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a place to post and get advice from fellow 5th gen owners

a place to post and get advice from fellow 5th gen owners

/r/5thgen4runners

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Aluminum vs. steel skid plates

Pros & cons of both? Or mix of both? I’m attempting to make a decision by Black Friday.

5 Comments
2024/11/03
22:42 UTC

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Best Amazon Roof Rack for 5th gen (Hooke Road)

I was on a major budget and needed a decent rack for mounting a RTT and other things. Through my research I found that this rack (https://amzn.to/3NROsgx) was the best cheapest option available on Amazon. I was pleasantly surprised with it.

Here is a link to my video review - https://youtu.be/6TDXFkXM22w?si=ON-fkfxO7FShSRWt

4 Comments
2024/11/03
20:03 UTC

1

lights?

i just got my first 4runner and im thinking about switching to led headlights but dont want to spend $1000 on new ones what should i get?

2 Comments
2024/11/02
20:05 UTC

2

Headlight issues

I wouldn't consider myself very mechanically inclined, but I'd say that something like a HID bulb and ballast install is pretty idiot-proof. I just bought two H11 xenon bulbs and ballasts and installed them today in my 2016 SR5. It already had a similar setup with the exact same connections, so it was a straight forward plug and play (or so I thought). After the install, neither headlight works. I double checked the connections as well as the fuses and all seems good. What am I missing?

4 Comments
2024/11/02
02:30 UTC

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Just bought my first 4Runner, 2021 TRD ORP which had a lift, but is it useful?

Had 3 4Runners I was looking at. Son is a mechanic and looked at all. I bought the one he said was in the best shape. It has 285/70R17s on it. And this lift kit. https://www.4runnerlifestyle.com/products/torq-3-1-leveling-lift-kit-for-4runner

I don't know much about lift kits. Am I correct in thinking this is a body lift kit and doesn't do much in terms of adding ground clearance? The ties will need replacing in a year or so, I’m considering if this is just a body lift of having it removed, then putting on 265/70R17s with K02s and removing the lift kit.

Suggestions?

5 Comments
2024/11/01
15:57 UTC

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Slow to start

I just purchased a 2012 4runner with 78,000 miles on it. Motor is very clean. Looks like you could eat off of it it’s so clean, but sometimes it is not starting right away. It starts and runs fine, but hesitates to start sometimes. just wanted to see if anybody had some direction like fuel pump etc. I haven’t owned a 4runner before

4 Comments
2024/11/01
03:41 UTC

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4Runner limited

I want to swap my stock 20inch wheels on a stock 4Runner limited for 17inch wheels. Any recommendations on offset, width, and all terrain tire size to wrap them in?

5 Comments
2024/10/30
18:35 UTC

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2022 w/ Eibach Stage 2 and 265 Wildpeak SL's.

12 Comments
2024/10/29
18:16 UTC

10

Underground & The Green Goblin

0 Comments
2024/10/29
15:59 UTC

34

Underground

I chose the name Dwight for my 4Runner 😂

5 Comments
2024/10/26
15:15 UTC

5

Grease Under Rubber Boot

I was informed this is the inner tie rod that is leaking grease? Does that mean it’s time to replace it?

17 Comments
2024/10/26
05:37 UTC

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Are KYB upper strut mounts junk now?

Im only getting about 15k-20k miles out of KYB upper strut mounts. The top rubber insulator ends up pushing itself out. 2011 4runner SR5. OME 885x springs, 5100's (set at 0), Shrockworks front bumper and sliders. Anyone try urethane or other brands like Mevotech?

1 Comment
2024/10/25
22:55 UTC

3

Steering Wheel Controls no longer work

Hey everyone, I have a 5th gen 4runner SR5 and noticed one day out of the blue the steering wheel controls do not work. I was thinking it could be a fuse but now I am not sure. What should I do?

0 Comments
2024/10/25
02:43 UTC

92

Just upgraded from a 4th gen to this beauty

Now to get rid of the chrome 🎉

10 Comments
2024/10/22
19:45 UTC

2

Push bars

I’ve been looking for a steel push bar, maybe with a winch option. However they all seem to be ones where you have to cut the nose or fenders. Or they have bull bars that block the TSS sensor. Have you guys run across any options that don’t require major surgery to the truck? Thank you for any advice or links in advance.

14 Comments
2024/10/20
23:26 UTC

3

Seats

Is there any good recommendations on a more comfortable seat upgrade? I’ve got a 2013 trail edition

1 Comment
2024/10/20
15:24 UTC

3

Parking on a hilly driveway

Just purchased my first 4 runner, 2015 XP trim. Noticed that when on an incline in drive, the vehicle still wants to roll back almost freely. If it rolls back slightly and I press the gas it starts to make a clicking sound and pulls off. Is this normal for the 4 runner platform?

15 Comments
2024/10/18
12:38 UTC

1

Vlad LED headlights on the 2010 model. Plus are different. Has naybody managed to get them to work?

0 Comments
2024/10/18
03:21 UTC

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You can never have too many lights

8 Comments
2024/10/17
01:45 UTC

1

Toyota APP is terrible!

I love my 2023 4Runner Premium, my only issue is the darn app! It’s useless if you decide to not give toyota and all their friends permission to know all of your moves. I’m sure they can still trace without permission but I hate that they’re so decisive. Either we say yes to tracking location always or it’s a no to it all, making the app absolutely useless. At least it holds your VIN number, but you can’t even see your mileage or tire gauge. It’s Ridiculous!!! Who else has issues with this or am I just nuts? 🤦🏻‍♀️

4 Comments
2024/10/14
22:25 UTC

3

Offset help

I am wanting to change out my wheels, but keep getting conflicting info. I'm torn between the Method 703 17x8.5 +0 and the 17x9 -12. Tires will be a 285/70/17 with the Westcott spacer lift. These will be on a 2018 trd pro. Should I expect to rub and will both of these fit?

2 Comments
2024/10/14
15:12 UTC

2

Passenger side firewall overflow drain ID?

I'm a bit stumped, saw a small leak under my 17' today and crawled under. There is an "L" shaped overflow drain coming out of the passenger side firewall that seems to have dripped clear fluid, it isn't water, it's got an oily nature to it and smell, but it definitely isn't engine oil.

Any insight? It dumps right above the right frame rail and sits directly behind this liner.

https://i.imgur.com/ZwOIrtq.jpeg

4 Comments
2024/10/13
23:57 UTC

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Check out the new AEM Throttle Control Module (TCM). No more laggy acceleration and improved throttle response through 5 preset and 3 customizable throttle curves tailored to your driving style. Control your settings effortlessly via the user-friendly app available on both iOS and Android devices.

4 Comments
2024/10/10
17:49 UTC

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2013 Limited Dashboard Cluster Lights

Happy owner of this Runner...this happened on 2 occasions. While rolling out of the parking lot, the gauge cluster lights and display would restart. (as if I was starting the 4Runner) the car doesnt powerdown. Any ideas of what the issue could be? Not sure if im explaining it correctly. Not a car Guru. :(

3 Comments
2024/10/09
15:17 UTC

5

KDSS worth it..

I've been looking at TRD Pro Premiums, most don't have KDSS, some do. Is KDSS more problematic? I don't plan on doing any heavy duty off roading. Thanks!

41 Comments
2024/10/09
05:00 UTC

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