Yeah, I get it. I would actually get these tools from harbor freight if you don’t plan on using them very often and you can save some money. The tools I would get: deep well socket set with a 3/8 or 1/2 ratcheting socket wrench. I prefer 3/8 because it’s little smaller but still strong enough for most uses. The 1/2 is bigger/stronger for more heavy duty jobs. I would also get a 3/8 or 1/2 breaker bar if you aren’t very strong. I would also get 3/8 or 1/2 extension set. The extensions are to give you more space to get the bolts out and usually come it like a 4 pack. You would only need one extension between 4 to 6 inch extension so you don’t hit your hands on anything, but your choice. They sell extension single or in sets. Recap: socket set, ratchet socket wrench, breaker bar, & extensions in 3/8 or 1/2 inch. Whatever size you get, get everything in the same size. They have other sizes but for this I’d say stick with one of those sizes. I hope this helps! If you have any other questions just let me know. I’ll help how I can.

@@smitheys thank you so much for this! Yeah I am pretty weak and have some injuries. So in that case, would the 1/2 inch ratcheting socket set be better than the 3/8 inch set since I am weak?

Also how long should the breaker bar be?

@samanthas3909 no, the 1/2 is bigger and heavier. You can get whatever you want, but I wouldn’t. I use 3/8 on pretty much everything unless it needs a lot of force or for bigger bolts. The breaker bar helps you by giving you more leverage to break bolts free. It’s just a long bar with an adapter on the end for the sockets. You can see which one you like more at the store. Most places have socket wrenches not in the box and just have a bar code on them, especially harbor freight (if you go that route). I’m always broke, so I take that route quite a bit! Haha. Home depot has good tools though, can’t really go wrong. Everywhere you go they have sets with all this in them, so that’s an option too.

And the length of the breaker bar… anything between 6-12 inches. Judgement call there. Longer gives more leverage but too long is kinda pointless, especially for this job. The main bolt that’s hard to get out is the bolt holding down the seatbelt because of, yeah, safety.

Here’s the videos I made about the 4Runner. How I made the floors: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imOkfJSBls-BgtE How I made the bed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onjagJ-Oi9t1h7M The floor video got overly saturated (bad quality) when I uploaded them to KZbin, sorry about that. I noticed too late to correct it but you can still get the idea how to do it.

Cara! I just emailed you back. Let me know if you need anything else!

There hasn’t been any issues with mine but you can easily have problems if you run a whole house. Just be mindful of what you’re using and if it’s a lot just install a second battery just for accessories. Also you can have a deep cycle battery as your starting battery. Deep cycle is just a type of battery.

Awesome! Yeah, anything can be modified to be removable. Technically mine isn’t but it’s only being held in with 2 screws, so yes and no. Check out this video, shows the build process for the most part: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHyZdJRtl62VgpI

Thanks! Yeah, it’s just roof bars from Rhino Rack. Kinda pricey, but they are nice and give you a flat surface and many mounting options… so it’s worth it.

Yeah, well not professionally. I drilled 4 holes in the Plano cases, one in each corner, and put carriage bolts in the rhino rack cross bars and bolted the box to it.

What's the total height of the vehicle with the boxes ? Wondering if it would fit in underground garage ... Thanks !

Thank you! Yeah, there’s a lot I would love to add to this but that’s when I have the gills problem that you have. I try to only keep what I actually need with me because I can pickup anything on the road. But I appreciate that! Safe travels

Hey! The cam is holding up fantastic, no issues. Everything you need to see, you will see with the quality you get from the cameras. I haven’t downloaded clips, so I don’t know how fast they download but I have watched the clips on my phone and it’s instant. Hope this helps!

@@smitheys Thanks for your response 👍

So with just the kit, your range is however long your stock keyless is now. They do make an extender that works a mile or 2 away and they also make another kit to unlock it with your phone with unlimited miles (connects to a cell network, if you have service of course). I have this kit and the extender kit, here’s the install on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqG6oYaLop2cjbs

I’m 6’2. It should say the dimensions in the video, if not it’s probably in the other video showing how I made it (bed explained: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onjagJ-Oi9t1h7M; floor explained: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imOkfJSBls-BgtE) The bed platform is 75”. I slid the passenger seat up just a bit and I don’t touch it. I also keep the seat as far back as possible. Hope that makes sense and hope I answered your questions.

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Hahahah, yeah it’s definitely in there pretty tight! You have to press the tab and pull pretty hard while rocking the whole clip back and forth or side to side. I thought I was gonna break it when I had to remove that huge connector. You got it! Good luck. Haha.

@smitheys Thanks for the quick reply! I managed to get it off. Here's another question: When you bring it back inside and program it and get the 100% Complete and need to bring it back in your car do you need to restart the blue light process earlier in the video or just plug it all at once?

