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

Breezy is fine, if it gets a bit gusty you can drop the legs and anchor it down. I wouldn't leave it open if you're getting some big gusts at the beach or in a storm.

 

They really are a fantastic set of lights. Better than the OEM high beams imo.

 

Simple and easy. Parts from different sellers but all fit perfectly. I love the carbon fiber look!

 

Oh that's nice. I didn't know it also had legs.

 

Got surprised with a P0456 (after a “check fuel cap” warning a day or so ago) so I shotgunned a new gas cap at it.

Only after I opened the package and rendered it un-returnable I looked at the old gas cap and saw some small plastic bits (like that plastic T end piece they use to attach tags to clothing) stuck in the rubber seal.

So if the code doesn’t come back, that may have been it. That’ll teach me to not just look at it first!

 

Yesterday for the 1st time in don't remember after filled close to home get out in garage & see I left the cap on the door holder W/Door wide open, cause wife came out & distracted me. Wonder if I'm goona get the light after driving it some miles??

 

Happened to me. I added some sea foam high mileage in a parking lot few years ago. And somehow left the cap dangling and the door open.Went for a 50 mile drive and saw it when I parked it back at home. Thankfully and strangely no CEL showed up.

 

Smitty Built steps added

 

A bit boring compared to most but essential on a newly acquired rig. Finished yesterday with:

Engine air filter, cabin filter
Driver door actuator replacement
Front struts, KYB (Never buy them again!)
Rear shocks KYB (to be replaced with the Bilstein 5100)
Tires - Toyo Open Country A/T III 265/70R17 115T
Alignment
Tailgate window motor
Rear Differential service - Redline 75w85
Transmission service incl filter
Coolant change
Front Differential service - Redline 75w85
Tailgate window regulator
Transfer Case service - Redline MT-LV
Grease Drive Shafts

Arriving Tuesday!!
Bilstein 5100 Rear Shocks
Eibach T-13 Rear Springs
Rear Axle Bump Stop

Couldn't be more thankful to all of your posts I've read to get things right the first time!! Hopefully posting in the Scenery thread soon but it's going to be hard to beat you guys out west.

 

Oh my, you were a very busy person yesterday, well done!

 

Didn't mean to mis-represent! That was the last 3 weeks but I finished several yesterday!

 

Bought a new cap to make my oil switching complete. From what I can tell no difference in gas mileage after 1400 miles.

 

Not only did I save $1.15 per gallon on gas (and only paid $1.54 for 87) but I averaged 20.5MPG for the tank.

I had 334 miles on the trip odometer before gassing up. Divide that by 16.285gallons of 87 Octane = 20.5MPG.

 

Nice! Gas is back up to over $3 a gallon here.

 

Today, it's $2.69/gallon for 87. But with my discount, I got it for a lot less.

 

More like what I'm about to...

 

Friday I paid $3.399 but for the 1 30days W/WaWa Mastercard get $0.50 off gal, then it constant $0.05 per gal. Still 3rd highest State gas Tax in lower 48 & you need a 4Runner because the rods totally BLOW here in Pennsyltucky!!

 

$300 Amazon roof rack installed. Im impressed with quality and fitment.



Next is to finish my drawer setup. Then install my eibach trd pro lift springs.

 

Thats really cool thank you for sharing. How long does it tske to set up/take down? Can it be done with 1 person?

Do you think it would withstand a lot of wind?

 

How I imagine that going:

 

I feel really dirty for making this statement, but...

Thanks for showing us your rack. It looks nice. Now, show us your drawers!

...and for God's sake, post links so I can buy them too!

 

Sort of lame but I like it and people that close the hatch seem to miss the OEM one. I was hoping it was a little longer than stock but it’s only about 1/8” longer.

 

Sorry, man. Couldn’t pass that one up.

That red looks sharp against the gray, though. :^)

 

I've got a similar (same?) TEMU rack on the way. Reviews are all positive and the price is right. S'posed to be here Tues.

 

For five minutes there wasn't much in the way of any shrieking! At least not Photon but me, yeah…I need to give her a bath!

Before:


After:

 

Only thing i will say is the front mounts need mounted. It came with rivnuts. After drilling into the roof, its plenty thick to just drill and tap with m8x1.25. No worries because if you decide to remove the rack you can just fill the holes with silicone. Also use thread sealant so you dont have to worry about leaks.

 

So, in spite of their "no cutting or drilling" statement, it's needed after all?

 

Atleast mine was.

 

They seem to be just fine, no noticeable vibration or road noise.

 

that’s why I got a Sherpa, the consensus was no drilling and a great system to prevent leaks.