4runner TRD Pro

[Maverick]

Excellent observation! As other have also said, this explains a bunch. As I mentioned a couple hundred posts back, the TRD guys that I talked with at the FJ Cruiser Summit said that the production version was going to sit a bit lower and more level than the pre-production versions. I believe you figured out how they have done this. Here are a few other photos that I took of the same pre-production TRD Pro 4Runner that I had seen. Take note of the fact that the front end is way high. In person it was noticeably nose up like a desert pre-runner truck.

It does look like the difference in height from the production white one in this thread to the inferno pre-production you just posted is approximately the height of one spacing on the coilover. For a daily driver I think the production setting may be best, but it will be nice to have the option to raise it up if needed / desired.

 

[4Runner_R&R'er]

Longtime Lurker on the forum, new member and first post. I'm a long time 4X4 Toyota owner of 25+ years, but I've never owned a 4runner. (Although I have plenty of friends with them.)

Having spent over a year debating everything from a used 3rd gen, to modifying a TEP, I've put a deposit (refundable) on a TRDP.

I'm very interested in how the members here taking possession feel about the suspension for daily driving? I don't put a lot of highway miles on my vehicles, but the off-road or snow activity will represent about 1% of my total miles.

I don't mind paying a little extra for the floor-mat-bling so to speak, but I don't want to be fighting a vehicle designed for the minority its actual use.

Many thanks everyone - this forum is a pretty refreshing blend of enthusiasm and helpfulness.

Cheers!

 

[Mooney]

Longtime Lurker on the forum, new member and first post. I'm a long time 4X4 Toyota owner of 25+ years, but I've never owned a 4runner. (Although I have plenty of friends with them.)

Having spent over a year debating everything from a used 3rd gen, to modifying a TEP, I've put a deposit (refundable) on a TRDP.

I'm very interested in how the members here taking possession feel about the suspension for daily driving? I don't put a lot of highway miles on my vehicles, but the off-road or snow activity will represent about 1% of my total miles.

I don't mind paying a little extra for the floor-mat-bling so to speak, but I don't want to be fighting a vehicle designed for the minority its actual use.

Many thanks everyone - this forum is a pretty refreshing blend of enthusiasm and helpfulness.

Cheers!

With less that 1% of your time off road I have to ask why are selecting a TRDP? It has an upgraded suspension system to improve off road handling/capability, and a tire more aggressive tire than a stock TE or SR5.

While all reports say it's outstanding both on/off road . . . I would be leaning toward either an SR5 or limited if funds allowed if your primarily on road. You'll be paying a premium for TRDP, and losing some options available in other models.

Just my .02

 

[4Runner_R&R'er]

With less that 1% of your time off road I have to ask why are selecting a TRDP? It has an upgraded suspension system to improve off road handling/capability, and a tire more aggressive tire than a stock TE or SR5.

While all reports say it's outstanding both on/off road . . . I would be leaning toward either an SR5 or limited if funds allowed if your primarily on road. You'll be paying a premium for TRDP, and losing some options available in other models.

Just my .02

That's a perfectly fair question and one that my 4Runner cohorts have raised. In a nutshell, I'm leaning towards the TRDP for a couple of reasons.

One is that when I do get out, I want to enjoy it and not wish I'd gotten something more aggressive.

Second is that I'm not a modder-type. Like I mentioned, modding a new TEP is an option, but I'd probably be in the same boat trying to decide the correct level of modifications. I like the OEM-ness of the TRDP, and although I plan on driving this car for 10+ years, the resale value is something I always keep in mind.

Third, budget is not the limiting factor (within reason).

It's a personal choice of course, but the TRDP has the right balance of aggressiveness and luxury style for my tastes. When I do go off-pavement, it's more like the desert-trails that the reviews say the TRDP is good for rather than rock crawling.

But I'm a function-before-form sort of guy, so if the daily driving ride isn't comfortable, I'll probably go the TEP route.

Regarding the 1% of use... I know that sounds small, but after you start doing the math on your annual miles, I bet most folks would be surprised how low they end out.

 

[rick.deckard]

That's a perfectly fair question and one that my 4Runner cohorts have raised. In a nutshell, I'm leaning towards the TRDP for a couple of reasons.

One is that when I do get out, I want to enjoy it and not wish I'd gotten something more aggressive.

Second is that I'm not a modder-type. Like I mentioned, modding a new TEP is an option, but I'd probably be in the same boat trying to decide the correct level of modifications. I like the OEM-ness of the TRDP, and although I plan on driving this car for 10+ years, the resale value is something I always keep in mind.

Third, budget is not the limiting factor (within reason).

It's a personal choice of course, but the TRDP has the right balance of aggressiveness and luxury style for my tastes. When I do go off-pavement, it's more like the desert-trails that the reviews say the TRDP is good for rather than rock crawling.

But I'm a function-before-form sort of guy, so if the daily driving ride isn't comfortable, I'll probably go the TEP route.

Regarding the 1% of use... I know that sounds small, but after you start doing the math on your annual miles, I bet most folks would be surprised how low they end out.

Seems like you've already figured it out based on your needs. The nice thing about the TRDP is that it's one package where everything comes with a warranty from Toyota. You can't beat that. I think you'd be happy with either vehicle. If you can afford the Pro, go Pro!

 

[kpd1999]

On the short drive home it felt great.

