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

New part and number:

 

Done:

 

Protecting investment and making cover that Toyota should of done in first place:

 

For those who needs to replace from cross member on 4th gen (be prepared for serious grinding while removing old part because grinding welds is a biatch):

OEM Upgraded (Tow hooks trough the member instead of below) Part # 51021-35071

Link: 2003-2009 Toyota Cross-Member 51021-35071 | Toyota Parts Center

 

I can deeply relate.

 

Took the RTT off the Tundra and put it on the MP Cruiser for the first time. Love the look of the Gobi but holy hell putting a RTT on it is a pain in the arse.

 

Pics from this weekend

 

New rims and tire set up.
Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/70x17 E Load
Fuel Anza 17x8.5 -6

 

After looking at some of these posts, it is evident I am such a newb. Over the last couple of days I have done the following to my 2007 SR5: changed oil/filter (Mobil 1 Gold Cap), new iridium Denso plugs, new wiper blades, replaced front pads/rotors, and installed new roof rack end caps. I'm not much into mods. To me, it's all about preventative maintenance. I bought it new and it now has 170K miles. I still love this vehicle. I look forward to taking it to 300K and beyond. I have friends asking when I'm gonna get a new car. Why? This one runs just as good as the day I bought it.

 

Due to the new tire/rim setup I got a BMC chop from The Truck Shop in San Diego, also modded the TPMS.

Now time to test out the new setup on some trails.

 

In the last two weeks I have had the following done: timing belt, water pump, belt tensioners, power steering pump, new radiator, serpentine belt, JBA upper control arms, and a Dobinsons 1/4" spacer to get the front up to 3" of total lift. Just turned over 237,000 miles.

 

I fixed my flashing TPMS! Here is the video on how:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAjpYyiD6dA&t=2s

 

I wonder if that will work the same on a '08 Tacoma?

 

Decided to throw some holiday spirit on, after giving her a full interior detail.

 

How did you mount your fogs? Looking to do the same.

 

Removed the factory fogs, drilled a hole in the bottom of the stock location and bolted down the Squadrons.

 

Unhooked the battery to see if the rear hatch would open. It did, but now it won't again. Everything else works.

 

Sounds like the switch has a short, keeping it latched.

 

Thanks! I'm going to look at it again this weekend.

 

Did some trimming on the front bumper...might go a little bit higher though

 

ToyTec complete Aluma series lift ordered and received minus rear shocks (on back order, should be here this week), JBA Off-road extended travel upper control arms ordered and received, new complete lower control arms ordered and received, replacement lower control arm cam bolts received and ordered a Relentless Fabrication Defender front bumper due in 16 weeks! I will order new end links, winch, and both clear and amber Baja Design Squadron Pro fog lamps prior to bumper arrival. Will install all this spring.....

 

Changed transmission fluid, greased all fittings and installed LED’S inside cab. Wow what a difference . Going to drive for a while and drain fluid again.

 

I am still looking for a 2nd vehicle. Is there anything to steer clear of between say 2003 to 2010 4runner ? Just not real happy with my 2021 Tacoma. Thanks

 

Had to replace the thermostat/thermostat housing (one unit) yesterday. Had developed a leak around the housing - turns out the gasket had gone bad. Not a bad job overall.

 

Last week I installed an inexpensive sub with amp. It's made to go under a seat but I mounted mine in the rear left, above the wheel well. Sounds pretty good. It won't rattle anyone's windows but it really picked up the bass. This is it:

$80 RECOIL SL1708 8" Under Seat Slim Amplified Car Subwoofer with 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper Installation Wiring Kits

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085G2C2WH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

My sliders arrive tomorrow, gotta prep the garage for scuffing with scotch brittle, wipe down with denatured alcohol, add a coat of POR 15 then paint and hopefully install on Sunday!

 

Sliders installed, they are treated but I will have to repaint them in the springtime. I tried some cheap brand rubberized undercoating and it is rubbing off too easy.

 

I blew out the rear subs, yayyy

 

I didn't just do this today, it's sort of ongoing. I'm building a storage box for the rear hatch area. Sorry, no pics yet. I didn't think about it while I was working on it early on, but once it's done I'll post some up. It's not as fancy as most I've seen on here. I really wanted to do drawers but the cost on the slides blew me away. It has two doors on top that open from the center up and toward the sides. And at the very front where the rear seatbacks lean back and it forms a triangle there's a small open top compartment that goes all the way across. It's perfect for keeping hiking poles, umbrellas and other small items that are usually just in the way. But my favorite part, which is one of the most important reasons I decided to build this is this: At the very bottom I put in a slide out panel that pulls straight out to make a table. My wife and I spend our summers in the mountains and have picnics daily, usually somewhere in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. And I always had to carry a folding table for that purpose. This will eliminate that and give me a little more space. Like I said, it not as nice as some I've seen on here but I expect to end up with less than $150 in it total. As I said I'll try to post some pics once it's finished.

 

I finally finished with the storage box I've been building. It doesn't have drawers, it has two hinged lids. Didn't want to spring for the cost of the drawer slides right now. I also built in an open storage at the front where the back of the seats lean back creating a triangle shaped area. It's perfect for small items but especially good for hiking poles and umbrellas. It also has a slide out table. My wife and I have picnics almost daily when we're in the NC mountains, which is a lot. Having the slide out table means I don't have to haul a folding one with us. I know it's not as fancy as many of the drawer systems I've seen on here but it'll suffice for now. And I've got less than $150 in it. Hope I can remember how to post pics, lol.