5th Gen Christmas Thread 2016!

Ya Bah Humbug !:violin: :bigok: spent most of this week getting son's 05 ready for 2nd semester ! Really in pretty good shape considering it's got 136k on it . Very lucky on some pacesetter manifolds only had to replace drivers side & it just needs a spot weld . My 11 has been the bomb so far & just got some tailgate speakers for Xmas present to it ! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ! :party:
 
Loaded my 4Runner completely full of presents and delivered to two LA families in need this year. This is the 5th year in a row we've participated in Los Angeles DPSS Adopt-A-Family program instead of buying each other a bunch of things we don't need.

This year we were able to buy toys, clothes and housewares for two families and give some kids a Christmas they might not have had otherwise. One family has three boys so they are going to wake up to a LegoPalooza tomorrow and it was a ton of fun buying it all for them.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and other Holidays to everyone.
 
Ha! I love my wife...months ago I mentioned something about getting a krazy beaver shovel....


She bought one for the Runner. It's awesome and completely over the top....which is why I love it. It matches my red high lift perfectly!


In return I got her a "go bag" for the back of her Runner that will be getting fully stocked. It's nice to be able to buy things for each other that tie into the Runner!


Merry Christmas all!
 
My wife said she was sorry about not really getting me anything this year for Christmas... I reminded her my '16 TEP arrives next month (my first new car in our 22 year marriage) and that I purchased a set of TRD WHEELS, RCI sliders, leveling kit and a TRD Pro grill that are waiting to go one. I think she feels better about her decision now.
 
MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!!

John

P.S. - I bought my new 4Runner at McGeorge Toyota. And my girlfriend's new Avalon. And I have an appointment Tuesday to have my Highlander inspected before I sell it to a guy at our monthly poker tournament. I bought my first Toyota from McGeorge in '86. It takes less time to buy a new car there than to get one serviced. Home of the two-hour oil change. :)
 
My Christmas present was materials for a storage area remodel on my runner. More pics coming soon.
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I've been in Florida for over 20 years but never got used to no snow at Christmas, it's just not the same. On a lighter note I'm pretty sure the big box I had to help my wife carry inside the other day (no peeking) was my Dometic fridge.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday, and I just want to once again thank all those that have helped me with all my little tweaks to the truck.
Was it a fridge?
 
So far mostly just general maintenance but getting to use a real garage w/ lift back home vs. working on the ground in an apartment is the best gift this year.

*Changed oil on difs, transfer case and engine
*New air filters (engine and cabin)
*Greased all suspension components and lubricated the spare tire mount
*Rotated tires
*Removed and cleaned skids, removed a mangled bolt and will be replacing with new hardware tomorrow when stores open

Upgrades

*Installed sound deadening material in passenger front door and a new speaker......very impressed with the results doors now close with a solid thud, I have a good before and after sound clip I will try to upload at some point. Going to do the remaining doors tomorrow. If there is left over material I may do the firewall or rear cargo area but brief research showed diminishing returns and at the end of the day its still a 4runner with mud tires, I just wanted the noise a bit more managed and I think this will get me there plus some

*Installed the hood liner from the limited - I failed here and was thinking this was a heavy piece of insulation that might make a small (even if very very minor) difference in hood movement at highway speeds.....yea not a chance it only weighs a few ounces but for the price I paid I am leaving it in (looks nice)

To come later this week (the real fun)
*Winch
*Slimline Bumper
*Front spot lights
*HO alternator
*More minor maintenance (grease door hinges/latches, maybe other)

Hope you all had a great holiday with family & friends which is by far more important then what gifts are received
 
On the downhill slide of a 10 day... 1400+ mile road trip back to Iowa, 7 Christmas event "vacation". Nothing beats falling asleep on the floor next to a wood burning stove with 3 German Shepherds and an empty beer in hand. I hope everyone had a good Christmas.
 
So far mostly just general maintenance but getting to use a real garage w/ lift back home vs. working on the ground in an apartment is the best gift this year.

*Changed oil on difs, transfer case and engine
*New air filters (engine and cabin)
*Greased all suspension components and lubricated the spare tire mount
*Rotated tires
*Removed and cleaned skids, removed a mangled bolt and will be replacing with new hardware tomorrow when stores open

Upgrades

*Installed sound deadening material in passenger front door and a new speaker......very impressed with the results doors now close with a solid thud, I have a good before and after sound clip I will try to upload at some point. Going to do the remaining doors tomorrow. If there is left over material I may do the firewall or rear cargo area but brief research showed diminishing returns and at the end of the day its still a 4runner with mud tires, I just wanted the noise a bit more managed and I think this will get me there plus some

*Installed the hood liner from the limited - I failed here and was thinking this was a heavy piece of insulation that might make a small (even if very very minor) difference in hood movement at highway speeds.....yea not a chance it only weighs a few ounces but for the price I paid I am leaving it in (looks nice)

To come later this week (the real fun)
*Winch
*Slimline Bumper
*Front spot lights
*HO alternator
*More minor maintenance (grease door hinges/latches, maybe other)

Hope you all had a great holiday with family & friends which is by far more important then what gifts are received
I'm curious about 2 points in your Christmas fun post.
What brand and weight oil did you use in diffs and transfer case? I'm still slightly nervous about changing the center transfer cases's oil viscosity from 75w to 75w-90.
What did you use for sound deadening in the door? I've been reading a lot of threads on different sites about that, and wondered where you landed?
Thank you. I hope the rest of your installs are fun and don't require the removal of any knuckle skin! Ouch....
 
I'm curious about 2 points in your Christmas fun post.
What brand and weight oil did you use in diffs and transfer case? I'm still slightly nervous about changing the center transfer cases's oil viscosity from 75w to 75w-90.
What did you use for sound deadening in the door? I've been reading a lot of threads on different sites about that, and wondered where you landed?
Thank you. I hope the rest of your installs are fun and don't require the removal of any knuckle skin! Ouch....

Royal Purple 75w-90, I am not an expert in lubrication but so many people have used that (weight) in a host of Toyota platforms over the years and I have not once heard of an issue. It does not need to be royal purple, I just happen to get step discounts through work so mind as well.....

I used Raam Mat BXT II and Ensolite from RaamAudio based on a recommendation from a family member as a good product at reasonable price. He is much more of an audiophile then me so I can't speak to how it compares to other products but was told it compares well at a reasonable price...not the cheapest, not the most expensive.Happy with the results, that and swapping front speakers made a huge difference for me. I have no plans to turn this into a quality audio machine, only to make it better then factory/make up for putting mud terrains and a roof rack on, as much as possible.....

Got the bumper and lights mocked up tonight and the cutting done on the OEM bumper, tomorrow should be able to finish it all up....gonna be awesome
 
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