Enthusiast III
2017, SR5, 4wd, 4Runner
On 8/4/2017, I purchased a 2017 SR5 4Runner from Heyward Allen Toyota in Athens, GA. I am new to the 5th gen platform, but I have owned a 1999 4Runner since new. The reason for stepping into the 5th gen was for a more reliable “road trip” vehicle, as well as to get the 4wd I had dreamed about since 1999. This vehicle will change over the next few years, but it will not reach the level of the 3rd gen (or so I thought). The plan is to have the 5th gen as a reliable DD and weekend warrior. The tentative plan for this will be all terrain tires and improved lighting, as well as some fun things too. While the 5th gen gets the main use duties, the 3rd gen will slowly acquire parts for a 4wd swap. In the end, the goal is to have the 5th gen mildly built and the 3rd gen will be the fun TOY. This thread will not be a “build” thread, but more of a place to post trips and share whatever changes occur over the years. Now on to the 4Runner…
Specifications:
Drivetrain:
Suspension: Bilstein 5100s (Front and Rear), 5/18/2018
Front: 5100s with stock coils (1.75” lift)
Rear: Daystar 1.5” spacers with stock coils (1.5” lift)
Tires: Falken Wildpeak AT3W (265/70/17), 5/25/2018
ARB Differential Breather Kit, __/__/2019
Pedal Commander, 6/22/2018
Armor:
Skids: Stock à Replacing with RCI Full Skid Package and Gas Tank Skid (Late 2019/2020)
Sliders: RSG Angled w/ top-plate, 2/2/2019
SDHQ ABS Sensor Guards, 2/26/2019
Interior:
Weather-Tech Floor Mats (black, front and rear), 8/9/2017
Anker ROAV Dash Cam C1, 8/21/2017
Canvas-Back Cargo Liner, 12/1/2017
Salex Organizers (Center console & Glove Box), 1/22/2018
Rago Fab. Molle Panels, 9/7/2018
Blue Ridge Overland Gear Attic, 8/27/2018
ProClip USA Dash-Vent Cell Phone Mount, 6/15/2019
TufSkinz Console inserts (red & black), 9/1/2018
Screen/anti-glare Protector, 8/11/2017
Exterior:
Nox-Lux Black Emblem Overlay, 8/14/2017
LFD Off Road 7/8ths Rack, __/__/2019
Rhino Rack Steel Mesh Platform, from 3rd gen
Lamin-X, Amber Fog Light Covers, 8/14/2017
AVS Window Visors, 8/29/2017
Rav4 Blind-spot Mirror Glass, 11/02/2018
TRD Pro Garnish w/ 3-Amber Marker Lights, 5/31/2019
Electrical/Lighting:
Xenon Depot Extreme HID – Phillips (Low Beam – H11), 3/13/2018
Xenon Depot Extreme LED Pro (High Beam - 9005), 3/9/2018
Amber grill marker lights, 10/29/2017 à Updated with TRD Pro Garnish Install
DRL Disable ‘Mod’ (From T4R.org/@Saker), 3/20/2018
Communications:
Midland 75-822 Handheld CB Radio, from 3rd gen
NMO CB Antenna Mount, driver’s side-hood, 9/28/2017
2 Ft. Firestik w/spring on NMO mount, 10/5/2017
Midland MXT 275 GMRS Radio, 10/5/2018
Recovery:
ARB Tow Strap, from 3rd gen
X-Bull Traction Boards, 01/03/2018 – Mounted with TRED 1100 traction board mounts
EZ Tire Deflator, 01/08/2018
Tire Repair Kit, 01/08/2018
D-Ring Shackles (2), 01/08/2018
NOCO GB40 Portable Jump Starter, 1/22/2018
Apex Overland Front Bolt-on Recovery Points, 8/28/2018
Extras:
Wheeler’s Off-Road Hitch Skid, 4/11/2019
UP 700 Secondary air pump filter, 10/30/2018
Viair 400p (under hood) w/Bandi mount, 12/29/2019
RedArc Elite Tow Pro Brake Controller, 7/04/2019
AirLift Rear Air Bags, __/__/2019
Services (Dealer performed):
5,000 mi: 02/08/2018 – 4,926 mi.
10,000 mi: 08/22/2018 – 10,082 mi.
15,000 mi: 1/25/2019 – 15,125 mi.
