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Thanks a lot for the information! I checked the link and found the products for 2011 4Runner TE. They have different pattens for bumpers (upper, lower, both w or w/o plate cut). I am confused why do you apply the film on TE front bummper as it is plastic. We use it only for protecting paint...

I just brought a 2011 TE in silver color. I called the local dealer and they said I can spend $299 to buy the protective film for fender and front hood, but they don't know how long it's going to last and if it is effective. Has anyone tried it? is it worth the money, or should we just use the...

Some people discussed the possibility to install rear diff locker (such as ARB) on SR5 (TE has factory built locker). How much does it cost? What about its reliability?

Thanks Thai for explaining this! As I said before I don't have much off-road experience, so the first video is already quite amazing to me but perhaps still not up to your standard for serious off-road-:). I also agree that TE will out perform the SR5/limited with the rear diff lock. I am just...

SR5 and TE use the same size tires, right? Limited has the center differential, and a sport alternative suspension with self level adjustment, which sounds more sophiscated the KDSS. Have you looked at it? I didn't looked at limited very much, but one thing I don't understand: it uses 20in...

Spent some time on youtubo videos and thought these two are worth to watch for people debating the pro/cons on the models. First, the SR5 off road driving: YouTube - ‪2010 Toyota 4Runner off-road review‬‏ Notice that at a time, the rear-right wheel is completely in the air, and it stopped...

Thanks again! I thought the gearbox controlled by the main shift would take care the torque when you down shift (in manual mode) to 1, but the L4 further extends that range. With your inputs, I am confident to purchase an SR5 4wd now. Thanks a lot!

I checked Longgo yesterday and they have none! No one is even taking order due to the earthquake in Japan.

Thank you so much for explaining this! If I understand what you said correctly, by putting a part-time 4wd on, it will force both front and rear wheels moving at the same speed, however, the left and right wheels can move at different speed, (i.e., front left =rear left, front right = rear...

Does 2011 SR5 4x4 drop the lock differential I am planning to buy a 4runner for serious off-road, mostly hunting trips. I want to get the TE, for it has the rear lock diff, 33/26 app/dep angle vs 27/25 on SR5 and limited. However, it is very difficult to find a TE in southern california. Then...