Recent content by reese2

Regarding a filler plate for the back when you remove the sliding tray, you have to improvise. I used half of a heavy duty rubber mat that was intended to protect the bed of a pickup. I have used it in previous 4Runners since 1991 to protect the back area where my GSD rides. I cut the larger...

I notice the Trail had a rougher ride when I test drove and later purchased it in July 2010. Had also test driven a Nissan Pathfinder which had a much softer ride. After a while you get used to it. I'd been driving my 2005 Nissan Frontier Nismo (still am) so I was used to a stiffer suspension...

I persuaded the dealer to put the Firestone Destination ATs on the Trail purchased in July rather than the pathetic Dunlop tires that came with it. Very pleased with their performance both on and off road now with 5000 miles on them. I had put them on my 05 Nissan Frontier Nismo in May replacing...

We almost got the Limited, but went for the Trail as it had Nav and cloth seats. (I have an 80 lb. GSD so we also got seat covers.) I've been doing off-road stuff with 4Runners for many years and never had any upgrades other than decent all-terain tires. I thought my Trail Edition could go...

Removing Sliding Tray - Caution I used Harper's instructions to remove mine. When I got to the felt like cover over the metal with the sensors, I stopped. According to a Toyota technician, the sensors may be roll over sensors. I covered the entire back area, behind the front seat, with a...

Maybe should not post this as it involves my 2005 Nissan Frontier 4x4 rather than a 4Runner, but will contain some lessons learned. August 2009 was in the GW National Forest looking for a campsite. Was on a road where I could not turn around as I was pulling a 20 foot long popup camper. I kept...

Purchased 2010 Trail Earlier in July Paid about $38,124 with Nav and KDSS. This was close to the Edmunds "what others are paying price", about $150 or so above. Traded in 2009 Camry which was worth about $4000 more than we owed. Dealer had it coming in while we were looking at other 4Runners...

New to forum but not T4Rs. Recently purchased our 4th 4Runner, a 2010 Trail Edition. Chose this model to get Nav and cloth seats due to my my GSD. Spend a couple long weekends a month at our cabin in the Shenandoah Valley where I explore and hike in the GW National Forest. Now using my 2005...

I persuaded the dealer to install Firestone Destination A/Ts on my 2010 Trail in lieu of the poorly rated Dunlop tires that came on it. I've had the Destinations on my 05 Nissan Frontier Nismo since May and they have done well both on and off-road. Took it through some of the toughest roads in...