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Your List of Must Do Easy Mods for 5th Gen
Hey all!
I will be getting an SR5 Premium in the next 6 weeks and am really excited. I have never really owned a car that I’ve picked out in my adult life and have pretty much just driven my vehicles bone stock.
This will pretty much be the first vehicle that I picked and am looking for some relatively modest upgrades that will make the 5th Gen look, drive, handle, etc as best it can.
I don’t have an endless barrel of money, so I’m looking for bang for the buck.
I’m relying on your expertise here! So what’s your list of must do modest mods for the 5th Gen 4runner?!
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03-03-2021, 06:34 PM
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Kind of in the same boat as you but my first mod was lift and tires/wheels
In my very limited knowledge I've learned it all depends where you are and what you'll be doing
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03-03-2021, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by beedee
I just ordered these:
Rav4 Mirrors:
Left Mirror 87961-42D20
Right Mirror 87931-42D50
Simple to do, and offers a little bit of added safety for the blind-spot while driving.
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I think that's going to be my next mod while waiting on my skids.
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03-03-2021, 08:57 PM
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Do upgrades as you enjoy your vehicle. 4runner stock is very capable and will impress you.
Once you start hitting harder trails, the mods are a lift, tires, sliders, and armor. Don't forget recovery gear, compressor, way to air down, etc.
Improving low beams is a hot topic. My lift removed my rake so I'm keeping my stock bulbs but I'm going to put some nice fog lights just in case.
Molle panels on back windows to store your recovery gear is nice too. But my favorite mod was using bungie cords on passanger seat handles and tabs in the trunk to hold my fishing poles next to my roof.
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03-03-2021, 09:05 PM
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Upgrades for what purpose? Off road crawling, extended overland travel and camping, or just looking cool? Off road crawling needs lift with articulation, tires, recovery gear. Overlanding needs additional electric power management, food storage and cooking, and sleep setups.
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03-03-2021, 10:00 PM
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Upgrades for what purpose? Off road crawling, extended overland travel and camping, or just looking cool? Off road crawling needs lift with articulation, tires, recovery gear. Overlanding needs additional electric power management, food storage and cooking, and sleep setups.
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Haha. Nah man. None of that. Like I said above, modest upgrades, “easy, must do mods”.
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03-03-2021, 10:05 PM
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Rav4 Mirrors:
Left Mirror 87961-42D20
Right Mirror 87931-42D50
Simple to do, and offers a little bit of added safety for the blind-spot while driving.[/QUOTE]
Great idea. Do those swap right into the 4Runner housing?
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03-03-2021, 11:44 PM
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My lift removed my rake so I'm keeping my stock bulbs but I'm going to put some nice fog lights just in case.
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The OEM Toyota LED fog lights are the best way to go. They are plug and play so no mods or rewiring are needed.
Pair LED Fog Lights for 2013-2019 Lexus Toyota Lamps Set 81220-48051 81210-48051 | eBay
The ad says "Lexus", but they fit almost all Toyota/Lexus cars.
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03-03-2021, 11:47 PM
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Great ideas from many people. Didn't see anyone mention a phone mount. ProClip has the best setup. It is a two part system: first part is custom designed for a specific vehicle, and the second part for specific phone models.
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03-04-2021, 12:35 AM
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Not sure if it works on 2021 models. Be sure to check.
Carista app. 7day subscription. Change the settings to your liking.
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03-04-2021, 12:53 AM
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Front door (driver/passenger) window tint. Match to stock which should be legal in most states. Less than $200 out the door.
Depending on what year you buy, upgrade lighting. Interior lights from Diode Dynamics. Change out the fog lights to Diode SS3.. provides much better visibility and yellow improves inclimate weather visibility. $180 for the Sport SS3 I believe, basically plug and play.
Floor mats. I purchased the Toyota OEM weather mats, good purchase.
Phone mount. Check out 67 Designs (constantly OOS) or trail4runner for RAM Mount install, super easy and less than $50.
Cargo area all-weather mat. I'm using a Husky Liner, I believe about $80. Highly recommend.
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03-04-2021, 01:26 AM
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Must do? What drive train? What do you intend to do with it? Personally I wouldn't do a thing based on your comments so far except for maybe better tires right away as you can probably get a good trade in value on the stock tires. In Jan I purchased a new 2021 TRDOR and was able to get 5 new KO2’s for the price of 4. Have no intention of any other mods except for possibly a ceramic coat.
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