DannyLlama
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Will 285's fit on the 2014's?
2014 4Runner
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Will 285's fit on the 2014's?
MeBe4running
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2014's are growing on me
That "wadding"shot, just looks killer, sort of a pun there!
The 4Runner’s wading depth, at a walking pace of about 5 mph, is 27.6 inches.
As for the 4Runner, I’m a fan. Besides my wife having put 290,000 miles on here 98 (and it was running great when we sold it), the 4Runner is the last of its kind with true body-on-frame construction (upgraded for torsional rigidity this year). Yes, an honest ladder-box steel frame sits under all that fancy sheet metal. Does this add weight, yes. Is it more expensive to produce, yes. However, it will withstand dozens of years of Baja two-tracks or trips through the Rubicon…and still have the doors shut properly and seals dust tight. It will also take no issue contacting the occasional rock, or accepting custom modifications such as rock sliders, full-width skid plates, or other.
he Trail 4Runner is equipped with an electric locking differential.
Oh yes, and did I mention the transfer case shifter. Yes, a real lever…like my old 82, 02 Tacoma, and 07 4Runner (there is a god). And the Trail Edition comes with an honest locking differential. Lastly, as most manufacturers move towards 20-plus-inch wheels (while city folks love the bling, 20-inch wheels have limited function off pavement), all 2014 4Runners will accept the standard 17-inch, 6-lug Toyota wheel (careful, some additions are fitted with bling 20-inch wheels).
As for the 4Runner, I expect it to continue to lead the sector for those that are looking for a 300,000-mile-capable (or more), body-on-frame trail rig. As for the boot kick’n Made in America preaching full-size-truck-driving boys, Tundra has arrived…imported from Texas.
FULL ARTICLE HERE: Honest Trucks: The 2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition and Trail 4Runner
That "wadding"shot, just looks killer, sort of a pun there!
The 4Runner’s wading depth, at a walking pace of about 5 mph, is 27.6 inches.
As for the 4Runner, I’m a fan. Besides my wife having put 290,000 miles on here 98 (and it was running great when we sold it), the 4Runner is the last of its kind with true body-on-frame construction (upgraded for torsional rigidity this year). Yes, an honest ladder-box steel frame sits under all that fancy sheet metal. Does this add weight, yes. Is it more expensive to produce, yes. However, it will withstand dozens of years of Baja two-tracks or trips through the Rubicon…and still have the doors shut properly and seals dust tight. It will also take no issue contacting the occasional rock, or accepting custom modifications such as rock sliders, full-width skid plates, or other.
he Trail 4Runner is equipped with an electric locking differential.
Oh yes, and did I mention the transfer case shifter. Yes, a real lever…like my old 82, 02 Tacoma, and 07 4Runner (there is a god). And the Trail Edition comes with an honest locking differential. Lastly, as most manufacturers move towards 20-plus-inch wheels (while city folks love the bling, 20-inch wheels have limited function off pavement), all 2014 4Runners will accept the standard 17-inch, 6-lug Toyota wheel (careful, some additions are fitted with bling 20-inch wheels).
As for the 4Runner, I expect it to continue to lead the sector for those that are looking for a 300,000-mile-capable (or more), body-on-frame trail rig. As for the boot kick’n Made in America preaching full-size-truck-driving boys, Tundra has arrived…imported from Texas.
FULL ARTICLE HERE: Honest Trucks: The 2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition and Trail 4Runner
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When I heard a facelift was coming in 2014 a few months after we bought our 2013 I was slightly bummed, but after seeing the article above, I'm relieved. I'm not a fan of the Galant-esque headlights or the odd foglights in the for-no-reason channel of plastic. To me it just doesn't look as tough and truck-like with the car style headlights etc.
NoDak
Senior Member
so in other words, i can keep a set of 20's for summer and keep a set of 17's for winter and inter change them?
is this possible?
not that i would care for the 20's on the LE, but could i swap the 20's for 17's since the 17's would be cheaper to replace in the long run than the 20's tire wise.
