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

[honda250xtitan]

New shoes today! Got rid of the TRDOP wheels with 275s in favor of some Method 702 wheels with 285 KO2s.

First set i've seen on a 4runner, they look great!

 

[Friggin Idiot]

Cut into the main harness for my DRL Toggle Mod




Also installed the Victory4x4 Center Console Molle Panels

 

[12Mk6gti]

Got the airbag recall done on my 2016 SR5 yeah nothing fun but it had to be done. Took them about 3 1/2 hours.


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3 1/2 hours from the time you showed up to the dealership or for them to start/finish the job? It took them literally 30 minutes to do the airbag recall itself on my wifes 2016.

 

[Josh_357]

First set i've seen on a 4runner, they look great!

First I’ve seen as well, it was hard to find pictures of them mounted on even other rigs when I was shopping. Function came first but I do like their form too.

 

[Hubble]

Installed my RCI T-case, tranny, and gas tank skid plates.

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[Motory]

Today I stuffed some 305's in these fender wells.

Nice! First person Ive seen with the stealth blue! Hows the drive-ability of the 305s in terms of power? Are you going to regear?

 

[a t l a s]

Nice! First person Ive seen with the stealth blue! Hows the drive-ability of the 305s in terms of power? Are you going to regear?

I know this is going to be an unpopular opinion, but I actually like the drive-ability with these 305s more than with my old 285s on stock gearing.

On the 285s, the transmission had to keep switching between gears on hill climbs. On the 305s it stays in the lower gear and gets me up the hill without any struggle. On the freeway it's easier to maintain 80mph.

I was slightly worried about needing a regear but I'm totally happy as is. That being said, I do plan to regear down the road, if or when I decide to put in a front locker and replace the needle bearing that some people say go bad.

Overall I think going bigger than 285 took me out of this awkward in-between phase with the factory diff/transmission gearing.

 

[BlackCloud]

Painted my faded Toyota steering wheel emblem with some plasti dip. My Yota is slowly showing it’s age, lol!

I would actually like to replace the stupid Toyota symbol with something else altogether...

 

[BlackCloud]

Well, it's taken me a LOT longer than usual to get this posted, but it's finally done. Here is my report on my 2018 Nevada & Mojave trip, exploring ghost towns, mining camps, and mines:

2018 Nevada-Mojave Trip


Sites I visited on this trip include:

Nikolaus-Eureka Mine, CA
Belleville Mine and Mill, NV
Ophir Cabins, NV
Ophir, NV
Croesus Mine, NV
Eureka Tunnel, NV
Lane City, NV
Lucky Star Mine, NV
Ida May Mine, NV
Black Prince Mine, NV
Golden Eagle Mine, NV
Caselton Heights, NV
"Williams Hill" Mine, NV
"Lincoln" Mine, NV
Mendha Mine, NV
Indian Cove, NV
Cimarron Mine, NV
San Antonio Mine, NV
Potomac, NV
Lambertucci Roma Ranch, NV

In addition to photos, I also have videos tours for many of these sites.

Enjoy!

Why in the world would your battery die after 2 years? Did you leave something on?

 

[BlackCloud]

...Howdy!...:cowboy:

...Last week I finally got down to Yellowstone National Park for 4 days of filming and camping....( during winter, the ONLY campground open is Mammoth-Springs,
...and the only entrance is thru Gardiner, in the NW corner...)...

...I spent each day driving back-n-forth on the Only road open...which runs West-to-East to the NE entrance at Cooke-City...but the road is closed beyond that till mid-May!...
...( it's basically about 135-mile round-trip )...

...There is still plenty of snow everywhere...and overnights dropped into the teens...but during the day it got into the high 40's and low 50's...with plenty of sun and not much in the way of wind...so perfect conditions for photography!

...Sleeping inside the 4Runner...temps stayed near freezing..with the lowest being 26...but I have a great down-bag...so I was snug-n-warm...( at least until I got out of it in the early morning to get dressed! )..:wow:..
..Always hated that part of camping!...LOL!...

...I went online and phoned to check on availability of food and showers, etc...but ALL the info was wrong...as there was NO food or lodging or showers in the park!...
..Had to drive to get eats back in Gardiner, which was 5 miles back down the mountain on a curvy road with 7% grades and LOTS of critters...since cooking was really not too feasible due to temps..
..plus...the fire-ring was full of 3-feet of snow..so no fires, either!... Also turned out the one place in town that had showers for campers...was, of course....closed....Ugh!..:doh:.
...so it was a good thing I was on my own!...:violin:

...The amount of wildlife in this park is always fantastic...but that one great shot is still highly dependent on plenty of luck...and simply being in the right place at the right time...

