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

Not today, but over the weekend. Another Arkansas watering hole
 

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Finally! Now I'm a sooper serial off-roader!

(Gobi rack and ladder installed)

Wheel spacers should arrive today.

Maaaan, that looks like a tight fit. I drove into a 6'-6" garage in Vancouver B.C. the other day and I know that parking attendant thought I was going to back out. I could not fit my hand between the traction mats (on top of the rack) and the sign for the max height, but I did fit!
 
Swapped my Cooper ST Maxx skinnies E load for a P285/70r17 Falken Wildpeak AT3w. Look similar enough but the ride is much better. I really was surprised how much a difference there was in ride and noise. I really can't even hear it like I did with the Coopers.
 
Maaaan, that looks like a tight fit. I drove into a 6'-6" garage in Vancouver B.C. the other day and I know that parking attendant thought I was going to back out. I could not fit my hand between the traction mats (on top of the rack) and the sign for the max height, but I did fit!

Haha, shoot, I've still got like 6 inches clearance above it in that part of the garage. It's the entrance where it gets tight. I haven't seen how close I am as I need the wife to drive in so I can see what it looks like. But based on what I've seen with the OEM rack + my kayak mounts, I should still have room for like at least a 1" front lift if not a 2/1 front/rear lift. Then it'll be a really ****ing tight fit...
 
Sure I can do my own head unit install with an iDataLink Maestro.... This might take a while to figure out.
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Yeah, it's the Torque Pro app. I got the PIDs for the Trans and TC readings from this site (post #4): Torque PID's - Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum

Here is the ODB2 adapter I'm using: BAFX Products Bluetooth Diagnostic OBDII Reader/Scanner for Android Devices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005NLQAHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TU7qBbVQC7R87

Thanks. Alas, I have an iPhone so looks like Torque won't work for me. I have the TC temps all setup with a Carista adapter and OBD Fusion app. Torque looks like it has better dashboards for tracking min/max which is why I asked.
 
Dropped off the trailer at a local metal fab shop. We’ll see how it turns out.
 

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Just bought a set of Rigid Industries D2 Amber fog lights.
I told myself I didn’t it, I already have a decent set of led fogs but my finger clicked the purchase button hahaha
No self control *♂️


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Drove the Million Dollar Highway from Durango to Fruita. I saw so many amazing 4runners, FJs, and Jeeps. Tonight I’m camping and then heading on to Salt Lake City in the morning. It was a beautiful day in the mountains.

 
Got it back after 9 days of driving a Highlander (nice ride btw) - was at Toyotas testing facility in Ann Arbor for emissions verification, got a couple hundred bucks , a free tank of gas and the loaner for the week.

Random thoughts/observations.
*The highlander is a minivan in disguise

* Having to disable the auto start/stop every time you get in gets old fast.

* The third row (like most) is useable except for the tiniest of humans or for the shortest duration.

*The power rear gate was handier then I thought, mainly when taking the dog places just press the button he jumps in, press again to close and never even have to walk back there!

*In town fuel economy was nothing to be proud of, only had it for 1 tank but it was reading in the 16's and I don't drive hard (but lots of short, start stops) and it was hotter then Satan's ******* here so AC always on.

Nothing about it wanted to make me run and trade in the 4runner even with a newborn BUT I will say it drive very "easy" around town compared to the 4runner however I would def. give other brands a chance if a 3rd row CUV was on my radar screen.
 
Dropped off the trailer at a local metal fab shop. We’ll see how it turns out.

Definitely going to be a game changer w/the family.
So, what's the planned mods you will be looking at?
Hot water system, power, lights, galley, extended struts/roof rack?

Any plans to extend the draw bar and replace the pental hok/hitch mount?

Looks like it has good bones, nice find!
 
I added yellow Lamin x to my dogs and put the stock bulbs back in. Liking the look. Will post pics when my new wheels get out on Friday.
 
How tall is your icon stage 2

So I’ve got a icon stage 2 suspension kit on hold (pay day is tomorrow) and it’s adjustable 0-3.5” where is everyone putting there’s? This will be my daily driver, 90%road 10% off road. I am putting 285/70/17 BFG KO2s with method NVs. Thanks in advanced. Also the 4runners a 2018 SR5 premium completely stock until the icon goes on.

-Brad
 

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