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

[kharmon]

Suma / VLEDS puddle lights

I installed a couple of Suma Performance side mirrors with the defrosters & integrated turn signal indicator. I did not go with the blue tint. Took only a week to deliver and everything was correct. While I was in there, I replaced the incandescent puddle light with a couple of VLEDS 194s

EDIT: The driver side mirror accomplished the goal of reducing the blind spot to almost nothing. In the lane to my left I can see the back of an adjacent car in the mirror and the front of a car out my window, so that works fine. I was surprised how much eyestrain it takes to focus on something reflected in the driver side mirror though. This may take some getting used to.

 

[mnofpeace]

I actually drove it...
usually in the spring and summer months, i unpack my motorcycles, and my T4R sits and sits and sits...Ive been on my bike, daily, for the past 30+ days. this morning, with the spitting rain and wet spots, i parked the bike and enjoyed a little drive into work.

Thursday i need to take a road-trip out to Maryland's Eastern Shore...to pick up my oldest childs' big-stuff from her dorm on her move out...
because...
I am happy to announce that in 10 days, i will be the proud father of a young woman who will have earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management specializing in Aquatics from the University of Md.

....NO MORE TUITION PAYMENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!

And my two yr plan is starting...pay off debts and hopefully in 2025-2026 ill be looking to purchase a Toyota Land Cruiser

 

[johnnygraphic]

I installed a couple of Suma Performance side mirrors with the defrosters & integrated turn signal indicator. I did not go with the blue tint. Took only a week to deliver and everything was correct. While I was in there, I replaced the incandescent puddle light with a couple of VLEDS 194s

EDIT: The driver side mirror accomplished the goal of reducing the blind spot to almost nothing. In the lane to my left I can see the back of an adjacent car in the mirror and the front of a car out my window, so that works fine. I was surprised how much eyestrain it takes to focus on something reflected in the driver side mirror though. This may take some getting used to.

On the topic of your eye strain, check to see where you are focusing when looking at your mirrors. Normal auto mirrors will focus out at the object. However, others will focus on the mirror itself. I have this problem with my blind spot mirror (convex mirror with suction cup on the windshield). If I switch between looking at the regular drivers side mirror vs the blind spot mirror, I can tell my focus changes. It’s a pain in the rear since my vision isn’t what it used to be.


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2013 Trail - No Wireless CarPlay, No problem. Wireless screen $90, Cup holder screen support Adapter $27 + bringing old 5th Generation into 2020's technology = Priceless! I love google map navigation in satellite mode.

 

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2013 Trail - No Wireless CarPlay, No problem. Wireless screen $90, Cup holder screen support Adapter $27 + bringing old 5th Generation into 2020's technology = Priceless! I love google map navigation in satellite mode.

 

[Humble Leader]

2013 Trail - No Wireless CarPlay, No problem. Wireless screen $90, Cup holder screen support Adapter $27 + bringing old 5th Generation into 2020's technology = Priceless! I love google map navigation in satellite mode.

that looks slick . what parts did you use. I have a 2012 and want to do something similar. I don't use that cup holder anyway as well

 

[MZ2215]

New set of Bosch Icons and a fresh coat of RainX went on this weekend after Safelite came and replaced the old windshield last week.

 

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$100 Volam 9'' Apple Carplay Screen for Car, Portable Car Stereo Wireless Car Play Android Auto Car Radio Receiver with GPS Navigation, Mirror Link, Voice Control, Bluetooth Handsfree Call/Music, AUX/FM
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$27 BOOMVATO Tablet Holder for Car, for iPad Cup Holder Car Mount iPad Holder for Car Tablet Mount for iPad Pro 12.9/11/10.5/9.7/Air/Mini 6/5/4, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy Tab/Z Fold 4/3, 4.7-12.9" Tab&Phone
Amazon.com

 

[BearBio]

Buddy and I installed a driver-side pillar grab handle. Easy, once we figured out the instructions!

 

[Firesq14]

Installed these high clearance rocker caps from @minwin3d the other day. Great product!

Nice, do you have a link to the site?

 

[TRDHULK]

Nice, do you have a link to the site?

High Clearance Rocker End-Caps

 

[cbaty08]

Appreciate the tips! The tires are fine, but the wheels are another matter. It's not water spots. Yes, I dried them good. I've used regular car wash soap (Chemical Guys) and their wheel cleaner. They look good, but a closer inspection shows the haze. Cest la vie.

Are you using a soap that has a wax in it? That could be the reason for the haze.

I ceramic coated mine 3yrs ago (42k miles now) and they still look pretty good. (I don't use wax)

 

[MtnMike]

Finally completed my take on the "flatten-the-cargo-area-and-add-storage-space" mod. I don't need a full overlanding set up, and while drawers are way better in terms of convenience, this configuration suits my needs.

