jrandom
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Misunderstood? I meant the manufacturer of the aftermarket kit. Who did you buy it from? Who makes it?
What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!
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Misunderstood? I meant the manufacturer of the aftermarket kit. Who did you buy it from? Who makes it?
pauldavis
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LOL, I totally misunderstood. Yeah I am going to do that. The brand is trendgear. Bought it on eBay.
jrandom
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This looks real similar. (seems to be the one sold by most aftermarket Toyota shops)
Car, Truck and SUV Automotive Carbon Fiber Seat Heaters by Rostra
They have an install sheet (see SINGLE-DIAL SWITCH KIT) Wiring looks the same.
http://www.rostra.com/manuals/250-1870_Form5261.pdf
Obviously read it first.
I found the one you have being sold on Amazon too, it states specifically that it does not come with an install sheet. EDIT this was another seller with the same product that does "offer" a install guide if you ask them for it. Worth a shot I guess. Good luck. Let me know how it goes, I have been contemplating a set myself.
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pauldavis
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This looks real similar. (seems to be the one sold by most aftermarket Toyota shops)
Car, Truck and SUV Automotive Carbon Fiber Seat Heaters by Rostra
They have an install sheet (see SINGLE-DIAL SWITCH KIT) Wiring looks the same.
http://www.rostra.com/manuals/250-1870_Form5261.pdf
Obviously read it first.
I found the one you have being sold on Amazon too, it states specifically that it does not come with an install sheet. EDIT this was another seller with the same product that does "offer" a install guide if you ask them for it. Worth a shot I guess. Good luck. Let me know how it goes, I have been contemplating a set myself.
You are the man. Really nice of you to look that up. I just sat down at the computer to look for a manual online only to find that you did it for me. Much appreciated. So looks like the yellow wire is ignition and the black is accessory. I have the center console open and the switches installed. Now I need to figure out what wires are ignition and what one is accessory. I would assume a CLA would be an accessory. I am pretty sure I saw a post with [MENTION=65614]Antman[/MENTION] installing a system for a friend. I'm going to track that down and see what he wired it too. Thanks again for your help!
Tood Delivery!
***Should say "TooK Delivery". . . darnit.
It took nearly 3 months for me to get this thing: Black TEP with KDSS is extraordinarily rare in the Southeast. I had put a deposit down with one dealer who, after about a month of trying (and having one promised to him being sold out from underneath him before it even got to the states), said he couldn't get it before the end of the year. All you westerners, count your many blessings!
Here's what will happen in the next week:
1. Stock Tires will come off and be replaced with BFG KO2 275/70/17s.
2. Silver bumper pieces (front and back) will be removed and replaced with the black versions.
3. Bilstein 6112/5160 to replace stock suspension. Will also add a cornfed 1" spacer (assuming it gets here). BTW, here is the link to buy the Cornfed spacers at a substantial discount: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WSQ55SQSXWG6N.
One question: I know they changed the name of the "black" from attitude black to "midnight black metallic". I understood that there was actually no change in the paint, but after seeing mine up close, I'm not 100% sure (compared to a black limited I test drove). There is a VERY noticeable (and really cool) blue metallic flake in the black when the sun hits it. Is that the same for 2015?
***Should say "TooK Delivery". . . darnit.
It took nearly 3 months for me to get this thing: Black TEP with KDSS is extraordinarily rare in the Southeast. I had put a deposit down with one dealer who, after about a month of trying (and having one promised to him being sold out from underneath him before it even got to the states), said he couldn't get it before the end of the year. All you westerners, count your many blessings!
Here's what will happen in the next week:
1. Stock Tires will come off and be replaced with BFG KO2 275/70/17s.
2. Silver bumper pieces (front and back) will be removed and replaced with the black versions.
3. Bilstein 6112/5160 to replace stock suspension. Will also add a cornfed 1" spacer (assuming it gets here). BTW, here is the link to buy the Cornfed spacers at a substantial discount: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WSQ55SQSXWG6N.
One question: I know they changed the name of the "black" from attitude black to "midnight black metallic". I understood that there was actually no change in the paint, but after seeing mine up close, I'm not 100% sure (compared to a black limited I test drove). There is a VERY noticeable (and really cool) blue metallic flake in the black when the sun hits it. Is that the same for 2015?
Jhalko
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You know those guys at the dealer are like "Seriously? We make those tires shine like a mirror and this dude is immediately gonna put AT's on it and actually drive on dirt?" :faint:
Congrats on the truck.
Open the driver's door and look at the sticker on the door jamb. One line somewhere on it will say C/TR with some numbers after it which means Colour/Trim and the appropriate codes for your paint and interior colours. 202 is the typical Toyota black paint colour code. What does yours say?
