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More than a small hack. That removes the OEM hitch which is part of the frame.

To be clear, Toyota sells the trim pieces which do not actually seal anything and are just cosmetic. The holes are originally sealed by a film that is painted over during manufacturing. You will need to do something to seal these holes.

I took mine off. I have not seen any good options. What I did was buy (8) M6x12mm bolts to plug the holes and then used some silicone caulk over them for weather sealant. Then when I sold the rack I traded the trim pieces with the guy I sold it to. I’ve seen other people just seal the holes...

Peace of mind knowing you're doing what you can to extend the life of your investment. And to be pedantic about it, the manufacturer does recommend 5k oil change intervals for "severe" cases like towing or dusty conditions. So rather than try to calculate exactly where you fall in that range...

Good solution. I was a little disappointed as well. I ended up just filing them down around the edges.

This has been well discussed. Oil is cheap insurance. Do it at 5k for peace of mind. I brought my truck in for the free 5k "service" and they also did the trailer blind spot upgrade. I asked them to do the oil and they said since it wasn't a part of the 5k service they could do the 10k service...

Hey, check out this thread on wiring a dash cam. This is the route I would recommend. https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/dashcam-hardwire-w-o-fuse-box-almost-as-easy-as-dongar.9910/

No. I believe the axle angle is the same or similar, and the lift is achieved with a wider stance and suspension geometry. There was a thread where people were sharing the axle angle of their different models but I can't find it now.

I have the revolver. It does not completely get out of the way. I still use it with my bikes but I try to stuff the wheel in the corner rather than the middle. I think if you tie the bikes down too tight in the middle you might bend the aluminum slats. It's not hard to remove though. I mostly...

That combo has been hard to find. At least in the hybrid.

Off-road premium with a sway bar disconnect is a bit of a unicorn. Good truck!

Seems like the 2025+ Tacomas that have the option for 4 AUX switches have an alternator. I'd assume the same is true for the 4Runners. As to why, there isn't a solid answer. My guess is that it's to cover the extra current draw for an additional 10A accessory switch. Seems odd for that to be...

Depending on which camera you choose, the Dongar Pro is probably the most plug and play, with several cable options for different brands. Otherwise you might get something out of my old post here: https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/dashcam-hardwire-w-o-fuse-box-almost-as-easy-as-dongar.9910/

I think if you have a bed rack with a tent or a lot of weight on it they would be useful. Heard of people having trouble with the automatic tailgate because of weight on a rack pushing out the bed sides. Not sure they're needed for just off-road flexing. Haven't heard anyone have issues that...

Sounds like something is loose and the RPMs are just right to make it rattle. Doesn't sound like engine knocking to me. These engines are noisy and the injectors make a similar noise but I'm not sure that's it. I'd mention it when you bring it in. Seems fairly consistent and easy to recreate.

Same here. I know it's fake but it sounds a lot more pleasant.

That looks pretty normal. I get the same thing with a couple of drops that might be from water sitting on the seals. If you're worried you can pull the door drain plugs to see if you have any water building up.

I think they just blow cabin air. There is a vent under the front seats so maybe there is a pickup for the ventilated seats. I'll have to take a better look under the seats to see if there's any ducting to the air vents from the seat ventilation.

Good to know. I did notice some squeaking but hadn't bothered to track it down.

It seems like there are no lower back vents where the lumbar adjustment is. So it's just the seat and the upper back. Lower to mid back seems to have nothing.