What did you do with your 4runner today?

[theSKANT75]

Is your air working?

I replaced the vent selector servo yesterday. I got the 4Runner back in March last year and removed the original as soon as I got home because it had been clicking. Actually helped me negotiate down the price quite a bit. Fast forward to getting quarantined this week and the wife asking why we only had defrost… it was not complicated just tough trying to up under the dash. Was not successful in getting the last mounting screw in place but it seems sturdy enough. Stoked that the dual climate works now and we can select where the air goes. Crazy to think this truck is 14 years old. It has every modern gizmo that our new cars have save the adaptable cruise control.

 

[thegame7]

Bumper progress

Have to make a couple more brackets that bolt to the frame and incorporates D ring mounts and I’ll pull it off for final weld and paint [emoji1873]

 

[momo.75]

Bumper progress

Have to make a couple more brackets that bolt to the frame and incorporates D ring mounts and I’ll pull it off for final weld and paint [emoji1873]

Very nice work!

 

[TLar25]

Bumper progress

Have to make a couple more brackets that bolt to the frame and incorporates D ring mounts and I’ll pull it off for final weld and paint [emoji1873]

That looks great. Is that a metaltech hitch?

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[originalg00kster]

I have a back up camera to install and I've been trying to figure out where I want to install it. Of course my first thought was the back hatch above the license plate, but I'm thinking I will barely see the spare tire on the swing out. So my next thought was to install in the spoiler...has anyone done this? My spoiler is aftermarket so I know how many bolts and what not cause I installed it. It seems pretty straight forward, just more work that I wanted to do. haha.

 

[kurticus91]

Took her for a morning stroll to see the snow

 

[blakkbox]

Built a slide out drawer / table & side pocket system over the last few days (don't worry, gonna find a way to properly mount / reuse old cargo netting and tie down jerry can, just was sitting in there at the time):

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

After being sick in bed and on lockdown with the omicrons for the last week I had severe cabin fever and desperately needed some fresh air. Went for a drive in the hills for a few hours. Felt nice to stretch the legs.

 

[eleven14]

I have a back up camera to install and I've been trying to figure out where I want to install it. Of course my first thought was the back hatch above the license plate, but I'm thinking I will barely see the spare tire on the swing out. So my next thought was to install in the spoiler...has anyone done this? My spoiler is aftermarket so I know how many bolts and what not cause I installed it. It seems pretty straight forward, just more work that I wanted to do. haha.

Having installed a backup camera above the license plate, the spoiler should be quite a bit easier as far as running wire and navigating the back window movement.

I remember coming across a spoiler install when researching mine and it seemed pretty simple.

 

[TLar25]

I have a back up camera to install and I've been trying to figure out where I want to install it. Of course my first thought was the back hatch above the license plate, but I'm thinking I will barely see the spare tire on the swing out. So my next thought was to install in the spoiler...has anyone done this? My spoiler is aftermarket so I know how many bolts and what not cause I installed it. It seems pretty straight forward, just more work that I wanted to do. haha.

I plan on installing one there eventually. I've seen a post from someone who did it in a gx470 and the viewing angle looked great. Seems like the perfect spot to me. I'd like to get one of those digital screen backup mirrors and have the reverse camera function full time as the mirror.

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[originalg00kster]

Having installed a backup camera above the license plate, the spoiler should be quite a bit easier as far as running wire and navigating the back window movement.

I remember coming across a spoiler install when researching mine and it seemed pretty simple.

I plan on installing one there eventually. I've seen a post from someone who did it in a gx470 and the viewing angle looked great. Seems like the perfect spot to me. I'd like to get one of those digital screen backup mirrors and have the reverse camera function full time as the mirror.

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Thanks guys, yeah the view looks awesome from the spoiler. Especially cause I have a custom spare tire swingout. I'll probably end up doing it after I do the sound deadening project.

Today I pulled the front seats/center console/carpet out of the 4runner. The rest of the material should come in tomorrow so I'll be ready for install. Next will be the doors and then I think I am going to go ahead and do the roof. :zoom:

 

[theSKANT75]

Installed leds for high low and fog lights, no problems there. I also added some bright leds for reverse lights, these were far more interesting. While the new bulbs technically fit the sockets they did not allow for the sockets to be installed back in the housing. I ended up ordering some pigtails that fit the new leds and soldering them to the contacts on the taillights. They work like a charm and now my backup camera functions at night.


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[thegame7]

That looks great. Is that a metaltech hitch?

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Yes it is. Wanted to retain the ability to tow a decent amount still otherwise I would have used their high clearance hitch

 

[damstr]

Replaced the radiator last week. Very happy I did this myself and did not have the shop do it for the quoted $950. Hardest part was removing the spring clamps off the radiator/transmission hoses.

Took the money I saved and got myself some power tools to make future maintenance easier as well as supplies for when I start tackling the surface rust.

