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

[Red Dog Leader]

I'd honestly just call a dealership to see if they can figure it out.

Not trying to be a butt, but what would a dealership do for him? Rocks hitting a bumper causing damage is something for a body shop, and sure not one at a dealership who will over price everything.

Find a reputable body shop who will work with you on price.


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[rossagge]

Made some progress on the retro

Is that self-etching black primer or a self-etching paint?...curious

 

[Ray Dunakin]

Here are two more videos from my recent Nevada trip:

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This video features the abandoned Lambertucci Roma Ranch in Nevada. This historical site contains many interesting buildings and ruins that are over 100 years old.

This is the fifth in a series of videos from my 2019 trip, where I explored old mines, mining camps, ghost towns and other historic sites in Nevada and the Mojave desert.

Music:
“Magical Guitar” and "Charming Guitar" by GavinJack
Licensed by AudioJungle
Magical Acoustic Guitar by GavinJack | AudioJungle
Charming Acoustic Guitar by GavinJack | AudioJungle

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This video features the Van Ness Mine, a former mercury mine in central Nevada.

This is the sixth in a series of videos from my 2019 trip, where I explored old mines, mining camps, ghost towns and other historic sites in Nevada and the Mojave desert.

Music:
“Beautiful Autumn“ by code music
Licensed by AudioJungle
Beautiful Autumn by codemusic | AudioJungle

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[97BlackAckCL]

Is that self-etching black primer or a self-etching paint?...curious

Paint and primer

https://www.amazon.com/Krylon-K0882...1+satin+black&qid=1567086460&s=gateway&sr=8-1

 

[the_fornicator]

Not trying to be a butt, but what would a dealership do for him? Rocks hitting a bumper causing damage is something for a body shop, and sure not one at a dealership who will over price everything.

Find a reputable body shop who will work with you on price.


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Oh, no no. Not to find a price, but to speak with parts to see if the parts department can see if the TRD Pro front bumper is compatible with his SR5 (? - I forget what he had). They can bring up the diagrams to see if it looks like it'll work. Then maybe get some part numbers to shop around elsewhere.

I should have elaborated.

 

[baldrik78]

Monday night I installed my SSO Slimline and last night I installed the Stage 2 High Clearance. Bumper install was pretty easy with a floor jack and a buddy to help position it. Took about 3 hours, with an hour in there to run to Home Depot for a cutting wheel i thought I had.

The Stage 2 was a giant pain in the butt for what it was. With all of the bolts torqued down, the bumper shifted just enough that I could get the driver side 12mm bolt out, but not back in. I ended up have to loosen every bolt on the bumper, shift the bumper up, tighten one bolt to hold it in place and then thread in the driver side 12mm bolt. Took about 2 hours to do, with an hour and a half of it fighting that one bolt.

 

[baldrik78]

Here are two more videos from my recent Nevada trip:

I've actually been to Tonopah! We stopped there to gawk at the Clown Motel when I moved from Baton Rouge to Seattle.

 

[rossagge]

Paint and primer

https://www.amazon.com/Krylon-K0882...1+satin+black&qid=1567086460&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Gotcha, thanks.

 

[rossagge]

Monday night I installed my SSO Slimline and last night I installed the Stage 2 High Clearance. Bumper install was pretty easy with a floor jack and a buddy to help position it. Took about 3 hours, with an hour in there to run to Home Depot for a cutting wheel i thought I had.

The Stage 2 was a giant pain in the butt for what it was. With all of the bolts torqued down, the bumper shifted just enough that I could get the driver side 12mm bolt out, but not back in. I ended up have to loosen every bolt on the bumper, shift the bumper up, tighten one bolt to hold it in place and then thread in the driver side 12mm bolt. Took about 2 hours to do, with an hour and a half of it fighting that one bolt.

Looks great. Wish I woulda known about this bumper, or rather the fact that the stage2 high clearance they make is only compatible with their bumper. I have the Warn hidden winch bumper, would like something I can can modify to have the clearance in front of the wheel.

 

[baldrik78]

Looks great. Wish I woulda known about this bumper, or rather the fact that the stage2 high clearance they make is only compatible with their bumper. I have the Warn hidden winch bumper, would like something I can can modify to have the clearance in front of the wheel.

You can still do the cut without the added wings from SSO. I would just adjust the cut slightly as to leave the bolt in the plastic near the bottom of the bumper. Globetrotter did a pretty good job on his.

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3327540-post19.html

 

[rossagge]

You can still do the cut without the added wings from SSO. I would just adjust the cut slightly as to leave the bolt in the plastic near the bottom of the bumper. Globetrotter did a pretty good job on his.

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3327540-post19.html

Ah, very cool. I was worried about flex/movement in the bumper without bracing. Maybe I can help stiffen up the cut edge with some type of think trim edging. Thx!

 

[KWSRStorm]

Got some shore power installed. I went with the 4 amp because i just did not have enough room for the 10 amp.

Also added the noco plug to make things. Were got invited to go camping last minute this weekend and i impule bought a fridge and wanted to make sure i had a way to charge the 2nd battery.

Im going to just wire the rear cig lighter to a simple switch to run as constant when it comes tomorrow.

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[rossagge]

Getting mine ready for this weekend as well. Just gonna do a day ride at our local ORV park. Taking the steps off my RKR sliders and removing my mud guards. And with no roof rack still I'm rockin a Slicked out T4R. Haha

 

[Mutant138]

Getting mine ready for this weekend as well. Just gonna do a day ride at our local ORV park. Taking the steps off my RKR sliders and removing my mud guards. And with no roof rack still I'm rockin a Slicked out T4R. Haha

I would just take the whole thing off. Those are not sliders despite having rock in the name.

 

[rossagge]

I would just take the whole thing off. Those are not sliders despite having rock in the name.

I don't plan on doing anything serious, but it still should give some protection to the rockers. Unless you think they are just gonna bend like a beer can?... I know they won't support the weight of the vehicle, just some protection. I have bottomed out on these with the steps installed, no damage, just chipped paint and some scrape on the steps.

 

[Philly]

Finally got around to do a BMC. Will post pix soon.

 

[Mutant138]

I don't plan on doing anything serious, but it still should give some protection to the rockers. Unless you think they are just gonna bend like a beer can?... I know they won't support the weight of the vehicle, just some protection. I have bottomed out on these with the steps installed, no damage, just chipped paint and some scrape on the steps.

I'm by no means a structural engineer. But, they bolt to the body of the truck and not the frame. I would take the added clearance over possibly negligible protection (I would put money on them causing more damage than preventing if you misjudge a line).

 

[Gobes]

I found a gas station that still had gas, filled up! Hurricane Dorian has everyone in a frenzy!!

 

[rossagge]

I'm by no means a structural engineer. But, they bolt to the body of the truck and not the frame. I would take the added clearance over possibly negligible protection (I would put money on them causing more damage than preventing if you misjudge a line).

Yeah, I hear ya. I hate that they market these as "sliders". We got these as part of our deal when buying. Shoulda got them to throw in real rock sliders. Thx.

 

[Mutant138]

Yeah, I hear ya. I hate that they market these as "sliders". We got these as part of our deal when buying. Shoulda got them to throw in real rock sliders. Thx.

Yeah it's borderline false advertisement. I get your frustration.