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The unofficially yet official thread about what feature you want most on your 5th Gen 4Runner.

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Borracho Loco, Feb 1, 2025.

  1. Feb 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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    vthoky

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    Trailer connector relocate, tint, work lights, Pro wheels.
    [Thread drift] 56 Nomad?!?! Way cool. I've always wanted a '55, though. [/Thread drift]
     
  2. Feb 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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    NeverTooLate71

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    With a conventional "air breather" you can get feedback on the steering wheel if you are rubbing up on the curb.
    My wife's 2018 Tesla Model 3 does not give the same "feedback" if you hit the curb. She had her Tesla for 45 minutes
    before she mangled the edge of her rims on a curb. I was about to tell her "slow down" but didn't. I bit my tongue for a couple of minutes until I couldn't help myself any longer and went ballistic!
     
  3. Feb 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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    1SilverRunner

    1SilverRunner My boy, blue

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    Front locker.
    True sway bar disconnect.
    Factory installed supercharger.

    Now for the wish list:
    Option for 4.56 or 4.88 gears.
    Steel bumpers with factory installed winch.
    Long travel setup.

    Edit: Toyota 5.7L v8
     
    Last edited: Feb 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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  4. Feb 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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    Saker

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    @3JOH22A

    Please PM me as to your process here. Been wanting this mod as well.
     
    Last edited: Feb 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
  5. Feb 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
    #65
    jasonmcelroy

    jasonmcelroy Recovering perfectionist

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    Seat and mirror memory. My wife and I share the truck.

    A real transmission (already stated here).

    All buttons on dash and door panels illuminated.

    Flip style rearview mirror for night time rather than the auto-dimming one. Too bright at night.
     
  6. Feb 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
    #66
    Turd Ferguson

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    The only thing I really want is a frame that doesn’t rust so easily.
    Some storage cubbies would be nice too.
     
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  7. Feb 4, 2025 at 11:42 AM
    #67
    Borracho Loco

    Borracho Loco [OP] My 4Runner identifies as a Prius!

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    Oooh look, another mod.....
    Dual fuel tanks.

    My dad's 82 GMC Sierra had this feature. It was nice to just click the toggle switch and keep on driving after tank 1 went bone dry.
     
  8. Feb 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
    #68
    Imdav2u

    Imdav2u Living and dying in three quarter time.

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    Great call Loco, I had a few 70's and 80's trucks with dual tanks. At least give the option for larger fuel tanks.
     
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  9. Feb 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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    Trail Runnah

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  10. Feb 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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    Thacrow

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    Speed holes
    Smartest post I've seen in a long time
     
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  11. Feb 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
    #71
    1SilverRunner

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    Front Bumper: C4 Fabrication Low-Profile Bumper Warn Evo10-S Winch w/ Warn wireless adapter Extreme LED dual color light bar w/ Cali raised LED OEM style switch Bumper Cover Trimmed For Clearance Rear Bumper: 80% Off Road Rear Bash Bar (Limited rear bumper version) Armor: RCI Skid plate package C4 Gas tank skid RCI Rear diff skid RCI Shock Skids RSG Angled/ Plated Sliders Total Chaos Cam Tab Gussets Total Chaos Spindle Gussets 41.22 Hitch Slider Suspension: Dobinsons IMS long travel shocks: (Front: IMS59-50574 w/ C59-352 Springs) (Rear: IMS59-50575 w/ C59-677v Springs) Apex Chassis Tie Rod Assemblies (KIT410) Apache Off Road UCAs Apache Off Road HD Rear Links (Upper and Lower) Apache Off Road Rear Sway Bar Links Dobinsons Track Bar Front Sway Bar Deleted DuroBumps Rear Bump stops PerryParts Front Bump stops DRKDSS Track Bar Correction kit Dobinsons Diff Drop Wheels/ Tires: RRW 17x8.5 -12 RR6-H Wheels 285/75/17 Falken A/T4W 1.25" SpiderTrax Spacers BMC, Pinch Weld Folded. C4 High Clearance Fender Liners Performance: OTT Tuned Scan Gauge II for Temp Monitoring Yota Shop Diff Breather Storage Solutions: Sherpa Crestone Sport roof rack Aiden James Customs Gear Plate w/ Slide Out Tables *Backordered. Rado Designs Molle storage panels and top shelf Glove Box organizer Center Console organizer Interior: Diode Dynamics LED Interior lighting (Warm white ftw) Meso Customs Hatch lights Meso Customs Door Handle Covers Ram ball mount for Garmin In-Touch Mini II FitCamX Dash Camera Scosche phone mount Weathertech floor matts Misc: Nano Ceramic Tint (Including windshield and sunroof) Midland MXT575 and Ghost Antenna Cali Raised LED 27W Ditch Lights w/ oem style switch OVS Nomadic 6.5' Awning AVS Low Profile Vent Visors AVS Bugflector II Diode Dynamics puddle lights Diode Dynamics 921 XPR Reverse lights LED license plate lights Ark Splash Guards Ark Mud Flap Deletes (cut for rear bumper/ bash bar) AJT Push-To-Start Button +Midland handheld GMRS radios, Baofeng UV-5R Ham radio, recovery gear, water purification system, lifeboat food rations, trauma kit, fire extinguisher and fire starting kit stay on board.
    I build these for a living... I'll take Toyota's 5.7L any day
     
