Charlievee
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Mods crushed them all. You can try to contact "old red", if he even bothers to check in here anymore.
lets see your interior mods
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Mods crushed them all. You can try to contact "old red", if he even bothers to check in here anymore.
First post, thought I'd contribute the few minor things I've done since I've gotten so many ideas from all of you.
I've replaced my interior lights with bright white LED's and I like them very much! I also put in some rubber inserts in all of the cubbys and storage areas along with the console divider thing, and tray. I didnt bother taking a picture since it seems nearly everyones done something similar.
I added some AJT climate control knobs, and will upgrade the shifter handles to match eventually. Hopefully they come out with radio knobs too.
I also built a shelf for in the back, since I rarely put the seats forward. I used that wire shelving thats common in closets and pantries. I zip-tied some rubber cabinet liner to the top, which is surprisingly grippy. I used some screw in cable clamps to secure it to the back seat. The legs are foldable boat seat legs. I wish I could take credit for imagining it, but I found instructions on pinterest, I only altered it a little. If you can make out that padlock hanging on the front of the shelf, it's one of those "Bolt Lock" padlocks thats keyed to my T4R key, as is my hitch lock. Love those things! I'll be adding a 2" wide velcro strip woven into the upturned edge as soon as China sends it on their slowboat.
I've replaced my interior lights with bright white LED's and I like them very much! I also put in some rubber inserts in all of the cubbys and storage areas along with the console divider thing, and tray. I didnt bother taking a picture since it seems nearly everyones done something similar.
I added some AJT climate control knobs, and will upgrade the shifter handles to match eventually. Hopefully they come out with radio knobs too.
I also built a shelf for in the back, since I rarely put the seats forward. I used that wire shelving thats common in closets and pantries. I zip-tied some rubber cabinet liner to the top, which is surprisingly grippy. I used some screw in cable clamps to secure it to the back seat. The legs are foldable boat seat legs. I wish I could take credit for imagining it, but I found instructions on pinterest, I only altered it a little. If you can make out that padlock hanging on the front of the shelf, it's one of those "Bolt Lock" padlocks thats keyed to my T4R key, as is my hitch lock. Love those things! I'll be adding a 2" wide velcro strip woven into the upturned edge as soon as China sends it on their slowboat.
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The liner keeps most things in place well enough. I put the shelf in upside down so the lip goes up, instead of down like it would in a closet. That helps keep things from sliding off when I accelerate. I used some cheaper clip things to secure it to the seat backs the first go-round, but it pulled away when I had some water on it....I replaced them with better quality clips, but havent put water up there since.
I usually store long-term items underneath, like my bugout bag, and larger/heavier things (like water) in front of it on the floor. My first aid box usually stays under it too, but I moved it when I was cleaning and didnt put it back.
I'm looking for a Molle panel with the right dimensions to secure to the front, that bag thing I have there now is just a placeholder...it was on the seatbacks before, but makes a good shield hiding whats behind from prying eyes.
The only thing I'd change about it is I'd get legs with a larger footprint, since these are making little divots in the flooring.
Globetrotter78
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Magnetic Mic CB Mount
Rear Hatch Pop Switch courtesy of [MENTION=165350]nytosc[/MENTION]
…..how did you wire that window switch and is it always hot? Great idea for those of us that sleep in the truck when camping!! I already did the pop switch after getting locked in the rear while doing some other mod LOL.
Thanks!!
Thats exactly the purpose of that switch. for people that sleep in the trunk. Check who he tagged, hes the guy that makes the kits.
Globetrotter78
New member
Use Techstream software. Cheap and easy to get off ebay. Allows changes to all sorts of settings incl that stupid bar. Carista is another app that MAY remove the eco bar and light.
Globetrotter78
New member
Ah I see, its a for purchase kit...Hmmm I was wondering if anyone knows what wires were tapped into for the window control. The hardware part I already have (wire, switch etc) just not sure which wires to vampire clip.
Hi Cisco Kid. Do you happen to have pics of how you change the dash colors on your 4th gen??? I just bought a 2007 4runner limited V6, and I wanted to get some ideas!. Nice work on your 5th gen! Thanks!
Cisco Kid
Member
Go check out these threads for the 4th gen stuff.
DIY: Interior LED swap (cluster, HVAC, switches, window, *steering wheel)
yosh2000's ultimate LED swap info thread
Finally got around to moving the control head for the Icom to the roof console...
Other interior mods in the photo include the freshly installed Expedition Essentials T4RPAM (not the latest w/ the flush mounted USB plugs, but one version back); the overlay rear view mirror/dash cam/backup camera (records 1080p from the dash cam and 720p from a rear view cam and switches from being a mirror to displaying the camera by touching it); and the Fenix 4200 Mini switch panel.
Just ignore me trying to look at my phone screen and take a picture in the rear view mirror.
Other interior mods in the photo include the freshly installed Expedition Essentials T4RPAM (not the latest w/ the flush mounted USB plugs, but one version back); the overlay rear view mirror/dash cam/backup camera (records 1080p from the dash cam and 720p from a rear view cam and switches from being a mirror to displaying the camera by touching it); and the Fenix 4200 Mini switch panel.
Just ignore me trying to look at my phone screen and take a picture in the rear view mirror.
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JsinLegacy
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For those who swapped out your interior lights what did you go with? And did you do all interior lights, including doors?
Been looking today and prices seem to be all over the place. Just trying to find what works and won't break the bank in the process.
Thanks.
Been looking today and prices seem to be all over the place. Just trying to find what works and won't break the bank in the process.
Thanks.
I've used Yorkim (ok quality/lifespan), Auxito (seem to be decent), and SiriusLED (bright, good color, and seem to have lasted the longest). All the brands are available on Amazon for an inexpensive price, downside, you have to piece them together instead of buying a kit.
Blazephantom
New member
I used Phillips vision LEDs in everything but the dome and hatch lights.
For those 3 lights I used VLED festoons.
I installed these puppies 3 weeks ago and theyve been great! Interior lights, reverse lights and license plate LEDs.
iBrightstar Super Bright
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S9GBDCN
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LakeRunr
Member
How well does that V1 read through the dotted section of the windshield in front of the rear-view mirrow? I'm about to buy a V1 and I want to mount it in the same place as yours, but I don't want to negatively affect its range.
Blue 4ever Runner
New member
Because 'Merica, that's why!
Krayziekid
New member
Woah, do you have any more pictures of the Icom Mount? How did you secure it up there? I have a similar unit and would love to put it up there.
I just ordered the ArcLightLED kits for the map, dome, and hatch lights. Ordered some Lasfit LEDs for the doors, puddle lights, and license plate lights.
