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

First dump run with the 2yr old son
A clean 2400kg [5290lb]

 

That's kinda what I thought. And they're load range E too.
It made quite a difference in the ride. I may do the chalk test and see if I can't get it a little lower yet.

 

Wet, very wet and then parked out in the sun to dry. Soapy water works great.

 

Is that to roll down the hatch window? I thought it wasn’t possible with the push start button models?

Did you do anything to bypass that?

 

Roll down and pop the hatch. The key has to be outside of the vehicle for the window switch to work, but I just put the key in the hitch to see if it would work and it did.

 

best mod yet

 

I'm so sorry about today's funeral.

 

Congrats!

 

Better bookmark this one… it’ll come in handy
https://www.4runners.com/threads/will-3-car-seats-fit.30987/

 

My bug deflector went into Amazon limbo, but I still did these.

$14 Gelepad 3x8 - Ultra Soft Gel Pad for Instant Comfort and Improved Ergonomic Sitting/Working for Elbow, Arm, Wrist – Armrest, Wrist Rest - Car Truck, Home, Office, Industrial

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01093QDWQ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

$20 YOCTM For Toyota 4 runner Accessories Side Door Storage Tray Glove Organizer Fits 4-Runner 2010-2022 Door Pockets Storage Box Interior Parts

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DVTJVFV?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

The gel pad armrest is great for my bony old elbows.

 

Got my RCI rack installed today. Loving how it looks, hated the stock Pro rack!

 

@Dubnali nicest red 4runner I've seen.
Cougs or Huskies? Lol
Half my fam is from Worshington

 

Thank you it’s actually the Solar Octane Orange, cameras can’t capture the true color very well. I’ve never been into bright colors, but I’ve always liked orange and this just hit me and had to have it. Sold my grey 22 to get this one.

 

Man... that's freaking lame! I was really considering doing this mod, but now I don't know how I feel about it. The whole leaving the key outside thing about it sucks. Wonder if there's something one can do to bypass it?

 

ok that’s what I remembered reading about keyless entry for this mod. me too I’m not too excited about leaving the key outside. If there’s some kind of emergency, I’d have to unlock the doors manually, go to the hitch, open the lockbox, then get the keys. That’s a bummer because it’s a really cool mod

 

Buy a Faraday pouch for your key (

$10 Faraday Bag for Key Fob (2 Pack), TICONN Faraday Cage Protector - Car RFID Signal Blocking, Anti-Theft Pouch, Anti-Hacking Case Blocker

example here) and the 4runner won't know the key is still inside the vehicle.

 

Unless the mod bypasses the Fob proximity feature, that won't work.

 

What tail lights are those? They look great!!

 

They are made by Anzo. And thanks, love the smoked no chrome look.

 

The biggest problem in my mind is that with the key ️ n the hitch, there is no way to lock the vehicle because the proxy sensor would allow anyone to walk up and open the hatch. But I have 3 possible fixes for you.

1. https://www.4runners.com/threads/how-to-disable-smartkey-permanently.27564/
2. Just take the battery out of the key. You can still start the car using the microchip is needed.
3. Would the old trick of holding lock and pressing unlock twice to stop transmitting the signal work?

 

Done now.

 

The Faraday pouch for the fob completely blocks the signal. Doors won't unlock when you grab the handle, the engine won't start, etc.

 

doesnt the key have to be detected outside at the rear of the truck in order to roll down the window with this mod?
Otherwise, what's the point of leaving the key outside?

 

Ah, got it. I'm unfamiliar with how the mod works - if that's the case the Faraday pouch definitely won't solve the problem. Sorry for my ignorance.

 

For those of you with hood stickers please give us annual updates. I bought one but never put it on. I'm afraid after a couple years that it will fade and crack.

 

Bilstein and Icon 3" lift. Toyo AT3 285's. More parts to come.

 

At least that's what I understood from reading about it.
Ideally, if someone who has the mod can try it, that would be best. Because if all we had to do is "hide" the signal from the vehicle, then technically the key could stay inside as long as the vehicle doesn't see it.

 

Somebody's a genetic jackhammer.