4Ruiner's Build 2005 v6 SR5

Greetings all, today I start my adventure into the world of the 4th Gen 4 Runner. I am no stranger to Toyotas, as I have owned a Tacoma, Corolla, and a Tundra. As you imagine I have been on those forums as well. However, this will be the first time that I do a build thread and actively document my progress. I purchased the vehicle yesterday and have not changed anything on it as of yet.

Vehicle sits at 209k as of today.
Bilstein 5100s
Freedom Offroad UCA
285/70/17 on stock wheels

 

Progress update #2 Pulled the battery from 2018 that was on the vehicle when I purchased it and replaced it with the Optima Redtop out of my Tunda since it is up for sale.
While I was there I soaked the terminals in some bakingsoda hot water mix to eat the corrosion off of the cable and sanded/primered underneath the battery tray due to surface rust.
The battery tie down was rust through so I ordered an aluminum tie down from Amazon.




I then decided to pull the rock panel covers due to a massive build up of leaves and debris. I do not think it has ever been cleaned.


Then started the process of replacing the power steering fluid with new ATF

 

Progress update #3 Today I added front and rear huskey liners.

 

Progress update #4 Installed a Scan Gauge II today in preparation for Drain and fill of the Transmission
Here are the required codes needed for a pre 2010 4Runner to program into X-Guage. Be sure and have the gauge running in CANSF
TXD 07E021D9
RXF 032100000000
RXD 1808
MTH 00090005FFD8
Name TFT

 

Progress update #5 Installed some splash guards that were not present on the truck from P/O, some AVS vent visors, and installed a set of 2023 SR5 wheels on Falken Wildpeak AT4s 285/70/17

 

It has been a while since an update. Here is #6
Since I purchased the 4Runner, the fender liner has been absent, so it was time to install it and relocate the windshield washer reservoir.


The Headlights also needed to be changed, so I bought a cheap set on Amazon for the time being.


Here is a picture of how I cut and shaped the fender liner to fit the steel bumper. I plan on returning with a heat gun to help remedy some of the crumpling in the picture.

Alas, to end this post, here is the relocation reservoir that I purchased from Silver Rhino Media.

*Also repainted the surface of the rusted area underneath the battery.

 

Update #7 It has been a busy few weeks. Here are the updates as of late.

Premier Chineseium Toyota Grill

Questionable OEM TRD shift knob

Spiker Engineering Scanguage mount

Cover craft Carhart Dashmat

The next set is of my JBL Sub-box Retro fit. I obtained a JBL sub-box and panel from a wrecked 07 4 runner and I have retrofitted it with a Pioneer Riot 200w mini amp and a Scar 8 in shallow mount sub. However, the Scar Sub was a bit big for the box so some trimming was needed on the plastic grid located inside of the box. My truck is an SR5 so it did not come with the JBL package, however this will be wired directly to the aftermarket Pioneer deck that was already inside of the vehicle. Depending on the wiring job by the P/O will dictate if rewiring/new radio is needed. Before and After Pictures.

 

PICTURE HEAVY
I have not updated anything on here in quite some time. This post will be split into multiple posts. The mods will, however, be in chronological order. Enjoy.
***The most important thing I have done during the past few months have been COMPLETELY painting the frame inside and out with Eastwood frame paint***

Added a bar to the bumper.

Cali Raised Sliders painted with Harbor Freight Truck Bed Liner (7 months current heavy use holds up well for what it is)

Added A Prinsu Roof Rack around this time as well.

Did the smokers upgrade to create options for more chargers (I do not smoke) Also TRD Chinesium shift knob


Got this pillar mount from Ebay to mount my remote start receiver too and also added a mount for my Scan Guage.

Changed out the radio that was in the vehicle when I purchased it to a simple Alpine single din radio. No need for a touchscreen because I added a Wolfbox as my rear view mirror.
This concludes my rather late delivered summer modifications. Ill provide links to the items that I installed below.

