View Poll Results: What gen 4Runner is best off-road?
1st gen 353 18.07%
1st gen
353 18.07%
2nd gen 153 7.83%
2nd gen
153 7.83%
3rd gen 767 39.25%
3rd gen
767 39.25%
4th gen 321 16.43%
4th gen
321 16.43%
I don't know, dirt has never touched the tires 51 2.61%
I don't know, dirt has never touched the tires
51 2.61%
They're all evenly matched 65 3.33%
They're all evenly matched
65 3.33%
I don't know, haven't had the chance yet 244 12.49%
I don't know, haven't had the chance yet
244 12.49%
Voters: 1954. You may not vote on this poll

User Tag List

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rating: Thread Rating: 2 votes, 1.00 average. Display Modes
Old 12-13-2007, 11:30 AM #31
04 sc V8's Avatar
04 sc V8 04 sc V8 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 381
04 sc V8 is on a distinguished road
04 sc V8 04 sc V8 is offline
Member
04 sc V8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 381
04 sc V8 is on a distinguished road
1st gen, pre IFS all the way! Or any other with a SAS.
04 sc V8 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 12-15-2007, 06:19 PM #32
neliconcept's Avatar
neliconcept neliconcept is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Anderson SC
Age: 38
Posts: 648
neliconcept is an unknown quantity at this point
neliconcept neliconcept is offline
Member
neliconcept's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Anderson SC
Age: 38
Posts: 648
neliconcept is an unknown quantity at this point
the driver can make each one do better then another imo. its about the driver!

but if i had to pic, in stock form a 3rd gen with stock locker would be able to get further..

1rst gen 84-85 with solid axle has the buildable status with longfields, geared cases, and a lot of other options for articulation and bigger tire options.

my 3rd gen however is well built and has made some gnarly lines, so im happy with it and will continue to use its effectiveness on the trail.
__________________
...2001 4runner sr5 sport pkg...

current mods: 35" baja mtzs,5 stars, OME 883 front coils TG sliders, tjm 15 front bumper, painted silver, yakima rack with loadwarrior, arb air lockers front and rear, inchworm 5:1 case with twinsticks. croyed gears and output shafts. 4.56 gears

things to get: rear bumper and tire carrier, 35s, heated seats, new roof rack, finish custom turbo setup.
neliconcept is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-13-2008, 09:17 PM #33
RonMAIDEN's Avatar
RonMAIDEN RonMAIDEN is offline
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Littleton,CO
Posts: 7,389
RonMAIDEN is on a distinguished road
RonMAIDEN RonMAIDEN is offline
Super Moderator
RonMAIDEN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Littleton,CO
Posts: 7,389
RonMAIDEN is on a distinguished road
In modded form money is the only limitation but there is a huge after market for 1st gens and they are nice and small.

In stock form my diff lock equipped 3rd gen does pretty good with just bigger tires and it's comfortable as a daily driver.
__________________
2010 Lexus RX350
'99 4RUNNER Highlander SR5 4wd *Sold
RonMAIDEN is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-04-2008, 12:29 AM #34
krkrunr krkrunr is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Tucson
Age: 57
Posts: 2
krkrunr is an unknown quantity at this point
krkrunr krkrunr is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Tucson
Age: 57
Posts: 2
krkrunr is an unknown quantity at this point
1st Gen

