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Today I added a 5" drop ball mount bar and a 2" ball.
Tomorrow I'm taking a little drive... ;)
Tomorrow I'm taking a little drive... ;)
Steve’s 2016 Toyota 4Runner Modification and Adventure Thread
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We picked up our Hiker Trailer 5X8 Deluxe on Thursday! Lots of info and photos here: Steve & Deb's Hiker Trailer 5X8 Deluxe
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Steve- just read the entire build thread and I must say, you have done things right. Well done sir. The truck and trailer combo is as functional as it is beautiful.
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I think I noted earlier that I sold my Blue Ridge Overland Gear Attic net. It was well built, but just didn't work how I wanted it to work based on the previous attic in my Outback (which didn't fit in the 4Runner.)
Today I placed an order for a Raingler full-length mesh ceiling net. It goes from just behind the sunroof all the way back to just forward of the hatch opening. This will be very handy and versatile! Here are some photos snagged from the Raingler web site. I'll post my own photos when it arrives.
Today I placed an order for a Raingler full-length mesh ceiling net. It goes from just behind the sunroof all the way back to just forward of the hatch opening. This will be very handy and versatile! Here are some photos snagged from the Raingler web site. I'll post my own photos when it arrives.
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Four days shy of 18 months. (The MPG shown is *not* for the entire distance. Overall average is 17.0 MPG)
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It looks great but will it take up already scarce headroom? I guess it's more of a concern for the back seats. I have a lot more headroom in my TRD Pro with no sunroof than I do in my 2010 Trail with the sunroof. Looks like a nifty way to organize light weight loose articles. Jackets etc.
Let us know how you like it.
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I'm only 5' 8", so headroom has never been a concern in any vehicle I've owned. :) Both adult daughters are 5' 1"ish, and Deb is only a couple inches taller.
Besides, the rear seats are out in my 4Runner, so no one sits back there anyway.
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The stars aligned, and Rainlger Net had a 10% off deal just after redesigning the full-length ceiling net for the 5th gen 4Runner. A couple of weeks ago, I called and talked to Ed about whether to get the web or mesh, and to verify that the new design was available in both version. Got off the phone and placed my order
A week later, my kit arrived, and on days when it wasn't sub-freezing, I installed all eight hangers, six of which needed the B, C, and D pillar trim removed and a footman drilled and screwed into place. A time consuming PITA...
Yesterday, I finished the last one, replaced all of the trim, and unrolled the net to hang. It was the old style... I have ten hangers and only eight straps. The newest design added two more to eliminate the sagging folks complained about. Back on the phone to Ed, and they are making me a new one and ship it out next day priority. Probably won't get it before Thanksgiving, but that's okay, I don't need it right now, anyway. Bonus is that I get the Black Friday free colored stitching on the new one! I love a company with great customer service!
I'll post photos when I get it installed.
A week later, my kit arrived, and on days when it wasn't sub-freezing, I installed all eight hangers, six of which needed the B, C, and D pillar trim removed and a footman drilled and screwed into place. A time consuming PITA...
Yesterday, I finished the last one, replaced all of the trim, and unrolled the net to hang. It was the old style... I have ten hangers and only eight straps. The newest design added two more to eliminate the sagging folks complained about. Back on the phone to Ed, and they are making me a new one and ship it out next day priority. Probably won't get it before Thanksgiving, but that's okay, I don't need it right now, anyway. Bonus is that I get the Black Friday free colored stitching on the new one! I love a company with great customer service!
I'll post photos when I get it installed.
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Raingler full-length ceiling net installed. What a nice piece of hardware! It fits great, is easily adjustable, and doesn’t block the rear view mirror too much while empty (see pic.) The quality is top notch, will long outlast me, and is made in the USA.
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Thank you, so do I! It is nothing compared to some of the trucks here, but then I don't have the places they explore in my backyard. I need to drive hours, or days, to get to interesting places!
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My passenger side rear seat bottom is out, but driver’s side is still in and folded for our daughter or my mother when visiting. Coming from the Outback, losing the rear floor space to the tumbled forward seat bottom was one of the biggest disappointments.
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I understand losing the seat space. Since we are empty nesters and retired, the kids don't visit to often....LOL
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This is how my space looks today....empty of course. I added additional tie-downs and a bolt down point for the high-lift jack.
This is how my space looks today....empty of course. I added additional tie-downs and a bolt down point for the high-lift jack.
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The local gang from the Ohio 4Runners Facebook Group got together today for tacos and installation of a couple of roof racks. Nothing new on mine, but it was fun meeting some new people, and we made good progress on the project vehicles. Photos by various attendees.
One Gobi rack and ladder installed
And a Rago Fabrication OEM rail panels installed. This is a really quality option for someone not looking for a full rack install.
One Gobi rack and ladder installed
And a Rago Fabrication OEM rail panels installed. This is a really quality option for someone not looking for a full rack install.
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Those are some handsome 4Runners. So Steve, in the last two pics, what type/manufacture rack is that?
