Easy Weekend Mods

Did this on my '03 V6 last weekend. Slightly different procedure but able to follow these instructions nonetheless. Easy to do! Didn't notice much difference but was still fun playing around in there.

yes, I did this on my 04 and 07 I also didnt notice any difference in performance.
 
Just got done retrofitting a 3rd gen 4Runner factory E-locker into my 4th gen rear axle. Got alot of goodies to go along with it:
















Check out this thread I made with all the details and links to parts for the retrofit: 3rd Gen Factory E-locker Retrofit in a 4th Gen

I also got my built front diff with 4.30 gears from ECGS installed this weekend. I guess you could say I've been busy...


Not necessarily easy weekend mods, but I did do them all in one weekend :)
 
Replaced all lower door speakers with Rockford Fosgates
Replaced all bulbs on HVAC panel
Cleaned MAF

Things to do:
Remove running boards...might still do that today
Order a set of 5100s or find some 2nd hand
 
Nice report. Thank you for sharing the photos. We are under a few inches of snow here. I could use some sunshine and a bike ride
 
Did my rear diff breather relocate and was pleasantly surprised how easy it was! Just make sure you punch a hole in the right area of the rubber under the gas cap....the outside rubber goes into the body, rather than under it, and makes you feel stupid when you punch through and realize you can't get to the tube you just pushed in....at least nobody will see my mistake! (I did seal it up to prevent stuff getting inside)

Planning to do the 12v constant voltage mod tonight and may do the maplight/fog light mods while I'm at it. Been on an electrical mod kick lately after wiring in my CB and cleaning up the wiring on my ditch lights.
 
2006 4runner grille mod

Transplanted a tacoma grille onto a 2006 4runner grille

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Transplanted a tacoma grille onto a 2006 4runner grille



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I really really like that. Well done, I've only seen it one another time.

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I have a decent amount of gear always sliding around the cargo area, but I lacked organized, easily accessible space for the stuff I use frequently.

I made this little rack to help from a modular metal wire shelf set I picked up at a thrift store and some hole punched flat steel.


While you're saving up for that nice, tactical, space saving storage system, don't forget to look around the garage for something that may be able to get you most of the way there in the meantime.

So your photos didn't come through and I really want to see this!
 
Transplanted a tacoma grille onto a 2006 4runner grille

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Yep, I would really like to see a pic of it mounted. I have had a grill cut out for months waiting to finish it as a Satoshi grill but never got around to it. This might be a great alternative option. Great job!
 
I have a 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 and I want to put in a touchscreen Bluetooth radio. Are there any tips or suggestions for what brand I should get? I am just now beginning to do some mods.

Just go on crutchfield.com put in your cars info and see what shows up. The head units have ratings. Kenwood and Pioneer are good brands but there are other as well. I'd recommend getting a headunit that has apple/android car play and capacitive touch type screen (will be similar to you phone screen).
 
I'm not sure if this counts as an easy mod, but it's what I built this weekend to get my Tepui off of my 4runner and stored for the winter. I was not able to find anything I liked so I built this with the help of one of my good friends. The hoist lifts the tent then I attach 4 cables to hold it up (and remove the weight from the hoist) and the hoist then acts as a backup. I might make a few changes over the winter like installing unistrut above the rafters and attach my 4 cables through it.
 

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I'm not sure if this counts as an easy mod, but it's what I built this weekend to get my Tepui off of my 4runner and stored for the winter. I was not able to find anything I liked so I built this with the help of one of my good friends. The hoist lifts the tent then I attach 4 cables to hold it up (and remove the weight from the hoist) and the hoist then acts as a backup. I might make a few changes over the winter like installing unistrut above the rafters and attach my 4 cables through it.
This is exactly what I'm looking to do for my RTT! Would you mind sharing the parts you picked up to help this engineering-tarded fellow Coloradan?
 
This is exactly what I'm looking to do for my RTT! Would you mind sharing the parts you picked up to help this engineering-tarded fellow Coloradan?

Here is my parts list:
1. Remote operated electric hoist (880lb double line/440lb single) - Harbor Freight. It's overkill, but I had a coupon
2. Unistrut 20ft (1 5/8 slotted) - Home Depot
3. Stainless Steel 316 Round Ring Welded 3/8" x 3"
4. 1/8 Inch Aluminum Crimping Loop Sleeve for Wire Rope
5. Stainless Steel Thimble for 3/32" and 1/8" Diameter Wire Rope
6. T316 Marine grade 1/8 inch Stainless Steel Aircraft Wire Rope Cable, 100ft
7. 100Pcs 1/8" Aluminum Crimping Loop Sleeve Crimps
8. 16Pcs M3 Stainless Steel Thimble Rigging for Wire Rope Cable
9. 3/8" X 1 1/4" DROP FORGED MACHINERY EYE BOLTs, qty 8 (Chicago Hardware)
10. Threaded Quick Link Carabiner 5/16-Inch Diameter, 2-Pack x 2
11. IWISS Wire Rope Tool for Swaging
12. All thread, 3/8 (1ft)
 

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