I prefer the 1st gens simply because they are easier to work on when something breaks on/off the road.
__________________
I like IFS with 4 cylinder 5 speeds.
krkrunr is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 03-20-2008, 05:06 PM #35
3eb's Avatar
3eb 3eb is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: woodway
Age: 42
Posts: 25
3eb is an unknown quantity at this point
3eb 3eb is offline
Junior Member
3eb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: woodway
Age: 42
Posts: 25
3eb is an unknown quantity at this point
your all insane.. none of you could follow me in my 4runner..the top being off, the slightly smaller wheel base and the lighter weight would destroy you all.
3eb is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-22-2008, 06:18 PM #36
foskco87's Avatar
foskco87 foskco87 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 114
foskco87 is on a distinguished road
foskco87 foskco87 is offline
Member
foskco87's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 114
foskco87 is on a distinguished road
I drive a 2nd gen stock with 31's and it has never let me down or gotten me stuck, even when I go wheelin on my own. I dont beat the living shit out of it but I dont go easy on it either. I would have to say IMO that 1st and 2nd gens are the best for wheeling. This being because they are smaller, shorter wheelbase, lighter, simpler, not as pretty. I would have to say the 3rd gen is up there too though as it is not much bigger and the locker would be nice too. The 4th gen would come dead last for me. I wouldnt buy one. It lacks exactly what was awesome about the other runners: the smallness with the high clearance and short wheelbase. With a 1st or 2nd gen I can go up quad trails and conquer things you wouldnt think were meant for a truck. I wouldnt even think about it with a 4th gen. Plus they only come in automatics? No fun. They were designed strictly for women. I have never seen one lifted or being wheeled where I come from (and i come from a redneck town in Canada where everyone and their moms has a 4x4). Not to mention they cost 40+ grand.... Really bumbed out that toyota went down that road with the 4runners. How can you not make manuals!? Ridiculous!
foskco87 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-26-2008, 09:23 AM #37
RonMAIDEN's Avatar
RonMAIDEN RonMAIDEN is offline
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Littleton,CO
Posts: 7,389
RonMAIDEN is on a distinguished road
RonMAIDEN RonMAIDEN is offline
Super Moderator
RonMAIDEN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Littleton,CO
Posts: 7,389
RonMAIDEN is on a distinguished road
Maybe $40k up there but down here you can get a nice SE for low $30s which is cheaper than what my '99 cost in '98. Only the top tier Runners really have gotten more expensive.
__________________
2010 Lexus RX350
'99 4RUNNER Highlander SR5 4wd *Sold
RonMAIDEN is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-26-2008, 08:22 PM #38
ksneubec's Avatar
ksneubec ksneubec is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Ellington, CT
Age: 46
Posts: 793
Real Name: Karl
ksneubec is on a distinguished road
ksneubec ksneubec is offline
Member
ksneubec's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Ellington, CT
Age: 46
Posts: 793
Real Name: Karl
ksneubec is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally posted by foskco87
I drive a 2nd gen stock with 31's and it has never let me down or gotten me stuck, even when I go wheelin on my own. I dont beat the living shit out of it but I dont go easy on it either. I would have to say IMO that 1st and 2nd gens are the best for wheeling. This being because they are smaller, shorter wheelbase, lighter, simpler, not as pretty. I would have to say the 3rd gen is up there too though as it is not much bigger and the locker would be nice too. The 4th gen would come dead last for me. I wouldnt buy one. It lacks exactly what was awesome about the other runners: the smallness with the high clearance and short wheelbase. With a 1st or 2nd gen I can go up quad trails and conquer things you wouldnt think were meant for a truck. I wouldnt even think about it with a 4th gen. Plus they only come in automatics? No fun. They were designed strictly for women. I have never seen one lifted or being wheeled where I come from (and i come from a redneck town in Canada where everyone and their moms has a 4x4). Not to mention they cost 40+ grand.... Really bumbed out that toyota went down that road with the 4runners. How can you not make manuals!? Ridiculous!
Just out of curiosity, how many 4th Gen's have you driven? Your comment about them being designed "only for women" shows that you have no idea what you are talking about, plus I would imagine it is supposed to be insulting somehow. I certainly won't argue that IMO as well, the 1st and 2nd gen's are better off-roaders than the 4th gen, but your comments show that you have no idea what you're talking about when it comes to the abilities of the 4th gen. You say yourself you've never seen one lifted or wheeled, so how can you make a judgement?
__________________
2013 4Runner TE Salsa Red Pearl
My Baby- 2011 Jerez Black Metallic M3
Sold and Missed Dearly:2004 Toyota 4 Runner

