2010 4x4 Limited

[Christian]

Actually, the 5 seater model does not have a completely flat load floor w/ the 2nd row down. There is a slight "ramp" where the seatback pivots. The 5 passenger w/ sliding cargo tray does have a totally flat load floor. The 7 passenger also has a flat load floor w/ both rows down but the plane of the floor sits ~5" higher than the cargo area load floor of the 5 pass non-cargo tray model. Clear as mud?

Kinda wish I'd have looked harder for a 3rd row SR5 w/ premium package now. You get fore and aft sliding 2nd row seats and I can certainly think of some uses for the 3rd row when me, my wife, my parents, my brothers, and my future sister in law are all at the beach this summer. Oh well.

thanks, on the picture zidaro posted with the ladder, it looks like the 2nd row folded seat are little higher than the rest.

4-5" higher overhaul doesn't bother me, I'd rather have the extra seating space, I can always but my thule box on the roof if I need anymore storage for occasional trips.

Unfortunately I can't find any dealer or owners around the bay area (San Francisco) to check it out. The dealer wanted to show me the picture from the toyota website... what a joke...

 

[Quentin]

thanks, on the picture zidaro posted with the ladder, it looks like the 2nd row folded seat are little higher than the rest.

4-5" higher overhaul doesn't bother me, I'd rather have the extra seating space, I can always but my thule box on the roof if I need anymore storage for occasional trips.

Unfortunately I can't find any dealer or owners around the bay area (San Francisco) to check it out. The dealer wanted to show me the picture from the toyota website... what a joke...

A second look at the ladder photo makes me agree. I'd been going on this photo prior.

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I can't tell if there is a height difference or if you can see the 2nd row pivot due to a gap (in the horizontal plane) between the 2nd and 3rd row.

 

[fxoffroad]

Can you shoot me the name of your dealer?

New to this board...not to Toyota.

Just bought this exact same setup/color...fortunately for $100 over dealer invoice...also got the exhaust tip from the C7 package thrown in at cost.

Just looking for the Canada market running boards and options for the cross bars.

 

[zidaro]

A second look at the ladder photo makes me agree. I'd been going on this photo prior.

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I can't tell if there is a height difference or if you can see the 2nd row pivot due to a gap (in the horizontal plane) between the 2nd and 3rd row.

No height difference, just a gap and a slight ramp up. You could sleep in it if you fill the gap with padding/clothes.
sorry the response was forever in the coming.

pulled outta here no issues and sees this type of weather all winter

 

[pkang414]

Thanks for the pics!:hatsoff:

 

[1st4runner]

Great Pics Zidaro. Keep up the great work. Mammoth is a great outdoor treasure. I actually proposed to my wife there. By chair 12, Secret Spot. :frisky:

 

[zidaro]

Great Pics Zidaro. Keep up the great work. Mammoth is a great outdoor treasure. I actually proposed to my wife there. By chair 12, Secret Spot. :frisky:

I'll go visit that memory for you today

 

[Quentin]

Roof Rack and Hitch Setups HERE!

meant to hit new thread

 

[zidaro]

Thought I would give an update on this rig. Its still awesome and stock.
We have had a hellova winter up here in the Sierras 10/11 with over 628" Snow this season so far- thats 52 feet.

the Runner performs excellent in snow and ice. Plowing through feet of snow up our driveway regularly.

Just returned from a quick getaway loop thru the Northern Part of Death Valley NP. Many here probably know of the loop.
Stole the Wifey's Badass 4x4 and took a solo day trip out to Saline. Went through the beautiful Eureka Valley, over Steel Pass into Saline Valley and out North Pass to Big Pine- perfect weather, fabulous soak, FUN wheelin. Left Mammoth at noon and in my own bed by 11pm.
Heres some shots of Dedeckera Canyon, sorry they are lousy- I was solo. didnt spin a tire or scrape anything.

 

[Will733]

Great pictures man...

I head up your way a couple times a year (Winter to snowboard and Summer to Camp).

We have some good trails here in Southern California, but nothing compared to what you get to see up there. Last summer we saw Deer and a heard of Big Horn Sheep on the trails near Bishop and Big Pine.

 

[zidaro]

Great pictures man...
Last summer we saw Deer and a heard of Big Horn Sheep on the trails near Bishop and Big Pine.

