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2019 off road vs limited compare?
Has any one compared the 4runner off road (non pro model) vs limited?
My use is backroad camping
City and highway driving also
On the limited:
I like the sound system better
Off road:
The shocks seem a lot stronger over rough pot holes
The diff lock will come in handy some day
I am guessing:
that the limited will be a bit quieter because of the tires, and more comfortable on long drives?
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03-26-2019, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 4runnerinbc
Has any one compared the 4runner off road (non pro model) vs limited?
My use is backroad camping
City and highway driving also
On the limited:
I like the sound system better
Off road:
The shocks seem a lot stronger over rough pot holes
The diff lock will come in handy some day
I am guessing:
that the limited will be a bit quieter because of the tires, and more comfortable on long drives?
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I've had both. Swapped out the tires on the Limited immediately. Liked the leather, ventilated seats, and center diff on the Limited. Ended up in an Off Road because it was a bit easier to mod the way I wanted without dealing with XREAS, and all the chrome. You can't go wrong either way. Drive both and then pick the one you like.
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03-26-2019, 01:50 PM
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I've had both. Swapped out the tires on the Limited immediately. Liked the leather, ventilated seats, and center diff on the Limited. Ended up in an Off Road because it was a bit easier to mod the way I wanted without dealing with XREAS, and all the chrome. You can't go wrong either way. Drive both and then pick the one you like.
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I would appreciate an explanation in when and where we would use the centre diff?
Guess I am new to this...
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03-26-2019, 01:58 PM
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When the center diff is locked you have 4WD, when unlocked you have AWD (all wheel drive). The difference is with 4WD 50% of the power goes to the front wheels and 50% to the rear. A unlocked center diff allows slippage between front and rear axles. so it not locked in at 50/50. AWD is good for on road and 4WD is good for off road.
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03-26-2019, 02:44 PM
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Locking the center diff makes it equivalent to an SR5 when you have the SR5 in 4WD. 20" wheels on the Limited are not ideal for hard-core off-roading as you can only air them down so much. I think I read the approach angle (or maybe departure) on a Limited isn't as good as an SR5 as well.
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03-26-2019, 02:52 PM
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good answers all...
good answers all, thanks...
I am in Canada and on Toyota Canada website has lots of details on the model differences
Build Your Toyota 4Runner - Toyota Canada
However I cannot see the words "centre diff"
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03-26-2019, 03:27 PM
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I didn't see any note on Toyota's website about the locking centre diff, but its in the owner's manual.
The full-time 4wd on the Limited is nice to have when you are driving in inclement weather switching between pavement and slipperier conditions and locking the centre diff when its really bad or out on the trail.
The Limited is still capable for milder off-roading, just have to be a little more cautious with approach and departure angles b/c of the lower bumpers. For the handful of backroads and mild trails I've taken it on (and some ATV trails that I probably shouldn't have been on) and its been more than capable.
I'm 95% on the road and mainly bought the 4runner for towing a small travel trailer and having the body-on-frame construction for that purpose. We weren't actually specifically looking at the Limited, but got a pretty decent deal on a last year model, and really like the AWD, ventilated seats, sound system, keyless/push button start on the Limited.
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04-02-2019, 10:03 AM
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I'm not sure if you received my PM or not, as I seemed to have issues replying, but here is a link that you can download any Owner's Manuals.
Owner’s Manuals and Emergency Response Guides - Toyota Canada
Pg. 239 gives you a pretty good rundown on how to select thru the different modes.
Plus there's a few YouTube vids out there that do run through the different 4WD modes on 4Runners.
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04-02-2019, 10:22 AM
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Im in Canada to. I have a limited. Its a torsen type center diff. Doesnt matter what the dealer says..its there.
Basically turn it on in mud, heavy snow, heavy rain or any other very low friction surface. Basically when its on and its not high slip conditions, the unit will bind and not like to turn on pavement.
The limited arguably is the better day to day vehicle from its 4wd system to its interior.
Ive take mine off road its fine. Not heavy off road yet, but it works. I ditched the 20 pizza cutters 2 days after delivery. Switched to 265/70 17s in BFG AT.
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04-02-2019, 12:01 PM
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04-02-2019, 12:50 PM
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Locking rear differential was all I needed to know. If considering the OFF Road, drive the KDSS and non KDSS version. We went with the KDSS for improved road handling.
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04-02-2019, 02:17 PM
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Toyota Canada site las a link to the 4runner owners manuals
In the main manual, pg 239 it refers to centre diff.
The service manager did not know this.
So confusion is over.
Thanks
Last edited by 4runnerinbc; 04-02-2019 at 02:18 PM.
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04-02-2019, 02:42 PM
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Another Canadian here, the Limited was the only choice when we were looking as the wife wanted leather heated/cooled seats, memory seating, and full time AWD, the Limited trim was the only way to get these things.
With the center diff locked, 4x4 is 4x4, same as the SR5 and other trims, save for the option to have the locking rear diff that some models can get. The real limitation is the 20" wheels/tires, and the lower front and rear bumper valences that the Limited trim gets. Limited also gets XREAS shocks, which are good on the road, but if you're lifting with anything but a spacer lift, you'll be scrapping the whole system and replacing with aftermarket...not the end of the world if you plan on lifting anyways, but something to consider.
With the center diff unlocked, you get full time AWD with the excellent Torsen center diff, the same unit used in 4th gen V8 4Runners, GX470's, and Audi Quattro systems. When there could be winter driving conditions 6 months of the year, AWD is great to have! If you lived in Texas, not as big a draw.
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04-02-2019, 03:41 PM
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Locking rear differential was all I needed to know. If considering the OFF Road, drive the KDSS and non KDSS version. We went with the KDSS for improved road handling.
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This. I didn't drive a Limited, but I drove a TRDO with KDSS and one without it, and the KDSS sold me.
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One thing to keep in mind, you do not want to lock the center diff unless you are off-road or you are in wet conditions where your wheels can slip. Driving it like that on dry pavement will cause it to bind.
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