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

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Bob, Jul 24, 2016.

  1. May 7, 2020 at 11:44 AM
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    mynameistory

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    Yes, and they are not a great offering at all. They weren't great performers to begin with, and were found to be non compliant due to excessive glare. Then they nerfed the optic even more by hastily adding a glare shield, to the point that they are actually dimmer than factory halogen lamps.

    You can see that test here:
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...og-light-review.554813/page-152#post-23119201

    And Baja Designs response here:
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...og-light-review.554813/page-156#post-23278864

    Baja Designs makes fantastic offroad lighting (I own and love my S2 ditch lights), but their SAE fog offering is garbage. I also don't think highly of their decision to market their squadron sport and pro lights as "fog lights" as they are simply offroad spot/flood lights that happen to fit in round fog bezels. I've driven against way too many idiotic drivers with these turned on full time on the road, and it is an extremely annoying trend.
     
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  2. May 7, 2020 at 11:54 AM
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    Oldtoyotaguy

    Oldtoyotaguy Paid cash for it

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    Great knowledge mynameistory! Thanks. My guess is that most guys like them because they look cool.
     
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  3. May 7, 2020 at 11:55 AM
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    Agent_Outside

    Agent_Outside A Guy A Girl and A Trail

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    I agree with everything you’re saying, however, they do still make have an SAE kit that they offer.
     
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  4. May 7, 2020 at 12:50 PM
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    celaw309

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    Sure!
     
  5. May 7, 2020 at 1:35 PM
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    Starr

    Starr Life Off the Road, off the Grid

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    KDSS, Baja Sport amber fogs, PRO Black wheels, BFG KO2's
    I find the Baja Sports to be perfect for my unusual needs. I am not using them in traffic. To get home I drive late night hours on a rough, mostly unpaved twisty remote road that has almost no traffic on it, and lots of hazards from black cattle to sharp lava rock chunks and even minor landslides & running rivers across the roadway that can be hard to see. With the squadron sports aimed low and out, they provide excellent side & close in visibility I need. I also run a 30" lightbar, and that provides a distance visibility option in areas where I want it.
     
  6. May 7, 2020 at 2:06 PM
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    SCMountaineer

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    Gunmetal TRD wheels, Yakima rack, Canvasback covers
    I second that that looks better than what Toyota is doing!
     
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  7. May 7, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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    4Runner fun

    4Runner fun Just the beginning...

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    Wrangler Duratracs, center console organizer & trav all 1576 dog divider for the rear. Xpel wrap with ceramic coating. 20% tint on front windows. TRD intake. TRD oil cap Plus parts on shelf & a wish list.
    Sometimes it is the small things. Like light.
    I know there are a few flashlight fanatics here as well. I just got it & it is bright as hell.
    Comes @ 70% charge. It is going in the 4runner now. Cold & rainy day here...
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    I will advise on the quality later as we just got it... I do like Nebo for the price point! We have a few of them.
     
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  8. May 7, 2020 at 3:08 PM
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    They do look cool! And most lighting from Baja Designs is built to perform. But if you're going to spend money on a fog light replacement, there are better options. The SS3 fog pod from Diode Dynamics is brighter, wider, and fully SAE compliant (street legal).

    [​IMG]
     
  9. May 7, 2020 at 3:21 PM
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    Oldtoyotaguy

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    Thanks, Tory! I never knew this about SAE compliance.
     
  10. May 7, 2020 at 4:56 PM
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    mynameistory

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    Sure thing! J583 is the SAE standard for street legal fog lighting.

    Also, several companies make lights that are J581 compliant, meaning they are street legal to use as auxiliary high beams, when installed and aimed as a pair to supplement your existing high beams. KC HiLiTES, Rigid Industries, and Diode Dynamics again to name a few. These are the SS3 pods I installed as auxiliary high beams. Same light chassis as the fogs, but a different optic for a street legal driving pattern.

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  11. May 7, 2020 at 5:52 PM
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    Can't believe darn orp doesn't come with crossbars. Looked empty up there.

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  12. May 7, 2020 at 7:40 PM
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    RusPro17

    RusPro17 Back home again!!

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    6E846A57-2196-4CBD-A565-E831DF1C0F4B.jpg Just added my SCS wheels and Falken tires AT stock size in 10ply. Much more beefier tire. No harsh ride. Also no loss in power.
     