FStephenMasek
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Let's see how Toyota prices the 2014 4Runner. Any thoughts on when the pricing will be known?
The prices on the competing 2014 Durango, which starts production Monday, are out. A 2014 Durango Limited rear wheel drive with the V8(needed, since it is 650 pounds heavier than the 4Runner), navigation, and 2nd row captain's chairs has an invoice price of $39,463. People are routinely getting them ordered for 2% or more under invoice, so let's say 2% below, making it $38,674. A similar Grand Cherokee Limited is about $1,000 less.
I hope the 4Runner Limited is well below those prices.
The prices on the competing 2014 Durango, which starts production Monday, are out. A 2014 Durango Limited rear wheel drive with the V8(needed, since it is 650 pounds heavier than the 4Runner), navigation, and 2nd row captain's chairs has an invoice price of $39,463. People are routinely getting them ordered for 2% or more under invoice, so let's say 2% below, making it $38,674. A similar Grand Cherokee Limited is about $1,000 less.
I hope the 4Runner Limited is well below those prices.
The 2013 2WD 4Runner Limited has an invoice price of $35,876 and an MSRP of $38,995. Those prices do not including any options.
Why anyone would buy a 2WD 4Runner is beyond me...
NoDak
Senior Member
because if your a summer like year round state (FL, TX, CA) and you dont go anywhere except the asphalt jungle, why would you need 4wd.
snow states and off roaders i understand, but mall crawlers i see no point in 4wd.
heck when i lived in GA, i never considered anything but fwd or rwd since i never left the city.
Canazes9
New member
Blasphemy!
Funny, very rare for me to find anyone that bought 4wd and later said, "this is stupid, I don't need this".
Met quite a few folks that regret buying a 2wd truck instead of getting the 4wd - "Man, I should have gotten a 4wd..." (often while staring wistfully at my 4wd
).4wd! So worth it, even in the land of perennial summer.
David
DannyLlama
Elite Member
If you don't get snow and aren't going to go offroad, then why buy a body-on-frame, solid-rear-axle, mid-size SUV? If you are only driving to the mall, a crossover like the Highlander will drive better, ride better, have more room, and probably get better fuel economy as well.
I just don't see the point of a 2WD 4Runner.
FStephenMasek
New member
Several reasons:
1) People such as myself want rear wheel drive, not front wheel drive, and know the difference
2) Cargo carrying capacity, especially width, not just height
3) Durability - it is built for more severe service than it will see
I agree on the solid rear axle. The 2015 Mustang will finally have an independent rear suspension, so the 2014 4Runner should also have it, or have it as an option, and have solid axles front and rear as an option for the off-roaders.
If you never go anywhere except the asphalt jungle why would you consider a body on frame 2WD suv... at that point why not get a crossover?
Why I bought a 4Runner (2WD):
- Because I like the high driving position
- Because it has the features I value (smart key, leather, navigation)
- Because I don't need 4WD and, given the option, I chose not to buy it
- Because I count on Toyota's reputation for reliability
- Because I know the resale value will be high (and in my market, 2WD 4Runners outsell 4WD -- might be totally different in your area, but I don't live there)
- Because I wanted it -- and given that I paid for it, that's really all that matters
I didn't buy it, or exclude it, because it was body-on-frame.
Back on topic - the Toyota pressroom site has an article about the new Entune lineup for 2014. I'm still disappointed that it looks like even the Limited with the premium system will have the minimum-sized screen (6.1 inches).
FStephenMasek
New member
We bought a Magellan portable navigation unit with a 7" screen at Fry's for $99, and it comes with lifetime free map updates. It works quite well, giving more advance warning of upcoming turns than the $2,500 Pioneer system in my Explorer.
Sure built-in is nicer, but Toyota is insulating people with high prices and outdated screen sizes.
Sure built-in is nicer, but Toyota is insulating people with high prices and outdated screen sizes.
diverscale
Member
The screen in the 4R limited is bigger than most screens in luxury vehicle I see.
The gps system (for programming the location) isn't the best though
sandcrawler
Senior Member
voice commands (e.g., to input destination) work very well in my experience, however.
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