...and I blame my kid...lol. He is waiting on his new 2022 4Runner TRD Off-road Premium so naturally I am helping him with his build plans. But it really got me thinking about going back to a new 4Runner before the Gen 6 comes out.

I did have a 2014 4Runner Trail Edition several years back that I switched out for a new 2015 Tundra that I also built out.

My old 2014 4runner Trail Edition:


My old 2015 Tundra 1794 Edition:


Eventually, I sold that too and settled on a new 2020 Ram Rebel that I also built up and taken for some pretty gnarly off-road adventures as well. But like the Tundra, the Ram is really not ideal considering its long wheelbase although it is the most comfortable vehicle for the road trips into northern NM and CO where I like to play. The biggest advantage with both trucks, besides the interior space, was the immediate power provided by their respective big V8s when needing to pass on those long, steep mountain grades along with low-end torque when wheeling.


But that got me thinking as I started working on my kid's build; the 4Runner really was the perfect vehicle for road trips and for really cool off-roading adventures except for lacking a bit more power (for my preference). I really want one again! And then, just very recently, Magnuson released their new supercharger for the 2022 4Runner! Now I am thinking..."perfection"!

I am now planning on selling my Ram Rebel and ordering a new 2022-2023 4Runner TRD PRO. The reasoning for a PRO is that it does come with all of the off-road goodies I would need (except for the lame tires), has unique PRO roof rack, wheels, and badging, seats, etc. Yes, you can save some money initially with a TRD Off-road Premium with same off-road goodies. However, I have completed numerous buildup iterations for both and found that by the time you add a comparable (or better) suspension, wheels, front grille swap, roof rack, etc., you are very close to the price of a PRO (or even higher) but without the higher resale value of having a true "PRO" (if that even matters).

The PRO comes with the Fox 2.5 suspension but I still want to fit larger tires; so I am currently thinking about adding 700lb. front Eibach springs with a small Toytec spacer to clear 33-33.5 inch tall tires and to support the front end with a low pro bumper (already have a 13K winch from my Ram). I would also add the mandatory off-road lighting and some other goodies but retain the TRD wheels, roof rack. All subject to change down the road, of course!

Anyway, will probably be sharing the progress on my kid's TRD Off-road build in the meantime and so looking forward to being back on the forum. Cheers!

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I don't believe there was a 2014 Trail Edition. The TEs were from 2010-13. 14 Switched to TRD Offroad.

I'd skip on the pro bro.

I had a 2015 Trail Edition.

Actually, there was!

Yeah, I understand the sentiment and my decision is not set in stone yet! I do like the PRO but also dependent on what is available at what price by end of the summer (currently finding markups of $2.5K to $10K above sticker so that is not going to happen)!

Well, I stand very corrected. I looked at the Toyota 2014 brochure as well, and sure enough they call it Trail. And that goes on for at least 2015. For some reason I was thinking Trail edition became TRD Off Road. But it looks like we had Trail and TRD Pro, and then Off Road probably came later.

Thanks for that!

For 2014-2016, they offered the Trail model. It switched to TRD off road in 2017.


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I still have a 2014 Trail Premium

Nope, 2014 had Trail Edition (TE) and Trail Edition Premium (TEP). I believe 2015 is when the changed to the TuRD Off Road.

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my16 is a trail edition

welcome back dude, i followed the tundra build on the tundra site.

definitly sell the trd pro rack and get a full rack from prinsu/westcott/etc.

No worries and to be honest you had me worried that I didn't remember what kind of vehicle I had. I am getting to that age now...just saying...lol.

Hey there honda250xtitan! I sure had fun with that Tundra build for sure. But to be honest, been dipping the TR4.org over the years too. Just couldn't stay away so probably an omen to myself that "I'll be back"...lol.

Yeah, I was just looking at the Wescott Designs version! Looks pretty good and I do like their ladder too. But if not, and "if" I do get a PRO, I would probably keep the factory roof rack and just get another Gobi ladder as that design more closely matches the PRO roof rack.