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

[ToyoDriver]

Yikes @ $82.00 for logo kit!
I'd rather plastidip for $6.00

My 4Runner cost $38,000 out the door.

I really do not mind spending an additional $76 to have an easy-to-install kit that I know will not peel or degrade with time the way spraypaint will.

 

[NutZac]

Finished it up last night but it was too dark to take pictures. Installed my Gobi Stealth rack. I had an issue with one of the NyLock nuts on the fairing seizing up halfway down the bolt, so that didn't get installed until I get this one cut off and get a new one put in. But I have to say quality is tip top and the install couldn't be more straightforward. I used a Marine Grade silicone (3M) around the holes of the stock mounting points and pretty much the whole channel for a little extra water protection.

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[TRUSTYAXE]

My 4Runner cost $38,000 out the door.

I really do not mind spending an additional $76 to have an easy-to-install kit that I know will not peel or degrade with time the way spraypaint will.

:iagree::iagree::iagree:

Plastic dip is a mess, it fades, stains, and peels easy. I have seen members go through the pain staking process of removing the badges, sanding them, putting a few coats of paint on, then some clear coat, then reinstalling them and it turns out very nice...but that's too arts & crafts for me.
FYI if you only need to do your hatch the 7 pc 4Runner part number is 00016-89016-01 and the large Toyota emblem is 00016-89016-03
eace:

 

[GearJunkie88]

Powder coated roof rack

So I fixed one my 1st world problems... silver roof rack is now black.

 

[Forest RnR]

My 4Runner cost $38,000 out the door.

I really do not mind spending an additional $76 to have an easy-to-install kit that I know will not peel or degrade with time the way spraypaint will.

I got the same kit. I agree it's well worth it. I see loads of plasti-dipped parts here in AZ and since everything here is almost always dusty these parts often look like crap. These badge covers clean up nice and fit like a glove, but I won't hate on anyone who doesn't want to spend that amount of money on badges.

 

[GearJunkie88]

And then this happened...

And then a new TRD Grille happened to find it's way on my truck.

 

[GearJunkie88]

"Finished" product

I've had the truck about 4 weeks now. Mods so far:

• 3" lift (from the dealer)
• 20" wheels and big tire (from the dealer)
• Powder coated roof rack
• TRD Grille
• 8 new speakers
• Subwoofer under passenger seat

 

[dreti]

I've had the truck about 4 weeks now. Mods so far:

• 3" lift (from the dealer)
• 20" wheels and big tire (from the dealer)
• Powder coated roof rack
• TRD Grille
• 8 new speakers
• Subwoofer under passenger seat

Hey GearJunkie88... What speakers did you upgrade with? Did they install using the OEM mounts and how much of an improvement is it? Thx!

 

[007Tacoma]

I've had the truck about 4 weeks now. Mods so far:

• 3" lift (from the dealer)
• 20" wheels and big tire (from the dealer)
• Powder coated roof rack
• TRD Grille
• 8 new speakers
• Subwoofer under passenger seat

Did you get your TRD Grille locally? I really want to do this mod to my truck.

 

[CowboyTaco]

WHAT! Aluminum filter cup? Part number and location or it didn't happen. Can I get one in aluminum from local dealer?

Replaced the plastic oil filter housing cap with a metal one

Genuine Toyota 15620-31060 Oil Filter Cap Assembly

I want one. layball:

 

[GearJunkie88]

Hey GearJunkie88... What speakers did you upgrade with? Did they install using the OEM mounts and how much of an improvement is it? Thx!

For the dash and front door, I used the Focal 690-TOY. This kit is a bit pricey, but comes with all the mounting hardware and wiring harnesses you need.

For the rear doors and rear hatch door, I used Polk DB651s. I used Scosche SAT6 mounting brackets and the Metra 71-035LC wiring harnesses.

For the subwoofer, I used the Kenwood KSC-SW11. I purchased a wiring harness and reverse wiring harness from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009UHKW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007KK2LK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). This allowed me to make wire splicing connections to the aftermarket harnesses and I didn't have to cut the factory harness. If I ever decide to swap subwoofers or pull everything out, all I have to do is unplug the aftermarket wiring harnesses and replace the factory wiring harness.

I also put Dynamat Xtreme on all 5 doors. I put this on the interior of the door (the back side of the metal that is outside the truck) and on the exterior (the part you see when you immediately take off the plastic door panel).

I did some "sound checks" at various points in the install process to gauge improvement. The biggest benefit was the front speakers, subwoofer, and Dynamat in the front doors. The new rear speakers are fine, but I didn't really notice a huge improvement in sound quality. I am very pleased with the outcome.

 

[GearJunkie88]

Did you get your TRD Grille locally? I really want to do this mod to my truck.

I purchased it online from ToyotaOnlineParts.com. Parts PZ327-35053 (upper grill) and PZ323-35056 (front bumper garnish). I shopped around and this was the lowest price I could find when shipping was included. TRDshop.com also sells a "kit" with those same parts, but was about $50 more expensive. FexEx had it delivered in 3 days. It took 27 minutes to install. Here's a link the installation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXD9C3mVeW4

 

[SteadfastZach]

I had the front window tint removed and the whole truck done darker with a front visor brow as well.

Was 30% front two and the rear factory


Now had 15% applied all the way around.

 

[Gayton81]

I had the front window tint removed and the whole truck done darker with a front visor brow as well.



Was 30% front two and the rear factory





Now had 15% applied all the way around.

Looks good but I already have the copyrights to doing all of that lol just messing with ya....except I went to 5% all the way around....I do have to say it is a nice looking T4R though...looks familiar

luckily I did mine myself though.


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[SteadfastZach]

Looks good but I already have the copyrights to doing all of that lol just messing with ya....except I went to 5% all the way around....I do have to say it is a nice looking T4R though...looks familiar

luckily I did mine myself though.


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Thanks man, back atcha good lookin

 

[trd tim]

TRD Badges and Smitty Built hitch shackle added. Used a locking pin and zip-tie to deter folks that don't want to pay for one.

Man, really dig the stance on your rig. What are you sitting on ?


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[007Tacoma]

I purchased it online from ToyotaOnlineParts.com. Parts PZ327-35053 (upper grill) and PZ323-35056 (front bumper garnish). I shopped around and this was the lowest price I could find when shipping was included. TRDshop.com also sells a "kit" with those same parts, but was about $50 more expensive. FexEx had it delivered in 3 days. It took 27 minutes to install. Here's a link the installation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXD9C3mVeW4

Woah... Looking at those prices, I now see why more people don't do this. That is more than my truck payment. :wow:

 

[greatape]

On the trails

In the Dragoons..

 

[kcsaysngo]

took fiona to the grocery store for last minute pick ups for a friendsgiving party tomorrow..

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[dreti]

Thanks TRD Tim!... It's on a 3" Iron Man lift. The ride is a little agricultural if it isn't loaded, but plan to upgrade to an Icon Stage 2 early next year.