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%
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Old 11-04-2008, 04:03 PM #61
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Now this thread is becoming logical. Rock on.
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How far away was that tree on your pass rear?
I would've angled it more on the approach (space allowing)
I think it would be stupid to try in a stock 4th gen (especially 2wd) but I would wait for a 3" lift and 285's to do that, regardless if it was 3rd gen or 4th :P

The tree wasn't the problem,I didn't have much more of the trail on the passenger side tho and that was as tight as I could angle it.
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personally I like either the 1st gen or 2nd gen. Havent been in a 4th gen off road yet. I used to take my 2nd gen all the time out on the HUMMVE trails with a club. i didnt have to lift it. The only thing i did to it was put on 32x10s i believe (been awhile). i did have the ujoint on the rear drive shaft well lets say explode. but that was the only real problem i had with it.

But as severl people have stated earlier.

im lookiong to get another 2nd gen as alot of aftermarket parts are now availbe for it and i had a horindus seperation from my first one (it was stolen)
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I voted for the 3rd gen (with locker) simply because I have seen some of the amazing things those vehicles can do. That being said, I feel I have to defend the 4th gen, because it gets a lot of negative comments.

Obviously, no one is going to go sloshing through 3 foot deep water or plunging through red clay mud with a nice 4th gen that they are trying to take care of. However, I use mine (with a Daystar kit and some upsized tires) to get to and from hunting property in the middle of the woods. The trails aren't that hard, but you could not do them in 2wd, and you need some clearance. My 4R has never even hesitated. Not to mention you would be hard pressed to find anything as smooth and nice to ride in off road as the 4th gen 4Runner. I have owned other 4x4 vehicles, and nothing comes close. There are more capable vehicles than the 4th gen, but I will leave my full-size pickup-driving friends in the dust all day long.
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I'm going to say the 4th gen, but that's because I have been in my Dad's 04 on numerous trips through some crazy areas in Montana when I visit them out there. I will be getting it from him next spring as he wants a newer 4R. He has larger than stock (not sure the size) BFG AT's on it. The majority of the miles on his 4R are on unpaved surfaces, but what's amazing is once your on the road it rides smooth as silk, no rattles, vibrations, out of alignment pulling, nothing. I'm 37 and live about an hour away from Uwharrie National Forest which has some nice ORV trails, so the 04 4R will continue to see some off road and camping use.
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What Jeeps? A Patriot or a Compass?

What do you consider 4wheeling since even on our easy trails here in Colorado 2wd will be hard pressed to even get to some of the trailheads.

My stock (ok,1" bigger tires) 3rd gen with the diff lock will out wheel any 2wd 4Runner period.

4th gens are nice but in stock vs stock the 3rd gens take the cake with the optional rear diff lock.

Now if modded any gen can be made into a badass off roaing machine but showroom stock 3rd gens have a nice balance of true off road capablity but still maintain comfort and looks for around town.

Do this in a stock 4th gen let alone a 2wd one.
Yes,I was nervous since this obstacle has always been a bypass for me til last month.

Ive done that trail and obstical in my 04 on STREET tires, lol the Center Diff. Lock works awesome.
Id like to go back to Battle Mesa, http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=146
Ron, want to join us ?
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Ive done that trail and obstical in my 04 on STREET tires, lol the Center Diff. Lock works awesome.
Id like to go back to Battle Mesa, http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=146
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Oooo...i smell a friendly challenge!!! (Ok, i am just trying to get the fire going....)
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Oooo...i smell a friendly challenge!!! (Ok, i am just trying to get the fire going....)
lol,, heck yea,, Ron knows he ALWAYS has an open invite.. I think he was even there that day
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lol,, heck yea,, Ron knows he ALWAYS has an open invite.. I think he was even there that day
yeah he was there. So was I! But your minivan with street tires is lifted ric! His is stock. lol

Ron on that same obsticle:
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lol,, yeppers, but ya gotta remember, the 99 stock, still has about what 2-3 inches over the stock 2004 ? then hes got 31 or 32" tires, where mine has 29.5" tires, so Im thinking with my lift, we are pretty close or hes got maybe an inch over me, either way, is a FUN trail.
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I have ownd a first gen with IFS and a 3rd gen limited both on 33in tires and i would have to say my 3rd gen is better off road. and the 3rd gen come stock witha diff lock cant go rong with that when on the rocks!!
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i think the ln 60- 61s r the best. built alot stronger than the newer 1s.
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