Hello, fellow 4Runner members. I just made the transition from BMW to Toyota 4 days ago. Also this is my first brand new car. So far I am enjoying my new 4Runner. I did think it would get better gas mileage, but oh well...

I am curious which popular sites do other 4runner members use? I am looking to mod my headlights, leveling kit, maybe add running boards, and the that's a wrap. Or even what parts are popular. I have been reading other threads, but I thought this would be a good start to introduce myself to the forum.

Yeah unless on flat surfaces in decent conditions, I've come to realize the fuel economy on the highway is pretty dismal at 120kph(75mph). I haven't got better than 13L/100km(18MPG) since August. I did get in the 20mpg range driving down to DC last summer though.

There are a couple threads on running boards. If you search the 2014 thread you will find some nice looking OEM ones that look better and sleeker than the chunkier ones used on the 10-13's and on some 14's. The part # is there too. Here is the link to the boards in the thread: http://trdparts4u.toyotaofdallas.com...dproduct=-8971

Welcome aboard! As per other sites I don't use any other 4Runner forums if there is any. T4R.org has more than enough mods for me, way more than I dare to install : ) Take a look at the sticky thread Modifications, Write-Ups, Quick Links, and FAQ's for the start .

I don't know of any other 4Runner specific sites but there's other Toyota related pages on Face Book. I'm down the road from you in Worcester. Chances are pretty good we'll be passing each other

Welcome boss, what part of Boston? I am right by Fenway.

As for other sites, I used to own a Tacoma, and Tacomaworld.com is a huge site, with TONS of users/threads/mods/info/etc. There is a bit more "trash" there, but if you are looking for info on Mods and such, that place is great. This website is also very helpful too, and some very good people here.
I modded my Tacoma a decent amount, so if you every have questions about anything, let me know and we can grab a JP Licks or Fenway Frank.

Cheers and Welcome

How you drive will have a great effect on how good is your gas mileage.

I filled up today 368.3 miles on Trip A. The tank took 17.296 gallons, meaning that I got 21.29 MPG.

It also means that there were 6.7 gallons left in the tank; which, at 21 MPG would have afforded me another 140 miles. So, in theory, I could have driven 508 miles on the tank.

If you're getting bad gas mileage it's not the vehicles fault, it is capable of good mileage. If you drive aggressively and it gets bad mileage, guess what, it's not the vehicle, it's you.

Mileage is also heavily dependent on your frame of reference. I came from a 98 Ford Explorer V8 AWD. When I was lucky, it got 16MPG. It's all relative.

If you off-road, you're going to get bad mileage, but the fun more than makes up for it.

Welcome. Your mileage will improve IF you drive reasonably. I just returned from a 1,000 mi road trip, interstate, windy as hell, 70-75 mph, average for the trip was 19.9. I'll get 22 at 65. Reset your mpg computer from time-to-time.

Here's where the retrofit gods hang out.

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Wow, thank you.. Running boards may just be next on my list

Awesome link! Thank you very much

I am in Newton, very close to Fenway. I do head up to Worcester too! I would love to meet up with other fellow members. Thanks

I did speak to soon about the gas mileage since I only have 170 miles on the SUV, but Thank you.

I did speak to soon about the gas mileage since I only have 170 miles on the SUV, but Thank you. I mostly do city driving and I am sure my lead foot does not help.

IMO n-fab steps look good unless you need sliders, but I may biased. In this photo my co-driver took the left seat and would not give it back to me for about 2 hours.
A set of Bilstein 5100s can be a good way to level.

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Oh, great suggestion.. Did you just do the front in Bilstein?

If you plan on really wheeling your truck, I wouldn't buy running boards. They hang way too low and will be destroyed. Look at real sliders. They allow for more ground clearance, better protection, mount to the frame and you can still use them as a side step.