What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!
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4runnerTRDPR0
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*throw up noises* I had a rear bumper, and it was perfect, perfect in every way!
Bra, did you win the lottery or something kuz you are dropping some mean cash into your ride lol... Love the updates, keepem coming ....
RockyMtnTRDPRO
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NewguyNY
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New Exhaust
I picked up a barely used Flowmaster exhaust on Craigslist a while back, and since it was SO FRICKIN' COOL this morning, I went ahead and installed it. Seat of the pants tells me 50-55hp. ;-) No, I only got it because it was a great deal! It does have a nice tone to it, and hey... a chrome tip! Which I will probably grind on our next trip.
NZDZRT
I picked up a barely used Flowmaster exhaust on Craigslist a while back, and since it was SO FRICKIN' COOL this morning, I went ahead and installed it. Seat of the pants tells me 50-55hp. ;-) No, I only got it because it was a great deal! It does have a nice tone to it, and hey... a chrome tip! Which I will probably grind on our next trip.
NZDZRT
jwkilgore
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I took my 4R on it's first ever real off-road adventure. I've been off-road, and I've definitely needed 4WD
before, but I've never needed 4Lo where all the bells and whistles were used as designed.
My destination was the Patton Unit of the North Chickamauga Creek Wildlife Management area for deer hunting.
Always before I was stopped by dragging running boards, ground clearance, and/or tires. As of today, I have:
Unfortunately I didn't take enough pics of the hazards, but I'll try to upload a few later.
A-Trac: works as advertised. Multiple instances of diagonal-wheels-up. Leave A-Trac off and sit and spin.
Turn A-Trac on and ease right along. I still ultimately want a locker, but it got pushed down on the priority list.
Downhill assist: Works, but is extremely loud and jumpy. Touch the gas in a smooth section and you jump
forward, let off and it slams on the brakes. I turned it off and just used the brakes. This may be a zero-point
calibration issue with the lift.
Clearance: I cannot believe the difference the lift and trim delete made in approach and breakover angles.
Obstacles that stopped me cold last time didn't even slow me down this time.
Tires: Amazing improvement over OEM highway tires. It's been raining and I had to go through multiple
deep holes (mostly sand/silt/organic, not sticky clay) and the Coopers never even slowed down. Great grip on
wet rock.
Anti-sway bar: Definitely going to attempt a run with the sway bars off. I spent a lot of time with at least one
wheel off the ground.
I met up with a huge group of side-by-sides on a group ride, and stopped to ask about the road. They had serious
misgivings about me making it. Another friend had said earlier that I couldn't make it. I made it :heh:
before, but I've never needed 4Lo where all the bells and whistles were used as designed.
My destination was the Patton Unit of the North Chickamauga Creek Wildlife Management area for deer hunting.
Always before I was stopped by dragging running boards, ground clearance, and/or tires. As of today, I have:
- Brand new AT tires by Cooper;
- A new Daystar 2.5/1.5 spacer lift/level; and
- Removed the OEM aluminum running boards and the SR5 rocker trim. (to be reinstalled tomorrow so my wife
doesn't yell at me).
Unfortunately I didn't take enough pics of the hazards, but I'll try to upload a few later.
A-Trac: works as advertised. Multiple instances of diagonal-wheels-up. Leave A-Trac off and sit and spin.
Turn A-Trac on and ease right along. I still ultimately want a locker, but it got pushed down on the priority list.
Downhill assist: Works, but is extremely loud and jumpy. Touch the gas in a smooth section and you jump
forward, let off and it slams on the brakes. I turned it off and just used the brakes. This may be a zero-point
calibration issue with the lift.
Clearance: I cannot believe the difference the lift and trim delete made in approach and breakover angles.
Obstacles that stopped me cold last time didn't even slow me down this time.
Tires: Amazing improvement over OEM highway tires. It's been raining and I had to go through multiple
deep holes (mostly sand/silt/organic, not sticky clay) and the Coopers never even slowed down. Great grip on
wet rock.
Anti-sway bar: Definitely going to attempt a run with the sway bars off. I spent a lot of time with at least one
wheel off the ground.
I met up with a huge group of side-by-sides on a group ride, and stopped to ask about the road. They had serious
misgivings about me making it. Another friend had said earlier that I couldn't make it. I made it :heh:
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Jhalko
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Yeah I just completely ignore the SBS's, I've had them tell me three different times my 4Runner wasn't going to make it up a trail to which I promptly drove up. It wasn't even all that challenging each time.
nguyenn
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Santacruzbro
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Jones pass.. Not snowed in this time
Engineer
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Wife and me met the folks for a couple nights of camping had a good time, got some funny looks as dad and I had the front end off the truck. I finally got around to re dipping my front valence that had some runs from my 1st attempt/trial. Also replaced Gobi's 14g wire with 12 and ran it back to through the cab and into the engine bay along with a pair for future rear gobi lights and another for fridge in the cargo area.......honestly a pain in the a$$ I much prefer mechanical work to running wires. Went in through the upper grommet in the rear hatch area and then down the drivers side panels by the tail light then followed the floor through the jack access panel, wheel well and the driver side door seals then through the firewall grommet and into the engine bay.
Thank you for detailing your route. I'm going to have to upgrade the 16g wire that came with my harness as it gets pretty hot pushing 234w. I've got the current line running up under the windshield seal, but I'm not totally thrilled with the final result.
IronManKansas
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I hauled a couple sheets of plywood on the gobi rack from Home Depot. Who needs a truck I have a 4Runner.:biggrin1:
jrandom
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Apart from the dead pedal only being half covered (dirt falls behind the mat there) my weathertechs have been great. The fit and finish is fine. I have had mine for two years without issue. salty road winters, muddy/dusty foothills, and sandy @ss deserts.
That said had I seen that the Husky covered the whole drivers side like that I would have went with them.
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