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

that deserves a Spartan kick to the chest!

 

Did an oil change tonight, lubed all grease fittings, new wiper blades and reapplied antiseize on all skid plate bolts, etcs. So nice not fighting stuck bolts. Keep up on the antiseize boys and girls, you’ll thank yourself down the road!

 

Watching his review.
The amount of excitement and affection that car care nut has for the 5th gen 4Runner is unbelievable. I wonder why he doesn't have one, somebody tell him to buy one before it's gone.
I wish I could go back in time and buy myself a brand spanking new TJ Wrangler. Because my excitement and affection for the TJ is also next level

 

Does anyone ask for a propeller/drive shaft lubrication at their service department? I’m trying to follow Car Care Nut’s recommendation.

 

Finally installed the Greenlane rack and ladder.
All aluminum and stainless. Great product.
I'll take more photos when the weather is finally better.
https://greenlaneoffroad.com/5th-gen-toyota-4runner/4runner-aluminum-roof-rack-system
https://greenlaneoffroad.com/5th-gen-toyota-4runner/5th-gen-4runner-ladder

 

it looks like the wind fairing does not rest on the roof. Can you confirm that?

 

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Drove the SR5 to the dealer......got a free fob/key with the purchase......dealer cut the key and programmed the fob....all works great! Took them bout an hour and $173 but now have 2 fobs/keys.

 

you have a question?

 

You didn't have 2 fobs when you bought it???

 

I didn't get your question.

 

i didnt have a question in my original comment. I stated what i did tonight. This is the “what did you do to your 4runner today” thread rignt?

 

I watched a 5th gen review today

 

At least you got 7 months. I think I had 1 day. Parked in the empty corner of a parking lot, was in the store for 10 minutes. Came out to a scuff on one of my doors.

 

No....came with one. Found out on the forum here only 1 fob is provided. Got the dealer to throw in a new fob/key. While browsing I found this thread here where it was talked over.https://www.4runners.com/threads/only-1-key-fob-delivered.31887/

 

Damn dealerships!! I got 2 when i bought my 2022.

 

From the reading I've done looks like the key fob debacle was for 4Runners manufactured I believe November-December 2022. That's my take but might be wrong! Possible other models of Toyota were included in this timeframe!

 

Mine came W/2 every new vehicle I've bought since 1985 always came W/2 keys or robs. My wife's BMW came W/2

 

When I called the dealer to set up programming for the fob and cutting the key he said he'd try and get the 2nd fob/key covered under warranty....nope! When he submitted it they declined. Bastages!

 

yeah got my vehicle April 2023 with two keys.

 

The side rails do not but the deflector does.
Installed a strip of 3m tape under the lip and I'll check it a few times a year.
The rack is solid no motion and the front foot design locks into the rain gutter, so there is not rattle or bounce. I expect no wear on the tape over time.
It is a very well designed mounting system.

 

My 4Runner came with 2 key/fobs and a valet key. My Tacoma also came with 2 keys/fobs and a valet key despite not having anything inside that locked up

 

I suppose some people do, but it's an easy job to do yourself. It takes longer to find the zerks than it does to pump the grease. If you decide to try it, I recommend a firmly latching connector like this:

$33 LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler locks onto Zerk fittings. Grease goes in, not on the machine. World's best-selling original locking grease coupler. Rated 10000 PSI. Long-lasting rebuildable tool.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H7LPKKU?ie=UTF8. It will work with any standard grease gun.

 

The last time I went to my local dealership, I asked the cashier girl to lube my shaft. She did not respond the way I had hoped she would.

 

My '23 4R Limited, my daughter's '23 4R TRD ORP, and my wife's '23 RAV4 all came with 2 key fobs...however, I seem to remember reading from a year or two ago that some vehicles were only getting one key fob, because of "supply chain issues"...

 

there was a time that Toyota would give only 1 fob when purchasing the car but the 2nd fob was included in the purchase as well (it would just be delivered months later because of microchips shortage). So the dealership shouldn’t have to charge you for it. It’s not a warranty claim because it’s not a defect on the key fob, it was just never given to you. You should contact Toyota corporate and tell them you want your 2nd key fob and/or a refund from the dealership for what they charged you

 

Took me about a week to do but I finally finished my roof rack. Built it myself. Figured it would be a good first welding project. If I had to do it again I would just make regular 90s bending was a lot of extra work and math.

 

My 2000 Limited came with 2 keys and a (grey) valet key. My 2021 came with two fobs

 

The best (personal) projects always takes longer than we wish/plan for but always comes out great. Love the design you came up with…looks lightweight too.