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    Initial Order - what to skip from dealer

    If you can get it without the auto start, do so. Unless you park outside your front door, its useless. The Limited is extremely quiet inside. Maybe not Rolls Royce quiet but phone calls won't be a problem. One item to take into consideration is the 20" wheels. The selection for All Season tires...
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    How do I remove shark fin antenna from 2010 4runner?

    Having taken apart a 2015 antenna, there are 3 separate antennas inside. The XM radio and GPS are flat and sit on circuit boards. The AM antenna is a 3 inch upright that sits in the rear most location. If you are willing to lose AM, the fin can be cut down to about an inch and a half. I cut mine...
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    What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!

    No pics but easy enough to do. The tallest object inside the fin is the AM antenna that stands about 2 1/2 inches. The GPS and XM antennas are just wafers. Took off the cover (5 screws) and Dremeled the AM down to the retaining clip. Then I just cut the fin down and used some plexiglass to...
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    What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!

    Trimmed down that shark fin antenna. Now my 6'2" T4R fits in my 6'1" garage. It's a scary looking fit, but it fits.
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    New 4Runner

    Congrats on the expanding family. T4R included. I just traded my '11 Sport for a 15 Limited. Wasn't to hard saying good by to the Taco, going to have to taper off TW though. Don't think I can quit cold turkey.
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    Long Trip Tips???

    Lessons learned after many New York to Florida trips: Rest stops are about 40 miles apart and only marked 1 mile in advance. Plan ahead. Keep water within reach. 3 hour old coffee or Coke gets nasty real fast. When you are north of Richmond, gas up and run the dog. You don't want to do this 75...

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