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Originally Posted by WXman
I hate the AWD. I would much rather have the t-case that comes with the V6 to reduce wear and tear on the front end, and to save 0.5 MPG.
But that looks like a really sharp 4Runner. Appears to be well cared for from looking at the pic.
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There is no evidence that the Full-Time 4WD (Not to be confused with AWD) promotes wear & tear any earlier than the Part-Time System employed by the V6. In fact the transfer cases are entirely identical, save for a different shift rod and lack of a shift fork to engage the 2WD on the V8 models.
The All-Time 4WD functions exactly the same as the V6 Part-Time 4WD in 4Hi mode and does not affect performance, durability, and reliability; though there is a negligible loss of MPG... but, if you're honestly pickin' the fly from the crap with that then you honestly bought the wrong vehicle. (I'm not trying to insult you, its just my opinion that you don't buy a full framed, body on frame, 4WD SUV like these for fuel savings, you buy them for the capability and comfort that most manufactuers cannot provide in their vehicles for an afforable cost.)