NutZac
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Did you use mineral spirits or denatured alcohol to clean it first?? I'd be nervous putting that near the paint!!
mybabydaddy
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***Should say "TooK Delivery". . . darnit.
It took nearly 3 months for me to get this thing: Black TEP with KDSS is extraordinarily rare in the Southeast. I had put a deposit down with one dealer who, after about a month of trying (and having one promised to him being sold out from underneath him before it even got to the states), said he couldn't get it before the end of the year. All you westerners, count your many blessings!
Here's what will happen in the next week:
1. Stock Tires will come off and be replaced with BFG KO2 275/70/17s.
2. Silver bumper pieces (front and back) will be removed and replaced with the black versions.
3. Bilstein 6112/5160 to replace stock suspension. Will also add a cornfed 1" spacer (assuming it gets here). BTW, here is the link to buy the Cornfed spacers at a substantial discount: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WSQ55SQSXWG6N.
One question: I know they changed the name of the "black" from attitude black to "midnight black metallic". I understood that there was actually no change in the paint, but after seeing mine up close, I'm not 100% sure (compared to a black limited I test drove). There is a VERY noticeable (and really cool) blue metallic flake in the black when the sun hits it. Is that the same for 2015?
Congrats on the rig! And yes, they are rare here in TX too, which is why I decided to jump on mine when I found it.
I've seen two of those (new colored) Runners up close; I parked next to them on separate occasions. And that new color is really nice. They look black at a glance, but when the sun hits it, deep blue metallic flakes appear. Unlike mine, when the sun hits it, millions of swirl marks appear...
Magnetic4R
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TrkyMfns
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I'm tickled to show this off, but Sack Wear (Cruiser Shirts) is coming out with a cool poster illustration and shirt for the 4Runner. And they're using my truck as the base illustration.
Go check it out!
When and where can we snag one when done?
USNA91
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***Should say "TooK Delivery". . . darnit.
It took nearly 3 months for me to get this thing: Black TEP with KDSS is extraordinarily rare in the Southeast. I had put a deposit down with one dealer who, after about a month of trying (and having one promised to him being sold out from underneath him before it even got to the states), said he couldn't get it before the end of the year. All you westerners, count your many blessings!
Here's what will happen in the next week:
1. Stock Tires will come off and be replaced with BFG KO2 275/70/17s.
2. Silver bumper pieces (front and back) will be removed and replaced with the black versions.
3. Bilstein 6112/5160 to replace stock suspension. Will also add a cornfed 1" spacer (assuming it gets here). BTW, here is the link to buy the Cornfed spacers at a substantial discount: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WSQ55SQSXWG6N.
One question: I know they changed the name of the "black" from attitude black to "midnight black metallic". I understood that there was actually no change in the paint, but after seeing mine up close, I'm not 100% sure (compared to a black limited I test drove). There is a VERY noticeable (and really cool) blue metallic flake in the black when the sun hits it. Is that the same for 2015?
Minus the KDSS, you and I have identical vehicles, and you are correct that the paint job has a blue iridescent vibe to it in direct sunlight.
LawnDart
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MeefZah
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Home made bungee - ceiling net.
Details:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/208897-cargo-management-thread.html#post2200163
Details:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/208897-cargo-management-thread.html#post2200163
DannyLlama
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Home made bungee - ceiling net.
Details:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/208897-cargo-management-thread.html#post2200163
Nice, for ?
J-BlickPhoto
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p4a pull strap:cheer2:
win.
Jabberjaw
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Gave my BOSS a couple days to settle, and made final adjustments ...haven't driven too much. The Toytec spanner wrench broke and they were great about replacing it, however I didn't want to wait. I took two 1/4" pin/center punches and found that they worked 100x better than the spanner wrench. Alignment on Monday!!
Like a dumb ass, I forgot to take stock measurements ...but threads here have stock ranging from 19" - 19.5" front and 21"- 21.5" rear.
Erring on the high side cause bumpers and in the future. Final measurements hub to fender:
FL - 22.5" (3" gain)
FR - 22.5" (3" gain)
RL - 24" (2.5" gain)
RR - 24.5" (3" gain)
From the ground to fender with LT255/80R17 Cooper S/T MAXX:
FL - 38"
FR - 38"
RL - 39.5"
RR - 40"
I'll get some pics tomorrow ...
Like a dumb ass, I forgot to take stock measurements ...but threads here have stock ranging from 19" - 19.5" front and 21"- 21.5" rear.
Erring on the high side cause bumpers and in the future. Final measurements hub to fender:
FL - 22.5" (3" gain)
FR - 22.5" (3" gain)
RL - 24" (2.5" gain)
RR - 24.5" (3" gain)
From the ground to fender with LT255/80R17 Cooper S/T MAXX:
FL - 38"
FR - 38"
RL - 39.5"
RR - 40"
I'll get some pics tomorrow ...
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