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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. Jul 17, 2018 at 6:05 PM
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    PCRIDE4RUNNER

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    Yea it was open. You can drive to Tooele all the way through apparently. I wanted to go through the canyon.
     
  2. Jul 17, 2018 at 6:20 PM
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    Got my roof rails back from powder coating and my rock rails showed up as well. Good day I would say. The rock rails are frame mounted and all aluminium with powder coating, hopefully holds up to our harsh winters.IMG_20180717_195645.jpg IMG_20180717_195715.jpg IMG_20180717_195723.jpg IMG_20180717_195826.jpg
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2018 at 6:39 PM
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    RusPro17

    RusPro17 Back home again!!

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    Looks awesome!! I have not looked into it yet about removing the rails. Does the end pieces pop off and screws underneath? Thanks.
     
  4. Jul 17, 2018 at 6:47 PM
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    0llll0

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    I used a plastic pry tool to remove the plastic end caps and the bolts are underneath. You can find videos on you tube.
     
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  5. Jul 17, 2018 at 6:55 PM
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    PCRIDE4RUNNER

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    Tip, buy the plastic tools vehicle kit from Amazon for like $9 or less. DO NOT attend removal with screw drivers, putty knifes etc, can it be done? Sure but you are risking chipped paint, dents and scaring the plastics. Also I watched a few videos on this and it’s important to take out the bolts equally at the same time because there is a bracket that connects the bolts in the channel and by taking on bolt out and not the other , it will put pressure on the bracket and could fall into the channel or break it.
     
  6. Jul 17, 2018 at 7:04 PM
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    0llll0

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    Check out this video

    https://youtu.be/8qu7Plf8Leo
     
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  7. Jul 18, 2018 at 3:57 AM
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    CollinJ

    CollinJ TRD Off-Road

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    Bilstein TRD Pro Suspension - TRD skid plate - TRD CAI - AFE Pro Dry Filter - 265/70/17 General Grabber AT2’s - LFD Off-Rod roof bars - Ellis Percision Shift knobs - Canvasback Cargo Liner - Blackout Emblems - Diode Dynamics interior LEDs
    Maxtrax arrived! Now just to figure out how to mount them... I’m thinking of running aluminum bars from the front to the rear bar (too far apart for mounting holes) and the just drill the aluminum bars for the pins?

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  8. Jul 18, 2018 at 4:32 AM
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    RusPro17

    RusPro17 Back home again!!

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    Hey Guys,
    Thanks for the info!! I have a set of removal tools for removing different car items. Used it a lot on my interior for different upgrades.
     
  9. Jul 18, 2018 at 1:05 PM
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    robfl

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    Are those the LFD Bars?
     
  10. Jul 18, 2018 at 1:26 PM
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    CollinJ

    CollinJ TRD Off-Road

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    They sure are! The hole spacing is correct but when you put the “outside” bars as far as they will go against the end caps... the maxtrax mounting holes don’t make it ha.
     
  11. Jul 18, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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    ecr6cyl10

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  12. Jul 19, 2018 at 12:25 PM
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    Ahh I see, is 3 bars the way to go then?
     
  13. Jul 19, 2018 at 4:55 PM
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    CollinJ

    CollinJ TRD Off-Road

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    I’m happy with 4, it’s just the ones on the ends would need to be moved in a little to mount the maxtrax.

    My simple solution will be aluminum flat bar running perpendicular that I’ll fasten to all 4 bars and drill for the maxtrax mountsa little in from the bars of that makes sense?
     
  14. Jul 20, 2018 at 12:18 AM
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    Received and installed my emblem overlays from nox lux!

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  15. Jul 20, 2018 at 10:46 AM
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    Pelfreybilt Pelfreybilt Off-Road, Inc.