ksneubec is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-26-2008, 09:17 PM #39
foskco87's Avatar
foskco87 foskco87 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 114
foskco87 is on a distinguished road
foskco87 foskco87 is offline
Member
foskco87's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 114
foskco87 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally posted by ksneubec
Just out of curiosity, how many 4th Gen's have you driven? Your comment about them being designed "only for women" shows that you have no idea what you are talking about, plus I would imagine it is supposed to be insulting somehow. I certainly won't argue that IMO as well, the 1st and 2nd gen's are better off-roaders than the 4th gen, but your comments show that you have no idea what you're talking about when it comes to the abilities of the 4th gen. You say yourself you've never seen one lifted or wheeled, so how can you make a judgement?
Ive driven two, but the second one was only breifly, my best friend has an 05 sport which is the one I have driven mostly. Let me clear a couple things up here. I am talking stock, thats why I mentioned that I am not talking about lifted or modified, as I have no experience with one. Second, my comment about women was no to be offensive although looking at it it sort of is... I mean that because of its size/comfort/ automatic tranny it is more of a luxary/soccer mom/grocery getter than the previous ones. I do think it is a capable vehicle, especially when compared to other makes of similar class (IE new pathfinder), and the locking centre diff and Atrac are sweet options. I just dont like the bulkyness and lowness. And I refuse to own an automatic. this is all my own opinion, not fact. For all I know some 4th gen lovers think the earlier gens are inferior. Just personal opinion. If someone were to give me a 4th gen, I wouldnt be one to argue. I just wouldnt pay 35-40 grand for one. Specially if Im gonna beat on it.
foskco87 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-26-2008, 09:43 PM #40
ksneubec's Avatar
ksneubec ksneubec is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Ellington, CT
Age: 46
Posts: 793
Real Name: Karl
ksneubec is on a distinguished road
ksneubec ksneubec is offline
Member
ksneubec's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Ellington, CT
Age: 46
Posts: 793
Real Name: Karl
ksneubec is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally posted by foskco87
Ive driven two, but the second one was only breifly, my best friend has an 05 sport which is the one I have driven mostly. Let me clear a couple things up here. I am talking stock, thats why I mentioned that I am not talking about lifted or modified, as I have no experience with one. Second, my comment about women was no to be offensive although looking at it it sort of is... I mean that because of its size/comfort/ automatic tranny it is more of a luxary/soccer mom/grocery getter than the previous ones. I do think it is a capable vehicle, especially when compared to other makes of similar class (IE new pathfinder), and the locking centre diff and Atrac are sweet options. I just dont like the bulkyness and lowness. And I refuse to own an automatic. this is all my own opinion, not fact. For all I know some 4th gen lovers think the earlier gens are inferior. Just personal opinion. If someone were to give me a 4th gen, I wouldnt be one to argue. I just wouldnt pay 35-40 grand for one. Specially if Im gonna beat on it.
Very well written, you definitely clarified your points.
__________________
2013 4Runner TE Salsa Red Pearl
My Baby- 2011 Jerez Black Metallic M3
Sold and Missed Dearly:2004 Toyota 4 Runner

