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

Which console safe did you choose? Happy with it? Going through the decision making process between that or something that goes under a seat or some other spot.

 

Used A-Trac for the first time this weekend. Pretty cool little button.

 

New to me, 2011 Limited. Changed the transfer case, rear diff and engine oil and filter. Ran out of gear oil for front diff, that's next week along with trans fluid drain and fill. Also replaced license plate bulb that was out.

 

Would love more info on your roof rails. Is that a modified TRD Pro roof rack?

 

Nah, its a custom rack I made up.

 

Very cool! How did you mount the front legs? Do you have a write up somewhere? Thanks!

 

Very Clean. Garaged ?

 

Thank you! Was really easy and didn't take long at all. If you need to buy everything you'd be out of pocket about $90. I had to buy screws/stapler/wood... if it wasn't for the screws/stapler I'd have been out around 50-60. Not too bad and it's easy to put in and out and I have a small amount of storage space under it too.

 

What was your "final" height? I have seen people say 2 1/2" or 3". I am going a little over the top with my design so want to make sure its right haha

 

I would say yes. Really little wear for it's age. Headlight lens are a bit faded-deciding what to do about that.

 

Much like what @Steely123 did, I put similar lights found on Amazon on my 4Runner. Some people seem to be able to fish the wires through openings under the rear spoiler. I could never get it. So I had to take the rear spoiler off. There are a couple of vids on YT show you how to remove the rear spoiler off. It IS intimidating, but once I got going, it wasn't so bad tbh. It also gave me a chance to clean some dirt off underneath the rear spoiler that accumulated on it.

Overall, it's not a bad install. Taking the spoiler off, running wiring, cleaning up dirty, and other things took me about 2 hours to do yesterday (Sunday, April 30). I like the end results.

Daytime after lights were installed:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wuJ3fNDzum0

Night time (FYI: I used my remote start system to get vehicle running while filming from the rear - hence why some many flashes)

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SgTfVLYPsl4

 

I went with Locker'down, mainly because I found one for sale locally for a good price. I'm liking it so far and the fit is exceptional.

 

Prinsu rack install, check

 

Man that looks good on the white truck! Love it!

 

3/4" plywood + 2x4 + thickness of quilt so just under 3". If you build it the same way I did just make sure to offset the 2x4's so that they give space for the area between the trunk and the seat. One of mine was slightly off and it sits at the slightest angle. Didn't bother me enough to redo it but it does annoy me slightly (just because I'm picky and I notice it, not because it doesn't work or anyone else would notice). It's also cool because you can just grab it and tilt it up and put things under it still. Mine will also only be in on trips where I'll be sleeping back there otherwise I would have made one of the more elaborate setups.

*** Addition ... I just looked at it again where it meets the back of the rear seats and it probably could go down a little so somewhere between 2.5 - 3. I just went with a build I had seen someone do and knew it would be good enough for this use. If you are going with something more elaborate you may want a more accurate measurement.

 

Nice build! Where did you get those fender flares from?

 

Thanks for the feedback! I am going to try and build one out of extrude aluminum as the structure. But I think the height (based on the 3D model) right now is 2 11/16".

 

Viper cut with the SSO Armageddon armor. A fun project with my brother-in-law welder. Used a couple layers of black sound deadening to protect/conceal the exposed reservoir.

 

Greenlane Automotive sliders with a kickout. Enough protection for what I need and a step for me to access the roof.

 

About $370.

 

That's awesome! I can't wait to see it!

 

That looks awesome! Where did you get it?

 

ToYoda Vinyl on Etsy. We applied it, and it was actually really easy if you follow the “wet” application instructions they provide.

 

Excellent - thanks!

 

Cali Raised interior LED Bulb Replacements and Tenton Workshop shift knob (Grey)

 

finally fished the wire through the firewall for my lower grille light bar. i didnt have time to properly mount the switch so that will be another day.

 

Good lord. Need two hands to shift that bad boy.

 

just bought Blaster surface shield for KDSS after work.
as opposed to other products that are black, I chose clear and I liked surface shield performance in YouTube comparisons.

which part of KDSS system am I missing here that should get rust protection? many thanks


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Getting ready for a trip soon: Installed refrigerator, bought a travel walker (just in case), washing, packing "junk" to take, doing laundry, checking road conditions, etc. Printing directions "just in case" GPS goes screwy and hotel reservations.