What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!
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Ray Dunakin
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Thanks! I used a Canon Rebel EOS T7i, with a Rokinon F2.8 10mm lens. ISO was at 6400. Exposure times varied depending on the image, from 15 to 20 seconds.
mrblah
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i did a thing
Part 1 of my dual battery setup.
I modified a powertray to fit a single ARB compressor, and a CTEK dual battery charger/isolator/thingieabob/voodoo/rocket science thing. I hid all the wiring for my lights underneath the power tray. Part 2 will be tomorrow, and that will be using a shrockworks dual battery relocation kit. Part 3 will be wiring all that crap up, but no ETA on that.
Getting the ARB compressor was a beeach, because it wouldn't clear the hood or the engine cover to the left in the OEM configuration, and getting to the mounting holes on the powertray requires midget hands. So basically you have to disassemble the compressor mounts, turn the compressor around, and keep test fitting until everything clears.
In between installing that crap. I installed my ejector seat and fire extinguisher...just kidding. Its a wits end bracket w/ a quick release.
Part 1 of my dual battery setup.
I modified a powertray to fit a single ARB compressor, and a CTEK dual battery charger/isolator/thingieabob/voodoo/rocket science thing. I hid all the wiring for my lights underneath the power tray. Part 2 will be tomorrow, and that will be using a shrockworks dual battery relocation kit. Part 3 will be wiring all that crap up, but no ETA on that.
Getting the ARB compressor was a beeach, because it wouldn't clear the hood or the engine cover to the left in the OEM configuration, and getting to the mounting holes on the powertray requires midget hands. So basically you have to disassemble the compressor mounts, turn the compressor around, and keep test fitting until everything clears.
In between installing that crap. I installed my ejector seat and fire extinguisher...just kidding. Its a wits end bracket w/ a quick release.
They were a real pain. They never worked right from the day I bought the car. I screwed with them trying to get them to work correctly. I'm not sure what I was more annoyed with; them working randomly in the summer or not working when I turned them on in the winter. When I have some time, I will completely remove them from the seats. Right now I'm happy w/ them being disconnected.
ayeyothisiskyle
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Katzkin heaters?
Andydefazio
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gdvan01
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BCZECH
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And now this
Most of the parts to my Toytec BOSS suspension. Get the rest next week.
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97BlackAckCL
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So, busy day yesterday. Got a number of small projects checked off the list all at once. I had some wiring that I wanted to clean up, a new battery to install, and some LED markers for the Raptor mod that I wanted to add, as well as a TRD Intake piece. So here's a quick run down of some of the work I did. The engine bay was dirty and had some salt residue from the winter so I wanted to detail that too while I was in there. Here's a before
First mod was the TRD airflow accelerator piece from the TRD intake, I didn't really want to spend the 3-400 bucks especially since I already dropped some coin on the K&N Drop in filter which isn't compatible with the TRD (go figure). So I picked up this piece for like $10, this is one of the main components of the TRD intake and threw it on
A before of the stock intake piece
So for $10 I figured I'd throw this piece on which is designed to go into that inlet and force more air in from the fenderwell and not the engine bay, notice it even has the TRD stamp on it
So I mounted this sucker up, here you can see the difference in the air flow.
The notches don't line up between the stock air box and the TRD piece (go figure) so I threw on a hose clamp to seal it and keep it in place. This hose clamp was actually from my old dryer vent lol
After I got the intake all reassembled and cleaned up I moved on to the next project on the list, the raptor mod. I got these from another member on here and they were brand new, so I got a good deal on them and they came prewired and ready to install.
