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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 21, 2022 at 5:22 AM
    Blue 4ever Runner

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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.
    Thank you but this isn't it. I tried prying the end pieces off with plastic tools but they aren't coming off. I'll figure it out I guess.
     
  2. Jul 21, 2022 at 6:24 AM
    replica9000

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    Looking at the pictures from the other site, those end pieces might not separate from the middle piece.
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  3. Jul 21, 2022 at 7:10 AM
    Blue 4ever Runner

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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.
    Ya know what? I think you're right. I apologize to 4runGirl88, I didn't scan all the way down on the pictures on that post. It's way more involved than I thought! Not thrilled at removing the air bag but since it only has to be moved out of the way, not disconnected I should be fine.
    Thanks @4runGirl88 and @replica9000.
     
  4. Jul 21, 2022 at 7:54 AM
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    walked out this morning and saw this...a screw in between treads. dont know how long its been there, or obviously how long the screw is. drove it to work, no problem. now what? would a plug be ok there? PXL_20220720_120622865.jpg
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2022 at 8:18 AM
    wsu_runner

    wsu_runner Just lurking...

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    If you trust the local chain of tire stores, some offer free flat repair. We went through a multi-year period where the family grocery-getter was picking up a nail or screw every six months. Other than the inconvenience of an unplanned hour stop at the tire shop it didn't cost us a thing.
     
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  6. Jul 21, 2022 at 9:12 AM
    Blue 4ever Runner

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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.
    Yup plug it, no problem.
     
  7. Jul 21, 2022 at 9:32 AM
    Overland WT

    Overland WT Grumpy Old Guy

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    Many with many more to go
    I bought mine used form a local guy. Had them on a week and his wife totaled their rig. The NFab website is weird. It only shows Tundra pics. I bought something else from these guys. Quick to ship and easy to use website.

    https://realtruck.com/p/n-fab-black-cab-length-nerf-bars/v/toyota/4runner/2017/
     
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  8. Jul 21, 2022 at 9:33 AM
    Overland WT

    Overland WT Grumpy Old Guy

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  9. Jul 21, 2022 at 9:39 AM
    4runGirl88

    4runGirl88 Get a little mud on the tires!

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    It is a rather tedious looking process. Good luck! Let us know how it turns out.
     
  10. Jul 21, 2022 at 10:11 AM
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    I appreciate it!
     
  11. Jul 21, 2022 at 10:14 AM
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    sliders, roof rack, molle panels, ditch lights, 3" lift
    Sams club if you have a membership will plug for free.
     
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  12. Jul 21, 2022 at 12:50 PM
    MyWyfsRnnr

    MyWyfsRnnr Have you seen the mall?

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    Interesting question... Thanks @ReRunner for the tag. Yeah, I have not pulled ours to check if it removes from the silver pieces. Ours has the matte brushed grey metallic look to it (the one that cracks like crazy) so we have not messed with that. I will try to get a hold of my dealership contact and see if he can pull anything up for it. It could be wrapped... I asked my wife if I could wrap hers in the Topo but she said "No!" (She is tired of me messing with her car haha, Im still in trouble for installing the MESO dome light.)

    Edit: Some part numbers as well

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  13. Jul 21, 2022 at 1:05 PM
    MyWyfsRnnr

    MyWyfsRnnr Have you seen the mall?

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    Looks like it is a pull out like all the other plastics then some screws to remove the silver ends
     
  14. Jul 21, 2022 at 4:09 PM
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    Finally got the tires installed. Alignment first thing in the morning.

    Went with 285/70 Firestone Destination AT2 on the ORP wheels. Looks good to me. 41lbs for SL load is only 3lbs heavier than the stock tires. I'm not doing any hardcore offroading so I'm okay.

    I am though getting slight rubbing on the front wheel well, so I'll be pushing the lining forward to address it.

    Also noticed the tire is very close to the stock UCAs. Is this a known issue with the Westcott Lift on the TRD FOX? It's probably due to the higher offset of the ORP wheels. Hopefully there won't be any rubbing on the UCAs but I'll keep an eye on it.

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  15. Jul 21, 2022 at 4:51 PM
    Gamma Ray

    Gamma Ray Be excellent to each other

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    Who cares? This never shows everything anyway.
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    This was yesterday when I got home. The power was out, and there was pizza from lunch that was cold. I tried putting it on the engine thinking it might heat the pizza up some. The engine was off, but I had just gotten home. It didn't help much.

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    This happened today. My 2020 4Runner hit 20,000 miles. I pulled over and took a pic of it. This is about 1/4 of my old Jeep's life. Let's see how long the Toyota lasts!

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    This is a 2020+ navigation cover. I found it on ebay. The only colors I could find were carbon fiber and red. I just wanted something to cover the silver of the navigation unit. Especially the part that faces upwards. The silver liked to reflect the sun. This new one still reflects some, but it's not nearly as bad. I might get it vinyl wrapped or something in something matte that won't reflect so much. It fits nicely. I have no complaints about it. I actually put this on a few weeks ago, but I took a pic of it today.
     
