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

im running the sql 10 on a kicker cxa1200. thing shakes all the mirrors violently

 

Me too. Have always have great experiences from Home Depot & it's closer to me. Lowe's hosed me several years ago on a dishwasher delivery . I only bought it there because HD didn't carry Bosch.

 

A nice feature on the Gobi is that you can keep the feet connected to the roof and then just remove the rack from the feet by unscrewing a few bolts. This way you don't have to worry about un-waterproofing anything.

It only takes a few minutes to take off......but it's a bit of a pain in the ass with it being big, heavy and awkward. Definitely need 2 capable people for the job.

 

Part 2, Ring and pinion swap:
I had a "minty" 8" clamshell fall into my hands and have been chipping away at finishing my ring and pinion swap. A few more pieces to install, including the ECGS clamshell bushing, and it will be ready for installation.

 

Installed Carbon Fiber front and rear valances and hood scoop. Installed Fang lights, grill bar lights, Raptor lights, 4 train horns, auxillary power panel and switch panel, fuse box extension.

https://youtu.be/iBKZfGXImgk?si=vhg-Gk5LRFrnzQPe

 

I’d like to know more about the carbon fiber valances and the horns, please and thank you.

 

Not that I have enough on my plate but decided to get the fridge slide install underway.

 

Took my best friend on his last ride today.

 

Beautiful, just beautiful!
Once you get an Alsatian, there is no turning back.

 

May his memory be a blessing. Let him eat whatever he wants tonight. It’s never easy…

 

I lost 3 of them in 1 month. When the older one died, the two younger ones killed themselves by giving up eating.
Took me 7 years before I could even think of getting another. I still haven't.
You are correct, it's never easy.

 

Hate to hear that…

 

The carbon fiber valances are available through Yota Expeditions. They’re also available in black or topography.

https://yotaxpedition.com/products/...q=Valance&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=45069708394732

the train horns I bought off of Amazon.

AOLIHAN 4-Tube Air Horn for Truck 150dB Super Loud Car Horn Four Trumpet Train Horns with Compressor Kit for 12v Vehicle Truck Car Pickup Jeep SUV Train Boat

$65 AOLIHAN 4-Tube Air Horn for Truck 150dB Super Loud Car Horn Four Trumpet Train Horns with Compressor Kit for 12v Vehicle Truck Car Pickup Jeep SUV Train Boat

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPDKJGWT

 

I’m sorry, I truly believe that God will restore all goods things He has made. I pray you will be reunited with him one day!

 

Impulsively decided trade my 2023 TRD Off Road. Thankfully these 4Runners keep their value.
Found a 2024 Terra TRD Pro with 5,200 miles for an amazing price. Was used as a Toyota Corporate vehicle, mostly used as demo vehicle at shows.
Kept my 40th Anniversary Bronze Wheels and 285 BFG Tires. Also, added the Bronze 40th Anniversary overlays. I really Dig the Bronze accents.

 

This hits me hard. We put our boy Charlie down (10 years old - hemengiosarcoma, mass on spleen) over 16 months ago and there hasn't been a day I haven't thought about him or talked about him. Dogs are really the best part of life and the pain you are feeling now is still worth it for all the joy he brought you his entire life. I'm sorry for your loss.

 

It was over the course of two days but I am going to count it. I got my C4Fabrication ladder installed along with some heavy duty struts (for medium loads according to liftsupportdepot). I also got my propane tank mounted and installed on my spare tire with the Rock Slide EZ Tire Mount. The propane mount I purchased from Etsy, after searching the internet and not seeing anything that was reasonably priced or designed to my liking.

I have rotopax mount bracket and two additional steps coming for the ladder, and I already have a 2 gallon water canister and a locking rotopax mount sitting at the house. This setup will give me the ability to carry 4 gallons of water and 6 gallons of fuel for my longer 10 day overlanding trips.

The propane tank is for my tripod torch fire pit as I cook with my 1930’s Coleman liquid fuel stove. The C4 ladder is more for storing water on the outside of the vehicle (and widdle wadder memes) then it is for climbing on top of the 4Runner, though the ladder is more than stout enough to accomplish such goals. The only real downside of the ladder is how close the rungs are to the lift gate sheet metal so I have to be careful not to kick the car. I will probably use it to help open and close my roof top tent but that’s about it as far as climbing on the ladder goes.

Now I am just waiting on my shower tent from Taruca USA to arrive so I can free up some more space in the 4Runner.

 

Hah! When I was younger I had a Kicker square 12” sub and JL Audio amp that shook my rear view mirror clean off the windshield while I was driving…the mirror landed on my hand on the stick shift while changing gears and startled me!

 

new windshield protection, and detailed .

 

sorry to hear man. Steak and beer for them tonight!!

 

man that bottle carrier looks sketchy. Pretty secure?

 

I had to build out the enclosure about 2 1/2” so the sub would clear. I made 3 trim rings out of mdf and glued them to the enclosure

 

Another 800-mile weekend, visiting family and the beach.

 

Well said, feel for you dudes, and that’s sad as hell Charlievee. Dogs are such a beautiful, rewarding, impactful part of folks lives…wives and children are overrated

 

Got Casper good and washed yesterday. No pics (sorry gents and ladies). Got him good and cleaned off (about a 8 months worth of dirt built up). Then God said, "I gotchya." And it rained last night for about 30 mins. Gotta love summer popcorn thunderstorms.

Luckily, not all my efforts were in vain. Casper is still clean, but next time, I got stuff to clay bar and throw some shine on the wheels .

 

Remember the good times.

My best friend took his last ride last October.

Getting a new best friend this weekend.

 

I haven’t taken in on any long trips yet, but I hit up a near by trail that requires 4low, is steep, rutted out, and fairly rough in general, along with a trip on the freeway and it didn’t budge. I am going on a 10 day overlanding trip here shortly so I will report back after that trip.

 

Sorry bud. Something about our 4-legged friends that fill our soul, yet tear it to shreds when they depart. My heart sighs for you.