Install was pretty straight forward, just zip ties, I'm debating if I want to modify these at some point to go behind the grille to match the stealthier look of the light bar or if it's even worth the effort
Unfortunately for me the fuse box changed at some point so I had to buy a different fuse tap, but big deal I still saved a bunch on this kit and didn't have to make my own so I grabbed one on Amazon
Testing out the lights
And here they are all installed, I tapped a spare fuse so that they only come on when the key is in the ignition or the vehicle is running so they act as day time running lights, mainly because my 08 had amber corner DRL's and the 4Runner's DRL's are the highbeams, so the amber is a nice touch
My original thought was to tap the amber corners so that they came on as driving lights like others have done on here, but the fuse tap was super simple
And now time for the new battery! It had been sitting on the landing by my front door for a couple months, so I'm sure the gf was happy to see the box gone, she commented on it as soon as she got home lol, and I was happy to see it go where it belongs!
Since this is a smaller form factor I also grabbed the spacer to ensure proper height, I've dealt with this on Optimas in the past, but never had to actually buy a separate spacer... But it was only 5 bucks so whatever
And here's the battery all completed and mounted like it belongs there
And here's the money shot! After I got everything all bolted up and put back together. I could have sworn that I took an after engine bay shot all cleaned up and detailed with the new battery but apparently I didn't. I was too happy to get everything back together and get the truck moved before the gf got home.
I'm loving this truck more and more each day!
First mod was the TRD airflow accelerator piece from the TRD intake, I didn't really want to spend the 3-400 bucks especially since I already dropped some coin on the K&N Drop in filter which isn't compatible with the TRD (go figure). So I picked up this piece for like $10, this is one of the main components of the TRD intake and threw it on
A before of the stock intake piece
So for $10 I figured I'd throw this piece on which is designed to go into that inlet and force more air in from the fenderwell and not the engine bay, notice it even has the TRD stamp on it
So I mounted this sucker up, here you can see the difference in the air flow.
The notches don't line up between the stock air box and the TRD piece (go figure) so I threw on a hose clamp to seal it and keep it in place. This hose clamp was actually from my old dryer vent lol
After I got the intake all reassembled and cleaned up I moved on to the next project on the list, the raptor mod. I got these from another member on here and they were brand new, so I got a good deal on them and they came prewired and ready to install.
Install was pretty straight forward, just zip ties, I'm debating if I want to modify these at some point to go behind the grille to match the stealthier look of the light bar or if it's even worth the effort
Unfortunately for me the fuse box changed at some point so I had to buy a different fuse tap, but big deal I still saved a bunch on this kit and didn't have to make my own so I grabbed one on Amazon
Testing out the lights
And here they are all installed, I tapped a spare fuse so that they only come on when the key is in the ignition or the vehicle is running so they act as day time running lights, mainly because my 08 had amber corner DRL's and the 4Runner's DRL's are the highbeams, so the amber is a nice touch
My original thought was to tap the amber corners so that they came on as driving lights like others have done on here, but the fuse tap was super simple
And now time for the new battery! It had been sitting on the landing by my front door for a couple months, so I'm sure the gf was happy to see the box gone, she commented on it as soon as she got home lol, and I was happy to see it go where it belongs!
Since this is a smaller form factor I also grabbed the spacer to ensure proper height, I've dealt with this on Optimas in the past, but never had to actually buy a separate spacer... But it was only 5 bucks so whatever
And here's the battery all completed and mounted like it belongs there
And here's the money shot! After I got everything all bolted up and put back together. I could have sworn that I took an after engine bay shot all cleaned up and detailed with the new battery but apparently I didn't. I was too happy to get everything back together and get the truck moved before the gf got home.
I'm loving this truck more and more each day!
MyanRagahis
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VIAIR 400p Air Hose MOD
Completed my Viair 400p Mod today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do3dre73r3w
Allows me to get an accurate reading while leaving the compressor on. Used to have to run back and fourth to turn on and off the compressor. I'll still have to add some type hose protection so the hose doesn't snap or anything where it's newly connected.
Completed my Viair 400p Mod today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do3dre73r3w
Allows me to get an accurate reading while leaving the compressor on. Used to have to run back and fourth to turn on and off the compressor. I'll still have to add some type hose protection so the hose doesn't snap or anything where it's newly connected.
