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

Trust me car manufacturers would not just give this away if it wasn't preferred. Since we are at the end of this generation of 4R's I can see why they did not want to change the signal assembly. Why I like it is: hit the signal and then continue to focus on the traffic to make the change. I agree there are a lot of butts out there that can't drive and don't signal at all which drive in front of me at your on risk if you want to change lanes .

 

Crossbar Install: 30 min. I think I bought this thing to mod it.

 

Hey Backslider, That's how my canoe sat so I'm still messing around with different positions trying to get it more forward. I like the pool noodle idea! I'm using foam pipe insulation. Have fun!

 

Good to know! I head for my canoe trip on thurs. Those are beautiful pics.

 

Blacked out the emblems today, nice and clean, always hated chrome...

 

I've had my 4Runner just a couple weeks and so far all is good. I really like the driving position compared to a previous Jeep Grand Cherokee. It feels much more substantial and powerful. I love the sound when I start it up. Definitely has a truck ride, which is not a bad thing. KDSS smooths things out a bit on the road. The softex interior is great and not anywhere near as hot as previous black leather interiors I have owned. I am a fan of the big knobs, dials, and buttons on the infotainment system. So far so good!

 

ok explain this, Marine proof... ill be doing this in the upcoming months

 

so I do need the oem cross bars to install the rack, correct? I just want to make sure I don't buy anyextra parts that I don't need.

 

I unfortunately can't explain it any better. Once you get the first one then it makes sense.

 

Here is photo from where I removed mine. You will see the seam of where it comes apart. You must wedge it out either by rolling outboard force with hands or with a small screwdriver so that you can roll it outboard easier. It's going pop a little when it comes off but you have to get the inner side out a little with a thin flat blade screw driver. Hope this helps.

 

I managed to get the shifters situated.

 

I like those knobs where did you get them

 

Either the crossbars or what I'm running, which are aftermarket lowering brackets from 4xinnovations.com. Link: http://www.4xinnovations.com/03-09-4RNR-Rola-Rack-Mount-Kit_p_43.html

 

The main one is from a Scion, and the transfer case was from core shifters, and I painted it to match.

 

GOOSE GEAR
SCS Ray10 ST Maxx 255/80r17 waiting for upcoming Cascades trip to mount and align
+stickers

 

El Mamito USMC ... There is no such thing as "Marine Proof" as there is no such thing as "Tanker Proof" We in the Armor community consider a 25 LB sledgehammer a PRECISION tool. Nice rig by the way! While the other services worry about..."PSI".."TORQUE"..."SPEC"... You and I always worried about...How long will it hold...How long before it falls off... Will anyone notice... If you are interested I have a pair of black cross members I'm selling.

 

fter the break in I have not taken pity on it AND it has performed! Some words of advice!? AS soon as you buy/order your 4Runner...Order an aftermarket roof rack. Then think about the suspension upgrade.

 

Well I'm supposed to get the 4Runner back this Wednesday. I found out on Friday they are blending the paint around the corners on it. I wasn't too happy they were painting onto the body, but he said that's the only way to get a correct blend. Said it wouldn't look good just stopping at a body line and only doing the liftgate. They replaced everything and the new liftgate and hinges mated up much better than the old parts the other two shops kept trying to reuse. Fingers crossed it's finally good and fixed correctly.

 

What kind of sliders is that on yours?

 

I need to see more of this!!!

 

Thanks, yeah I was leaning towards Shrockworks because its the cheapest out of the 3 good products. I was debating between C4Fab, pelfreybuilt, and shrockworks and they are all pretty similar with slightly different style and I'm sure C4fab has the best quality out of them but the money just doesn't feel right. Shrockworks still looks great and now I saw yours....going to go ahead and do the comparisons between shrockworks and tyger sliders! Thanks for the link

 

These are NOT sliders. Nothing more than steps. They can't be used as sliders, they just bolt to the body same as the stock steps. Sliders bolt to the frame. They look good but certainly will not support the weight of our trucks against a rock. I have the same ones.

 

Installed TRD Pro wheels and my "old" Cooper AT3s
Sold and delivered the old SR5 wheels to their new owner
Debadged the 'SR5' from the 'C' pillars





4mm wider stance... can you tell? LOL...

 

I literally just noticed that right after I submitted the reply as I said I am going to go ahead and do the comparisons! So yes you're right about that. I am still interested as I am not doing any extreme off roading, there is not much to do in New England. The sliders are really cool.. I just really love the quality, the toughness, the looks and how it's not bagged down to the ground. I would never get running boards. So looking at this Tyger product, it's got good reviews and it is a sliders look-a-like. It could be reasonable for me so it's good to keep a eye on this product if I decided not to spend more money on shrockworks.

 

They're ok, build quality seems good though. I personally don't like steps at all, I don't need them. My wife and kids however need something lol this is where I settled to keep everyone happy. They just stick out so far.

 

Made my move to Ohio official! New plates arrived today.

 

Cleveland! Ung.

LOL... where'd you move from?

 

Finally got them on today. Super stoked to fit X5 33" tires in the back of the 4Runner before install. Fit four 255/80r17 between wheel well perfectly, plus room for spare with seats folded down.

 

Denver.... Tough to leave the Mile High city, but too good of an opportunity career wise to pass up.


2016 Super White SR5
Revtek 3" lift kit
285 BFG A/T's
NFab nerf bars
Blacked out emblems

 

Groovy. I moved to coastal northern California 18 months ago after a lifetime (39 years) in north eastern Ohio. I miss it, but I don't. Every time I get nostalgic for Ohio I go drive up in the mountains and I'm like: "nah, I'm good".

Check out this thread on TW, it's a good group of guys and they legit do some off road stuff, tech days, etc. There's some sweet nuggets about good off road routes and such buried within as well (most of those were posted by me):

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ohio-wheelin-meet-up-thread.371898/