Daily driver. Weekend explorer.
Installing an IRONMAN4X4 awning on my 2018 TRD 4Runner. I chose the 2 meter awning and the Prinsu Design Awning Brackets to do the install. Awning: https://ironman4x4america.com/instant-awning-with-led-lighting-dimmer-2m-l-x-2-5m-out/ Brackets: https://prinsudesignstudio.com/product/prinsu-awning-mounting-brackets/ ********* Be sure to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedjake503 Check out…
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In this video I will show you how to use an OEM General Motors resistor fuse in a 5th gen 4Runner to up the charging system voltage to 14.4 volts. Factory 4Runner batteries only need 13.7 volts to properly charge…
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Last time I changed the oil I had some struggles due to the dealership over torquing everything on the previous service. See that oil change here: https://youtu.be/2BAp6YXzjD4 Since that oil change Beaverton Toyota customer service and service manager have explained…
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In this video I wrap the hood scoop on my 4Runner to help eliminate the glare. I have never vinyl wrapped anything before so you can learn with me. The finished product came out incredible and after having this mod…
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In this video I give a quick run down of how I installed a Slims Depot 6X Switch Panel to control some of my lighting. There are still a few available slots that will be for future lights. The items…
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I’ve been running Scrubblade wipers for about a year now and they have been treating me great in the Oregon weather so I wanted to give a set to someone else to try. Thank you to Scrubblade for helping out…
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A quick rundown of the rules gas can manufacturers must follow and how it effects day to day use. I then swap out the “eco” spout that comes with most fuel cans, including Rotopax and Fuelpax, for a self venting…
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I show how I installed Cali Raised Off Road low profile ditch light brackets and Element LED MicroPods on my 2018 TRD 4Runner. The last part of the video shows how it all looks at night from inside and outside…
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A quick video showing how simple it is to add a retro style grille badge from TacoVinyl. Get your own badge here: https://tacovinyl.com/collections/frontpage/products/standard-grille-badge?variant=29484358926439 Order your own trim tool here: https://amzn.to/2HjgUGj ********* Be sure to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedjake503 Check…
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V3exr5cWBeg How to add your own custom images for startup and screen off in your 4Runner. (I do not know if this will work in other Toyota vehicles.) The dimensions of the screen is 800×480 pixels. You…
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I removed and painted my grey valances black for under $30!!! With a little time you can remove your valances and paint them black with professional results for less than $30. Can save you hundreds of dollars over purchasing black…
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DIY Oil Change with Amsoil for $45 and a stuck filter housing!!! What was to be a quick video showing how to do an oil change on my TRD 4Runner took a turn when it was discovered the dealership over…
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I added a $6 photocell for auto dimming!!! I picked up a small photocell light sensor for about $6 on ebay. Once I removed the factory trim plug the wiring harness was already there. Plug and play in just a…
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When we decided to take a weekend to drive to SE Oregon to collect Oregon sunstones it was originally a day trip, possibly one night to shorten the drive. It quickly turned into a 3 day trip with extra stops.…
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Venturing out to locate an abandoned building to take photos. For more videos, links, and info visit us at http://www.twisted4runner.com Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/twistedjake503/ For more of my photography visit http://www.jacobcarrollphotography.com or like on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacobcarrollphotography
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We did some more exploring back roads near home searching for a couple particular lakes I had scouted out on satellite images. With the help of Gaia GPS we were able to find many of them.
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Took a pretty awesome trip into the Mt Hood National Forest over Labor Day Weekend. We knew where we wanted to get to, a remote lake that I had been eyeballing on maps for a while. I knew there were…
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The wife and I spent an amazing few days at the Oregon Coast, part of the trip with all our kids. If you’re ever visiting the northern Oregon coast and need a place to stay I strongly recommend the condos…
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Did a little organizing of the bottomless pit center console with the help of some OCD organizers from Salex. These fit great and really help keep it from getting cluttered. Probably one of the best inexpensive mods available. Console organizer: https://amzn.to/2NgSrSU…
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For many reasons I have had a dashcam installed in my vehicle for several years. Thankfully I’ve never “needed” any footage off of it but there are many times I was thankful to have it for peace of mind and…
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