  13. May 8, 2020 at 6:34 AM
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    Oldtoyotaguy

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    Nice 4 Runner! Good choice for tires. I shouldn’t say this, but it would it would look cool with a great after market roof rack. Just an outsiders opinion. I had to say it.
     
  14. May 8, 2020 at 7:09 AM
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    RusPro17

    RusPro17 Back home again!!

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    Thank you for the opinion. No problem. I did not like the Pro roof rack and sold it. I don’t use the roof for much of anything. That’s why I put the black rails on. If I do anything I will add the inside rails inside the rails for hauling long item if needed. I did by a set from a forum member but they were damaged. But he took care of it.
     
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  15. May 8, 2020 at 7:42 AM
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    TRD Skid Plate Nfab tforce rockslides/sidesteps BDcustomz lower grille Aiden James drl led fog bezels Phillips led fog lights Xenondepot HID low beams Springtail Solutions pet barrier - modified Ellis precision shifter knob
    Thank you Bob! At least 2hp 20200508_093637.jpg
     
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  16. May 8, 2020 at 12:48 PM
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    Blacked out badges, window deflectors, smoked 3rd brake light. I have a Borla muffler on order as well as some color matched engine cover stickers. I'll be painting the stock wheels soon as well. Falken tires in the fall as well.
    Today I went upstate about two hours with my son Anthony and a friend of mine with his Grand Cherokee. His idea to just get out and hit a short, pretty easy trail to get a bit dirty and get some fresh air. Had lunch by a reservoir then headed home but we had to stop at a nice overlook with the Delaware river below. A nice little get away and a chance to play in the dirt finally.DSCN5490.jpg DSCN5491.jpg DSCN5493.jpg DSCN5495.jpg DSCN5496.jpg DSCN5498.jpg
     
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  17. May 8, 2020 at 1:29 PM
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    Chris In Milwaukee New Member

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    You go, rock crawler! :yes:

    Seriously, lovely day out!
     
  18. May 8, 2020 at 1:41 PM
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    ForRun

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    Guess it's gonna be mirror time. All the parts showed up

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  19. May 8, 2020 at 4:26 PM
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    Jynarik

    Jynarik I like boobies

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    Took off my victory ladder as it was scratching the shit out of the inside top hatch. The top plate shifted from use. My fault for not putting a protective tape down ED507AE3-D46F-4AF5-A889-14F1B1ADF8BC.jpg
     
  20. May 8, 2020 at 4:52 PM
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    hey Jynarik, is that something that the installation requires?
     
  21. May 8, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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    Jynarik I like boobies

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    no, I just should have done it as a precaution
     
  22. May 8, 2020 at 6:12 PM
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    Will you reinstall it, or do you think it isn’t stable enough? Funny, it’s the only one that actually bolts on, and being made of steel I thought it would be pretty good.
     
  23. May 8, 2020 at 6:36 PM
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    Jynarik I like boobies

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    It’s fine, the top mounting plate just pushed back a little. Not a huge deal. Will install protective tape (helicopter tape) and reinstall
     
  24. May 8, 2020 at 8:28 PM
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    Nice. Where did you get the tri-color emblem on your grill?
     
  25. May 8, 2020 at 8:28 PM
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    RedRunner87 Mall Crawler LVL Expert

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    Got the recovery boards that were supposed to be shipped and started packing for my Overland trip:

    [​IMG]Untitled by redrunner87, on Flickr
     
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  26. May 8, 2020 at 8:38 PM
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    I just got mine yesterday too! Ordered them so I can get kayaks up top when the weather finally warms up!
     
  27. May 8, 2020 at 8:41 PM
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    Looks good! What part of NY did you go to? Upstater here in Cooperstown.
     
  28. May 8, 2020 at 8:42 PM
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    My LED puddle pods showed up from MESO today too. Weekend project!
     
  29. May 8, 2020 at 8:49 PM
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    Blacked out badges, window deflectors, smoked 3rd brake light. I have a Borla muffler on order as well as some color matched engine cover stickers. I'll be painting the stock wheels soon as well. Falken tires in the fall as well.
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  30. May 8, 2020 at 8:50 PM
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    Blacked out badges, window deflectors, smoked 3rd brake light. I have a Borla muffler on order as well as some color matched engine cover stickers. I'll be painting the stock wheels soon as well. Falken tires in the fall as well.
    A short trail in Forestburg in Sullivan County.
     
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