Uber RARE to see Bighorn, lucky you. I have only had a few encounters since i moved up here (from So.Cal, of course) in '92.
There is a herd of Elk that hang on a couple fields right on 395 during winter months that are cool to view, lots of wild Mustangs roaming the valleys to the East. Tons of deer and Mountain Lion that love deer.

 

[Will733]

I looked up the trail we were on (Silver Canyon - near where the 6 breaks off the 395 in Bishop) and apparently it's a good spot to see the Big Horn Sheep since they come down to drink in the stream. We took Silver Canyon down from visiting the Ancient Bristlecone Pine forest.

 

[zidaro]

With lightening speed!!! i have finally installed the Shrockworks front bumper.
Removal of oem bumper was fairly straightforward and without issue.
Pull the skid. First you roll around the top of the grill, bottom of bumper and inside of fenders- removing all screws and body clips as you work around. Then- starting at each end of the bumper at fenders, you just start firmly but gently pulling at the bumper. It just starts popping and pulling off- dont forget to unplug the turn/fog lights before the full plastic bumper comes off. Thats the tricky part. Rest is just removal of the alum. bumper and a few trim pieces.
I have heard complaints regarding the instructions included, but honestly, i thought they were easy enough and touched all the areas i wanted just a bit of guidance.
Install was simple and the instructions were more than adequate.
I have found, after a few of these types of bumper installs, that i can easily do this single-handedly with an engine hoist. just strap the bumper top hoop to the hoist and jack to the height. then use a ratchet strap hooked to each end of the bumper either hooked on the inside or outside of bumper to rotate/tilt it in or out so it is horizontally aligned.
Only real issue- The metal body trim pieces that mount below the headlights could be more precise, but they line up purdy good after a few trys if you dont look too critically or closely.

Awesome approach angle increases over stock, i really like that the hoops at the front corners are JUST barely visible in the drivers-seat if i peer over the hood- great for locating front corner of vehicle off-road or parking

Still stock suspension and no noticeable droop with the weight on the front.

Driveway shots:

now for some sliders, skids, wheels/tires, and a little lift!! Speed is of the essence

 

[Okki]

Did you take before and after height measurements of the front suspension.? How does the shrockworks bumper affect handling with the stock suspension?

Thanks

Okki

 

[zidaro]

Didnt get too technical on the install- as in no measurements before/after.
I did measure out a 9/16" gap at the fender for frame flex.

Seat of the pants and visually i will say that there was no change in front ride height. Still has the unfavored rear rake. Ride too seems similar with no strange diving on braking or pushing thru corners. I'll have a better opinion on this as time goes.
Its really only an additional 80-90lbs on the front once youve removed the oem bumper weight. If you pop the hood and sit on your radiator that would simulate more weight than a bumper and winch on the front.

Plan is to get the sliders and a front skid on soon, and when the tires are worn-- well, you know whats happening then

 

[zidaro]

Thanks to Metal Tech i am now one step closer to a lift!

got some saving up to do before the rest will show up

 

[Stifler]

those are sexy... did I miss it? what do you have planned for the lift?

 

[zidaro]

those are sexy... did I miss it? what do you have planned for the lift?

Nothing to miss cuz nothing has happened.

As of right now for the front i would like to pick up the ICON 2.5 RR extended front coils (have them on my Tundra and they are champs. those and the UCA's are a great match.

Rears i am feeling the Metal-tech long travel 2.0 system is looking good.

32" Falken WP on 18" wheels for the ride.

anyone need a set of 20" limited wheels??

Im still completely open on my ideas on the suspension. Objective is to have a very nice street/hwy ride but performance on desert/mtn. roads and mild trails. Have yet to see any real use writeups on the MT rear susp.- maybe i'll step up and be that guy. Curious to see what its real world ride is like, im sure it is great on a trail.

 

[swansong04]

New to this board...not to Toyota.

Just bought this exact same setup/color...fortunately for $100 over dealer invoice...also got the exhaust tip from the C7 package thrown in at cost.

Just looking for the Canada market running boards and options for the cross bars.

i bought the factory cross bars for the roof racks on ebay from a toyota dealership on there for a $100 they just seem to finish the look off.. looked like something was missing .

and yes the canadian runing boards are really sweet and very low profile vs. the other options out there .

Gary

 

[49runners]

Impressive for the wimpiest runner in the lineup. It gives me some comfort knowing that we are going to Vermont this winter. Although I would prefer to swap my oem wheels/wimpy tires for the TRD wheels with A/T tires before we roll. You think I'll have any issues in the snow?