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

I installed this thing. I'm constantly bitching about the lack of useable storage space in the 4R, and I saw this on YouTube and figured I'd give it a try. It's not a perfect fit, the access panel is flat, but the space it's covering is a bit curved. The material it's made of is flexible, so I have to flex the panel into place to get it to latch. I'm kinda hoping it will take a set to that shape when it gets hot in the vehicle, but I'm not sure what it's made of and if it will get hot enough. Anyway, I guess I'll see how it holds up with time.



https://youtu.be/olG4qq5mpYc?si=Y1eqLqr_gcjJxUzI

 

80K mile oil change and all brake pads changed. Brakes are pretty easy on these thankfully (not in the rust belt)

 

Strange. Most every post I've read beside yours is usually raving about those covers, and I don't remember any fitment issues mentioned. Different manufacturer?

 

I’ve got one of those covers and never had a fitment issue.
EDITED:From my installation post.

This item can be obtained at this location:
https://solidifi3dllc.myshopify.com/products/toyota-4runner-rear-storage-cover-set

 

How difficult was the installation and what size tires?

 

I had my buddies shop do it along with an alignment. Heard it was a bit of a pain to get around the UCA. Tires are 265/70/17 Goodyear DuraTrac.

Really like it the look as it sits.

 

I just installed a 2/1” Cornfed lift, less than 3 hours. They have a great video showing the process. Good jackstands and two floor jacks made it surprisingly easy, and the second floor jack wasn’t really needed.

 

Installed the C4 fender liners. When I moved to 35” tires, I had to cut back my fenders, which meant I lost the stock fender liner as well. The install took 4 hours since I also had to cut down the fender liner because my pinch weld was bent to the outside and the c4 install expects to bend to the inside. I prefer the outside.

I did not use their bottom fender attachment since I already had a solution there. I will reconsider and see if I want to move to the C4 configuration. I like it, but I also like my current solution.
You can see my fender/fender flare end cap in the first pic.

 

I am now ready to drive down to the Lone Star Land Cruiser Round Up next week!

anyone else going to Round Up? I will be there with my son in his BJ42. Looking forward to getting out there and seeing how the truck does now.

 

I didn't do any research into it before buying, I bought based only on the video and haven't read any reviews on it. I bought it from the guy installing it in the video, he said it's his design, so I'm guessing it's the same guy and I'm just being a diva. lol

Maybe this weekend I'll make a video of myself placing the cover on and show what I mean about the fit.

 

I was looking going to the rally in Texas this year, is that the Round up?

 

not sure about "rally" but here is this:
https://tlca.org/calendar/lone-star-land-cruiser-round-up/

• Katemcy Rocks

• Mason, TX 76856 United States

• Start: March 13, 2025

• End: March 16, 2025

the other big Toyota gathering I am familar with is the jamboree
https://www.toyotajamboree.com/
April 30th-May 3rd 2026
Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area, Gilmer Texas


I've been to both of the above events previously in my FJ Cruiser... Katemcy Rocks for that granite field that makes your vehicle feel like a gecko .. and Barnwell Mountain to enjoy soft dirt and plenty of hills and trees (that rock garden is always a good time)

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kg1C68qWCmQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlpkIh4e-w8
https://youtu.be/qyj7JhGW914?t=61

Toyota North America is participating in American Rally Association -- https://www.americanrallyassociation.org/2026-ara-schedule
with a GR Corolla ..... https://www.instagram.com/p/DSb6M1kDGaU/

 

I like your descriptions! Katemcy is awesome and I love the people. I was a member of the LSLC club for over a decade before I moved. I haven't been to Barnwell Mt. in a long time! The Jamboree is tempting! The timing doesnt work since i have to drive from Oregon... I will be in Moab 2 weeks earlier...

Come play in Katemcy!

 

The "Jamboree"!
That's what we were looking at.

 

Have you played at the Brazos ranch ? https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/314533587/brazos-valley-offroad-ranch/?hl=en
seems their website is a bit wounded: https://www.brazosvalleyoffroadranch.com/
https://schwarttzy.com/4x4-trails/brazos-valley-off-road-ranch/
Fun times as well for a day trip.

i know this one near houston was named something a while back.. https://xtremeoffroading.com/map/

good for finding mud and drunk people on ATVs.

and of course
https://www.generalsams.com/

 

The infinity reference tweeters have it already installed right? I see them in the pics from Amazon.

 

I went with this one & I do enjoy it. I feel the bag helps prevent scratches inside the access cubby

https://ebay.us/m/HWh0ZD

 

Post the photo in question, please.

 

That’s the one I thought you were referring to, but didn’t want to assume. No, there are 2 in the box that must be soldered in.

