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

The plates didn’t really line up to any existing holes on the sidewall. The kit came with screws that I assume you just drill into metal, but didn’t want to do that just yet. I saw another aftermarket mounting plate that requires you to move the smaller relay/fuse box further back, but I just wanted to give it a shot.

 

Do you think the door paint gets scratched when you install the guards?

 

The thermoplastic cover might scuff the clear, but it is not digging into the paint.

Toyota even has a removal tool and its instructions say to keep it straight for paint protection.

 

What exactly is the point of the template around the door handle?

Edit: never mind. I read your post more closely. It gives the edge guard starting point, and strike points.

 

$392.99 ea.

https://www.mickeythompsontires.com/wheels/sidebiter-ii

https://www.4wd.com/p/mickey-thomps...ack-3079412-90000019402/_/R-BFLW-90000019402#

 

Working on designs for the centre console holes. Smaller one taking more effort than the larger one (some weird angles and flat left side).

 

Wrapped my girlfriends SR5 roof rails. Went from silver to black.

 

Got this and put it in yesterday. Software updated.

 

Solid choice, I have them, but paired with Dobinsons springs.
May I suggest setting them at the second circlip setting from the bottom? It won't make it perfectly level, but it will reduce the rake and improve the aesthetics (imho).

 

I got my wheel balancing done from them. They are expensive but no wobble after getting it done, so I guess they did a good job.

 

Used my Stainless wand on license plate screws. I have extras too. I spent 45 mins looking for grease to put on my stainless threads to right the wrongs of the . . . steel, and ultimately just wiped engine oil on there


these are shorties, not running plate frames

 

What was it dated???

 

Just like everyone else said - May 2022

But still 4 years newer than what I had.

 

I did that W/Eibachs. Like the almost level look.The only draw back was when I was pulling 19.5' boat On hiway frt felt floaty & when Tractor trailers would past definitely had to pay attention. No worries now as sold boat.! Not no where hear as bad pulling 5x10' utility trailer W/ATV on it way less wt.

 

Same here. Eibach, 2nd clip.

 

Also went next size up Cooper Discoverers 37k on them so far seem to be good so far. I neglected rotating @ last 10k frts worn oddly. had them road forced re-bal full alignment now on rear should wear in. I'll probably tread before their due for R&R next spring.

 

You On Here Bro?
The mod of mods! Just a testament to the durability of these dudes. 600lb springs front and rear, bilstein 5100’s set at 1.5” in the front. Love the tread track running boards. Driver said they are more for body protection than a step. He said the ride is the best in their fleet. My reply? “I bet it rides like its on rails.”

 

Got screwed..
Not sure when I got it. Probably by roofers last week.

 

Ha ha. I didn't even ask them what they did. May be they use patches like Walmart does? (since it free, so the cheapest method used?) Not sure, didn't care.

 

Mounted the Scepter Jerry Cans, cleared garage door by 1/2" hahaha let's goooo!

 

Aw shiet! Just roll with it till the head breaks off, like the lag bolt I ran over

 

Installed aux rear lighting.

 

New wheels and tires mounted up.

 

Tail pipe art.

 

Got everything ready to replace the spindle bearing, now the question is to do it tomorrow or procrastinate.

 

Today I replaced the serpentine belt, spark plugs, and did an oil change. Under 4 hours for all of it.

Havoline 0w-20 6 qt. box from Walmart, and a quart of Supertech 0w-20 for the extra 0.6 quart. Wix filter.
NGK plugs.
Dayco belt.

Not that hard. The belt took the longest, it's hard to route one-handed and blind while using all your might on the tensioner. I can report at 115k, the tensioner has about 30 years of life left!

 

Applied ceramic trim coat that another forum member had recommended. I've owned my 4runner seven years now and the blacks were fading. This was just a test. I'm going to mask it off, get some proper gloves, and do the rest of it next.

I had painted my sun visors first thing on ownership, too, but looks like it's time to touch them up.

 

Best thing i have found for black trim is the Cerkote trim restore.

 

More foofy stuff

Before


After



Getting closer to my all black.

 

5 Toyotas, and this is the first time I’ve had the wheels I actually want. I’ve always ran stock wheels!