1000MPH
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4runner TRD Pro
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LandCruiser
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Will Toyota offer the suspension kit for install on other 4Runners?
I assume it's just the fancy shocks and coils, or is it just shocks?
I assume it's just the fancy shocks and coils, or is it just shocks?
KCcarguy
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From earlier photos, the coils were red. So, I'm assuming coils and shocks. ...at least in front.
4Running Daily
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1000MPH
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Did you check out the link I posted above your's?
"...Available on 4X4 models of Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner, all TRD Pro Series vehicles will be equipped with:
TRD Bilstein shocks with remote reservoirs
TRD-tuned front springs
TRD front skid plate
Unique front grille with “TOYOTA” badging (pays tribute to early iconic Toyota models)
TRD floor mats
TRD shift knobs
Black wheels
A hot new color, Inferno, is joined by Black and Super White, cool classics for off-road rigs.
Rock Star 4Runner
Adding to its rock-crawling prowess, 4Runner TRD PRO will be exclusively equipped with:
1.5” lift for the front of the vehicle
1” of additional wheel travel
All-new 17-inch TRD all-black alloy wheels
Black TRD Pro badges
Black front and rear lower bumper accents..."
LandCruiser
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Yeah, I was wondering if their "TRD tuned" springs are any different from the TE springs and if the shocks were all four around.
I'm thinking this is the case, so to build it you would have to: buy four shocks and probably the front coils... or potentially just the shocks if they provide lift?
Rubberdown
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For what it'll cost I imagine you could throw on a nice aftermarket suspension and a set of skids. I too would stick with a trail or sr5. Just my 2 cents.
veloindy
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How do you know there will be a Trail Edition next year? I could see Toyota just offering the TRD Pro in its place.
I think the TE will carry on. The Pro is for the vast majority of 4Runner buyers that don't want to mess with the truck but want a really nice suspension off the showroom floor. I'd be one of these buyers because I simply can't be bothered to mess about with mods. I only did tires and mud guards the 4 years I owned my 4Runner. It may seem like all 4Runner owners are mod crazy because of what we see here, but a vast majority are not. I'd rather buy exactly what I want than build it. No one wants my Frankenstein of what I think is the best 4Runner when it is time to sell. If/when I get another 4Runner, it will definitely be a TE or Pro and, again, left stock because they are more capable stock than what I'm going to put them through.
BamaRunner
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I'm going to get some popcorn. This is about to get good.
To go ahead and diffuse this, there is no "better". It depends on your priorities. For the guy that is going to put his truck through hell, self built is probably better. That guy has a very specific criteria and will need to select parts to meet that criteria. For the casual offroader that just wants shit to work, the TRD pro will be excellent because Toyota's TRD engineers presumably did all the research to make the best factory package possible. Yes, it will cost more money than building your own setup. It also costs a lot more money to build a 5th gen SR5 into a serious off road rig than starting out with a SFA 1st gen 4Runner for a couple thousand bucks. It all depends on one's priorities.
I'm just ****ing happy that TRD is finally giving the 4Runner some attention. It seems like we've been ignored up until now. I also like the fact that Toyota is building an enthusiast's "brand". That means this kind of development will continue and continue to improve. It means that we might continue to see BOF SUVs instead of becoming the next Pathfinder or Explorer. Toyota can't please everyone, but if this package is as nice off the showroom floor as the T|X Baja, it will be a very good truck. Maybe the success of these packages will result in them realizing that there are enough buyers out there to justify a V8 or some of the other things that people here ask for.
I need to quit forums. So damn pessimistic. :dammit:
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1engineer
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Exactly. Plus you actually can get some money for the mods when selling or trading because it's OEM. [MENTION=48413]Quentin[/MENTION] is an engineer. I am an engineer. We both work for large OEMs. We think the same way on this subject. Read into it whatever you like.
gm350reratliff
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Hmmmmm.........
I believe these springs were co-developed with Bilstein to perfectly match the shock and vehicle. Also, IIRC, these springs are actually softer than the OEM springs. Not sure about the rear springs though.
Jesse1983
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lol.
KCcarguy
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Very good points. Let's also recognize this shows toyota is taking a distinctly new direction with the 4runner. Both this model and new ads show they're marketing the 4r as a rugged/ capable SUV (especially with the FJ being gone) and not merely a family SUV. The sales of LWB JKs shows there's still a market out there for these types of vehicles and I think toyota knows there's room for them if they can show people an alternative. This is a very good thing and gives the 4r a distinct role in Toyotas line-up hopefully for the considerable future.
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