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

Maybe what he meant was "trucks THAT aren't reliable." I'm just guessing, though. Maybe guys would come to the group runs with poorly maintained vehicles that would regularly break down, which would probably screw up everyone's day.

Just a theory.

Kinda funny, reminds me of my first group trail run. I picked up a piece of gravel in my brake dust shield, and we had to stop to get it out.

I felt like a damsel in distress while @Ajmogen and another friend from Tacomaworld jacked up the 4runner and pulled the tire to remove the rock. I'm fairly mechanically inclined, but these guys just jumped in to help out.

I think that's when I realized what a great community I was getting into. I've met and hit the trails with a bunch of really cool people over the last two years! I'm looking forward to another season.

Sorry for the off topic rant.

As for the topic at hand; I have not actually DONE anything to the 4runner recently, but I have ordered a bunch of goodies! I'll be sure to post when they get installed.

 

Please, don't get me wrong. I was not angry (sorry if I sounded that way). I truly wish there was anything around here to drive/trail! Cornfields & hills are private and boring. Plus, corn will scratch the bumper!
It is my wife's daily & I am busy as could be 365 so maybe somehow. @ 6'4 I really want an older LX but the price & maintenance has me vomiting!
Maybe I am just bound to pickups for life.
Sorry for the rant. Personal issues going on.
to all!

 

Touch up paint is mandatory if you own a Toyota. The paint is an area where Toyota skimps. Toyotas have some of the most thin paint jobs in the industry. I bought the touch up paint the same day I took delivery of the 4.

 

Have used this with with good success for rock chips, certainly better than traditional touch up paint IMO. Better on metal surfaces than plastic, since the impact typically distorts the surrounding surface some and is forgiving in that you can remove excess shortly after application.

https://www.drcolorchip.com

 

I don't mean trucks themselves aren't reliable.
People that fail to maintain them lead to them being unreliable.

 

Paper watch?

 

I figured it was a typo.

That's good advice, though! Thank you!

I have used the little brush and it leaves streaks in the touch-up paint. I'll try the paper match method next time.

 

Don't use the wrong end of the match

 

Lol!

Is that a Ford Exploder?

 

Accessory panel from Wits-End installed on my center console panel and closes without any interference from my safe. Worked out well. Had to remove the tissue holder to install but no biggie. Mounts using snaps secured by small screws, so it does require drilling. Came with a pattern template to locate hole positions. Velcro flap on the top peels back to review a hidden location to hid CC's, cash or flat items. Now I don't have to dig into my safe for those frequently used items. Top notch stuff from Wits-End.

 

Added spacers to my stock SR5 wheels and 255's.

Before:
Untitled by redrunner87, on Flickr
After:
Untitled by redrunner87, on Flickr

 

Is that the "60 series" ?

 

http://absolute-wits-end.com/accessory-panel-unit-5x8-5/

 

2nd day, got clayed, and sealed. Ceramic will have to wait, that takes a couple days.
Also since she couldn't get into the old runner without these and I paid for them. I kept the steps
Placed an order for 1st upgrade. It's the cheapest and one of the best mods one can do. H9s

 

Forgot. This weather tech is on its 3rd 4runner and hopefully it's last!

 

I still got that in my Amazon cart dammit.

 

I am leaning more and more towards getting a bug deflector

 

My 1st runner came with the oem sheild. It uses steal clips, then mylar to protect the paint. Installed they moved way to much and I'm sure would cut through the paint. I wouldn't trust through any car wash.
Weather tech uses plastic anchors, secure and never touches the paint. It's been through the wash at least weekly since last year no problem

 

Dave,
I believe it was Super White, then MBM & now MGM. We understand your love for the T4R. Are you finally happy with the color! Lol
If I could buy one it would be metallic blue. I cannot remember what they call it right now...
Good looking new rig!
Ryan.

 

Got some spacers ordered for a lil 2” lift. Never planned on going that route but fuggit.
Also got some stuff to do front fender side chop like this

 

Do you have any more info on the front fender chop.

 

it’s relatively easy. Tape off, sawzall.

$39 TRIM-LOK Edge Trim – Fits 1/16” Edge, 9/16” Leg Length, 25’ Length, Black, Pebble Texture – Flexible PVC Edge Protector for Sharp/Rough Surfaces, Easy to Install

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NL3YN7O/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_uWBsEb3Y0XG35

 

I think they are both mgm? Yeah I like gray and white. Gray doesn't show dirt as much and hides scratches well.

 

Finally installed my interior LED’s, Low and High Beam LED’s that I’ve had laying around since this Christmas… Finally I can see the road at nighttime!

What I used for Interior/Exterior LED Swap:
iBrightstar Super Bright Canbus LED Bulbs Package Kit fit for Toyota 4Runner 2006-...

$25 iBrightstar Super Bright Canbus LED Bulbs Package Kit Accessories Replacement for Toyota 4Runner 2006-2021 Interior Lights + License Plate Lights + Cargo Lights + Back Up Reverse Lights, Xenon White

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S9GBDCN/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_18EsEbKY4RZWN

What I used for Low & High LED Swap:
Auxbeam 9005 LED Headlight Bulb F-16 Series LED Headlights with 2 Pcs of led Bulbs 60... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G16BWLC/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apip_rWMhDTmyv4N63

Auxbeam H11 Led Headlight Bulb Led Headlights with 2 Pcs of 70W 7000lm Philips LED Ch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BT9VZKW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apip_vOwjENm1LoxvI

Pretty Happy with results!

 

I added the black valences to the front and rear and put on the TRD skid plate.
Exchanged all of my interior lighting for LEDs using off the shelf LEDs for most of the small lights and these awesome puppies that can be switched from white to red from arclightleds.com for the map lights and tailgate lights. I should be getting the main dome light any day now. I was going to install the blacked out letters for the rear and sides but it has been so damn cold here that I'm worried the adhesive won't stick. Going to wait another day when it's warmer...


And just because she looks all pretty...

 

Nautical Blue. I absolutely love this color and so happy I found one when I was shopping for mine.

 

You must live in upstate NY. I'm on Long Island and we have had no snow yet for which I'm so happy! I hate snow. I know, winter ain't over yet!

 

That is correct, I remember now NBM (Nautical Blue Metallic) & MGM are my favorite non Pro colors.
Thanks,
Ryan

 

Yep! Cooperstown to be exact. We haven't had a ton of snow this year but its been bitter freakin cold lately! (I probably just jinxed myself!)

 

Looks pretty darn good.