What did you do to your 6th Gen 4Runner today?? 👨🏻‍🔧 🧰 🛠

[Archer]

Lots of mods but just starting running the spare on the roof rack to gain departure angle.

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[3rdRunner]

Hey Archer - let me know how that works as far as your center of gravity goes. Does to feel tippy off camber? I’m thinking of doing that until I can figure out a solid solution for the rear cameras.

 

[MikeD]

Lots of mods but just starting running the spare on the roof rack to gain departure angle.

Can you describe/show a pic of your attachment mechanism to the roof rack?

 

[Archer]

Hey Archer - let me know how that works as far as your center of gravity goes. Does to feel tippy off camber? I’m thinking of doing that until I can figure out a solid solution for the rear cameras.

Just came back from a 300 offroad mile 5 day trip and hadn't noticed any sway or tippiness even when off camber, only thing I really noticed was a hit in mpg but that could have alot to do with the weight during the trip and how often it was in 4wd. I'll run it a few weeks as a daily and see how much a hit it is.




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[Archer]

Can you describe/show a pic of your attachment mechanism to the roof rack?

Simple roof rack tire carrier from Amazon, I did put small pieces of adhesive backed rubber strips where the tire lays against the rack. Worked great, didn't loosen in probably 400 offroad miles yet. It is loud with the sunroof open at hgwy speeds tho.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8JCCD2Q?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1


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[3rdRunner]

Just came back from a 300 offroad mile 5 day trip and hadn't noticed any sway or tippiness even when off camber, only thing I really noticed was a hit in mpg but that could have alot to do with the weight during the trip and how often it was in 4wd. I'll run it a few weeks as a daily and see how much a hit it is.




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Ok - good deal, appreciate the info! That was about my only concern with this setup. Beats dragging the spare around IMO and It’ll preserve the rear camera view which I’ve come to really appreciate. I guess I’ve come to terms with the mileage thing and the 6G.

 

[mfoga]

Now I can officially call it a "truck". Rear seats deleted and Goose Gear Rear Plate System and rear seat delete platforms added. Install was a breeze. Pretty much plug-n-play. A few new cubby holes for a little extra storage (not much) and no longer have to fight with the rear folding seats for sleeping room.

I really want to see if I can throw my e-bike back there so I don't have to deal with my heavy bike rack but I was too tired to do it today. I installed this in the garage and it was over 100F outside and I think I may have over heated a bit.

How much room is under the rear seat delete panel? are each side 4 sided so if you only did one side it wouldn’t have a big hole on the side?

 

[LostInAZ]

How much room is under the rear seat delete panel? are each side 4 sided so if you only did one side it wouldn’t have a big hole on the side?

Yes, the seat delete platform is 4-sided. The door opening is about 19.5" wide and about 8.5" deep on the front end, the back end has the seat humps so there is about 5-6" of full deep space. The width inside the seat delete (at the foot well, is about 20" wide till you get to the hump, and about 5.5-6" inches back.

BTW, those scruff marks are all from Costco cardboard boxes and they just wipe off with a moist terry cloth towel. You got got me right after I came home and had not cleaned it up yet when I took the pictures.

 

[kburrito]

Lots of mods but just starting running the spare on the roof rack to gain departure angle.

Which lightbar is that on the roof rack?

 

[Mike N]

Mind sharing pictures? I just ordered those Lasfits as well.

Here's a morning picture. I like the amber look. The Lasfit LED'S are much brighter than the stock halogen lights.

 

[Mike N]

Just installed Banks Ram-Air intake plus the Banks boost tubes. Noticeable difference in power off the line and sounds great! After research it's my opinion this is the best setup if you're going to upgrade your intake.

 

[Archer]

Which lightbar is that on the roof rack?

Cali Raised 43"


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[Yoli]

One of you guys had a bolt-on phone mount for the front "hand-bar" that sits between the driver and passenger seats. I can't see to find it now, but a link would be appreciated.

 

[Archer]

I use this one, works well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVBSKYGZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title



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[jspec_rnr]

Today I installed my Vantrue dash cam and the @Dongar Pro adapter. Realizing I had a wide, hooked trim tool saved the day. My fingers got wrecked trying to pull the dome light module out by hand.

I thought I'd be the only one on here running a Broadway mirror lol. I too am running the Dongar setup but with the Vantrue N4 currently.

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