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Rago Air Compressor Mount doesn't fit 2020 or newer 4Runners!

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by OldJeepGuy, May 8, 2024.

  1. May 8, 2024 at 12:53 PM
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    OldJeepGuy

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    Everybody and their brother makes these plates. I should have researched this more before buying it. On the 2020 and newer 4Runners there is a new secondary fuse/relay box behind the big one, right where this plate needs to go. After some searching I found a relocation bracket for this fuse box from Slee off-road. In the first picture below you can see the small fuse box. I have removed the original bracket but it mounts to the two bolts in the side wall. In the second picture you can see the Rago plate set in place being held by those two bolts. The Slee relocation bracket moves the fuse box back to the other two mounting holes you can see below the hood piston. The problem now with this Rago plate has an L-tab sticking back into the area were the fuse box will be relocated. No problem, I will cut that part of the plate off.

    But wait! It gets worse!!! The install video says to ream out the three mounting nuts welded to the underside of the fender using a 6mm tap. OK, no problem, probably a good idea. After doing that the three provided bolts did not fit. Checking them with the tap/die set I found out they are not even metric bolts, they are 1/4" standard bolts. Not sure what Toyota ever made will accept these bolts. After a trip to the hardware store I fixed that problem.

    Then I noticed the two bolts you are supposed to use to mount the plate to the side wall seemed really long. I threaded them in and they bottomed out before going all the way in. So you either have to cut them down, buy new bolts or in my case I reused the two bolts that mounted the original fuse box mount.

    Rago should not advertise these as fitting 2010-2023 4Runners. It only works for 2010-2019 4Runners. I will think long and hard before buying another Rago product.

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  2. May 8, 2024 at 2:32 PM
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    The reason I bought this is for the Wifey air up system where you can air up/down all four tires at once. This mechanism mounts on a secondary angle plate which was hitting the large fuse box. The first thing I noticed is the main plate was not level. I had to add four washers to each bolt to raise the end of the main plate support up 1/4" so it would sit level with the fuse box. When I bought the three new bolts to attach the bottom of the support to the fender I bought 30mm long bolts and now I'm glad I did. With the main plate level the angled secondary support bracket was just touching the top of the fuse box, no room for the bolt heads. So I put the angle plate into the vice and pounded on it to get it to angle up higher. I also had to re-drill the mounting holes in the main plate, making sure the compressor would still fit flat on the plate. I did this by first by mounting the compressor and then positioning the secondary plate as far back as it would go. The first picture shows the re-drilled holes. The second picture shows that modified setup that I think should work.

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  3. May 8, 2024 at 2:55 PM
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    I relocated the secondary fuse/relay box so I can mount my accessory plate. I hade to bend the holder bracket for the fuse/relay so I can screw it in flat. Mine is a 2020 4runner.

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  4. May 9, 2024 at 6:46 AM
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    I gave them a 1 star review on their web site and it never showed up. Another ref flag for this company.
     
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  5. May 9, 2024 at 6:54 AM
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    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Is there a photo of the finished compressor installation?
     
  6. May 9, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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    Direct from the Rago website:

    "This 4Runner Air Compressor Bracket is CAD designed by Rago Fabrication, and laser cut out of aluminum. It can mount either an ARB Single or Twin Air compressor. There is also a mounting location for the Switch Pros SP9100. It has a very simple installation that is roughly 15 minutes start to finish. The installation will not require any trimming, drilling, or modification of your vehicle except for 2020-2023 model years."
     
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  7. May 9, 2024 at 10:09 AM
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    I was able to simply turn the secondary relay box on it's side, screw it down to the same spot, and mount the compressor right on top. 2022 ORP
     
  8. May 9, 2024 at 10:47 AM
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    The only other issue I have had is with the rear air valve mounting brackets. The pictures below show the original holes to work with. The one that lines up is too large for the supplied bolt. You can't get behind this plate to put a nut on the backside. I had two left over self tapping bolts so I drilled a new hole and let the bolt tap the threads. Problem solved. Comparing the Wifey kit with the install video the only thing missing is washers to put on the air valves. Without the washers these valves would rattle around. After a quick trip to the hardware store I should have now solved all the issues. I will add pictures as I get further into this.

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  9. May 9, 2024 at 11:17 AM
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    I feel your pain. I went and bought it and then i received the panel and tried to test fit first before mounting. I was going to return it and then went on the website and it did state that it does fit ut with some modifications. And they have an instruction guide below. Anyhow i was able to lay out everything and take it slowly. I just double sided taped the relay box on it side rather then c