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

yep super easy, hardest part was getting it onto the roof. got it from 4runner lifestyle they had it for $100 off over the holiday weekend. i think next month i will get the 40" light bar i watched this video a couple of times before the install:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbTTiY3pz9A

 

Right on thanks. I think when the gf's bank account recovers from the purchase of the 4runner I'll make her get this for it

 

Went with the 2.5DCs. Love them!

 

Went on my 1st "road trip" - though it was really just an overnighter to eastern NC to photograph black bears. ~300 miles each way. On the way out, I went a route that was about 1/2 rural roads and then the last 1/2 was interstate/highway. Driving fairly relaxed and trying to kill a little time, averaged 21mpg. On the way back, tired and ready to get home, averaging 75mph for the entire 300 miles, averaged about 16.5mpg.

Was a successful trip, though. Had somewhere between 40-50 bear sightings in 1 day.

 

Great pictures. A lot of people don't know there are a lot of bears in NC and some big ones too. A guy got one a few years ago where I hunt that was over 500lbs.

 

Thanks! And yes, they get absolutely huge out there in the coastal plains. Last time I looked, the record for NC was 892lbs, that's basically grizzly size lol. And there are so many of them too, I have literally seen 30+ bears in the same field at the same time before. Basically grazing like cows lol

 

Did a thing. https://www.amazon.com/your-orders/...pmentId=D7ChvxKv7&packageId=1&asin=B0C2THYD6X

 

Completed the last piece of the oem trim puzzle that I'm interested in as far as trim pieces go (I think). Patience, luck, and determination has found my 4Runner sporting all oem pro trim pieces for around the same cost as I could have bought aftermarket parts for

 

I just bought that piece. Not looking forward to removing the bumper assembly to get it on.

 

I added this carpet protector to the back of the back seats that someone a few pages ago had shared that they got. This will be great for the dogs and my own camping adventures.

 

some nice yoga pants right there

 

Shouldn't be too bad.

 

That's the video I'd watch if I bought a Prinsu

 

Nice. You got a link for it?

 

Yeah, I wonder why that's the video thumbnail he chose lol

 

I watched it twice, don't even own the rack

 

Those are awesome... Rigid plastic? Please give us a link!

 

$117 Thinzyou Cargo Mat Compatible with 2010-2023 Toyota 4 Runner 5 Seat Trunk Mats Back Seat Cover Protector All Weather Cargo Liners 2022 4Runner Accessories (Trunk Mat+Backrest Mats, Fit w/Sliding Tray)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYS4FD8...p_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM
They are comparable to floor mats for the cargo area. Way better than Canvasbacks.
The indent/cover for the D-rings on the seat backs will break off over time. I've had 'em for 9 months. A solid addition to your truck that really saves the carpet.

EDIT: The one posted is for a sliding tray. There are others available for a non sliding tray option. Check Amazon.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/394523710875

Same half the price?

 

$117 Thinzyou Cargo Mat Compatible with 2010-2023 Toyota 4 Runner 5 Seat Cargo Liner Back Seat Cover Protector All Weather Trunk Mat 2022 4Runner Accessories (Trunk Mat+Backrest Mats, Fit W/O Sliding Tray)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYRXSLJ...p_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM

 

You were posting while I was editing my post.
The difference in price is the rear cargo mat and seat backs vs. just the seat backs. They are similar to a floor mat for the cargo area.

 

Gotcha. Ordered!

 

finished installing new RCI sliders and installed new interior led lights from vleds.

 

Wow! That is an incredibly high success rate of spotting bears. I have only seen one black bear in the wild. There was one in Washington, DC last week. Great photos!

 

I need to order these or something like it.

 

Another part of the girlfriends bday present...PO had put some POS pods that failed and corroded all over the place. Ended up snapping one of the bolts trying to remove it and had to drill it out. Picked up some mini bars that actually throw light out the sides too which is great for backing up instead of having all of the light just behind the vehicle (I have 4 flush mounted pods in my truck bumper, and they put out a LOT of light, but only directly behind the truck). They are a bit more low profile as well and don't stick below the spare.

The second part of that is ordering some switches from AOB, since whatever the PO used don't stay pushed in the "on" position. I've read the comparison between AOB and CH4x4 or whatever the competitor is so I'm guessing these are the inferior of the 2 that are currently in the vehicle. So I'll yank whatever those are out and install the AOB's when I receive them

 

Not better for me than Canvasbacks.....I prefer have something softer for my husky when going on a long ride in the back. So the Canvasbacks work a lot better for me.

 

Great pictures! Thanks for sharing.

 

After the previous stock tweeter --> 3.5" dash speaker and head unit upgrades, I have since continued down the car audio rabbit-hole.

Upgraded the front driver/passenger 6x9's to REF-9630cx and added some sound dampening to the doors:





After installation, they did sound good but I could tell the head unit didn't have enough power for them.... So I installed an amp:



And just man. The 6x9's sound amazing.

The stock speakers in the rear and trunk have their days numbered...

 

wait there was a rack and 4runner in that video? Lol!