User Tag List

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 03-10-2021, 12:30 PM #16
WhiteMudhorn WhiteMudhorn is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: TX
Posts: 62
WhiteMudhorn is on a distinguished road
WhiteMudhorn WhiteMudhorn is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: TX
Posts: 62
WhiteMudhorn is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by BobWheelerJr View Post
4) Before you make even the smallest modification to your 4Runner, ask yourself if you are okay (emotionally and financially) with being obsessed. Once you start, you won't stop.
I should have thought about this before I bought the darn car.
WhiteMudhorn is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 03-28-2021, 08:35 PM #17
Vandecar Vandecar is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Santa Clarita CA USA
Posts: 13
Vandecar is on a distinguished road
Vandecar Vandecar is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Santa Clarita CA USA
Posts: 13
Vandecar is on a distinguished road
I can’t wait to start nodding my new to me 5th 4Runner but I can’t even figure out what is wrong with the lift gate, the latch/window/wiper has no power and I receive an error code letting me know that the rear ecu is not communicating with the main body ecu. But as soon as I figure that out I will be able to happily mod!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Vandecar is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 03-29-2021, 02:45 PM #18
wcslv wcslv is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Allentown, Pa
Posts: 28
wcslv is on a distinguished road
wcslv wcslv is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Allentown, Pa
Posts: 28
wcslv is on a distinguished road
Gas mileage will always suck. So, just drive and enjoy it.
__________________
2019 T4R TRD PRO
wcslv is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 03-30-2021, 10:52 AM #19
Humble Leader's Avatar
Humble Leader Humble Leader is online now
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,119
Humble Leader is a splendid one to behold Humble Leader is a splendid one to behold Humble Leader is a splendid one to behold Humble Leader is a splendid one to behold Humble Leader is a splendid one to behold Humble Leader is a splendid one to behold
Humble Leader Humble Leader is online now
Senior Member
Humble Leader's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,119
Humble Leader is a splendid one to behold Humble Leader is a splendid one to behold Humble Leader is a splendid one to behold Humble Leader is a splendid one to behold Humble Leader is a splendid one to behold Humble Leader is a splendid one to behold
if you're gonna buy a 4runner take comfort in knowing there are so many mods that can be done AND so much internet resources available for researching/help. you will spend hours researching and reading because you will be intrigued

make sure you know the differences in trim levels. there are lots of "how do I know if I have this" questions. the following link might be helpful. seems to have 20 years worth of 4runner brochures Auto-Brochures.com|Toyota Car PDF Sales Brochure/Catalog/Flyer/Info 4Runner 86 Avalon Camry Celica, CH-R, Corolla Corona Echo FJ Cruiser Highlander Land Cruiser Mark II
Matrix Mirai MR2 Prius RAV4 Sequoia Sienna Solara Supra Tacoma Tundra Venza Yaris


never rush a purchase before you're comfortable but just know these vehicles can go FAST depending on where you live. I purchased mine 2 days after it was posted online from a dealer. I was actually the second person to purchase the vehicle, the first person couldn't get financing so I scooped it. test drive before you're ready to buy and then when you're ready be prepared to act fast when the right rig comes up. less of an issue if you buy new

price negotiations will be hard (or I just suck at them). dealers and savvy sellers know there's high demand. Instead of negotiating on price try and negotiate add ons (floor mats, cargo covers, touch up paint supplies, cargo equipment, roof racks, etc.). see what you can get thrown in. my dealer wouldn't budge on price but I got a bunch of accessories for a very low price with only a little off the sticker price

this is just a rule I follow because I'm no mechanic: always have full service history for the vehicle. 4runners are tanks, they last. but don't overlook the importance of a complete service history, especially if mileage is higher. I've called toyota dealers with a VIN and asked them to walk me through the complete service history and send it to me via email. they've never had an issue doing so
Humble Leader is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-15-2021, 02:16 AM #20
calicojax's Avatar
calicojax calicojax is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Montana
Posts: 110
calicojax is on a distinguished road
calicojax calicojax is offline
Member
calicojax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Montana
Posts: 110
calicojax is on a distinguished road
4runners have a secret. A black hole that consumes 10mm sockets
calicojax is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-15-2021, 07:28 AM #21
mnofpeace's Avatar
mnofpeace mnofpeace is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Ft. Washington, Md.
Age: 54
Posts: 778
Real Name: Patrick
mnofpeace has a spectacular aura about mnofpeace has a spectacular aura about
mnofpeace mnofpeace is offline
Member
mnofpeace's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Ft. Washington, Md.
Age: 54
Posts: 778
Real Name: Patrick
mnofpeace has a spectacular aura about mnofpeace has a spectacular aura about
At some point you will come to the realization that the ONLY vehicle upgrade that will truly satisfy you is a Land Cruiser LC200...

