What did you do with your 4runner today?

[CookieRoe]

Canada, Eh?

Parked by the Skylar tower in Niagara Falls yesterday.

 

[AdmiralAugbar]

Gave her some new shades B)

Does any light even make it through that tint?

 

[kcdehart]

Does any light even make it through that tint?

Looks like they're covers. Not sure why you'd want less light output though? It's also illegal in many states iirc

 

[Sporin]

Contemplating some underneath work. Wondering how many bolts I'll break if I try to remove my gas tank skid plate to wire brush and repaint?

Got some Fluid Film to give everything under there a nice coat but I'd love to freshen up the skid plates first as they are super visible without the sidesteps on and are pretty rusty.

Thankfully it all seems to be surface rust. If the rain ever stops I'm going to give the whole thing a good hammering to suss out if there are any soft spots.

 

[cblocker]

That is a horrible DIP job dear lord! Now get a picture of them on the rig on already!

She's a bit dirty (how I like em)

 

[flipflopnfly]

The 2007 - Handwash, claybar, DA orbital polish, Meguiars NXT Tech Wax 2.0. Claybar does a good job cleaning up the clearcoat, but a DA polish really shines it up. Just make sure you use a low-grit polishing compound and don't get too aggressive putting pressure on the polishing pad, let the drill do the work.

Ordered a bunch of items to fix it up for boondocking. I'll be donating the '07 to an animal rescue organization that does spay/neuter clinics and rescues out in the boonies so everything I transferred to the 2008 has to be replaced.

2007 is gold, 2008 is silver.

 

[Streams]

Does any light even make it through that tint?

No, I'm returning them. I thought that I was buying blacked out interiors with clear lenses, but when they got here, I thought they looked cool so I installed them. Way too dark. Luckily, the company I bought them from is taking them back. Live & learn.

 

[kcdehart]

No, I'm returning them. I thought that I was buying blacked out interiors with clear lenses, but when they got here, I thought they looked cool so I installed them. Way too dark. Luckily, the company I bought them from is taking them back. Live & learn.

Wise choice!

 

[theoutbackdream]

DIY rear breather mod, mounted the breather right under my driver taillight. :thumb:

 

[blackoutt]

More dirt biking, to be followed by more this weekend. Sorry 4runner you're getting used not pampered this weekend.

 

[raygenjay]

Bed lined and painted my front skid. Still working on the next one.


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[Jhawkins2330]

More dirt biking, to be followed by more this weekend. Sorry 4runner you're getting used not pampered this weekend.

I'm hoping to get a tow hitch soon so I can put a bike carrier on it. [emoji106]


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[kcdehart]

More dirt biking, to be followed by more this weekend. Sorry 4runner you're getting used not pampered this weekend.

How much does that bike weigh? And do you notice it much?

I've had fleeting thoughts of hauling my CBR around like that, but I don't think it'd work quite as well as something like yours...

 

[YetiX]

How much does that bike weigh? And do you notice it much?

I've had fleeting thoughts of hauling my CBR around like that, but I don't think it'd work quite as well as something like yours...

I have (pretty much) the same bike. Weighs around 300#. I put airbags in my rear springs and, with them, I hardly notice the weight at all.

 

[kcdehart]

I have (pretty much) the same bike. Weighs around 300#. I put airbags in my rear springs and, with them, I hardly notice the weight at all.

Hmm, the CBR is ~120lbs more than that and probably a bit longer/wider. I might try it once I get some heavier duty springs in the rear. Possibly airbags. Probably out of the question for stock suspension though

 

[blackoutt]

How much does that bike weigh? And do you notice it much?

I've had fleeting thoughts of hauling my CBR around like that, but I don't think it'd work quite as well as something like yours...

This bike weighs around 230lbs wet (more with mud) but I've hauled some 350lb bikes on this same carrier from harbor freight which is questionable although they claim it can hold 400 lbs. I've used it for 2 years and many miles with no issues.

I would recommend Versahaul brand for a heavier bike, my buddy hauled a KTM 990 adventure 500 lbs+ on it no issues on a VW toureg with air suspension.

Bringing up the tongue weight issue, this picture here is with firestone airbags inside the coils aired up to 30psi before loading the bike. They make it so it doesn't sag but at 30psi it rode stupid stiff in the rear. I could have let some air out but I hate the saggy rear end feeling. I would highly recommend air bags for any hitch hauling, just play with the air settings, and airing them up before loading vs after will make a big difference.

 

[kcdehart]

This bike weighs around 230lbs wet (more with mud) but I've hauled some 350lb bikes on this same carrier from harbor freight which is questionable although they claim it can hold 400 lbs. I've used it for 2 years and many miles with no issues.

I would recommend Versahaul brand for a heavier bike, my buddy hauled a KTM 990 adventure 500 lbs+ on it no issues on a VW toureg with air suspension.

Bringing up the tongue weight issue, this picture here is with firestone airbags inside the coils aired up to 30psi before loading the bike. They make it so it doesn't sag but at 30psi it rode stupid stiff in the rear. I could have let some air out but I hate the saggy rear end feeling. I would highly recommend air bags for any hitch hauling, just play with the air settings, and airing them up before loading vs after will make a big difference.

Thanks for the advice! Looks like Versahaul actually has a sport bike carrier (and their pictures show a Honda F4i, the somewhat less sporty version of my bike, on it. So I should be good). That said, I'd definitely invest in some airbags and a Class IV hitch if I went this route (V6 problems )

 

[YetiX]

Hmm, the CBR is ~120lbs more than that and probably a bit longer/wider. I might try it once I get some heavier duty springs in the rear. Possibly airbags. Probably out of the question for stock suspension though

This bike weighs around 230lbs wet (more with mud) but I've hauled some 350lb bikes on this same carrier from harbor freight which is questionable although they claim it can hold 400 lbs. I've used it for 2 years and many miles with no issues.

I would recommend Versahaul brand for a heavier bike, my buddy hauled a KTM 990 adventure 500 lbs+ on it no issues on a VW toureg with air suspension.

Bringing up the tongue weight issue, this picture here is with firestone airbags inside the coils aired up to 30psi before loading the bike. They make it so it doesn't sag but at 30psi it rode stupid stiff in the rear. I could have let some air out but I hate the saggy rear end feeling. I would highly recommend air bags for any hitch hauling, just play with the air settings, and airing them up before loading vs after will make a big difference.

I have a Joe Hauler which is great. I always have an anti-sway device on there. My KTM 530 weighs 251 dry, closer to 275 with all fluids. The hauler is another 100-150, so I figure total weight is somewhere around 425 to 450 pounds. I run my airbags (Airlift 1000) at 25 psi which keeps things level but still compliant.

One other thing to keep in mind, the V6 and V8 4Runners have different hitches. The V8 hitch is more sturdy and can handle more weight. I can't recall the specifics. I actually bought a V8 hitch to put on mine just for the peace of mind.

 

[blackoutt]

Yes I would say V8 hitch with those tongue weights for sure. But hauling a sport bike with air bags should be fine! I've seen a picture of someone doing it on a 4th gen somewhere before too but I can't find it.

 

[kcdehart]

Sweet. It's been added to the list of things I don't currently have money for, but will buy when I do! God, why must I choose such expensive hobbies?