What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

When I first bought my 2021 4Runner, I was wondering why the one I bought rode so rough! The one I test drove at a different dealership was much better. I discovered that the tires were inflated to 50 psi!!! What the heck?! I brought them down to 32 psi per the door sticker and have been happy ever since. Not saying this was your experience, but was what happened to me.

 

The tires were overinflated, but I think there was more to it. The suspension seemed unrefined like it was meant for a car, but bolted up to a 4Runner. The 5th gens are more truck like. The 6th gen is a bit like having corolla suspension on a truck frame.

 

The steering angle sensor is also part of this and the whole thing would need to be replaced just for that sensor. Not a bad install even for a 1st time but I am 1 tooth off (mark the teeth but don’t use a fatty sharpie)

that was the last time ill use a portable jump/boost when the result was a fried steering sensor and Xmas tree lights on the dash

 

I've pulled many steering columns to repair them over the years with the battery still connected and never had an issue, just don't let the wheel (or shaft) turn and not rotate it back or you will break the spring when you put back together and turn lock to lock... oops

 

they can be hard to clean so i use a silicone cupcake cup in mine.....cuts down on the rattling noise too

 

So I pulled this off the shelf… started it 3-4 yrs ago, had it partially installed but had since removed to add wires… I never added the wires, life happened and now I forgot where I left off and my train of thought at the time. I should of made better notes, even label the damn wires

Basically a custom harness from left of steering wheel to overhead console that brings up 3 switches and 1 down. Since it’s going up the a pillar I wanted to combine all the wires for that then branch out individually to there location. So now I’ve been re reading old threads and conversations to figure what’s left

if I ever get it finished the overhead console will be home to driver heated seat/front cam/gbs mic/passenger heated seat. Vsc traction will hopefully find its place under the a/c controls

 

That bright yellow cable is typically associated with air bags/air bag circuitry. I’d guess the air bag is close by . . . .

 

also i read a while back that toyota was using the same platform for many of the new vehicles

 

The new selection from Toyota disappoints. I've looked with the intention of finding a replacement, but eventually I'll be switching brands. I wish I had kept my 2020 trd or premium 4runner.

 

Installed one of those AJT big ass cup holders to fit my Yeti. I’ve seen the chalk bag mod as a cheaper alternative (I have a couple old bags lying around) but my OCD wouldn’t allow it:

 

I tried the chalk bag too, but it looked like shit. I took it off after less than 30 seconds, and decided to us my smaller water bottle lol

 

Looked back and reminded myself I don’t need a truck payment/4th gen.

 

Gave it a thorough wash yesterday. So much salt this winter. Did some iron decon on the wheels too.

 

^^ This ^^
The dealership did this to me when I took the Taco in for its one (and only) complimentary oil change. I started driving home and thought WTH? I checked my TPMS and it was reading 44PSI. Why they did that is beyond me. I thought the tires would blow before I got home so I stopped and let out some air using the fingernail method.

 

The vehicle in front of me was a new Expedition and it was pretty clean before it went through the tunnel. I’ve never had an issue on previous vehicles. This car wash has the long vertical brushes that move side to side. Would explain the vertical scratches where the hood meets the fender.

 

It sucks, I only use the automatic car washes for a couple of months. I use a foam sprayer and Meguiars gold wash and a chamois cloth when it’s above 40 degrees.

 

Installed new front fog lights from Tacoma Lifestyle
https://www.tacomalifestyle.com/products/toyota-tacoma-fog-light-kit?variant=46266579615987

 

That unfortunately is not unusual. When they give you a "complimentary" anything the work is usually done by a not very experienced laborer not a licensed trained tech. When they do the multi point check they usually just attach an air gun from a compressor to tires and pump air until it reaches the setting on the gun. Same for lug nuts. I always check those and other things if any vehicle goes to any shop for work not just dealerships.

 

I'm sure its been done. I've had some coilovers with seriously frozen threads.