What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!
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krhayes79
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What a weekend! It was all about getting my truck dialed in and ready for a big road trip next week.
First, got rid of the rust on my sliders and got some rattle can flat black paint on! Dont you just love my art work from my dremel?
Next, I installed the "Ultimate Camping Mod" I got from [MENTION=165350]nytosc[/MENTION]
I do not have any pics or vids but I can say that this mod is a game changer for anyone who sleeps in the back of their rig. I can now roll my hatch window down from the provided fob without having to have my key in the ignition or pressing the window down button. I can also pop the hatch from the fob and open the hatch from being in the back of the truck!
Now it is time for installing the ARB rear diff breather. All I can say is that I should have done this mod using the Wanderlust way and not the ARB way. The line they provide is of the plastic or hard line material and it kinks easily. I hope I left enough line to be in full droop and need to test that before my trip. The filter does look pretty good though. I ran the hose line down the drivers side above the frame keeping it away from exhaust and drive shaft.
Last, I built the bed platform I got from [MENTION=132734]MeefZah[/MENTION] that levels out the drop from the folded down seats to the actual trunk. The build was super simple and it cost less than $50. There is zero drop now and it fits perfectly and is super comfy!
Have a few more goodies to come this week from LFD that I will post about once I get it done!
*not sure how to place pics between paragraphs so they are all at the bottom.
First, got rid of the rust on my sliders and got some rattle can flat black paint on! Dont you just love my art work from my dremel?
Next, I installed the "Ultimate Camping Mod" I got from [MENTION=165350]nytosc[/MENTION]
I do not have any pics or vids but I can say that this mod is a game changer for anyone who sleeps in the back of their rig. I can now roll my hatch window down from the provided fob without having to have my key in the ignition or pressing the window down button. I can also pop the hatch from the fob and open the hatch from being in the back of the truck!
Now it is time for installing the ARB rear diff breather. All I can say is that I should have done this mod using the Wanderlust way and not the ARB way. The line they provide is of the plastic or hard line material and it kinks easily. I hope I left enough line to be in full droop and need to test that before my trip. The filter does look pretty good though. I ran the hose line down the drivers side above the frame keeping it away from exhaust and drive shaft.
Last, I built the bed platform I got from [MENTION=132734]MeefZah[/MENTION] that levels out the drop from the folded down seats to the actual trunk. The build was super simple and it cost less than $50. There is zero drop now and it fits perfectly and is super comfy!
Have a few more goodies to come this week from LFD that I will post about once I get it done!
*not sure how to place pics between paragraphs so they are all at the bottom.
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Big last couple days for the 4Runner!
A buddy helped me install a Wescott kit and Spidertraxx yesterday. Today I had 285 Wildpeaks spooned on and aligned. Truck looks and drives great. Had quite a bit of rubbing initially but after a fender liner trim/push and fender trim so far its much better. I might do the BMC soon just to be safe.
Absolutely love this damn truck already! I don't miss my FJ one bit.
Selling my Nitto's in 265 with only 702 miles on em if anyone is in VA and needs tires.
A buddy helped me install a Wescott kit and Spidertraxx yesterday. Today I had 285 Wildpeaks spooned on and aligned. Truck looks and drives great. Had quite a bit of rubbing initially but after a fender liner trim/push and fender trim so far its much better. I might do the BMC soon just to be safe.
Absolutely love this damn truck already! I don't miss my FJ one bit.
Selling my Nitto's in 265 with only 702 miles on em if anyone is in VA and needs tires.
hiflyer767
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Nice setup, I have the same with the 1.5" Dobinsons springs in the back.
mrblah
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cheap hands, feet, anoos and dish washing system for less than 100 bucks
I stole this idea from a gentleman on youtube but it consists of a 5 gallon Nato can (you can use any canister you want) and a cheap chinese water pump (make sure you get one where the on/off switch is separate from the water pump).
I like the jerry can, because I can silicon the cap closed to make it a enclosed system to use either as a:
1. onboard water system to wash hands, feet, anooses, plus dishes.
2. can remove it to use it as a shower system
3. bought a extra nato cap that i sealed with silicon so i can transfer this to any nato can within the group and keep water contamination to a minimum
I like this pump because:
1. on/off switch is separate to the pump
2. powered by rechargable lithium batteries and is recharded via USB.