...Here is a list of the pics:

1)...my campsite....nearest the only open restroom..( which was heated! )...:thumb:...the snow was packed down and icy...making for 'fun' walking around...

2)...most of the critters used the roads for easier travel...as post-holing thru 3-feet of snow burns way too much energy!...notice how this bison has frost all around his mouth from hot-breath turning into ice....

3)...a friendly bull-elk feeding on a ridge...( sporting a trophy-rack )...but I only hunt with cameras...so I took this trophy-photo...and the elk gets to live another day...
...( this guy has probably only lived this long since he is IN the park?! )....

4)...a typical scene found along the drive...the sound of the water and mostly lack of human sounds makes stopping in these places so serene...

5)...a typical stretch of highway...with plenty of mountains..plenty of trees..and plenty of snow....roads were nice-n-clear....( mostly )....

6)...snow-pillows in the river....difficult not to want to linger in these lovely places....

7)...I stopped at the Information-Kiosk on the border of Montana/Wyoming...surprisingly..it was...closed?!...:noidea:

8)... the main problem with driving East in the morning...and West in the afternoon...is the amazing glare from snow that has been glazed over from warmer temps and wind-scouring...

...That's it for this one...max number of pics..so stay stewed for Part-2!

FYI the Gardner entrance is called the North Entrance, for whatever it's worth. Cooke City is the NE, etc.. Both the East and West Yell entrances are open to pedestrians and snow machines....

 

[Bayou_Pro]

Painted my faded Toyota steering wheel emblem with some plasti dip. My Yota is slowly showing it’s age, lol!

How does it even get that worn??? LOL I don't think I ever actually touch mine. Definitely looks better.

 

[BP22]

Had my Eibach Pro Truck kit and Spidertrax wheel spacers (thanks JasonB) installed at RPM Garage.

 

[Motory]

I know this is going to be an unpopular opinion, but I actually like the drive-ability with these 305s more than with my old 285s on stock gearing.

On the 285s, the transmission had to keep switching between gears on hill climbs. On the 305s it stays in the lower gear and gets me up the hill without any struggle. On the freeway it's easier to maintain 80mph.

I was slightly worried about needing a regear but I'm totally happy as is. That being said, I do plan to regear down the road, if or when I decide to put in a front locker and replace the needle bearing that some people say go bad.

Overall I think going bigger than 285 took me out of this awkward in-between phase with the factory diff/transmission gearing.

Hmm that's actually really interesting since I have that exact problem with my 285s. Regear was one of the main reasons I didnt go bigger, but damn...guess its time for some big boy tires.

Thanks for the input!

 

[Spanky4R]

Had my Falken AT3W's in 285/75r17 installed today!!
I'd post a pic, but it gives me an error.

 

[jspagna1]

Added some Kicker 6x9s to the front doors. Better sound quality and no loss of volume.

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Awesome upgrade. Where did you buy them from? Was it an easy plug & play install? Thanks in advance.

 

[honda250xtitan]

First I’ve seen as well, it was hard to find pictures of them mounted on even other rigs when I was shopping. Function came first but I do like their form too.

I think method posted some pics of them on a 2nd gen raptor and a 17+ super duty. they fit a 4runner better IMO.

 

[Bayou_Pro]

Awesome upgrade. Where did you buy them from? Was it an easy plug & play install? Thanks in advance.

Meh I don't think I'd say awesome but it was an improvement. I'll still do the OEM Audio system at some point.

I got them from Crutchfields since they came with the harness and plate adaptors. Super easy plug & play install. Took me longer to unbox and attach speaker to the plates then it did to pull door panels and install speakers.

 

[jspagna1]

Meh I don't think I'd say awesome but it was an improvement. I'll still do the OEM Audio system at some point.

I got them from Crutchfields since they came with the harness and plate adaptors. Super easy plug & play install. Took me longer to unbox and attach speaker to the plates then it did to pull door panels and install speakers.

Thanks man. Appreciate the information. Keep us posted. I will probably follow your lead. Sweet truck by the way.

 

[Bayou_Pro]

Thanks man. Appreciate the information. Keep us posted. I will probably follow your lead. Sweet truck by the way.

Thanks. I'd say it was worth the $90 though.

 

[Barcelona4runner]

Had my Falken AT3W's in 285/75r17 installed today!!
I'd post a pic, but it gives me an error.

How does the size / weight feel compared to the 265 wildpeaks you were running before? I noticed your 265’s were LT from your sig. I’ve got 265 p-rated on mine. Just did a 2.5 / 2 inch lift with bilsteins. I think it still looks ok with the 265’s