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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. Nov 20, 2017 at 6:11 PM
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    Riding Dirty

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    Is plasti-dip a mod?!
    That looks really good! You got any close ups on where those are installed? I might have to copy your idea......
     
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  2. Nov 20, 2017 at 6:30 PM
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    emcan4runner 2017 Super White 4Runner TRD Off Road, KDSS

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    A YouTube link is below, which shows exactly where they are attached. The isolator kit comes in red as well, which is what I have. I added more washers on each side so they don't move around as much. Good luck.
    https://youtu.be/U_vjTE6j4Tw
     
  3. Nov 20, 2017 at 6:36 PM
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    Riding Dirty

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    Is plasti-dip a mod?!
    Thanks! Shopping now,lol.
     
  4. Nov 21, 2017 at 5:25 AM
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    RusPro17 Back home again!!

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    Waiting on my interior led lights I bought off of eBay. I had them in my Tacoma what a big difference compared to the factory ones. Makes things much easier to see.
     
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  5. Nov 22, 2017 at 5:58 PM
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    BassAckwards

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    Looks reallly good! Love those wheels on the T4R’s. I have a set on my taco that came off of an fj, but mine look like theyre darker grey. Those almost look silver
     
  6. Nov 22, 2017 at 8:49 PM
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    E load tires are intended for heavy duty pickups and their added stiffness/weight makes them ride rougher, and they're not exactly intended for use on a light SUV like the 4Runner. At least thats what I've gathered from all the research on this forum... I will say the Cs I installed today ride better. I drive down a decent amount of dirt roads that can get pretty washboard, and I'd rather the tire not beat the car up.
     
  7. Nov 23, 2017 at 3:55 AM
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    mcharfauros

    mcharfauros IG: mcharfauros

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    Roger that, I get you. Was just wondering because we switched out our tires on the wife’s 4runner twice. Went wheeling a few times once with the stock tires, few times with the c load 265/70/17 BF Goodrich a/t KO2’s, after noticing the beating they both took on some mild trails we ultimately decided to go with the E load tires. We run our tire pressure on both my Taco and the wife’s 4runner around 32 PSI cold. With the e load BF Goodrich ko2’s the ride smooth, not brand new Cadillac smooth but it’s not a jarring ride like some say.
     
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  8. Nov 23, 2017 at 4:33 AM
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    2016 4Runner SR5

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    I'm running 295/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers. They're an LT E rated tire and ride great. Back end is stiff but I think that's more to do with the Bilstein 5100 shocks which I'm not a huge fan of and will be upgrading eventually. If I put a couple hundred pounds of weight back there, the ride is much better. I have the 5100s up front also with 700 pound coils and it rides great IMO. These Nitto's actually ride much better than my E rated KO2 did. What you said in general is correct though, E rated tires are intended for a heavier truck however there is no harm or safety risk using them on our runners. Watch your air pressure and you'll be just fine.
     
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  9. Nov 23, 2017 at 8:40 AM
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    installed 'Raingler Rear Ceiling Net' and ' '.

    The guy at Raingler was very helpful (I had several questions before and after ordering). I am really happy with the product. Install was about 5.5/10, as it required a little patience and some planning. I already knew I would like the Rago Panel, and it did not disappoint - very easy install!Plan to add pouches and make them as functional as possible.

    They match the 'GreyMan Tactical Panel' behind passenger seat pretty well. *What I like about the GreyMan Panel is that I can reach everything from the driver's seat (first aid, knife, flashlight, garbage bin, and etc...)


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  10. Nov 24, 2017 at 5:34 PM
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    Riding Dirty

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    Is plasti-dip a mod?!
    I love this setup! How exactly does that ceiling net install? I may have to copy this great idea!
     
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  11. Nov 24, 2017 at 5:57 PM
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    like most things, the installation was more difficult the first time. Took about an hour, and most of that was making sure I didn't drill into some wires, or airbag, etc....

    basically, pull away the plastic pillar covers... and then requires drilling and attaching the anchors (2 screws in each of the four corners) which holds the the straps. The middle D-ring attaches where the coat hanger is.
     
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  12. Nov 24, 2017 at 6:30 PM
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    Nice, by the way what kind of rear liner is that ?
     
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  13. Nov 24, 2017 at 7:27 PM
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  14. Nov 28, 2017 at 5:44 PM
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    Ordered an Oil catch can for the Wife's 4 Runner today, I will install it this weekend.
     