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Finally got my lift installed yesterday. Been waiting on my 6 ton jackstands to come in.
I ended up going with Bilstein 5100 all around, and OME springs. 2883 Front and 2895E rear. gave me 2" exactly all around. Not ac noticeably higher as I was hoping, but it drives a lot better.
I ended up going with Bilstein 5100 all around, and OME springs. 2883 Front and 2895E rear. gave me 2" exactly all around. Not ac noticeably higher as I was hoping, but it drives a lot better.
Duluth4Runner
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Installed a light bar today!
New button will be coming next. Easy install just took a while.
New button will be coming next. Easy install just took a while.
The_Green_Wang
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Got to drive my 4runner for the first time in 3 weeks. Graduated sere-c bragg
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503.neil.c
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Raingler_Nets
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Look what showed up in time for summertime! Unboxed, and ready to start tomorrow's projects. Dual zone 66liter Snomaster. Toyota # 74431-0C020 Battery Tray, Northstar 27F battery and 15 mins of time if I hadn't dropped the notorious 10 mm socket to never be found again. No ground hitting sound, groan....
Thanks Levi for the helping (extra dexterity never hurts!) Hands!
Thanks Levi for the helping (extra dexterity never hurts!) Hands!
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2016 4Runner SR5
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So, busy day yesterday. Got a number of small projects checked off the list all at once. I had some wiring that I wanted to clean up, a new battery to install, and some LED markers for the Raptor mod that I wanted to add, as well as a TRD Intake piece. So here's a quick run down of some of the work I did. The engine bay was dirty and had some salt residue from the winter so I wanted to detail that too while I was in there. Here's a before
First mod was the TRD airflow accelerator piece from the TRD intake, I didn't really want to spend the 3-400 bucks especially since I already dropped some coin on the K&N Drop in filter which isn't compatible with the TRD (go figure). So I picked up this piece for like $10, this is one of the main components of the TRD intake and threw it on
A before of the stock intake piece
So for $10 I figured I'd throw this piece on which is designed to go into that inlet and force more air in from the fenderwell and not the engine bay, notice it even has the TRD stamp on it
So I mounted this sucker up, here you can see the difference in the air flow.
The notches don't line up between the stock air box and the TRD piece (go figure) so I threw on a hose clamp to seal it and keep it in place. This hose clamp was actually from my old dryer vent lol
After I got the intake all reassembled and cleaned up I moved on to the next project on the list, the raptor mod. I got these from another member on here and they were brand new, so I got a good deal on them and they came prewired and ready to install.
Install was pretty straight forward, just zip ties, I'm debating if I want to modify these at some point to go behind the grille to match the stealthier look of the light bar or if it's even worth the effort
Unfortunately for me the fuse box changed at some point so I had to buy a different fuse tap, but big deal I still saved a bunch on this kit and didn't have to make my own so I grabbed one on Amazon
Testing out the lights
And here they are all installed, I tapped a spare fuse so that they only come on when the key is in the ignition or the vehicle is running so they act as day time running lights, mainly because my 08 had amber corner DRL's and the 4Runner's DRL's are the highbeams, so the amber is a nice touch
My original thought was to tap the amber corners so that they came on as driving lights like others have done on here, but the fuse tap was super simple
And now time for the new battery! It had been sitting on the landing by my front door for a couple months, so I'm sure the gf was happy to see the box gone, she commented on it as soon as she got home lol, and I was happy to see it go where it belongs!
Since this is a smaller form factor I also grabbed the spacer to ensure proper height, I've dealt with this on Optimas in the past, but never had to actually buy a separate spacer... But it was only 5 bucks so whatever
And here's the battery all completed and mounted like it belongs there
And here's the money shot! After I got everything all bolted up and put back together. I could have sworn that I took an after engine bay shot all cleaned up and detailed with the new battery but apparently I didn't. I was too happy to get everything back together and get the truck moved before the gf got home.
I'm loving this truck more and more each day!
That air flow accelerator make any kind of difference?
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