2014 4Runner

[08T4R]

Coming from a 4th gen owner, not really sure why they ditched the projectors and led tails on the current 5th gen. That was one of the selling points of the vehicle for me. Glad to see them bringing them back.

 

[4Run4YourLife]

Coming from a 4th gen owner, not really sure why they ditched the projectors and led tails on the current 5th gen. That was one of the selling points of the vehicle for me. Glad to see them bringing them back.

So they could add them as a mid-cycle refresh.:shrug:

 

[Derek G]

Coming from a 4th gen owner, not really sure why they ditched the projectors and led tails on the current 5th gen. That was one of the selling points of the vehicle for me. Glad to see them bringing them back.

I'm actually glad they ditched the LED tails. Ever try driving through a snow storm with LED lights?

 

[TxBxSx]

This is my nightmare!!!!

 

[Stifler]

unless they are giving them away I will keep my paid of 5th GEN!

 

[Jayhawk5G]

I'm actually glad they ditched the LED tails. Ever try driving through a snow storm with LED lights?

Curious on this one, I assumed LED tailights would be more visable in all situations as the light output is higher?

 

[crunchcity]

unless they are giving them away I will keep my paid of 5th GEN!

You have to keep buying/upgrading with the changes if you want to be cool and keep up. :embarassed:

 

[Stifler]

You have to keep buying/upgrading with the changes if you want to be cool and keep up. :embarassed:

I stopped being cool and trying to keep up! Turning 40 next year so I have had enough coolness for one lifetime lol

 

[Derek G]

Curious on this one, I assumed LED tailights would be more visable in all situations as the light output is higher?

Not when they don't generate enough heat to keep the snow off of the tail light lens. :doh:

 

[M1911]

Not when they don't generate enough heat to keep the snow off of the tail light lens. :doh:

The same is true of LED stoplights. They gather snow in the winter because they don't generate enough heat to melt the snow.

 

[Derek G]

The same is true of LED stoplights. They gather snow in the winter because they don't generate enough heat to melt the snow.

Yep!!

 

[homeyclaus]

Well, I for one think it's very nice. Not that I like the look better, but all of the 'waaaaaaaah!' from the 5th gen intro can go away. Projectors, LED's, you got it, Toyota listened, for better or for worse.

Trolling:

I can hear it now:

So it's officially true that the 5.5/6th gen is a failure?

- a paraphrase of one of my all-time favorite troll posts here. Since the lack of LED tail lights was raised as a cause for said failure, along with a lack of a V8.

Coming soon, the hybrid version!

 

[Antman]

Well, I for one think it's very nice. Not that I like the look better, but all of the 'waaaaaaaah!' from the 5th gen intro can go away. Projectors, LED's, you got it, Toyota listened, for better or for worse.

Trolling:

I can hear it now:

- a paraphrase of one of my all-time favorite troll posts here. Since the lack of LED tail lights was raised as a cause for said failure, along with a lack of a V8.

...says the Tundra guy.:caked:

 

[Jayhawk5G]

Not when they don't generate enough heat to keep the snow off of the tail light lens. :doh:

That makes sense... Our winters aren't ever that bad, so I haven't ever heard of this problem.

 

[TxBxSx]

Calling Shrockworks R & D!!!

We will be on the look out for a 2014 in the neighborhood. We'll certainly need to get our hands on one to see what needs to be done on our end.

Any volunteers will be compensated......just throwing it out there:yo:

 

[j_shoe99]

Yep!!

Did you take this photo?

I drive thru this intersection about once a week! (Corner of Holmgren Way and Armed Forces Dr. near Lambeau Field)

 

[eddiebx]

...Overall, I can't really say how I feel about the changes yet without some full body shots, but I already foresee an aftermarket front bumper nightmare for the fabricator...look at those angles and mini "vent" thing directly under the headlight ...

This is my nightmare!!!!

Did I call it, or did I call it? :hatsoff:

 

[K O]

We will be on the look out for a 2014 in the neighborhood. We'll certainly need to get our hands on one to see what needs to be done on our end.

Any volunteers will be compensated......just throwing it out there:yo:

It looks like the only thing that has to change is the insert between the bumper and the headlights - I'll buy the headlights and bring you my truck if you're redesigning the inserts!

 

[Derek G]

Did you take this photo?

I drive thru this intersection about once a week! (Corner of Holmgren Way and Armed Forces Dr. near Lambeau Field)

Ha! I found it on the internet.

 

[homeyclaus]

...says the Tundra guy.:caked:

You know I'd still rather have a 4Runner.