WolfBox Rear view mirror AND mount that replaces the factors rearview mount

WOLFBOX G840S 12" 4K Mirror Dash Cam Backup Camera, 5.8GHz WiFi Smart Rearview Mirror for Cars & Trucks, Front and Rear View Dual Cameras, Night Vision, Parking Assistance, Included 32GB Card & GPS

Amazon.com: WOLFBOX G840S 12" 4K Mirror Dash Cam Backup Camera, 5.8GHz WiFi Smart Rearview Mirror for Cars & Trucks, Front and Rear View Dual Cameras, Night Vision, Parking Assistance, Included 32GB Card & GPS : Electronics

ANSHILING Rear View Mirror Metal Back Plate Panel 13.5 cm x 6 cm Screw Spacing + Mirror Dash Cam Mount Arm for Car DVR Instead of Strap

Amazon.com: ANSHILING Rear View Mirror Metal Back Plate Panel 13.5 cm x 6 cm Screw Spacing + Mirror Dash Cam Mount Arm for Car DVR Instead of Strap : Electronics

ssontong Upgraded OBD2 OBD Power Cable for Dash Camera, OBD to Type-C USB OBDII Adapter Hardwire Charger Cable 24 Hours Surveillance and Acc Two Mode with Switch Button (Type-C USB Port)

Amazon.com: ssontong Upgraded OBD2 OBD Power Cable for Dash Camera, OBD to Type-C USB OBDII Adapter Hardwire Charger Cable 24 Hours Surveillance and Acc Two Mode with Switch Button (Type-C USB Port) : Electronics

A Pillar Molle Mount
2003-2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER APillar Grab Handle Mount BLK Cams Phone Radio Molle | eBay

Smokers Mod & USB fast charger
Fit 05-09 Toyota 4Runner Center Console Ashtray & Cigarette Lighter 7411035010B0 | eBay
12V QC3.0 Dual USB Car Fast Charger Socket Power Outlet LED Voltmeter Waterproof | eBay

 

Fall Modifications

Added in a drivers side molle window mount. Picked up some cheap molle bags from the great Amazon and Marshals

Stainless Steel Braided brake lines (Peep the freshly painted portion of the front frame

New Tail lights and 3rd brake light installed as well as utilizing the rear red reflectors for reverse lights and pods (Cannot remember the kit that I used pretty sure hes a member here) wired them into the towing harness.

New brakes and rotors (nothing special parts store brand 5th gen big brake upgrade)

This is a big one. Had to relocate the horns due to installing a transmission cooler. Utilized the epic harbor freight $30 horns and factory bolt holes.

Haden transmission cooler installed as well as a Magnafine filter for the transmission lines. (I did a complete drain and fill of transmission fluid as well as bypassing the radiator to prevent possible mishaps down the road due to the radiator failing thus mixing trans fluid with coolant)
This concludes all of my fall modifications
NEXT WE WILL FOLLOW UP WITH WINTER/CURRENT WORK

 

Winter Mods

Nice start in the winter months with some sound deadening and kicker 6x9 front door speakers. I also had some rockford fosgate tweeters laying around.

I ordered some ABS plastic mounts off of the great Amazon to mount these things in as well as masterfully utilizing JB steel weld to ensure they did not separate from their mounts.

Next up we have a little valve cover action. I replaced both valve cover gaskets as well as the intake manifold gasket.

Got a little bit of paint on these things to dress up the engine bay. Utilized UPOLE raptor high temp engine paint

Currently I have both seats out getting new leather installed and decided that I should pull the carpet and dye it black as well

My masterfully crafted patch that I scavenged from the rear of the carpet to repair a hole on the driver floormat side

Made a trip to lowes and used some carpet seam tape/ super glue to affix this piece in.

Came out decent. I scraped some fabric off of the carpet with a razor blade to fill in the holes around the patch.
Until next time.