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Old 08-01-2006, 01:23 AM
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DIY mods "post write-ups here"

Post up your write-ups guys! It doesn't have to be your write-up, you can post someone elses as well. Anything that has to do with the 4th Gen T4R should be linked to this thread for easy access.

Here is wasc007's write-up on:
using fog lights as daytime running lights
using fog lights as daytime running lights
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Old 08-01-2006, 02:05 AM
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Good idea. Keep it simple. Just a link and a brief description.
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Old 08-02-2006, 08:40 AM
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I am reposting this excellent article:

http://www.castulucci.com/projects/carpc/oemnaviaccess/

How to Remove the dash on a 2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited Edition (LE)

Special thanks to Rando for making this guide possible!
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Old 08-02-2006, 06:16 PM
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Good Idea.


Here are mine.

DIY LED tail lights using LED Truck Modules
LED Tail Lights installed

DIY LED Bumper Lights using Superflux LEDs
My LED Bumper Light conversion


DIY LED Interior Lights
My LED Project
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Old 08-05-2006, 11:25 AM
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Come on everyone, post your write ups here!
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Old 08-09-2006, 09:57 PM
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Homelink

Installed Homelink, bought overhead unit with Homelink, simple installation, works great.
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Old 08-10-2006, 10:16 AM
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Electrical Mods

Things I've done with the electrical system (thanks to others for some of the ideas):

Engine hour meter:
Engine hour meter...

Homelink garage door opener:
Homelink Garage Door Opener

Map/personal light door setting:
SOLUTION: 4th gen Personal (aka Map) Light mod

Fog light independent switching:
how to keep the fog lights on with high beams

'03-'05 Rear "fog" lights:
Putting the red bumper lenses to use

Always on 12V outlets:
Constant 12V power outlets

Dual batteries:
Dual batteries?

Mack Truck block heater plug:
Kmvreter - block heater plug

CounterAct Rust protection system:
Electronic Rust Protection

PIE TOY03-AUX audio line-in:
For Sale PIE TOY03-AUX aux in adapter for mp3 - ipod - sat radio

Wiper/washer switch mist+:
Wiper/washer switch mist mod

Always on power windows:
Constant power windows

Additional 12V front socket:
Added another 12V socket

TPMS light bypass switch:
TPMS light bypass switch
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Old 08-10-2006, 10:23 AM
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Functional Mods

Things I've done to improve functional items:

BFG A/Tko LT275/70R16 on steel wheels for winter/offroading:
Bigger Tires on 2004 SR5?

Custom spare winch wrench:
4th Gen. Tire Tools - 4Gens - Read This

SureDrain SD-3 engine oil drain valve (no link.)

Mobil 1 engine oil and synthetic driveline grease (no link; just search.)

Custom shackle bracket:
My latest accessory...

Driver's seat cushion "adjustment":
Loose seat fix

Horn mod:
Horn mod

AirLift 1000 rear spring helper kit:
Rear Coil Spring - Decision Time

Mobil 1 synthetic gear oils:
Differential fluid change

Replacement Michelin Cross-Terrain P265/75R16 tires:
Mich CT
and my analysis of the Doneflop tread:
Dunlop AP20

Polyurethane sway bar bushings:
Swaybar Bushing Upgrade
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Old 08-10-2006, 10:26 AM
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Cosmetic & Other items

Other things I've done:

Silverstar light bulbs (no link.)

MagnaFlow side exit tip:
Resonator on the exhaust question....

Plugged front inner fender holes:
4th Gen: How did you plug the holes in the wheel well?

Receiver plug:
Suggestion for that hitch receiver plug

Extra emblems (no link; just search.)

Front brake calipers (and pads):
Front brake caliper & pad replacement

Front CV joint boot clamps:
Front LH inner CV boot leaking

Replacement windshield (post #56 in this thread):
Yet another cracked windshield!

Broken side window:
Punks tried to break in

Leather shift knob. Bought from a member on the forum. Just screws onto threaded shaft (no link.)
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Old 08-10-2006, 01:05 PM
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Re: Cosmetic & Other Mods

Very good stuff Kmvreter. Keep em comming!
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Old 08-11-2006, 07:40 AM
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quick and easy diagram and tips for installing Hella 500s using the 05 Taco switch

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showth...126#post185126
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Old 08-11-2006, 11:57 PM
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Power antenna fix for 2nd +3 rd gen.

Power antenna fix with pic's


Fuel filter replacement for 2nd gen.

Fuel filter replacment


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Old 08-14-2006, 08:51 PM
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Expat's DIY CO2 setup:

DIY CO2 setup
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Old 08-15-2006, 11:23 AM
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This is my first (and most dramatic) mod so far:



Does it look OEM?
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V-Kool spectrally selective window film: 70% Transparency Windshield (V-70), 28% (K-28) Windows / Sunroof.
Draw-Tite Round Tube Max-Frame hitch receiver.
Xetronic H.I.D. system on Low Beams.
PIAA Xtreme White Plus 9005 bulbs on High Beams.
Hella Optilux Xenon White 9006 bulbs on Fog Lamps.
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Old 08-22-2006, 01:21 AM
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Mods for Ipod, Garmin Nav, Valentine1 and move 12v power socket...

Credit goes to members in other previous threads linked...

Mods for Ipod, Garmin Nav, Valentine1 and move 12v power socket...

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