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

[JU235]

Installed the SXTH intake today. EZ peazy lemon squeezy. Sounds great.

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[BonRunner]

Wired an 8-gang switch panel on the fuse box for my Baja Designs 2.0 Squadron Sport ditch lgihts.

 

[ThatSickRIp]

Wired an 8-gang switch panel on the fuse box for my Baja Designs 2.0 Squadron Sport ditch lgihts.

Did you fuse tap into the fuse panel or just pull power from the battery?

 

[ThatSickRIp]

Scratch that, just saw your other post. Thanks man!

 

[BonRunner]

Did you fuse tap into the fuse panel or just pull power from the battery?

Some switch panel only allow power on via ACC fuse. This switch panel has dual mode that you can select, either battery or ACC.

 

[Rrditch]

Installed Dobinsons rear springs got some suspension back

 

[josiahg52]

Verified the transmission fluid level and it was satisfactory.

 

[3rdRunner]

Well not today specifically, but over the last couple weeks:
Added RCI skid plates to trailing arm/shock mounts, a-arm and lower link. Swapped out open system ADD winch hook to Factor 55 Ultra Hook, replaced Westcott weather strip with Edge Lock + 3/8 Top Bulb and installed the rear Durobump DBRTOY4 just to keep the rear tires from contacting the fender well coming off obstacles- a little insurance for the Fender Flares.

 

[Bryce0291]

Added Yota Force's smoked tail lights to my wife's rig. Super easy install and looks great! Before and after photos.

 

[ThatSickRIp]

Installed the Backwoods DRIFT roof rack, no pics yet because we had a family function to go to after I was done.

Took about 6 hours, but thats counting prepping all the hardware, parts, tools etc. When it was done, I went back and put LocTite on all the hardware that didnt have locknuts. Took a while getting it as square and plumb as I could. Got it to within 1/16" by what I measured, but that was after a few garage sodas

Afterthoughts are:
Some of the hardware seems soft. Had the 1/4" torque wrench set to 7ft lbs, so nothing crazy (spec I found online for them)

They changed some parts from the install video they have but didnt send and update with the rack. No stainless, all black coated. Adhesive gaskets for the side rail mount spaces and front mount that sits on the weather moulding strip, small strips of 3M tape for those vs the video stating more. The 3M strips I had were not sticking at all and I thoroughly cleaned the moulding, so I ended up installing it reverse of that I found online. Instead of sticking the gasket to the bracket, then the 3M tape to the gasket to I did the opposite since I had already stuck the 3M to the bracket. If they prove to be a problem, Ill pull the bracket and and add more 3M tape later.

The silicone was tough for me since Im so shitty with caulk I made sure to cover everything they showed and then some. After I was done, I pulled the rubber gasket off the factory rail and Im sure theres a way to mod it to add additional water proofing, pissed I didnt catch it prior. Unless it leaks, no way Im dealing with the roof mount bolts again.

 

[Clipse]

Soundskin door kit and spent some time the last few days in different driving conditions. The audio is much fuller and warmer sound. Clarity has drasticallyincreased, handles bass very well, eliminated vibrations and rattles I was experiencing on driver side door, and it has been significantly better holding conversations with passengers without talking loudly due to road noises. It's no German car, but wish I did this sooner!

 

[Mike N]

Soundskin door kit and spent some time the last few days in different driving conditions. The audio is much fuller and warmer sound. Clarity has drasticallyincreased, handles bass very well, eliminated vibrations and rattles I was experiencing on driver side door, and it has been significantly better holding conversations with passengers without talking loudly due to road noises. It's no German car, but wish I did this sooner!

Do you have the JBL sound system? I have a '25 ORP and did sound deadening in my front doors plus added Beat Sonic's front door speaker vibration deadening kits. Also added a Beat Sonic amp. This really improved audio output and sound quality plus quieted my cab. Easy install with the 4Runner having easily removable door cards.

 

[Mike N]

Soundskin door kit and spent some time the last few days in different driving conditions. The audio is much fuller and warmer sound. Clarity has drasticallyincreased, handles bass very well, eliminated vibrations and rattles I was experiencing on driver side door, and it has been significantly better holding conversations with passengers without talking loudly due to road noises. It's no German car, but wish I did this sooner!

Adding door seal weather stripping on front of rear doors is also helpful. They seal the gap between front and rear doors. Available on Amazon for under $10. Install takes like 5 minutes per side reduces road and wind noise in the cabin.

 

[Clipse]

Yeah I'm rocking the Beatsonic amp too. You got the link to the weatherstrip? Don't think I need it now but just curious what you're referring to

 

[Mike N]

Yeah I'm rocking the Beatsonic amp too. You got the link to the weatherstrip? Don't think I need it now but just curious what you're referring to

Sure here it is. Just have to trim a little off the bottom. Works great.

2PCS 2.62Ft Adjustable Automotive Weather Stripping Door Seal,Open-end Car Door Weather Stripping with Upgraded U-Shaped Fixing Steel Strip & Bayonet,Thickened Car Rubber Edge Trim

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G256Y7N6

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