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

Went to the Portland Auto Show today, then rolled over to "Re-Rack" and blew $600 on a THULE roof top box for road trips. Dang those things are spendy. At least this one is gloss black and will match my T4R. Unfortunately there is no way it would fit into the garage with it on. I'll have to leave myself a note on the dash reminding me not to pull in the garage after a road trip!

...What I found was the easiest way to avoid that situation is simply turn off, or disconnect, your garage-door opener as ya leave for a trip...:thumb3:
 
Got some work done on our custom electrical feeder panel. We're getting some of the time consuming, tedious work done before the cameras start rolling.
 

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Installed some cheapo LED grill markers over the weekend (I know its not today). Building the wiring harness took majority of the install. I love how wide open the engine bay is on the 4runners. Makes everything so much easier to work on.

My Front Runner rack delivered this morning so that should be going on sometime this week.
 

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When I got the tires put on I specifically went with 275s because I figured rubbing wouldn't be an issue and I didn't want to lift it because it was like 2 weeks old. They of course rubbed though even after taking 1/2" off the fender so I bought the lift and I'm glad I did. The height is so much better now and I'm 6' 5 so its almost easier to get into. I also get compliments all the time now and people sometimes take pictures haha.

Today was actually the first time I got to try it out in the snow since I got the tires though. I'm super happy with them which is a good thing because I'm still paying them off lol.

I like your truck though I might have to pick up some of those steps!

Yup I'm right there with you, im 6'4" so the added lift was not only for looks but functional too.

These steps area great buy but if you do any serious offroading i would suggest against them as they seriously like to catch on stuff. like rocks. ask me how I know.... But great quality nonetheless.
 
Picked up a new-to-me 2015 SR5 Upgrade over the weekend. It's charcoal grey and is just under 41k KM after the 700KM drive home. I'll get some photos after I get it inspected and registered.


I had a 2013 SR5 up until a month or so ago when the GR wrote it off (there were no injuries, airbags didn't even deploy)...

I must say that between the refresh in 2014 and having the upgrade package the 2015 feels a lot more luxurious than the 2013.

I have about 4 days until the factory comprehensive warranty expires and have to decide if I want to get an ECP. The costs up here in Canada are ridiculous ($2500 for the 5 year/120k KM platnium plan that would give me two more years of coverage) so I really don't think it is worth it. I briefly questioned this when the radio randomly rebooted a couple of times on the drive home but after a bit of research it looks like this is likely a software issue. Worst case scenario I'll replace the factory unit with something aftermarket.
 
With tons of help from [MENTION=153970]Soneill[/MENTION], I was able to install my lift over the weekend! Radflo 2.5 with JBA uppers.

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What's the deal with the TRD CAI? Amazon.com refuses to ship it to me since I'm in California.

trdparts.com (located in socal) cancelled my order without an explanation as well.
 
What's the deal with the TRD CAI? Amazon.com refuses to ship it to me since I'm in California.

trdparts.com (located in socal) cancelled my order without an explanation as well.

Are they legal in CA? I know there are laws for those and just thinking that they finally got tired of people still being able to order them online.

Just throwing out some possible reasons.
 
Today my Bismarck passed the annual inspection. Zero issues. Last fall they changed inspection rules so I had a chance to look what is inspected:
- braking force of main brake (each wheel),
- braking force from e-brake (rear wheels),
- response from shock absorber (each wheel),
- entire suspension front and rear,
- steering for possible loose,
- condition of tires (excluding the spare one)
- all exterior lights (excluding light bar :-) ) including headlight aiming
- horn
- Vin numbers on the door jam, through windshield, on the body under the hood and on the frame (all must match registration)
- odometer (not many cars in Poland have it in miles)
- visual inspection for rust, leaks or loose and missing parts (under the hood, body and under).

Guy asked me about the frame treatment - he was impressed with this stuff and never heard of Fluid Film before.

Wow, I can't believe it is almost a year since I started driving my Bismarck in Poland.
 
Just another thing that's banned. :noidea:

Are they legal in CA? I know there are laws for those and just thinking that they finally got tired of people still being able to order them online.

Just throwing out some possible reasons.

Hmm I wonder if that's it. I remember a Toyota dealer asking me several months ago if I had considered one -- they were seemingly asking me if I wanted to have them order and install one.

According to a post here it looks like has an "EO" associated with it and should be legal: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/119968-will-trd-cold-air-intake-pass-smog-california.html
 
How difficult is the installation? Any cutting and splicing or is it plug and play?

It is all plug and play, no splicing of wires. The most difficult part are removing the panels and being careful not to break anything. It took me like 3-4 hours. It was my first time dismantling the dash.

After everything is installed you need to program the ecu. You can go to the dealership to have this done or you can do it on your own.

I bought a "VXDIAG VCX Nano Toyota and Lexus Diagnose and Programming Tool Compatible with J2534" ($80 from amazon) it comes with Techstream software from toyota. Installed it on an old laptop running windows xp and programming done in 5mins.
 

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