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Originally Posted by MeefZah
Here's a better photo of the top sill rear hatch install, looking down with the rear window open.
The blank hole cover is a 3/4" hole plug which I installed because I accidentally overbored the first 1/2" hole I was drilling for the red hatch release button... Doh!
It may also be worth noting (it's not obvious) that you are actually getting 5 functions with this. The hatch can be opened from inside, the window can be adjusted up and down, and the doors can be locked and unlocked.
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I actually really like this idea. Then you don't have to fish the wire through the rear hatch connection to the cabin (the most painful part of this). Overall this mod is pretty quick though, even having to do the above part, and very useful when sleeping in the back of the 4runner. Made some labels for mine so it was easy to remember which way was locking and unlocking. And then I couldn't leave the red button unlabeled. Maybe you should label yours not just for your sake but for others since the orientation of your switch is not intuitive lol
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02-22-2018, 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Kamalani Mahie
I actually really like this idea. Then you don't have to fish the wire through the rear hatch connection to the cabin (the most painful part of this). Overall this mod is pretty quick though, even having to do the above part, and very useful when sleeping in the back of the 4runner. Made some labels for mine so it was easy to remember which way was locking and unlocking. And then I couldn't leave the red button unlabeled. Maybe you should label yours not just for your sake but for others since the orientation of your switch is not intuitive lol
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Maybe I will, but i won't use a label maker from 1969! Looking like those should be labels on a cold murder case file folder...
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02-22-2018, 03:06 AM
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Maybe I will, but i won't use a label maker from 1969! Looking like those should be labels on a cold murder case file folder...
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HAAA! 
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02-22-2018, 04:20 AM
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Maybe I will, but i won't use a label maker from 1969! Looking like those should be labels on a cold murder case file folder...
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Lol found this old label maker in the back of my parents garage when I moved them out this past month. Probably was from 1969! But it still worked and I'm kinda diggin the old school look.
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I just look at them and say: you have not the absolute slightest idea what you are talking about. This is 4Runner.
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02-26-2018, 11:07 AM
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Loving the labels man!
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03-08-2018, 06:15 PM
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This worked out well. Jesse provides everything you need, even a couple clips that broke on me off the rear door panel. I had a question and he was very quick with answer. Excellent customer service and well worth the money for me. Thanks Jesse! 
EDIT: the most painful part for me was trying to get the rubber boots between the hatch and body back on. It took forever and I had to keep hitting the rubber with the heat gun to loosen it up since it was in the 30's. I used a 1/8" coated cable to fish the wire into the hatch door. It worked and the wire was run in about 15 seconds. Love this mod.
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03-14-2018, 04:01 PM
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Very cool install- I like it!
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03-22-2018, 12:17 PM
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Hey everyone, got 5 more kits sitting on top my tool box ready to go out the door 
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03-23-2018, 04:18 AM
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I'm on day 5 of a 11 day cross country trip, sleeping in the back. Way better with this mod. Wish i had it when i went to Alaska for a month last year!
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03-23-2018, 10:47 AM
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03-23-2018, 12:03 PM
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After my first experience sleeping in the trunk - I’m in.
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03-23-2018, 01:43 PM
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I think this mod is good but after sleeping in the back for a few trips I learn to get in via the door. The back is usually so covered with dust that I don’t even want to bother going in that way
Cool mod non the less
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03-23-2018, 03:06 PM
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I think this mod is good but after sleeping in the back for a few trips I learn to get in via the door. The back is usually so covered with dust that I don’t even want to bother going in that way
Cool mod non the less
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I totally get where you're coming from. I actually did this on my last camping trip as well because the back was so dirty. What helps is draping an old towel from inside the rear cargo area over the rear bumper. And when you close the door it holds it there.
But can you roll the back window down/up and lock/unlock all doors from the rear passenger doors? Nope. That is a huge reason why I have this mod. It is awesome.
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I just look at them and say: you have not the absolute slightest idea what you are talking about. This is 4Runner.
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03-23-2018, 07:33 PM
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I totally get where you're coming from. I actually did this on my last camping trip as well because the back was so dirty. What helps is draping an old towel from inside the rear cargo area over the rear bumper. And when you close the door it holds it there.
But can you roll the back window down/up and lock/unlock all doors from the rear passenger doors? Nope hahaha  That is an huge reason why I have this mod. It is awesome. |
i keep the remote fob in the door handle area.
I never roll the back window up or down when i sleep inside as i have screens on my side doors that i leave a crack open
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03-23-2018, 08:59 PM
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i keep the remote fob in the door handle area.
I never roll the back window up or down when i sleep inside as i have screens on my side doors that i leave a crack open
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To each their own as lots of different options can work. I've tried out quite a few different things on my camping trips and this was pretty sweet I do have to say. Screens are a nice addition and a good idea too. I may have to finally just get some.
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I just look at them and say: you have not the absolute slightest idea what you are talking about. This is 4Runner.
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