 

I see, well I am glad I asked, it looks a bit misleading because they look the same. At least they come in the box.

 

Had to go to CRUTCHFIELD to locate.

 

I had to get my buddy to solder on the bass blockers on my infinity’s, I know my limits. But man, once installed, those were a huge upgrade.

 

At some point somehow I stopped caring about scratches, outside of the cubby lol






that’s my rear valance

 

What they said. I installed the speakers without even noticing they were included, as they were in a separate area of the styrofoam packaging. Once I discovered they were there I asked about them, and the consensus was they protect the speakers, so I took the speakers back out and added those to the + wire in the harness.

 

the 270 micro farad capacitor is blocking frequencies below ≈ 147 Hz as given by this formula







as the Infinity Reference Ref-3022cfx are no longer available at Crutchfield .. you have to swim in the river

$63 Infinity REF3022CFX 3.5" 75W Reference Series Coaxial Car Speakers With Edge-driven Textile Tweeter, Pair

https://www.amazon.com/Infinity-REF3022CFX-Reference-Speakers-Edge-driven/dp/B01E4JWG6I

or from Discount Jungle via their drop shipping through Walmart
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Infinity...ven-Textile-Tweeter-Pair-REF3022CFX/162381808

as of this post it looks like the product is no longer listed on the official page
https://shop.infinityspeakers.com/inf-car-speaker/

though in Malaysian Ringgit ...
https://my.infinityspeakers.com/REFERENCE+3032CFX.html

it looks like the new hotness is Infinity REF307F
https://shop.infinityspeakers.com/REFERENCE307F.html

$80 Infinity REF307F 3.5" 2 Way Car Speakers - Pair

https://www.amazon.com/Infinity-REF307F-3-5-Inch-Speakers/dp/B0CV4HFR9Z
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-3VrVrbljc73/p_108R307F/Infinity-Reference-REF307F.html

and they play lower?
Minimum Frequency Response 85 hertz

 

This post plus the post by @BoiseG https://www.4runners.com/goto/post?id=814130#post-814130

made me think I should probably clean up the random storage solutions found along the way. In the Knowledge Sharing document is a section "random interior bits; storage cubby"
I consolidated the creative storage solutions

Solidifi3D LLC Toyota 4Runner Rear Storage Cover Set
https://4runnercover.com/products/toyota-4runner-rear-storage-cover-set
https://old.reddit.com/r/4Runner/comments/16xgk75/comment/k32onr6/
https://www.4runners.com/threads/wh...-gen-4runner-today.2261/page-1351#post-752235

Qyebbk Rear Storage Box Bin Cargo Tray for 4 Runner Interior

$80 Qyebbk Trunk Organizer for 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner 5-Seat 2nd Row(NOT Fit 7-Seat 3rd Row), Rear Storage Box Bin Cargo Tray for 4 Runner Interior Accessories(5Pcs Trunk Organizer/Without Speaker)

https://www.amazon.com/Qyebbk-Organizer-2010-2024-Interior-Accessories/dp/B0FCMKH4HX
https://www.4runners.com/threads/wh...-gen-4runner-today.2261/page-1420#post-799399

Tray Door Handle Storage Compartment Bin

$20 Voodonala for 4Runner Side Door Storage Box Glove Organizer Tray Door Handle Storage Compartment Bin for 2010-2023 Toyota 4runner Accessories, ABS Black 4pcs(Doesn't fit limited)

https://www.amazon.com/Voodonala-4Runner-Storage-Organizer-2010-2020/dp/B08CK3GWFP

Voodonala for 4Runner Side Door Storage

$20 Voodonala for 4Runner Side Door Storage Box Glove Organizer Tray Door Handle Storage Compartment Bin for 2010-2023 Toyota 4runner Accessories, ABS Black 4pcs(Doesn't fit limited)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CK3GWFP?th=1
YOCTM For Toyota 4 runner Accessories Side Door Storage Tray

YOCTM Door Handle Storage Box for Toyota 4Runner 2010-2022 | Armrest Cubby Organizer Tray | Interior Door Handle Pocket Insert | Black Interior Accessories

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DVTJVFV
https://www.4runners.com/threads/ad...ers-and-cell-phone-holders.32623/#post-468031

Storage Bag for 5th Gen 4Runner
https://www.ebay.com/itm/336455956893
https://www.4runners.com/threads/wh...-gen-4runner-today.2261/page-1447#post-814531


the above solutions mostly focus on the rear cargo area (no 3rd row seating) .. but there is also a section for the center console "center console related"; and if you search the sheet for "storage" you will currently find 50 random mentions

 

Before and after.

 

^^^

Very nice. Looks very much like the changes I made to mine.