What did you do with your 4runner today?

Just rolled this over on the odo this morning. Had to take a pic

XjXFNGTl.jpg
 
QUOTE MYSELF FROM ANOTHER THREAD

Original post in the 4th gen photo thread

Today I admired them. I also decided that toyota should have never discontinued the V8 t4rs, and it got the wheels in my head turning. I still stand by my previous thoughts. The 5th gen limited is nicer than my SR5 4th (obviously). Here's the thing guys (and gal, TeamLord), when I think "TOYOTA", I think "ultra practical minitruck". There is a certain part of me that loves that aspect MOST about toyota trucks, and SUVs. Yes they are reliable, and have offroad goodies, but getting so much out of a small truck that you don't have to worry about sctatching just makes me.... giggly..

Here's the think. Someone asked me review the 2 immediately after I bought the 5th gen. I voted 5th gen at the time. Well I've had both for a few weeks now, and can now give a bit better review. @%1;
 
Last edited:
[MENTION=66744]andy2008[/MENTION] I am 100% with you on the jbl. Although my stock 03 SR5 is more luxurious than any other toyota I've owned lol
 
[MENTION=165]momo.75[/MENTION] : All ok with you? I keep hearing all the misery that's going on in LA, can't help but to think how you are doing?

I really appreciate that. Luckily we are well north of all that mess. I know several people that live down there that have lost everything so just keep praying for all those families down there.
 
9e85c88141217b8859053de1a27e24fa.jpg


Gave the UPS man a work out hauling this box to the door. Drooled for a bit. Then got to wrenching. They forgot the spanner wrench so it's sitting too low to drive but a quick spin around the block and I'm impressed already.

9ae72bf664e1c294244cad7a27d1727a.jpg

422ef6cbef3c1b9591df4ad50a4de09a.jpg

05c96205f7097d797c9b6e016dda647c.jpg

aaad835c89fff7bfe8c5005dede2157d.jpg
 
Keep us posted on the performance of the FOX DSC's. I have the 5100's too and am thinking of upgrading to the FOX's with the DSC or the Kings.
 
Ordered a new painted bumper off ebay, mine got messed up shortly after I put the new one on because some idiot cut me off on wet roads and I'm sick of looking at the flakey paint :tsk:
 
Ordered a new painted bumper off ebay, mine got messed up shortly after I put the new one on because some idiot cut me off on wet roads and I'm sick of looking at the flakey paint :tsk:
Steel bumper with spikes would help more.

Sent from the drivers seat of my 05 4runner.
 
Steel bumper with spikes would help more. ��

Sent from the drivers seat of my 05 4runner.

I hear ya, I would love a steel bumper but it's not needed for a daily driver. I've stopped myself for years from getting any kind of push bumper because I would be tempted to use it!
 
I hear ya, I would love a steel bumper but it's not needed for a daily driver. I've stopped myself for years from getting any kind of push bumper because I would be tempted to use it!
That's my problem! I don't want the weight or the desire to push... Erm draft anyone out of my way! Lmfao.

Sent from the drivers seat of my 05 4runner.
 
Ordered a new painted bumper off ebay, mine got messed up shortly after I put the new one on because some idiot cut me off on wet roads and I'm sick of looking at the flakey paint :tsk:

Who did you buy it from? MBI auto? I have been thinking of buying a pre painted rear bumper, but was unsure of the quality.
 
My new mod that I am loving. Also great news my new neighbor moved in and he had a nice clean modded 1st gen Tundra. Finally got to talk to him today and found out he is a head mechanic at the Toyota dealership up the street....time to save some money!!!

f11ff1abe2b8f6a5acd04c2bf38be038.jpg

db51b84c8e66cae3a9a1f9a998cc25e0.jpg
 
Last edited:
- had the front two windows tinted to match the OEM rear tint; 50% tint on the entire windshield
- pulled the front mudflaps
- installed amber LEDs in the front DRL/turn signal

ANDDD

ordered 17x8.5 matte dark bronze SCS F5 and 275/70 BFG AT KO2s. will be pulling the OE running boards off when the truck is in the air for adjusting the front suspension higher and doing the wheels/tires.

very excited. ran 16x8 scs f5 and 265/75 ko2s on my old '15 tacoma. figure since I've got the v8 now, i can go bigger :D :D
 
successfully passed NYS inspection.. wooooo lol

Changing the oil tomorrow

As a former yankee F THAT! Indiana has literally zero inspection, which also has it's downfalls for some of the crap we see on the roads. The worst is when you have a stupid evap code and can't pass, just waiting til that one time you drive it past all the readiness checks and the light stays off for a few miles get it in now! How much do they cost now a days? Used to be $21 at the highest I remember. Congrats on the pass lol.
 
So on my 3rd attempt I FINALLY got the bolt out of my lower shock mount on my front coilovers.

This process has been a PITA but its out and my new bushings are in.

:bigok:

Here is how bad the bolt and heim joints were.
8cdc87b7231c19c5ee297af6bb344a52.jpg


37a3da202cc0502504d654d715acd207.jpg
 
As a former yankee F THAT! Indiana has literally zero inspection, which also has it's downfalls for some of the crap we see on the roads. The worst is when you have a stupid evap code and can't pass, just waiting til that one time you drive it past all the readiness checks and the light stays off for a few miles get it in now! How much do they cost now a days? Used to be $21 at the highest I remember. Congrats on the pass lol.

Here in Alabama, it's less than that lol. If your $%^t will crank, you're good to go!
 

Members online

Forum statistics

Threads
278,316
Messages
3,554,120
Members
248,016
Latest member
Advally Service

Trending content

Back
Top