20,000 mi:
25,000 mi:
Services (Personally performed):
30,000 mi:
35,000 mi:
40,000 mi:
45,000 mi:
50,000 mi:
Pictures
And a few picture of the 99
On 8/4/2017, I purchased a 2017 SR5 4Runner from Heyward Allen Toyota in Athens, GA. I am new to the 5th gen platform, but I have owned a 1999 4Runner since new. The reason for stepping into the 5th gen was for a more reliable “road trip” vehicle, as well as to get the 4wd I had dreamed about since 1999. This vehicle will change over the next few years, but it will not reach the level of the 3rd gen (or so I thought). The plan is to have the 5th gen as a reliable DD and weekend warrior. The tentative plan for this will be all terrain tires and improved lighting, as well as some fun things too. While the 5th gen gets the main use duties, the 3rd gen will slowly acquire parts for a 4wd swap. In the end, the goal is to have the 5th gen mildly built and the 3rd gen will be the fun TOY. This thread will not be a “build” thread, but more of a place to post trips and share whatever changes occur over the years. Now on to the 4Runner…
Specifications:
Drivetrain:
Suspension: Bilstein 5100s (Front and Rear), 5/18/2018
Front: 5100s with stock coils (1.75” lift)
Rear: Daystar 1.5” spacers with stock coils (1.5” lift)
Tires: Falken Wildpeak AT3W (265/70/17), 5/25/2018
ARB Differential Breather Kit, __/__/2019
Pedal Commander, 6/22/2018
Armor:
Skids: Stock à Replacing with RCI Full Skid Package and Gas Tank Skid (Late 2019/2020)
Sliders: RSG Angled w/ top-plate, 2/2/2019
SDHQ ABS Sensor Guards, 2/26/2019
Interior:
Weather-Tech Floor Mats (black, front and rear), 8/9/2017
Anker ROAV Dash Cam C1, 8/21/2017
Canvas-Back Cargo Liner, 12/1/2017
Salex Organizers (Center console & Glove Box), 1/22/2018
Rago Fab. Molle Panels, 9/7/2018
Blue Ridge Overland Gear Attic, 8/27/2018
ProClip USA Dash-Vent Cell Phone Mount, 6/15/2019
TufSkinz Console inserts (red & black), 9/1/2018
Screen/anti-glare Protector, 8/11/2017
Exterior:
Nox-Lux Black Emblem Overlay, 8/14/2017
LFD Off Road 7/8ths Rack, __/__/2019
Rhino Rack Steel Mesh Platform, from 3rd gen
Lamin-X, Amber Fog Light Covers, 8/14/2017
AVS Window Visors, 8/29/2017
Rav4 Blind-spot Mirror Glass, 11/02/2018
TRD Pro Garnish w/ 3-Amber Marker Lights, 5/31/2019
Electrical/Lighting:
Xenon Depot Extreme HID – Phillips (Low Beam – H11), 3/13/2018
Xenon Depot Extreme LED Pro (High Beam - 9005), 3/9/2018
Amber grill marker lights, 10/29/2017 à Updated with TRD Pro Garnish Install
DRL Disable ‘Mod’ (From T4R.org/@Saker), 3/20/2018
Communications:
Midland 75-822 Handheld CB Radio, from 3rd gen
NMO CB Antenna Mount, driver’s side-hood, 9/28/2017
2 Ft. Firestik w/spring on NMO mount, 10/5/2017
Midland MXT 275 GMRS Radio, 10/5/2018
Recovery:
ARB Tow Strap, from 3rd gen
X-Bull Traction Boards, 01/03/2018 – Mounted with TRED 1100 traction board mounts
EZ Tire Deflator, 01/08/2018
Tire Repair Kit, 01/08/2018
D-Ring Shackles (2), 01/08/2018
NOCO GB40 Portable Jump Starter, 1/22/2018
Apex Overland Front Bolt-on Recovery Points, 8/28/2018
Extras:
Wheeler’s Off-Road Hitch Skid, 4/11/2019
UP 700 Secondary air pump filter, 10/30/2018
Viair 400p (under hood) w/Bandi mount, 12/29/2019
RedArc Elite Tow Pro Brake Controller, 7/04/2019
AirLift Rear Air Bags, __/__/2019
Services (Dealer performed):
5,000 mi: 02/08/2018 – 4,926 mi.
10,000 mi: 08/22/2018 – 10,082 mi.
15,000 mi: 1/25/2019 – 15,125 mi.
20,000 mi:
25,000 mi:
Services (Personally performed):
30,000 mi:
35,000 mi:
40,000 mi:
45,000 mi:
50,000 mi:
Pictures
And a few picture of the 99
