What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!

[Cozmo2312]

found some snow

 

[pauldavis]

Looks good! So it wasn't too difficult? I am about to get a roof rack/ladder (leaning toward Gobi) and have been curious how big a job it is to wire a light bar. Any trouble getting the weatherstripping back down? Anything other surprises? TIA

It was not too difficult. The front runner rack worked perfect with the light bar and the mounts it came with and simply bolted on.

I searched wiring led light bar on this forum and found everything I needed to do the work. The weather stripping went back down fine. The front part is held down by double sticky tape so I used a fresh piece of tape when I put it back on. I also had to trim a little in front and back for the wire to enter and exit the strip.

There is a link in one of the threads to a Tacoma Forum light bar wiring that is really good and pretty much walks you right through it. I also followed [MENTION=65614]Antman[/MENTION] and used liquid tape to cover the ground wire attachment to the rack.

For me it was easier to follow the threads on the forum once I had the wiring harness in my possession and then I bought other items as needed per what I read on the threads and how I wanted to install mine.

The most challenging was getting wires from the engine bay to inside the cabin, through the firewall. But I figured it out by following info in this forum. I have never done any auto wiring before besides the heated seats I just installed. So if I can do it anyone else can.

 

[8084runner702]

Here are the custom mounts. I drilled and tapped the lower aluminum bumper crossmember to fasten the mounts to the truck. View attachment 184190

Sweet!!! Little to complex for me to make on my own. Who am I kidding a lot to complex for me. Lol. You weren't kidding when you said custom. Nice work. You should think about making more and trying to sell them.

 

[Jhalko]

found some snow

Bet this qualifies for the picture game in the general thread. Great shot.

 

[Runer4Life]

After a good Wash & Wax, you can't beat a Corona Extra and some Loud Music! :guitar2:

 

[leigh.martin.77]

Can you tell me about the grill lights?

Sure, the grill lights are Philips 5 light LED strips, they are set up to come on with the ignition, you can wire it how ever you like. They are 5k color and match my LED DRLs and LED switch backs perfectly. I also have 5k HIDs so the whole things looks pretty nice.
I can take a night shot or straight front shot if it helps. LOTS of compliments on the look.

 

[313n703]

We got the same set up, you got a lift on your t4r? Or whats your plans on lift if you dont have ?

I'm still on stock suspension and I don't have any plans at the moment for a lift until the X-REAS fail. When they do go, I'd probably go with some Icons.

 

[adam.friedman.33]

Sure, the grill lights are Philips 5 light LED strips, they are set up to come on with the ignition, you can wire it how ever you like. They are 5k color and match my LED DRLs and LED switch backs perfectly. I also have 5k HIDs so the whole things looks pretty nice.
I can take a night shot or straight front shot if it helps. LOTS of compliments on the look.

Additional pics would be great! What did you tap into for power or did you go straight to battery? Thanks

 

[hearno]

I sold it... FML. For the first time in a few years, I am without a 4Runner in my life.

 

[Con10der_8]

Today..we just got back from our tahoe trip.

 

[mybabydaddy]

I sold it... FML. For the first time in a few years, I am without a 4Runner in my life.

What'd ya move to?...

 

[Lugboot]

2016 Trek Stache 7 29+. Amazing bike and the 3" tires go through the slop and rock very well. Need to cut the bars a bit and it will be just fine.

Looks great! I'm considering one of these for my next hardtail. Well past time to update the old On One Inbred with something a bit more modern.

 

[blacksheep4]

Had the 10k service done, then gave the 4wd a little exercise. Next leg of our road trip starts Saturday, Detroit to Des Moines:llama::llama:

 

[-dustin]

Looks great! I'm considering one of these for my next hardtail. Well past time to update the old On One Inbred with something a bit more modern.

pic of the Inbred? that was my first bike. got it used off of someone in California...one of the original 853 frames. it was the one Dirt Rag used in their review. Never should've sold it.

 

[TheWraith]

found 26.6 whp & 43.6 ft lb of torque ...

after further review of the data sheet. I didnt make peak power on the y pipe but the power & torque under the curve gained alot more ...

please follow the link below if you want more in-depth information:
DATA Sheet Comparison

 

[hearno]

What'd ya move to?...

I'm without a vehicle now. Desperately searching for the right 3rd or possibly 4th gen replacement.

 

[leigh.martin.77]

Additional pics would be great! What did you tap into for power or did you go straight to battery? Thanks

They are straight to the battery, come on with truck and shut off 5 seconds after turned off (on all the time) they are 4 light not 5 as I mentioned first.
Just strips

Everything on

Strip mounted

Mounted recessed

 

[96706RROMJP]

Installed these Hood deflector.

 

[Runer4Life]

I just finished putting ZEVO Super Bright LED on my Side Mirror's Puddle Lights.

 

[Matteblack]

Installed some more DOT-C2 2" x 12" Vehicle Reflective Conspicuity Tape inside the doors. If you cut it in half vertically they fit well as strips.
MB