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  12. Feb 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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    Photon_Chaser

    Photon_Chaser 49787 and counting…

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    Rear window 1”-2” gets great airflow, crack both front windows halfway you got a wind tunnel!
     
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  13. Feb 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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    Photon_Chaser

    Photon_Chaser 49787 and counting…

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    Most unique transmission control in a car that I owned was a 1964 Barracuda. Push button controls and a lever you’d slide to put it in park.
     
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  14. Feb 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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    Saker

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    IMG_5042.jpg
     
  15. Feb 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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    PhillySilver

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    > 5 gears in the transmission (oft repeated here), auto climate controls. Other than those nitpicky (to me) things, darn near perfect.
     
  16. Feb 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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    Photon_Chaser

    Photon_Chaser 49787 and counting…

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    Nice pic find!
     
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  17. Feb 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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    Steely123

    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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    My 86 F150 had dual tanks. Was actually nice.

    The family Silverado had it. 86 maybe? I remember always sitting in the middle of the bench and clicking the switch on the dash with my knees.
     
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  18. Feb 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    Here you go:

    https://www.4runnerlifestyle.com/pr...rica-24-gallon-auxiliary-tank-for-4runner-5th


    :D
     
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  19. Feb 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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    Imdav2u

    Imdav2u Living and dying in three quarter time.

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  20. Feb 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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    Captain Spalding

    Captain Spalding . . .

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    My brother and I have a 1937 Cord. It has a pretty funky gear shift.

    IMG_1364.jpg

    We also have a Model T Ford. The gears are shifted with the pedals.
    Right pedal: brake
    Left pedal: 3 positions:​
      • Fully depressed-first gear
      • Middle position: neutral
      • Upper position: second gear
      • Left pedal and center pedal both fully depressed: reverse
    There are two levers on the steering wheel.
    Right lever: throttle
    Left lever: spark advance​
    The parking brake lever moves the left pedal to the neutral position.

    Driving that thing requires one’s full concentration.
     
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  21. Feb 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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    FN2187

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  22. Feb 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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    Borracho Loco

    Borracho Loco [OP] My 4Runner identifies as a Prius!

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  23. Feb 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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    FN2187

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    Just have to relocate. If I weren't such a pansy I'd just throw it up on the roof rack and drive slower due to being even more top heavy
     
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  24. Feb 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    Or relocate it...

    This!

    Or, this:

    20220425_180411_(1).jpg
     
  25. Feb 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
    #85
    3JOH22A

    3JOH22A トヨタ純正男娼

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    The modern version is of course in millions of Hondas today:

    [​IMG]
     
  26. Feb 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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    3JOH22A

    3JOH22A トヨタ純正男娼

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    I'm just using a Motorad locking fuel cap, accomplishes the same function. There is actually a locking fuel door available, though the corrosion resistance of the lock is questionable: https://m.aliexpress.us/item/3256805424693713.html

     

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