tpu498 mods

[tpu498]

I have been an avid reader of the forum for 4 years now but this is my first post. Thanks to all for the information and ideas.

Bought my 4Runner SR5 (V6 2WD) new in July, 2009. Needed an SUV to pull my boat that was also going to be a dependable daily driver. I have always loved 4Runners since my parents owned a first generation (1985) back in the day.

MODS (so far):
1. Weathertech digital floor liners
2. Homelink overhead console
3. Side exhaust ($65 installed with stainless steel tip)
4. Kenwood KDC-X994 stereo w/ bluetooth mic mounted (left of A/C)
5. Infinity Reference 6032cf speaker upgrades (front and rear doors)
6. Billet Badge on rear
7. Painted sideview mirrors
8. ProClipUsa GPS mount for Garmin
9. TRD rear license plate frame

Always looking for the next thing to add. Thanks for looking.

 

[awdjunkies]

:clap2: Great looking rig.. I especially like the billet badge, as i've never seen one. Where did you buy it, if you don't mind sharing that is.

 

[tpu498]

I got the badge from billetbadges.com. Great company to work with. Some others on this forum have used this company to make custom badges and that is how I found the company.

A couple of years ago my boat trailer caliper was seized (it doesn't just happen to 4runners). My father-in-law tried pushing the trailer away from my SUV to release the actuator on the trailer. In doing so, he dented the tailgate pretty badly. I had a dent guy pop it out but the paint cracked a bit right above the TOYOTA logo. I used some touch up paint to seal the crack and then ordered the badge to put over the top. Turned out pretty well. The badge cost about $90.

 

[awdjunkies]

I got the badge from billetbadges.com. Great company to work with. Some others on this forum have used this company to make custom badges and that is how I found the company.

A couple of years ago my boat trailer caliper was seized (it doesn't just happen to 4runners). My father-in-law tried pushing the trailer away from my SUV to release the actuator on the trailer. In doing so, he dented the tailgate pretty badly. I had a dent guy pop it out but the paint cracked a bit right above the TOYOTA logo. I used some touch up paint to seal the crack and then ordered the badge to put over the top. Turned out pretty well. The badge cost about $90.

Awesome way to Macgyver the dent/mishap. :naughty: