Fresh 4Runner mods with some ATTITUDE | New look for our 5th gen!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- Ol' Silver gets some TLC and game-changing upgrades in the form of fresh bumpers, upper control arms, CV axles, and headlights! After 8 years and 186,000 miles of HARD usage (mostly towing too!) she's far from retirement.
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Kevin!!! All of us are wondering about your undercarriage spray tool. Can you post a link? Thanks boss!
Yo joe!!!
first mod id do to an ifs,,is sas.. first time out in my 82 bronco, could of pushed it over. no travel..ive seen fj,s roll,going down a 1ft ledge. same as 2 door jeeps,,too square.. 3m wheel base,good..35,s 4'' lift.. better safe than poser..we have prado,s in the club..fail.. best toyota 4x4..80 series, hands down, &,,i hate toyotas..better than 80 series, is nissan gu, 4.2tdi.. cant beat old skool.. i also have a 75 cut, swb, highboy, 5sp..4 w disc. high pin.. ausie.. for a laugh,,watch 4x4 inskip beach..
Kevin over the years of this Channel I really appreciate your editing. I edit videos and understand the amount of time it takes. Ole Silver looks sharp and refreshed! Great choice on the bumpers and well everything!. your Channel really inspires constantly! Cheers Steve
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I have watched this video twice now....I had a few beers and can't tell you enough how impressive your work and knowledge is around doing this work. This is so cool to watch and see the transformation of this beautiful 4R. God bless you 🙏.
Aw, thanks so much! I really enjoy the mods 👍
Aresenal of tool, 4K, high high quality of editing, thanks for being something i can watch in my living room Kev
I swear this is the Bob Ross of upgrading your off road vehicle. I don’t own one and I’ve never fixed anything in my life and worked with tools. But somehow this video makes me believe I can go get an off road vehicle and upgrade it myself. Thank you stranger from the internet
I installed the JBA UPCs on my GX470 about a year and a half ago and couldn't be happier. If you ever have any questions or need anything, their customer service is phenomenal too! Ole Silver is looking good, Kevin. Y'all stay safe out there and keep up the good work!
I've been getting a lot more interior dust in the 4Runner lately and was trying to track down the issue. Turns out it is that same badly designed vent. Got my Four Cam replacements on the way as well as redoing the rear splash guards. Timely! Thanks, Kevin.
👍 nice! They've been doing great for us!
Kevin this mod looks sexier than ever on Silver. I love the look and everything. I wish I am able to do the same thing to my rig right now. Bravo to you on choosing such a great set of bumpers, control arms, and axles! Hopefully one day I can see the rig in person at the East Overland Expo and pick on your brain on how you start your journey on fixing up Ole Silver. Can't wait to see your upcoming videos with this mod!
I’ve been putting off bumpers since we got our 2019 because I haven’t been crazy about anything, but these are super sharp. Slim and nothing over the top. Sharp ole silver 👌🏼
Also you and your family are the youtuber that got me interested to overlanding🥰. It's been almost 4 years now. Thank you.
I just did a front suspension refresh on my 2008 Jeep GC CRD, new CVs, ball joints, diff bushings, LCAs, etc. The JBA UCAs got new balljoints. That is an awesome feature of the JBAs, very easy to replace that ball joint.
Love that AFN front bumper - some great innovation with the DRLs and the TSS mounting plate for those of us with 2020+ 4Runners! Great styling too! No point in looking at a low-pro bumper for me anymore!
Great content and mods! Used to live in Cookeville Tennessee but now live in Ontario Canada. I also have a 4runner and a 1986 60 series H2 diesel. Love 'em both dearly and would never go with another manufacturer. Keep the passion!
Those cabin air filters are such a big improvement. Before I installed them my interior got covered in dust every time I hit a dirt road.
Glad to see how this came about. I’d seen a recent video and was wondering when silver got new mods. Then today this randomly popped on my news feed
That is one serious good looking slimmer front bumper. More purposeful looking.
Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards.
This is by far one of the best looking 4runner in the world. Enjoy your rig!! 🙂
That thing looks mean! That might be the best looking full front bumper I've seen for the 4Runner. Awesome episode. Tons of work on your part.
I dig that front bumper I went with the metaltech fortress but kind of regret it
Always maintain your drain plugs
Those bumpers look awesome! I'm still mixed on adding a full-width steel bumper to my 3rd gen Taco. The chance of a deer (or bigger) hit is likely where I live, but all that extra weight in steel vs aluminum affected the handling. Plus it being an ARB it stuck further out on an already ridiculously extended "nose" they put on the 3rd gens.
I like the mod videos. You try different manufacturers to give us a nice review of their products. I also like your attention to detail. Keep up the good work!!
Great video, I agree its so important to try to take the weight savings anywhere you can. With the build of our two jeeps, we did everything we could to try and keep them light.
Welcome to the AFN family :-) it locks amazing. The headlamps are realy nice to, we use it on our 09 Tundra. So i think silver is ready for the next season. Br from Switzerland
Wow! What a transformation! Feel inspired to attempt a few more of my own mods now... Thanks for sharing, learnt a lot! Work smarter, not harder!
One of the best videos I've watched in a while. You guys are some of the best video makers on TH-cam!
Holy crap! That looks fantastic...
The new headlights are phenomenal looking and are something I am very keen to hear your evaluation of after you've been out driving in various conditions for a month or three!!
LOVE the new look man! Definitely looks more rugged and aggressive while at the same time more modern and upgraded. The lights are really nice! Good stuff!
Wow! What an upgrade, she's looking so mean now:) Can't wait to see her out on the trails
All for the Love of silver huh? You're even planning a repaint? Wow you are dedicated to that old girl.
I got to say she does look refreshed and ready to go, excellent work my friend.
It's fantastic when there are vast after market accessories to chose from for your rig. And holy cr@p! That bar packaging is insane. Great work on all the upgrades. Silver looks like a new rig👍 Though it was your 40 Series Troopy that caught my eye. Subscribed.
Being a Jeep guy.. that 4Runner looks awesome!! Keep the adventures coming. Safe travels
Good job! Silver is looking good! Amazing what bumpers can do for the looks and functionality of the rig.
Silver is looking awesome! Can't wait to see her new look in some drive by footage on the trail
Great video! Your knowledge of every aspect is fantastic! I thoroughly enjoy watching your productions. Looking forward to being out on the trail soon.
AFN Bullbars are becoming popular here in Aus, giving ARB a run for their money.
As for the install affraid my skills and the problems that goes with age makes me get someone else to do it.
Loved the video, and you ars a very skilled bloke Kevin, good onya mate.
If everything functions half as well as it looks, you will be solid. Great work. Slick rig. I dig it. Go beat on it. Happy adventures to you, and all.
Kevin. this is a rich amount of information in this video. Would you consider doing a compendium video of the maintenance history of Silver. Of all the relative components
still in use??? A good example is the Icon Dynamics upper control arms squeaking. That comes back within a month of lubrication. I'm now considering to replacing mine in the
near future. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Cheers, Mate.
Those bumpers are perfection! Especially that rear bumper. I appreciate the craftsmanship of the SSO, but what a monstrosity that thing was. This new one looks way cleaner, and I'm sure it's way lighter as well. One visual mod I would make though, would be a paint the pieces of the front bumper that are directly under the headlights silver, to match the rest of the grill surround. That's just my OCD though. Either that, or paint the rest of the grill surround black.
Awesome video man!! Ole Silver looks like a true desert Road Warrier.
It looks awesome! I think I love that truck almost as much as you guys do and it’s been a ton of fun watching your travels with silver.
Keep an eye on your JBA boots. They had a bad batch of them this last year and a number of people had them start cracking. JBA is replacing boots at no cost, no questions asked.
I’m a thoracic and general surgeon for preemies, babies and children. You amaze me brother. You are just awesome 🌟👊🏼🥇
I am constantly amazed at your skills thank you Kevin.
Dam those bumpers look great, thanks for all the detailed angles while filming! Great video!
Dude! Badass! You've got an amazing attention to detail, and as good as the rig looks, the process was as impressive.
I like your temperament. Easy going and you flow when you work. Great video.
Nice , I like the new look . It looked like you had your gloves flipping me off when you were covering the grease LOL
❤️❤️❤️ those bumpers & headlights!
I still regret trading in my ‘13 4runner 😏
I'll sell you mine! 😀
@@trailrunnah8886 I’m happy with my LX570 & Tundra for now 😉
@@davidkpaulson The LX is definitely an upgrade!
At first I was like why on earth were you changing a great look, now I’m like that looks awesome. Can’t wait to see it in use and in the sun light
Silver is going to look great and drive like it should after a bunch-o-hard-work. Thanks for convincing me that it’s not a job I’ll be tackling! 😉
Grear vid. Bought my '02 SR5 4×4 new 11/01. Just rolled 187K. It'd be great if AFN has bumpers for 3rd Gen's cuz it's time to do some mod'ing.
I had deja vu with the front diff drain plug sequence...I went through the same thing on my 5th gen 4Runner even to the expressions of frustrations! I didn't have a torch handy so I gave up and will try again next maintenance period. It only has 90,000 miles and hasn't spent a ton of time in 4wd.
Awesome...Silver is looking the goods now...thanks for the fantastic content! 👍🤙😎🇦🇺
Daaaaaamn, looks sick man 😎👍
Wifey looks pleased 😂😂😂
Looks awesome Kevin. I just recently saw another video about those vent filters and I'm on it. I'm also upgrading my 4runner but from stock and about to install our SSO front bumper. Can't wait to see what you went with for exhaust cuz I got my new exhaust in and just waiting for some better weather to get it installed. Cool bro awesome video.
Impressive that this rig has held up to your use so well for 186K. I have 133K on my 2013 Trail, and I'm just thinking of starting a build now, and have been wondering if it was too late, but your experience definitely puts that concern to rest.
Silver looks tuff as nutz with the new look
Absolutely awesome rig brother!! Beautiful set up 👍😍💪
You are impressing me: that is a perfect weld at 23:02 !
Huh, well I think you just found my noise! '18 Tacoma, but I have they exact same sound coming from my truck on bumps. Well, more accurately "drops". Never thought it could be my 6 month old UCA's since it's done it basically from day one. Thanks
Great video! Always enjoy your content, especially when you do upgrades and mods to your rigs. You all are an inspiration, and I appreciate all you share with us. God bless, and I wish you all many happy miles.
Hello. I follow your films from Portugal. The car turned out beautiful. A hug from Portugal.
Really like those bumpers, they are beautiful. And that spare tire mount set up ... that is pretty slick... different for sure.
should have done the clamshell bushing. you were right there! east coast gear supply makes an upgrade.
Silver 2.0!!!!!! That looks soooooooo good.
Looks great mate. Well done 👍🏻🇦🇺🦘
Awesome upgrades!! Looks like a Stealth Fighter now!!👍
Looks awesome Kevin, the front is ace !!
Silver looks beast now! That front end looks gooood!
they need to make those front bumpers for OG 2010 -2013 4runners. looks amazing!
Silver is back!!!
This may not have helped but when I change diff fluid I always get everything ready (skids off, area cleared) and then drive up and down the highway in 4wd for 10-15 minutes (disengaging around turns of course). I pull back in over the pan and immediately jump out of the truck and start wrenching on those plugs. The gear heat warms the case up and seems to let the plug out a little easier. Sometimes. Half the time it works every time.
If that was a harbor freight breaker bar, Careful with it I had one explode on me! I will say I had a 6 foot bar on it LOL
I used my HF breaker bar with a high lift handle on it to snap a shock bolt on my own ZJ, I believe it had a half inch shank lol.
Awesome build, i’m eager to do the same thing
Your bumper upgrades look amazing. Great job and video
I gotta say, I do love watching these videos of hands on work, and upgrading your TANK🤘🏽👏🙏🏽🔥🔥♥️
Hope the new upgrades provide y’all with many more trips, which I enjoy a ton. God bless y’all
(I wonder if you guys travel with any type of firearms for self defense, protection while out overland) 🙏🏽 Yall stay safe!
WOW like a whole new silver!
Looking good, Kevin. Nice upgrades
Next time you do the front differential, if you order the Lexus GX drain plug you will find it works much better. We went through the same trouble with our front differential.
Awesome job man! Love what you're doing!
Awesome upgrades. Looks great!
Nice work, looks killer 👍🏼
Great mods. I have an AFN front bumper on my Hilux. Those cheap little LED turn signals fail after one dunk in water. If you find anything to replace them please post it. Better yet, remove them, take them apart and seal with silicone now before you have to *replace them.
some mad skills you got there.
Nicely done sir thanks keep up the great work 👍
That new front bumper looks bad ass.
Love the mods/ Silver looks GREAT!!
Love the new look of Silver.
Sweet! So nice you can do these mods yourself!
Awe, great video…. I so wish Silver was a 3rd Gen!! But I loved watching you work on her none the less 😃 so much patience right!? Love your little fam and love your adventures 😉 p.s. the truck looks hot dude 👍
Those bumpers are DARN sharp
As Freddy Prinze used to say LOOKING GOOOOD!
I hadn't stopped to look really to realize that Roane County is just a couple hours from me here in Northeast TN
She does look right nice and fresh. Enjoyed the video. Can't wait for the next!
Respect! Looks awesome man, good job!
Insane upgrade. Looks nuts!
Silver looks great.
wow is that silver had to do a double take like Danggg... 🔥❤
Good content bro your 4Runner is amazing.
Nicely done!