Anyways, here are the products i purchased:
Amazon.com: USGI Plastic Water Can, 5 Gallon, Green: Sports & Outdoors
and
Amazon.com : KEDSUM Portable Camping Shower, Camping Shower Pump with Dual Detachable USB Rechargeable Batteries, Portable Outdoor Shower Head for Camping, Hiking, Traveling(+ Handheld Bidet Toilet Sprayer) : Sports & Outdoors
cheers
I stole this idea from a gentleman on youtube but it consists of a 5 gallon Nato can (you can use any canister you want) and a cheap chinese water pump (make sure you get one where the on/off switch is separate from the water pump).
I like the jerry can, because I can silicon the cap closed to make it a enclosed system to use either as a:
1. onboard water system to wash hands, feet, anooses, plus dishes.
2. can remove it to use it as a shower system
3. bought a extra nato cap that i sealed with silicon so i can transfer this to any nato can within the group and keep water contamination to a minimum
I like this pump because:
1. on/off switch is separate to the pump
2. powered by rechargable lithium batteries and is recharded via USB.
Anyways, here are the products i purchased:
Amazon.com: USGI Plastic Water Can, 5 Gallon, Green: Sports & Outdoors
and
Amazon.com : KEDSUM Portable Camping Shower, Camping Shower Pump with Dual Detachable USB Rechargeable Batteries, Portable Outdoor Shower Head for Camping, Hiking, Traveling(+ Handheld Bidet Toilet Sprayer) : Sports & Outdoors
cheers
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JsinLegacy
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I'll second the use of peanut butter. Have used it several times to get gum off my vehicle and sticker residue off of other items.
PretzelCann0n
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Nice...I think I ordered the same springs. Are you on 285's with it now? Any pics?
Marine0369
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I have them somewhere; I'll take a look.
Marine0369
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I have them somewhere; I'll take a look.
Jacabbysal
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Today I learned that I can take the front differential out of my 4Runner and that I can take said differential apart.
Tomorrow I will learn if I can put it all back together.
Tomorrow I will learn if I can put it all back together.
That is repairable for free if you have the patience. I had the same dent on my 2006. I used my wife's hair dryer to heat up the area. Use a heat gun if you have one, just be careful not to melt the plastic. Get it good and hot, and then use a 2x4 or large handle from a hammer or something and push from the back. It should pop out pretty well. Then use the heat gun again and slowly smooth out the rest of the bumper, by using a smaller tool like a ratchet to push out small areas. Mine came out great (it's night here so I can't get a good photo), other than some scrape marks. Being that it's a 4runner and not a Rolls Royce, I couldn't care less about some scratches on the bumper. Good luck
Blue 4ever Runner
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Finally got everything blacked out that I want to. The last thing was the wheels, painted them gloss black. The first two pics are when I first brought it home in Feb. 2019. Last two are how she sits now. Nothing major but I think I'm settled and happy with it now. Maybe...
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smeerun
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More info please! HID? LED? A link would be great. I just put in some H11 HID's aaaaand I'm pretty disappointed. My LED fogs are so much brighter.
ElectroBoy
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Recommendations:
Philips H9 for low beams, Philips 9011 for high beams. Amazon. Or your local auto parts store. Everything you need to know is in this thread.
Especially see post #122 and 123:
How To: Headlight Bulb Conversion (H11 to H9 & 9005 to 9011)
(Also check out this thread):
H11 to H9 - if you did this let me know
For fogs, Toyota Foglight Chrome (PT413-42190) or black (PT413-42191)
Put lamin-x selective yellow on fogs before installing them. Toyota Tundra 14+, p/n T147Y.
Toyota Tundra (14- ) Fog Light Covers
Thanks ElectroBoy. I followed the recommendation and installation instructions in that thread and it was easy peasy.
If you don't want to go to the links and get a quick TLDR: here you go.
Buy a pair of H9 Halogen bulbs. They are usually meant for a high beam application. Cut the metal tab on top to match your H11 bulb so it fits. Cut the plastic tab in the wire harness (both cuts can be easily done with a pair of small dikes). Install in your headlight. Boom, done.
Amazon.com: HELLA H9 2.0TB High Performance Bulb, 12V, 65W, 2 Pack: Automotive
Those wheels actually look REALLY good in black. Well done sir!
utctscanr75
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Went to the K.O.A.R. event in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and had a blast.
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