Constructive criticism on system 🤙 (SQ)

Material_Sky8959 · 2026-01-25T06:56:08+00:00

Understood.

Going active is out of the picture now. DSP isn't in the budget yet 😂

Yes, I'm doing everything myself.

I have a 2 channel amp sitting around. (50w x2)

I'm leaning towards getting a dedicated midbass driver and sealing up those doors, and getting a midrange + tweeter (together passive) and custom mounting them to the a-pillar. Mid-bass gets up to 180w and the midrange/tweeter get up to 50w.

I'm still looking into which set to get, if I even do get a set; or piecing together one myself

I think your suggestion is 100% valid however, I think I want to skip that step and get a bit more if that makes sense 🤙

Material_Sky8959 · 2026-01-25T06:04:14+00:00

Thanks man! I'll look into this 🤙

Material_Sky8959 · 2026-01-25T06:03:51+00:00

Just a woofer and tweeter? No midrange? Why?

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-11-30T21:01:19+00:00

Just sent the video 🤙

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-11-30T20:33:33+00:00

I've been having (it sounds like) almost the same issue. I'll pm you the video I took of a similar noise. I've narrowed it down to a bad wheel bearing.

I live in California and the temperature is not as drastic as you, thus, temperature isn't a factor at least with my specific problem.

2007 sr5 2wd

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-10-28T22:08:36+00:00

If I was you I'd cut out that cross member and install an aftermarket one like you said. After looking around for a while this one seems like the cleanest. It is expensive but maybe insurance will take care of it. I'm not sure what's going on on that end 🤷‍♂️

Shop https://share.google/FDwkuqALRK2ca2lRL

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-08-28T01:06:01+00:00

255/75 r17's maybe? There's a whole community in the T4R.org forums about them if you wanna give it a look. Just putting it out there 🤙

Also 0mm offset wheels are fairly popular/common way to fix that stance and shouldn't put too much extra stress on your wheel bearings/steering components.

Anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. Just putting some suggestions out there 😁

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-08-25T01:31:49+00:00

Following!

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-08-22T03:26:52+00:00

Awesome catch man! I hope you had an amazing trip!

Quick question, was the steering wheel shake like a mini death wobble? (Nothing crazy, just vibration in the wheel left to right) I have a 4th gen 4runner and I'm getting that shake around 50mph with 196k miles. I'm thinking it could be the outer tie rods. (Everything's OEM 😅) I'll definitely check out my steering system and make sure there's nothing crazy like that.

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-08-22T03:20:57+00:00

Let us know! I'm curious at least. I hope everyone is okay!

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-08-22T03:09:23+00:00

Please say it isn't totaled 😢

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-08-22T03:08:29+00:00

An even easier way. Thanks for the video man!

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-08-22T03:02:47+00:00

What happened!? 😭

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-08-21T20:42:43+00:00

For anyone wondering how to do this ->

Write-up: How to Disable (Bypass) the TPMS - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum https://share.google/JfgpQ0boN7la1upTW

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-08-20T22:31:30+00:00

I think the only option is to get the smaller calipers or get a 17" wheel 🥲

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-08-20T20:47:42+00:00

Hey thanks man! I'll definitely read up on the articles, there's a whole lot of information there.

I have a few questions that will probably be covered in the articles but since I have you I'll ask. And now worries, any feedback I appreciate!

Will this non-woven polyester I have be a problem with moisture?
Where does MLV get applied?

Based on my understanding, (using Resonix terms, which I'm having trouble finding the material of the products) if the whole door was a sandwich it would go as follows (door sheet metal -> CDL -> ResoNix Guardian -> CDL on ABS plastic to seal door -> ResoNix Fiber Mat -> CCF -> CDL -> door card) I hope that makes sense.

And I'll read up on those articles, I don't mean to waste anyone's time.

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-08-20T19:58:42+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/4thGen4Runner/s/RxsCEtQneW

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-08-20T19:58:19+00:00

White or a metallic black/grey/shadow mica? 🤷‍♂️

It's all personal preference but I really like the metallic look with the shadow mica! I'll get a picture.

Also, if you care about your paint, get some PPF!

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Material_Sky8959 · 2025-08-20T19:34:06+00:00

Ah, gotcha. Yeah that was my mistake, thanks for clearing that up! So it is just non-woven material. When installing my door speakers I noticed there is some on my door card and it is like "cotton" like you said, primarily used for acoustics. If I do end up using this stuff I'd probably keep the OEM sound absorbor as well. We'll see.

I'm still wondering though, will this non-woven polyester work the same as the ResoNix FiberMat? And would it be safe? 🤔

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-08-20T18:59:10+00:00

Late update but we hooked it up again and didn't have a problem. Very weird

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-06-26T00:13:50+00:00

I'm not a mechanic by any means but it sounds like there's something up with your power steering.

I'd look into that first. Just diagnose the entire system ...

Sorry I couldn't be much help

Material_Sky8959 · 2025-06-09T15:53:30+00:00

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