its the only logical next vehicle-step. EVERYTHING else pales in comparison
__________________
Patrick L
Ft. Washington, Md.
2014 SR5 w/ 3rd row
My TRD-Pro-Lite
mnofpeace is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-15-2021, 09:34 AM #22
TodiN's Avatar
TodiN TodiN is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Crofton, Maryland
Posts: 361
Real Name: Todi
TodiN will become famous soon enough
TodiN TodiN is offline
Member
TodiN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Crofton, Maryland
Posts: 361
Real Name: Todi
TodiN will become famous soon enough
I wish Toyota will bring Prado to US vs all over the world but US...
__________________
2018 TRD OR
- SSO Full Rack; Ironman 4x4 Stage 3 Foam Cell Pro: Constant Load – front, Performance Load – rear; M.O.R.E. aluminum full set skid plates; Artec aluminum gas tank skid; RCI front filler skid plate; HetfyFab Low-Profile Banshee Bumper; ReszFab flat sliders; Smittybilt 98695 XRC 9.5K GEN3 Winch; Pedal Commander; ARB diff breather; Smittybilt 2781 Compressor on C4Fab second battery tray; Falken Wildpeak AT3W LT285/70-17 E;
TodiN is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-15-2021, 10:13 AM #23
patkelly4370's Avatar
patkelly4370 patkelly4370 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 1,120
patkelly4370 is a splendid one to behold patkelly4370 is a splendid one to behold patkelly4370 is a splendid one to behold patkelly4370 is a splendid one to behold patkelly4370 is a splendid one to behold patkelly4370 is a splendid one to behold
patkelly4370 patkelly4370 is offline
Senior Member
patkelly4370's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 1,120
patkelly4370 is a splendid one to behold patkelly4370 is a splendid one to behold patkelly4370 is a splendid one to behold patkelly4370 is a splendid one to behold patkelly4370 is a splendid one to behold patkelly4370 is a splendid one to behold
I own (now) older vehicles.
1968 F100, 78 & 80 Yamaha XS1100's, 88 Honda trx300.
I bought the 4runner because I'm tired of tinkering.
So I installed rock sliders. It came with a spacer lift. That needs to be replaced with a proper suspension. Ditch lights would be handy where I live (as actual ditch lights). PITA spare underneath, needs a hitch mounted carrier or rear bumper. Maybe make my own hitch carrier. Then it would need a matching front bumper. A rear locker would make life easier. Might as well do a front locker too.
Still fiddling with carbs and points on the older vehicles. Bolting stuff on the 4runner could be done by a monkey. But I'll do the best I can, lol.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
patkelly4370 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-15-2021, 12:05 PM #24
mnofpeace's Avatar
mnofpeace mnofpeace is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Ft. Washington, Md.
Age: 54
Posts: 778
Real Name: Patrick
mnofpeace has a spectacular aura about mnofpeace has a spectacular aura about
mnofpeace mnofpeace is offline
Member
mnofpeace's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Ft. Washington, Md.
Age: 54
Posts: 778
Real Name: Patrick
mnofpeace has a spectacular aura about mnofpeace has a spectacular aura about
Quote:
Originally Posted by TodiN View Post
I wish Toyota will bring Prado to US vs all over the world but US...
...and/or the LC 70-Series...
preferably the LandCruiser 76 Yute.