(Yes, that is a little 12V pigtail you see. It's tapped into the rear power outlet [and thus ignition-switched] and keeps my Noco jumper battery constantly topped up.)

Sound deadening foam on the body tub with subwoofer enclosure fabric all around; 20lb hinges; 15mm, 11-ply Baltic Birch plywood top, Alder frame.

DIY cargo mat cut from a generic truck bed liner.

Handy mod, but the box and all the crap I can cram in it cost me 3/16" of rear lift. (Got it back, thanks to my Eibach Load-leveling System.)

 

[Matteblack]

Hit this milestone:

2010 TE, purchased spring 2012, it took a while longer than most to reach this mark but here it is!

 

[johnnygraphic]

Are you using a soap that has a wax in it? That could be the reason for the haze.

I ceramic coated mine 3yrs ago (42k miles now) and they still look pretty good. (I don't use wax)

There shouldn’t be any waxes in any of the soaps or cleaners I use. I probably should coat the wheels, but I know it’s going to be a major pain to get them 100% clean and then to coat it.


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[johnnygraphic]

Finally completed my take on the "flatten-the-cargo-area-and-add-storage-space" mod. I don't need a full overlanding set up, and while drawers are way better in terms of convenience, this configuration suits my needs.

(Yes, that is a little 12V pigtail you see. It's tapped into the rear power outlet [and thus ignition-switched] and keeps my Noco jumper battery constantly topped up.)

Sound deadening foam on the body tub with subwoofer enclosure fabric all around; 20lb hinges; 15mm, 11-ply Baltic Birch plywood top, Alder frame.

DIY cargo mat cut from a generic truck bed liner.

Handy mod, but the box and all the crap I can cram in it cost me 3/16" of rear lift. (Got it back, thanks to my Eibach Load-leveling System.)

That looks great!!! I like the stealthiness of the rear deck. I have something similar envisioned for mine, but with a simple gap to slide in my camp tables and to have a slide for my soon to be purchased fridge.


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[Connor MacLeod]

Finally completed my take on the "flatten-the-cargo-area-and-add-storage-space" mod. I don't need a full overlanding set up, and while drawers are way better in terms of convenience, this configuration suits my needs.

(Yes, that is a little 12V pigtail you see. It's tapped into the rear power outlet [and thus ignition-switched] and keeps my Noco jumper battery constantly topped up.)

Sound deadening foam on the body tub with subwoofer enclosure fabric all around; 20lb hinges; 15mm, 11-ply Baltic Birch plywood top, Alder frame.

DIY cargo mat cut from a generic truck bed liner.

Handy mod, but the box and all the crap I can cram in it cost me 3/16" of rear lift. (Got it back, thanks to my Eibach Load-leveling System.)

DANG!!!! That is the cleanest looking of all the rear leveling platform mods I have seen. You, sir, are a designer and craftsman extraordinaire!!:clap2:

 

[honda250xtitan]

Finally completed my take on the "flatten-the-cargo-area-and-add-storage-space" mod. I don't need a full overlanding set up, and while drawers are way better in terms of convenience, this configuration suits my needs.

(Yes, that is a little 12V pigtail you see. It's tapped into the rear power outlet [and thus ignition-switched] and keeps my Noco jumper battery constantly topped up.)

Sound deadening foam on the body tub with subwoofer enclosure fabric all around; 20lb hinges; 15mm, 11-ply Baltic Birch plywood top, Alder frame.

DIY cargo mat cut from a generic truck bed liner.

Handy mod, but the box and all the crap I can cram in it cost me 3/16" of rear lift. (Got it back, thanks to my Eibach Load-leveling System.)

so clean!!!

 

[MBTaco2-4Runner]

It's the little things...

New here and saw this thread. Thought I would drop my 1st months ownership "mods" for my 2023 TRD OR.

- Labops dash mount for my ham radio control head and motorized folding mount for my antenna on the factory roof rack
- Front/Rear dash camera mounted
- Black out emblems
- Anytime front/rear camera
- Generic door edge protectors
- Weathertech floor mats front, rear and cargo
- Engine bay accessory tray
- AuxBeam panel
- Cali Raised low profile ditch light mounts for the Rigid pods removed from my totaled Tacoma.

Out of money now lol .. time to save for the next few months for the next round.

 

[Rocko9999]

2013 Trail - No Wireless CarPlay, No problem. Wireless screen $90, Cup holder screen support Adapter $27 + bringing old 5th Generation into 2020's technology = Priceless! I love google map navigation in satellite mode.

Do you use your phone as the wifi hotspot for the tablet to connect to?