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  9. May 29, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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    ipnpulz

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    You have Doppler radar on top?
     
  10. May 29, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    Finally decided on my navigation solution. I didn't want to drill anything and decided the goose-neck style iPad holders looked like they might be a little too flimsy. This is what I decided to do.

    I went with the RAM "Wedge" which slides between the passenger seat and the center console. It then has a spot to mount a diamond RAM ball. From there I connected a RAM arm designed to connect two RAM ball points. One end attaches to the wedge mount while the other connects to my iPad holder which is the RAM X-Grip.

    All in all, it's extremely solid and comfortable to interact with. I'm very happy with the results.

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  11. May 29, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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    2016Pro

    2016Pro Why all of the Pro hate?

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    I use the OEM cupholder and put my phone in there. $0 solution.
     
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  12. May 29, 2019 at 7:26 PM
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    REDDY_KILOW4TT

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    Always a solid option.

    At first I was duct taping my phone to my face, but my eyes couldn't focus that close.
     
  13. May 29, 2019 at 7:32 PM
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    Jemplyr77

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    Tinted windows. USR tail lights.
    Wrapped the faux wood and replaced the shifter knob with a new one from the previous model 4Runner. Looks so much better to me. I don’t mind some wood grain but it was out of place with only 2 pieces...needed more or none at all. Considered the TRD shifter as others have done but since it is not a TRD, it just felt a little wrong.
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  14. May 29, 2019 at 8:29 PM
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    Entune nav sssssssssssuuuuuccccksssssssssss

    Plus, can’t load those sweet sweet overland maps and trails to it.
     
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  15. May 29, 2019 at 8:34 PM
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    REDDY_KILOW4TT

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    The Etune nav might work fine for most people, but I like to go on trails that I've never been on before and there are much more robust navigation apps out there such as Gaia GPS which is what I'm using. It lets you plot points, has points of interest, and different overlays such as private and public hunting grounds. Really helpful stuff.

    Having an iPad dedicated for it is really more of a luxury than a need, but it's a luxury that I really appreciate having.
     
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  16. May 29, 2019 at 9:51 PM
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    LaGenesis

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    New Wheels Fuel Vapor, plan to upgrade suspension, add tint and look for guidance through these forums!
    Leveled with BFGoodrich All-Terrain’s. 285/70/17. Getting some rubbing when I’m turning and backing up.
    Anyone have a good tutorial on pushing the liners forward? 99F91E06-10C9-45FB-9DCA-2F4CB2FA72B1.jpg
     
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  17. May 29, 2019 at 10:30 PM
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    REDDY_KILOW4TT

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    This seems like a pretty good tutorial on pushing the fenders forward.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69f_Z5QqZJM
     
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  18. May 30, 2019 at 8:01 AM
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    That’s why I like to use PayPal. File a claim and if they don’t respond you win automatically.
     
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  19. May 30, 2019 at 8:44 AM
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    The write up says it’s to enable rear fog or tail running light feature. I could never figure out what they were talking About.
     
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  20. May 30, 2019 at 9:36 AM
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  21. May 30, 2019 at 12:11 PM
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    Looks like you got the last one. Amazon says sold out
     
  22. May 30, 2019 at 2:26 PM
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    14FB3467-F771-48C5-9D4A-B4C85BE28B54.jpgThis arrived to my front door today! Just 1-2 weeks for my SSO slimline bumper to get here
     
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    WallyT4R

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    Wow a lot of work in one day. Can you please explain how you did a complete transmission fluid change? Thanks!

    I don't know why I am so intimidated about the trans fluid change. It seems like it requires a lot of steps and I guess I just don't want to screw something up. I do all my own maintenance and maybe I'm just being a wuss about this trans fluid change but why the hell does it seem so complicated??
     
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    2016Pro

    2016Pro Why all of the Pro hate?

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    @WallyT4R I did a full transmission flush on my Tacoma, very easy if you use a pump sprayer. There's a good write up on Tacoma world that walks you through it. Same transmission as our 4runners
     
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  25. May 30, 2019 at 4:53 PM
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    MattMo Life's too short not to!!

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    Installed a new skid today ;)
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  26. May 30, 2019 at 6:34 PM
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    WallyT4R

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    Thanks I will try and find it.
     
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  27. May 30, 2019 at 10:35 PM
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    Does anyone know where I can get new lettering for my rig? I want to change the TRD Offroad on the side to THE CHICAGO BEARS?
     
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  28. May 31, 2019 at 7:10 AM
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    Do you get kick backs from the team?
     
  29. May 31, 2019 at 10:40 PM
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    Nice! Thanks for posting this. So you didn't shift gears in between emptying and filling correct? Just at the end when you properly leveled it?
     
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  30. Jun 1, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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    sleepybear723

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    That’s a good idea for a ham radio mount!
     

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