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  15. Nov 29, 2017 at 12:22 PM
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    oh the list....!
    Helped out a fellow motorist that was test driving an old Dodge pick-up. Turns out that his brakes were locked up, so it was interesting. Never tried pulling anyone before that didn't have wheels that rolled. 4h didn't wanna pull, so 4L +locker were enabled. Drug him about a quarter of a mile, to get him off the road, with tire smoke billowing out behind him. Note, in 4L, the runner wasn't even working hard.
     
  16. Nov 29, 2017 at 3:57 PM
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    Trimmed the extra part of the mud flap off. WTF is the point of that part?

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    And blacked out the roof rack. Once you go black rack you never go back.

    [​IMG]
     
  17. Nov 29, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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    Is plasti-dip a mod?!
    Roof rack looks good! Paint or dip?
     
  18. Nov 29, 2017 at 5:54 PM
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    MeefZah

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    Paint!
     
  19. Nov 29, 2017 at 8:31 PM
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    I havent actually done anything yet, but I just ordered my Icon suspension the other day. Im pretty damn excited
     
  20. Nov 30, 2017 at 2:29 AM
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    WanderlostOverland

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    The fun stuff has begun. My wallet will never be the same again.
    oh_crap.jpg
     
  21. Nov 30, 2017 at 11:46 AM
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    2016 SR5 Magnetic Gray Premium 3rd Row, Tints, LED internal, LED backup light, amber marker lights - grill, amber fog lights, black out kit - emblems, night shade - tail lights, smoked front marker lights, hitch step, plastidip roof rack, N-Fab nerf bars 3inch, AVS external visor, AVS hood protector, Bilstein 5100's shocks all around, Old Man Emu Springs 3/2, JBAOffroad UCA's
    I know there is trimming needed for a 2.5 - 1.5 lift with 285's.......

    How was the trimming with the 295's? Anything major?

    What is the total lift for your front and back with the Toytec Ultimate with your cornfed in the rear? The 295's look awesome!
     
  22. Nov 30, 2017 at 4:55 PM
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    Very little trimming needed. A lot of people heat and mold or cut the fender liners. Personally I didn't like any of those ideas so I looked at it and figured out a much better way to do it. There are 2 10mm bolts that hold the liner to the front bumper at the lower edge. I simply removed those bolts, pushed the plastic liner as far forward as possible, drilled 2 new holes in the liner, and put the factory bolts back in. I then trimmed the plastic bumper skin with a razor to match the liner curve. Looks factory, you wouldn't know I did it if I didn't tell you. That's the only place I had any rubbing at all. I haven't taken it off road or stuffed the tires so I can't speak for rubbing in those situations. This is all with 1* of caster in my alignment. I have a total of 3" up front a 2.75" in the back. The back looks like it's squatting in that picture but it isn't, just the parking lot I was in and the way I was parked. I actually still have a slight positive rake which I personally like.

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  23. Nov 30, 2017 at 6:19 PM
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    That's how most people do it, LOL
     
  24. Dec 1, 2017 at 9:36 AM
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    Could you two be any cornier while providing an excellent tutorial on how I will install my SSO front bumper and Smittybilt winch once they arrive? Bravo on the presentation, editing and really clear audio and video.

    Will you be adding (or have you already added) a tutorial on the electrical hookup for the winch and lights? Did you control the light bar through the high beam circuit as has been recommended to me to prevent inadvertent blinding of others and sure tickets?

    I am a new subscriber on YouTube. Keep on sharing so our little red trucks can grow up together.

     
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  25. Dec 1, 2017 at 11:21 AM
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    Now that I live at altitude and have a 2900 ft hill climb as part of my commute, I started thinking about what it would take to build a turbo system for it

    Typed like a child from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
     
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  26. Dec 1, 2017 at 4:04 PM
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    Majority of the threads I was reading stated they were heating the plastic liner and bending it forward or just cutting sections out of the liner. Not a fan of cutting really anything at all but settles for having to trim the bumper skin a little. BMC is not an option for me, there's no reason for it, ever. Set your truck up right, get your caster set right, you won't have to do a BMC
     
  27. Dec 2, 2017 at 3:05 PM
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    Where did you get that?
     
  28. Dec 2, 2017 at 5:01 PM
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    Tankcmdr The easy way is always mined!

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    Toytec BOSS suspension, Falken Wildpeak 285s, Baja utility rack.
    So... I've installed the Toytec BOSS suspension system, mounted Falken 285s. Now they rub on the front sway bar at full left or right forward
    What are my options?
     
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  29. Dec 2, 2017 at 6:23 PM
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    Just some stuff to make mall crawling easier.
  30. Dec 2, 2017 at 6:24 PM
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    Just some stuff to make mall crawling easier.
    Did you install the sway bar relocation kit?
     
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