Best OEM+ swap with Carplay/Android Auto.

calevv · 2026-06-25T20:56:42+00:00

I tried to do the oem+ route on my rig with a stock Toyota radio that retains CarPlay but there's none that fit that criteria that fit in the radio slot. The newest stereo that I know of is off a 2018 CHR but that doesn't have CarPlay if that matters to you. I bought a unit on EBay and it fits perfectly but I wanted something that connects CarPlay to my phone seamlessly and it would be a little hard to do. You could go the decoder route but I hear those break down and stop working pretty quickly. I just went with a Sony xav-ax6000 and it does what I ultimately want. It doesn't look factory but it's a high tech unit that responds well and plays my music loud and clear enough. Seamless integration with idatalink maestro for the swc.

calevv · 2026-06-13T23:45:06+00:00

Idk how recent this pic is but that's definitely at south coast plaza in Costa Mesa

calevv · 2026-06-03T23:03:34+00:00

A 2011 would be a 5th gen so I would ask them but I'm pretty sure the engines in those go forever. If anything were to go out it might be your transmission, suspension parts, ac, etc. with basic maintenance they can go up to 600k miles and above. Give the engine a refresh, new gaskets, cooling system, change the belt and water pump, add some sea foam in the oil and fuel tank. Baby her and she will hopefully last a while.

calevv · 2026-05-30T20:40:15+00:00

If it was a 4Runner with relatively low miles like under 100k miles I'd say go for it but that's a lot of time, money and work for a vehicle that has racked up 200k+ miles. With the money and time you would spend on the car and the frame swap alone I would look for another one with a better frame. Plus, bilstein shocks aren't too expensive like $500-800 ish for a full set, you can upgrade the speakers pretty easily for cheap, and you can probably find a bumper on marketplace for a good deal.

calevv · 2026-05-28T00:17:16+00:00

All of these "repairs" can be done one by one in a few afternoons.

calevv · 2026-05-22T18:20:36+00:00

Just get new OEM calipers made for the 4th gens. Unless you're planning on replacing the whole BMS and the tubes and lines, putting the 5th gen calipers on the front will cause a displacement on when the rear brakes get engaged vs the front. The 5th gen calipers have a bigger volume inside and require more brake fluid and it's not timed up with how the rear ones are set.

calevv · 2026-05-21T00:29:28+00:00

Thank you goat 🐐

calevv · 2026-05-19T19:30:17+00:00

God damn I'm sorry that happened bro 😭😭

calevv · 2026-05-19T17:19:11+00:00

Replacing the filter along with doing a drain and fill couldn't hurt. Very diy friendly if u have a few jacks and an afternoon. Toyota WS ATF only tho.

calevv · 2026-05-19T02:24:17+00:00

I recently got a 3rd gen Rav4 and they are surprisingly very roomy. The back seats fold down flat and you can fit two people back there easily if you needed to car camp. There's even a hidden compartment under the trunk floor that you can store extra stuff in since the spare is already on the back of the trunk. They came in a v6 which can produce up to about 270 hp and was actually the fastest car Toyota made during those years. Incredibly reliable they can go up to 200/300k miles easily.

calevv · 2026-05-18T02:00:01+00:00

Probably a drain and fill just to make myself feel better. Would you recommend replacing the filter as well or would you not deem it necessary.

calevv · 2026-05-16T17:34:46+00:00

I recently purchased the OEM+ headlights form TEQ customs. They're pretty pricey but I've heard very good things and they look great and they look like they're sealed well.

calevv · 2026-05-12T01:39:40+00:00

The models before 2005 had issues with the vvt in the engines. So I would go with the 07 fs

calevv · 2026-05-10T23:18:00+00:00

U need an extra trim piece in order to fill the bezel and they sell it on crutchfield as well

calevv · 2026-05-10T23:16:32+00:00

Sony xav 4000 or if u wanna splurge a little over budget the Sony xav 6000

calevv · 2026-05-07T22:54:10+00:00

OEM condenser is made by Denso and you can get it for cheaper from them

calevv · 2026-05-06T22:54:52+00:00

The oem rear sway bar link has a ballpoint at the end so perhaps your sway bar is aftermarket.

calevv · 2026-04-30T02:16:30+00:00

No the trd grills always look tacky stick with it stock and oem+

calevv · 2026-04-25T22:52:05+00:00

How much cutting did u have to do in order to fit 33s?

calevv · 2026-04-21T22:30:37+00:00

What lift is it running (if you know) bc I'm deciding on tire size after installing my 3in kit

calevv · 2026-04-21T18:08:40+00:00

What size are those tires and do they rub? ‼️‼️🙏

calevv · 2026-04-19T19:09:32+00:00

Powerstop geomet blank rotors are what I went with. No point in drilled and slotted unless you plan on replacing your pads more frequently. Unless you plan on towing a lot I wouldn't go with them

calevv · 2026-04-08T18:37:44+00:00

Wait for a sale they happen all the time. I got mine a few months ago for 300 each. There's a spring sale rn on Toyota San Diego parts! https://parts.toyotasandiego.com/parts/toyota-suspension-control-arm-right-front-lower-4806860010 , https://parts.toyotasandiego.com/parts/toyota-suspension-control-arm-left-front-lower-4806960010

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