ksneubec is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-27-2008, 01:36 AM #41
foskco87's Avatar
foskco87 foskco87 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 114
foskco87 is on a distinguished road
foskco87 foskco87 is offline
Member
foskco87's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 114
foskco87 is on a distinguished road
Might I also add that I wish i had the oppertunity to try a lifted/modified 4th gen as to possibly change my views. With a lift and good tires I think they would be much more capable, similar to previous generations (maybe even better with the added traction features), when i ride in my buddies 05 we are just so paranoid about high centering when offroading. again just my thoughts.
foskco87 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-11-2008, 03:08 PM #42
RonMAIDEN's Avatar
RonMAIDEN RonMAIDEN is offline
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Littleton,CO
Posts: 7,389
RonMAIDEN is on a distinguished road
RonMAIDEN RonMAIDEN is offline
Super Moderator
RonMAIDEN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Littleton,CO
Posts: 7,389
RonMAIDEN is on a distinguished road
It's too bad Toyota doesn't offer a similar manual/diff lock package in the 4Runners they offer in the FJs since the FJs are equally capable as any other stock gen Runner.
__________________
2010 Lexus RX350
'99 4RUNNER Highlander SR5 4wd *Sold
RonMAIDEN is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-18-2008, 02:17 PM #43
Thai's Avatar
Thai Thai is offline
Elite Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Eastern USA
Posts: 18,770
Thai is a splendid one to behold Thai is a splendid one to behold Thai is a splendid one to behold Thai is a splendid one to behold Thai is a splendid one to behold Thai is a splendid one to behold Thai is a splendid one to behold
Thai Thai is offline
Elite Member
Thai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Eastern USA
Posts: 18,770
Thai is a splendid one to behold Thai is a splendid one to behold Thai is a splendid one to behold Thai is a splendid one to behold Thai is a splendid one to behold Thai is a splendid one to behold Thai is a splendid one to behold
Quote:
Originally posted by RonMAIDEN
It's too bad Toyota doesn't offer a similar manual/diff lock package in the 4Runners they offer in the FJs since the FJs are equally capable as any other stock gen Runner.
Possibly, even more so because the FJ comes with the very effective A-TRAC and rear locker, which is equivalent to having a rear locker and a front limited-slip differential. No other 4runner of any generation has these type of traction systems.

Otherwise, i agree with RonM...3rd gen with rear locker.
__________________
My 2019 Land Cruiser
My 2023 Ford F150 Platinum FX4 Powerboost with 7.2 kW ProPower Onboard
2023 Lexus GX
2024 Subaru Impreza RS
Lets Go Brandon!

Last edited by Thai; 06-18-2008 at 02:19 PM.
Thai is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-19-2008, 12:29 PM #44
SkylineGTRracer's Avatar
SkylineGTRracer SkylineGTRracer is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Age: 33
Posts: 2,105
SkylineGTRracer is on a distinguished road
SkylineGTRracer SkylineGTRracer is offline
Senior Member
SkylineGTRracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Age: 33
Posts: 2,105
SkylineGTRracer is on a distinguished road
Personly I think the 4th gen (06-present) are the best. Not really sure about the 4wd models. I have a 06 Silver SR5 with the 1GRFE V-6. It's 2wd and can off-road and mud with the best of the jeeps. I haven't gotten stuck yet. My friends 2001 Limited 4Runner 3.4L is two wheel drive too, but he has alot less power. Now if it were like rock climbing I think the 2 gen would be best due to the fact its light, has decent power and parts are cheap. I know a guy in my town that bought a 1st gen that was at a pick-and-pull for $400 and dropped a 2004 4.7L V-8 for like $900 then added a 5 inch lift. He takes it mudding and its his daily driver.
SkylineGTRracer is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-19-2008, 12:31 PM #45
SkylineGTRracer's Avatar
SkylineGTRracer SkylineGTRracer is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Age: 33
Posts: 2,105
SkylineGTRracer is on a distinguished road
SkylineGTRracer SkylineGTRracer is offline
Senior Member
SkylineGTRracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Age: 33
Posts: 2,105
SkylineGTRracer is on a distinguished road
I know 4th gen started in 03. hit wrong key
SkylineGTRracer is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

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
3rd gen VS 4th gen, which should I by and why? nate1438 4th Gen T4Rs 12 03-07-2017 10:11 PM
Will the 4th gen seats fit 3rd gen 4runner? RyanKay 3rd gen T4Rs 8 03-08-2013 07:33 PM
Baja Expedition Rack for 3rd & 5th Gen 4Runner rjsd 5th gen T4Rs 3 08-14-2010 07:55 PM
4th gen owner, 3rd gen questions. please help me out revlis240 3rd gen T4Rs 5 09-15-2009 12:42 PM
Are the 2nd gen 4Runners significantly less reliable than 3rd gen? Henrythewound 4th Gen T4Rs 7 11-19-2006 11:16 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:41 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