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

[blurple]

Installed dual USB charging ports in the factory USB location...

This is relevant to my interests... Any more info here? Was it plug-n-play or did you need to splice? And can you link where to get that part?

Thanks!

 

[CajunMikeR]

This is relevant to my interests... Any more info here? Was it plug-n-play or did you need to splice? And can you link where to get that part?

Thanks!

After relocating the factory USB/Aux to the glovebox, this was just plug and play. It plugs in between the supply wiring to the cigarette lighter and the lighter itself, then just put it in the factory opening previously occupied by the USB/Aux. It also has an inline fuse for added protection.

Amazon.com: QC3.0 Dual USB Power Socket, Quick Charge Car Charger USB Adapter for Smart Phone PDA iPad iPhone Android GPS Use for Toyota

 

[krhayes79]

Looks great! Was thinking about getting them...but I also want to get a decent camp chair which is similarly priced...decisions lol

That is funny as I just got two of the GSI rocker chairs that are normally ~$75 for $50 from REI during their last sale.

I would recommend you going to MESO site and seeing if they even have them in stock. I had to put my name on the waiting list to be notified when they were in stock and I think it took maybe 3 or 4 months until I received my email. Now I am waiting for an email on their "G" key mod.

They are worth the price IMO.

 

[shaun]

I recently replaced the shocks and struts on 2014 SR5. I went with the KYB's below because they were advertised as OE recommended replacements. My intention was to keep the factory rake, but now it is level or possible higher in the front: how is the best way to check? I was thinking by putting a level on the running boards, but I've had a tough time finding level ground. Is there a better way?

Does anyone have experience with these shocks/struts. Could they have been installed wrong?

KYB Excel-G Shock Absorber 349185
KYB Loaded Strut ASR4528
KYB Loaded Strut ASR4529

As someone else mentioned, measure from center of wheel hub to bottom of fender.
For reference, my stock height on a '19 sr5 was 20 inches in the front and 22 inches in the rear which would be a 2 inch difference (rake).

 

[Mutant138]

Oem battery popped on me after 2.5years. Left it sitting this weekend, came back Monday to a no start, and leaking negative.

Replaced it with an interstate MTP 24F. Sold my ‘03 with a 10yr old interstate in it. Don’t think it will happen in this heat tho.

 

[ElectroBoy]

Oem battery popped on me after 2.5years. Left it sitting this weekend, came back Monday to a no start, and leaking negative.

Replaced it with an interstate MTP 24F. Sold my ‘03 with a 10yr old interstate in it. Don’t think it will happen in this heat tho.

It’s the cleanest thing under the hood! :rofl:

 

[Drfever]

How did you do the usb relocation to glovebox. Is it easy. Can you show steps

 

[CajunMikeR]

How did you do the usb relocation to glovebox. Is it easy. Can you show steps

I used an extension...
Amazon.com: BATIGE Square Single Port USB 3.0 Panel Flush Mount Extension Cable with Buckle for Car Truck Boat Motorcycle Dashboard 6ft

I wasn't sure how I was going to route it, so I got the 6ft version. You can easily do it with the 3ft version and still have excess cable left over.

There are 2 removable panels in the glovebox (one in the rear and one on the console side), those give you access for routing cable. In the center console/dash, you'll need to pull off the side trim panels and AC controls, that gives you access to the USB/Aux & lighter.

Pop out the blank (I used the rectangular one) in the glove box and using a dremel trimmed out the center portion to fit the new USB port. Then I routed the cable down to the center section near the USB/Aux & cigarette lighter. Plugged the now modified blank and port into the glove box and put it's cover panels back in place.

Unhook the USB/Aux and pop it out of the center console panel. Plug it back in, hook up the extension, then tape them together so it doesn't come loose. Tuck the loose wire back in and reinstall the AC controls and side trim.

All done. Really simple and takes less than 20mins start to finish & testing (I tested before I put the panels, controls, and trim back in place). Sorry, but I didn't take any pictures along the way. I could get some when I get home, but that's going to be over a week (I'm still at work until Aug 6th).

 

[CollinJ]

Lift and tires installed. She drives great On the road! I tested it over the 120 mile drive home.

 

[graysquirrel]

Yippee

I filled up my trucks gas tank. I also put a new battery in my daughter's Corolla.

 

[Mudhorn]

Undercarriage lining put on, wish I did it earlier

 

[Zjbond]

Undercarriage lining put on, wish I did it earlier

What product did you use?

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[Mudhorn]

What product did you use?

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Valugard Undercoating

 

[TheWraith]

Undercarriage lining put on, wish I did it earlier

lining with what ????

 

[TheWraith]

I finally got around to relocating my rear camera. Using the instructions from Victory 4x4 but using the C4 relocation kit. I modified it to my liking. Just need to hook up with a welder to fabricate real bracket for the camera...

But here's what I got ...

started the morning with this :

finished with this :

 

[Jpilot]

I finally got around to relocating my rear camera. Using the instructions from Victory 4x4 but using the C4 relocation kit. I modified it to my liking. Just need to hook up with a welder to fabricate real bracket for the camera...

But here's what I got ...

Looks like you need to angle it down a but more. I am always surprised at how much the factory angles the camera down.

 

[Jpilot]

I got some wheel spacers on today. 1.25". Finally looks proper. I got a bit of wheel rub, as expected, so I will do some trimming tomorrow. No pictures, as you guys have seen a hundred wheel spacers before, I am sure.

 

[TheWraith]

Looks like you need to angle it down a but more. I am always surprised at how much the factory angles the camera down.

Nah ... I'm using this to get more of a view versus seeing nothing but the threads on my spare . Lol JK

I want it this way... I can see more

 

[mynameistory]

I finally got around to relocating my rear camera. Using the instructions from Victory 4x4 but using the C4 relocation kit. I modified it to my liking. Just need to hook up with a welder to fabricate real bracket for the camera...

But here's what I got ...

started the morning with this :

finished with this :

Nice work!

 

[Stembot]

I was there last week! Probably did some of the same forest roads. Was there a lake at the top of the mountain?

That picture is from the parking area before the trail up to the fire tower at the end of FS 67. We also did a 10mi round-trip up to Wayah Bald and back a couple days later. Met quite a few Appalachian Trail hikers each day.