the 4Runners tougher, less refined older brother.
__________________
Patrick L
Ft. Washington, Md.
2014 SR5 w/ 3rd row
My TRD-Pro-Lite
mnofpeace is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-15-2021, 01:02 PM #25
TodiN's Avatar
TodiN TodiN is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Crofton, Maryland
Posts: 361
Real Name: Todi
TodiN will become famous soon enough
TodiN TodiN is offline
Member
TodiN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Crofton, Maryland
Posts: 361
Real Name: Todi
TodiN will become famous soon enough
Quote:
Originally Posted by mnofpeace View Post
...and/or the LC 70-Series...
preferably the LandCruiser 76 Yute.
We have better chances to retire in AU than Toyota to bring the UTE from AU in US...
__________________
2018 TRD OR
- SSO Full Rack; Ironman 4x4 Stage 3 Foam Cell Pro: Constant Load – front, Performance Load – rear; M.O.R.E. aluminum full set skid plates; Artec aluminum gas tank skid; RCI front filler skid plate; HetfyFab Low-Profile Banshee Bumper; ReszFab flat sliders; Smittybilt 98695 XRC 9.5K GEN3 Winch; Pedal Commander; ARB diff breather; Smittybilt 2781 Compressor on C4Fab second battery tray; Falken Wildpeak AT3W LT285/70-17 E;
TodiN is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-15-2021, 11:22 PM #26
willthrill willthrill is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 8
willthrill is on a distinguished road
willthrill willthrill is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 8
willthrill is on a distinguished road
Red face

Is it weird that I spent hours looking at mods before I even got it? Rhetorical question...
willthrill is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-16-2021, 05:49 AM #27
mnofpeace's Avatar
mnofpeace mnofpeace is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Ft. Washington, Md.
Age: 54
Posts: 778
Real Name: Patrick
mnofpeace has a spectacular aura about mnofpeace has a spectacular aura about
mnofpeace mnofpeace is offline
Member
mnofpeace's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Ft. Washington, Md.
Age: 54
Posts: 778
Real Name: Patrick
mnofpeace has a spectacular aura about mnofpeace has a spectacular aura about
Quote:
Originally Posted by TodiN View Post
We have better chances to retire in AU than Toyota to bring the UTE from AU in US...
well, at least we have access to the Prado...in the Lexus GX.
__________________
Patrick L
Ft. Washington, Md.
2014 SR5 w/ 3rd row
My TRD-Pro-Lite
mnofpeace is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-21-2021, 03:43 AM #28
newt0n newt0n is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 17
newt0n is on a distinguished road
newt0n newt0n is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 17
newt0n is on a distinguished road
Not the list I expected, had a good laugh tho, lol
newt0n is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-30-2021, 12:36 AM #29
SDsc0rch's Avatar
SDsc0rch SDsc0rch is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 8
SDsc0rch is on a distinguished road
SDsc0rch SDsc0rch is offline
Junior Member
SDsc0rch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 8
SDsc0rch is on a distinguished road
lol ---- i'm already dreaming up my mods........
(( and i'm gonna be HAPPY with my rig!! ))
SDsc0rch is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-30-2021, 09:20 AM #30
pancakesfan pancakesfan is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Brooklyn
Posts: 20
pancakesfan is on a distinguished road
pancakesfan pancakesfan is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Brooklyn
Posts: 20
pancakesfan is on a distinguished road
Haha this is so true. I've had an old Honda CR-V that I've been tinkering with for the past year on my street in Brooklyn, and now that I'm on the hunt for a 4th gen TFR it feels like the mods are endless (until I max out my CC lol), and resources for DIY stuff are even greater than CR-Vs. Can't wait to find mine!
pancakesfan is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

Tags
4runner , badass , day , matter , things

Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Things you did not know about your 4runner Model T 5th gen T4Rs 1033 04-06-2020 09:01 AM
Need help with a few things 1st 4runner! Boostfarmer 3rd gen T4Rs 3 07-06-2017 12:47 PM
Best things for a 4RUNNER SR5 GUY 3rd gen T4Rs 4 02-09-2014 04:45 PM
4Runner Things ZosoSuperD 4th Gen T4Rs 0 12-12-2010 02:28 PM
things need to know about 4th gen 4runner? girlonfire 4th Gen T4Rs 3 10-05-2007 10:21 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:37 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
***This site is an unofficial Toyota site, and is not officially endorsed, supported, authorized by or affiliated with Toyota. All company, product, or service names references in this web site are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Toyota name, marks, designs and logos, as well as Toyota model names, are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation***Ad Management plugin by RedTyger
 
Copyright © 2020