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    ~ Pelfreybilt Front Plate Bumper, Rear Swing out Bumper Powder coated and Rocksliders coated by Line-X San Diego ~ Baja Designs Squadrons and S8 Light bar with 40" Onyx Hi-Power roof rack light bar~ Front Runner Outfitters roof rack, fridge slide & bottle opener ~ CVT Rooftop Tent & Awning ~ Katzkin Leather seat covers ~ Switch-Pro control kit ~ Factor 55 Flatlink ~ WARN Zeon Platinum 10-S Winch ~ 17" Method Wheels ~ 35" Toyo RT's ~ Total Chaos Long Travel Kit with Mathicng King shocks w/adjusters. ~ ARB lockers, skid plates ~ JL Audio custom stereo system ~ Dometic Dual Zone Fridge ~ Kustom 54 Retrofit Headlights ~ McQueen Glass Front Fenders ~ GOBI Ladder ~ Pearl White Wrap with Decals from BeyondWraps ~
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    Ordered a full lenght Prinsu roof rack! Very excited to install it!!
     
  17. Jul 21, 2018 at 8:12 PM
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    The left coast
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    Mad driver mod. OME Suspension. 285/70R17 BFG AT KO2
    Used 4Lo to get to this spot.

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    I guess it’s called the Victorine mine in the Toiyabe NF.
     
  18. Jul 21, 2018 at 8:31 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Good to hear you did not throw any money at Gobi.
     
  19. Jul 22, 2018 at 11:08 AM
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    jester243

    jester243 rabble rabble rabble

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    I changed some lights, tires and tinted windows...mind blowing huh
  20. Jul 22, 2018 at 9:25 PM
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    went to the range... got it dirty again ....... LOL
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  22. Jul 25, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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    Hey guys, new here from Tacomaworld. I used to have an '08 Taco, now in a '16 Trail edition.

    :wave: from AZ
     
  23. Jul 25, 2018 at 4:19 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome to the forum.
     
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  24. Jul 25, 2018 at 6:51 PM
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    EXTERIOR: Yakima S16 Whispbars w/K328 FitKit and WB400 Kayak J-Cradles, One Up Bike rack, Weather Tech window and moon roof defectors, C4 Rock Sliders. HID Xenon low beam headlights. Phillips amber LED fog lights. SSO Aluminum Slimline winch bumper. Warn Platinum 10K winch. 30" Ridgid combo light bar in bumper. Eagle Eye LED grill lights. WHEELS AND TIRES: Black TRD wheels, Cooper Discoverer STT PRO 265/70R17 ENTERTAINMENT: OEM Plug and play stereo upgrade with sub-woofer. Focal IS 690 TOY 6" x 9" 2-Way Component Dash and Front doors. Morel Tempo Ultra 502 Integra 6-1/2" 2-Way Speakers in Rear doors and Tailgate. ELECTRONICS: Sprint Booster (Throttle response booster). REMOTE START FOR 2010 - 2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER - 100% PLUG & PLAY - G KEY START
    Was installing SSO aluminum hybrid bumper with Warn Zeon 10S winch, and Ridig SR-30 light bar.......Was ready for last few steps to attach bumper when we hit a snag. Bracket on right has gusset on outboard side, left bracket gusset wwas on inside and kept bumper from pivoting up into place :<( SSO said they will be overnighting neew bracket. Hope it gets here tomorrow.......IMG_1857.jpg IMG_1858.jpg IMG_1859 (2).jpg IMG_1862.jpg
     
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  25. Jul 25, 2018 at 7:09 PM
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    DrewMan 2016 4RTP-KDSS

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    Well that had to suck, but glad they are able to overnight you the correct bracket. How much does it weigh and are you pleased with construction, welds, etc?
     
  26. Jul 25, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    Run4TheWoods

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    Weight gain will be 113 LBS net. This is the bumper, winch, and lightbar. Powder coat, sweet! Welds look GREAT! Overall pretty happy, just bummed we couldn't get it finished today :<(
     
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  27. Jul 27, 2018 at 3:09 PM
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    It's a sharp wheel for sure.
     
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  28. Jul 27, 2018 at 8:26 PM
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    380768AE-18FA-4CA5-9777-2D78868C617A.jpg 9C616844-2C37-450A-BDAF-89FD622047F3.jpg CBD28703-CC51-4D3D-B61C-8CC83C6B9538.jpg Finally got my lift and sliders on today.
     
  29. Jul 27, 2018 at 8:49 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Very nice.
     
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  30. Jul 27, 2018 at 9:56 PM
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    DrewMan

    DrewMan 2016 4RTP-KDSS

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    Looks Awesome; Now it’s ready to have a little fun in dirt!…Enjoy.
     
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