 

[Bluesky 07]

Replaced the radiator last week. Very happy I did this myself and did not have the shop do it for the quoted $950. Hardest part was removing the spring clamps off the radiator/transmission hoses.

Took the money I saved and got myself some power tools to make future maintenance easier as well as supplies for when I start tackling the surface rust.

You just described one of my favorite things about my 4th Gen - I have saved thousands of dollars doing my own work, plus the priceless peace of mind that comes with knowing no shortcuts were taken, quality parts were used, bolts were correctly torqued, and so on.

Also, that funnel is golden. Bought one when I replaced my coolant and highly recommend it.

 

[Technikal]

Not all today, but...

A few weeks ago I purchased a 2004 4Runner with 227k miles - great mechanical shape, planning for it to be our car that we left in our summer place in Utah. I was driving it regularly because I wanted to see if there was anything I needed to fix before driving it up in the spring, and it was parked behind my 2020 Subaru Forester that was in the garage. Fast forward a couple of weeks and I take the Forester in for an oil change. Dealer offers me 10% more than I paid for it 2 years ago. That made no sense, so I decided to take the money and run - or run at least as far as the 'cool and common' mod lists I found on this forum.

Since it was now my Daily driver (though still not driving much due to covid), I decided to modernize it and make it a bit more fun. Key changes:

- new Falken Wildpeaks (265/70R 17)
- 2" front / 1.5" rear lift
- New stereo with bluetooth, Android Auto and backup camera
- Clazzio leather seat covers with heaters
- LED interior lights
- HIR headlights bulbs
- USB ports front and rear
- driver's side sunvisor
- leather steering wheel cover
- cupholder insert by [MENTION=676688]circiondesigns[/MENTION]
- several hours detailing to remove paint oxidation
- Clockspring replacement (occasional airbag light)

It feels like a new car - not just a new-to-me car.

I think I'm about at the end of the list of things I can think of to change (for now). Only outstanding issues/wants are:
- Black wheels (plastidip or replace them) - but I kinda dig the old-school look with the darker paint and lighter wheels
- Blinker auto-cancel function doesn't work consistently. I cleaned and lubed the switch when I had it apart for the clockspring thinking that would fix it, but it didn't.

It's been fun and and it's a nice car to drive. Thanks for all the info/how to's - really has made the process of modernizing the truck easy!

 

[TLar25]

Not all today, but...



A few weeks ago I purchased a 2004 4Runner with 227k miles - great mechanical shape, planning for it to be our car that we left in our summer place in Utah. I was driving it regularly because I wanted to see if there was anything I needed to fix before driving it up in the spring, and it was parked behind my 2020 Subaru Forester that was in the garage. Fast forward a couple of weeks and I take the Forester in for an oil change. Dealer offers me 10% more than I paid for it 2 years ago. That made no sense, so I decided to take the money and run - or run at least as far as the 'cool and common' mod lists I found on this forum.



Since it was now my Daily driver (though still not driving much due to covid), I decided to modernize it and make it a bit more fun. Key changes:



- new Falken Wildpeaks (265/70R 17)

- 2" front / 1.5" rear lift

- New stereo with bluetooth, Android Auto and backup camera

- Clazzio leather seat covers with heaters

- LED interior lights

- HIR headlights bulbs

- USB ports front and rear

- driver's side sunvisor

- leather steering wheel cover

- cupholder insert by [MENTION=676688]circiondesigns[/MENTION]

- several hours detailing to remove paint oxidation

- Clockspring replacement (occasional airbag light)



It feels like a new car - not just a new-to-me car.



I think I'm about at the end of the list of things I can think of to change (for now). Only outstanding issues/wants are:

- Black wheels (plastidip or replace them) - but I kinda dig the old-school look with the darker paint and lighter wheels

- Blinker auto-cancel function doesn't work consistently. I cleaned and lubed the switch when I had it apart for the clockspring thinking that would fix it, but it didn't.



It's been fun and and it's a nice car to drive. Thanks for all the info/how to's - really has made the process of modernizing the truck easy!

Looks great. What head unit did you replace it with? Got a picture of how the reverse camera looks from that angle? Those clazzios are nice, I installed a lot of those at a seat cover place I worked at when I was younger.

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[Technikal]

The headunit is the Pioneer dmh-1770nex. It was the cheapest thing I could find with android auto from a brand I recognized. Looks great and works well. $300 on sale at Bestbuy.

I mounted the camera high because I do a lot of mountain biking and wanted it above the bikes for visibility. The internal mount was much easier - just 2 cheap money clips shoved under the head liner - and the cable routing super-simple. View is great:

The seat covers are great. My hands are still tired, though - and I need to add some foam on the driver's seat bolsters since they were worn down - but it's an amazing improvement for relatively cheap. I have used Katskinz in previous vehicles and these are as good for about 1/4 the price.

 

[originalg00kster]

More progress today. Gonna finish up floor/trans tunnel tomorrow. I will also try to finish out the doors as well.

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[thegame7]

A or B? Leaning towards A