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  16. Jul 21, 2022 at 5:25 PM
    T4Rrunning

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    Probably because of the offset. I have 285's with the eibach pro kit on my stock fox suspension and no issues with the UCA
     
  17. Jul 21, 2022 at 5:56 PM
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    Too many..... Performance: • Magnusum Supercharger • Gibson exhaust with dual black tip • Pedal Commander * PowerBrakes • Suspension – Old Man Emu BP-51 front and back with Medium load coils • Tires: AT3 Faulken Wildpeak – 285/70/17 • Wheels: Relations Race Wheels, RR7-H with -12 offset • Full roof rack and ladder by Westcott Design (removed the stock Yakima basket) • Molle storage panels by Rago fabrication • Front light brackets by Rago • Illuminator light bracket by Rago (roof rack location) Lights • Morimoto front and back with sequential signals • Morimoto fog lights and side mirrors with sequential signals • 40” Baja design light bar for roof rack • 20” S8 Baja design driving combo (winch location) • Squadron sport baja design ditch lights • S2 Chase lights by baja designs (mounted on roof) In the bay: • Odyssey 34-PC Battery • SDQH Aluminum billet battery terminals and bracket • Switch Pro 9100 with aluminum tray • Anytime front and back camera • ARB twin compressor Recovery & Protection: • Smittybilt X20 synthetic rope winch • Factor 55 fairlead and flatlink • Southern Style Off-road (SSO) low profile bumper • SSO stage 2 high clearance wings • Weekend warrior recovery kit by treaty oak • RCI – skid plates – entire vehicle + catalytic converter protection wings Interior: • Nano Ceramic IR – Avery Dennison Window tint – all windows • Several phone mounts • Upgraded Rear Hatch lift gate struts (ladder is heavy) • Boom blaster horn switch (featuring La cucaracha)
    I went back to the TRD exhaust system. The magnaflow and others were too loud for me. This is enough. I won't mess ever with this stuff. Live and learn. Or not.

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  18. Jul 21, 2022 at 6:06 PM
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    That's my thought too. I'm not noticing any rubbing at the moment so it's not a huge deal. Maybe I can get away with 10-15mm spacer up front and call it a day. May need to do some more trimming though.
     
  19. Jul 21, 2022 at 6:33 PM
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    Should of mentioned I have the stock trd pro wheels on mine. No trimming was required either
     
  20. Jul 21, 2022 at 6:58 PM
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    Yeah. The pro wheels are 0.5 narrower and have ~10mm lower offset, so it all makes sense now.
     
  21. Jul 21, 2022 at 8:03 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.
    Thanks for the suggestion. I already have a pre cut wrap for it (I forget where I got it) but the instructions say to remove it. I've never wrapped anything but I just might try wrapping it in place and if it needs trimming or something I'll use an Xacto knife or something and be really careful. I have to give it a bit more thought. I don't have much patience with fiddly things these days lol.
     
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  22. Jul 21, 2022 at 8:07 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.
    Thanks for the pic and suggestion. I'll have to investigate more if and when it cools down a little out there lol!
     
  23. Jul 21, 2022 at 8:09 PM
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    Nice, looks good! Have you been able to put a jack under it to take a look at clearances at full extension?

    I would also make sure the springs on the fox shock clear the UCA at full extension, because I remember seeing a post that happened to someone who had spacers on fox shocks.
     
  24. Jul 22, 2022 at 6:06 AM
    MyWyfsRnnr

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    Exhaust headers work a lot better for heating breakfast... This was a few year ago at Hot August nights . When the wife wants it warmed up and you don't want to walk... Improvise! Screenshot_20220722-060403.jpg
     
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    Who cares? This never shows everything anyway.
    I'm sure the beauty cover on the engine didn't help much. I should have just put it on the roof. At least that way it would have been in direct sunlight.
     
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  26. Jul 22, 2022 at 8:55 AM
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    Were you out solo?
     
  27. Jul 22, 2022 at 9:54 AM
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    woman at the tire shop said my tires were so thick that the screw actually barely went in and bent over to the side so i didnt need a plug. thank you KO2's!
     
  28. Jul 22, 2022 at 11:19 AM
    4runGirl88

    4runGirl88 Get a little mud on the tires!

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    This happened to me twice. These tires are no joke!
     
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  29. Jul 22, 2022 at 2:18 PM
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    4runGirl88 Get a little mud on the tires!

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    Well, the nerf steps are back on. The raptor should be all cured and ready for the road. I saw a few areas where I could've touched up a bit, but overall, I am pretty darn satisfied with how it turned out. Now to see how the raptor holds up. I had a bit of trouble with a jack that was helping me hold one end during the installation, and it did leave a little scratch, but I was able to rub it away with my finger. Plus, it's underneath and I fully expect it to get wear and tear there.

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    A dude walking his dog stopped and complimented on her already. And the oil spots are from a Subaru, not my rig.

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    I'm really happy with how she's turning out these days. I feel great with all the DIY projects being completed.

    Anyway, sorry for the long post and multiple pics. I just really love my Black Betty :p
     
  30. Jul 22, 2022 at 4:41 PM
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    Jynarik I like boobies

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    what load rating do you run?
     
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