@leri3365 just plug in and go! Don’t hold any buttons. You should be good to go at that point.

@smitheys last question. When I put all the panels back the bottom one that goes under the steering wheel. I put the bottom screw back in but the left and right one I can't find the holes for the screws to go inside?

Haha, true… but It was more a question of could YOU do it, not a question in general. I know I can.

Wow, sorry that happened to you! Yeah mine was pretty great until I had to move pumps at a gas station. I started my car, moved up and turned off the car. I saw it trying to boot up but I guess I didn’t give it enough time?? I filled my tank and then went to leave and the screen never came on again but my music thumb drive still worked. I could still turn up the volume and change songs, I just couldn’t see what was playing. A month later the music stopped, then 2 weeks later the lights in the buttons went out. It was slowly dying every month! Haha. Hope your new unit works great! Thanks for watching and sharing. Didn’t know Amazon had warranties and that they are worth it.

@@smitheys Yeah warranty gives me some satisfaction if it lasts 3 years really want the Kenwood if this fails thats my next option but it is like $1300 and im sure it would last.

Wow, yeah you’re right. Too bad I can’t change it but thanks for the catch. I had some BFG tires for about a week that were 245/75/17. They dropped my gas mileage about 5mpg, so I traded them for these. Not a bad tire. But again, thanks for the catch.

Most aftermarket radios do every single thing the factory radio did, usually more and most of the time better. That includes the USB port, yes.

@@smitheys awesome man. Thank you!!

Yep! I didn’t make it, I just took it apart. You can probably still use a metric, it’ll be loose but still do-able if you must use metric.

No. The radio stopped working. I made a video explaining what happened, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHuclWecetV5b6M

Yeah, remote start is standard with the higher trims nowadays. Everything I buy is lower trims because I don’t like what comes with the higher trims especially the higher prices they want for it. When you get in after you remote start it, you turn the key to the on position… the position right before cranking, yes.

Unfortunately I don’t have a video installing one on a 4th gen. I do have one installing it on a 5th gen! It’s practically the same process, minus the switch position on the dash. Hope this helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3u3Z52detppjLs

Amazing! Congrats, I hope you like it! Glad I could help.

It’s smart to disconnect the battery when dealing with/disconnecting wires, yes.

Hey, yeah the whole build was wood and screws and it’s still holding up fantastic! The only other thing I used was 2 “L” brackets that I screwed into the metal beam to keep it in place. So 4 sheet metal screws into the car and everything else was assembled to the wood. I wanted to keep the damage to the car very minimal. Here’s another video on how I made the platform: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHyZdJRtl62VgpI Hope this helps!

@@smitheys Thank you, so much. I will watch it and take notes.

What’s going on Chris! Yeah, the Plano boxes are holding up great. Very minimal fading, they just collect dead bugs like nobodies business! Haha. They are still waterproof and I’ve had them since 2018ish, so I’d say they are a solid choice.

@@smitheys - Thank you!!! 👍🏻

Glad it helped!

Hey! Yeah I ultimately got the sunshade from Amazon but I went to dash designs to get the correct size for my vehicle then depending on who was cheaper, I bought from them. I’ve bought from Amazon and dash designs for about 10 different vehicles and the product always holds up. Unless you throw them open, then probably won’t last. Links in the description for everything in the video, Hope this helps!

Yeah, no problem! It’s just some galvanized piping and flanges I got from Lowes. They have all different sizes, thicknesses, etc. I think they only sell the raw stainless steel color and a blackish color, but don’t quote me on that. I have an example of some I found on Amazon in the description of the video, it’s like a shelf or something but gives people an idea of what I used because when I posted that video, Amazon didn’t have what Lowes had. Hope this helps! Appreciate the kind words!

Absolutely!

If you have that option, sure, but mine did not. The lower trims don’t have that feature. And unlock button?? It’s supposed to start the car with 3 presses of the lock button.

@@smitheys I have a 2020 RAV4 hybrid limited and it's the unlock button twice then hold, didn't know they didn't all have the same remote.

Yes! That would be great!

Thanks! I appreciate that. Yeah, depending on where I was I used family or a storage locker. Most bases had gyms I used for bathrooms and, well, the gym. Haha. If I was away or needed it, I had a gym membership at planet fitness.

Thanks! Yeah the 2014-2022 won’t fit the 2003-2009. The link for the 2003-2009 is in the description, but here it is: rooftopoverland.com/products/prinsu-4th-gen-toyota-4runner-roof-rack-2003-2009?rq=yr_2008~mk_toyota~md_4runner

I made them. I filmed most of it too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHyZdJRtl62VgpI I made it for camping/living, but i use it for everything really.