When getting a new vehicle you always take the LONG way home....

Congrats on your purchase. It looks great!

 

[1000MPH]

Yeah, 1% of mileage off-road is not equal to 1% of time spent off-road.
I love my KDSS. That was the deal-breaker for me on the Pro.
I've been running my stock susp for 4 years and I do a lot of desert trails. The only real shortcoming is clearance IMO.

 

[Cincyvol]

My dealer called today and said I'm about a week out. Getting excited based on the very early feedback on here but do wonder how on road manners will be without KDSS. I'm hoping the couple of you who have taken delivery can post up some more driving impressions. I'm in an LE now and have never experienced the dreaded nose dive some speak of and cornering is relatively flat (relative obviously being the operative word here).

 

[py2o3434]

Still debating on the TRDP and the TEP.

-KDSS or going for the looks
-I can go either way on the sunroof

 

[SOOTRD]

Hey new guy here, I'm looking to pick up a 4R also after I sell my Tacoma.

I'm also on the fence on a TRD Pro or just buy the TEP and do the TRD Pro upgrade or better, upgrade the suspension and Pro look. In the end i'll end up having a TEP PRO with KDSS and SUNROOF.

Here is a couple pictures of my Tacoma URD MK3 Supercharged.

 

[LandCruiser]

Excellent observation! As other have also said, this explains a bunch. As I mentioned a couple hundred posts back, the TRD guys that I talked with at the FJ Cruiser Summit said that the production version was going to sit a bit lower and more level than the pre-production versions.

I will just give my 2 cents as the owner of a lifted 4runner...

What's the damn point, then?

You install a suspension that has the dynamics of a desert racing vehicle without the clearance of a desert racing vehicle.

 

[king noob]

Yeah, why they would set the preproduction model one way and the production another, I don't understand. For those of us buying sight unseen based on preproduction specs that feels like a bit of bait and switch.

 

[Saker]

Yeah, why they would set the preproduction model one way and the production another, I don't understand. For those of us buying sight unseen based on preproduction specs that feels like a bit of bait and switch.

There are enough documents out there to warrant your statement is not true about bait and switch! IMHO

 

[jrandom]

Not trying to be a dick, just stating my observational opinion. I think spending $50 grand said and done on something "sight unseen" is way out of my comfort range. Hell you haven't even test driven the thing or even one similar. That simply tells me have little regard for the actual cost of something and can afford to waste the 10-20% loss if you decide you don't like it and trade it in or just spend the next few years dealing with whatever may cause any dissatisfaction. Then again you may love it. Just a gambler I guess.

 

[king noob]

There are enough documents out there to warrant your statement is not true about bait and switch! IMHO

If the production model is true to all the published specs, yr absolutely correct. If that front end isn't at all lifted on the other hand.....

Not trying to be a dick, just stating my observational opinion. I think spending $50 grand said and done on something "sight unseen" is way out of my comfort range. Hell you haven't even test driven the thing or even one similar. That simply tells me have little regard for the actual cost of something and can afford to waste the 10-20% loss if you decide you don't like it and trade it in or just spend the next few years dealing with whatever may cause any dissatisfaction. Then again you may love it. Just a gambler I guess.

Pump the brakes. Lots of assumptions here.

To be fair, you have no idea what I've test driven. You have no idea what arrangements or plans I have in terms of the down payment should I not like the truck. And I simply have no clue where yr getting a $50K figure from.

Here's the bottom line -

It's a bummer when every published picture of the thing is different than when you get yr hands on it. Now, granted that hasn't happened yet. I may be perfectly happy with it. But it's a little disconcerting.

 

[Saker]

If the production model is true to all the published specs, yr absolutely correct. If that front end isn't at all lifted on the other hand......

From what I read on the production specs, the front is raised 1 inch over stock TE.

2015 Toyota TRD Pro Family Technical Handout.pdf

 

[king noob]

From what I read on the production specs, the front is raised 1 inch over stock TE.

2015 Toyota TRD Pro Family Technical Handout.pdf

Yes, I'm aware.

That front end doesn't look any higher to me on the production models that have been posted in this thread.

 

[444]

inferno color

I have a question on the color of the TRD Pro. I've been wanting a "blacked out" SUV in orange (other than a Wrangler) for a very long time so I'm stoked that they are coming out with it! Jeep came out with a Moab test version of their Grand Cherokee earlier this year in orange but they won't be making it.

I've seen a few pictures- some show that the orange is kinda like a "hemi-orange" and some look like a "burnt orange". For those who have seen it in person what would you say it's more like? Or does it just depend on the lighting?

 

[gm350reratliff]

From what I read on the production specs, the front is raised 1 inch over stock TE.

2015 Toyota TRD Pro Family Technical Handout.pdf

Yes, I'm aware.

That front end doesn't look any higher to me on the production models that have been posted in this thread.

We just need someone to actually measure a TRDP at the center of each wheel to the fender. We can compare that to measurements from a TE.

I want to know as well. I like the stance of TRDP.

 

[444]

I thought I'd give an update on my new TRD Pro. I've put about a hundred miles on it since I picked it up on Friday. I had never even driven a 4Runner before I picked mine up on Friday and I couldn't be happier with my decision to get the TRD Pro. The suspension works great. The ride is very smooth. It has a bit of nose dive under heavy braking, but I'm used to that as my Ford Raptor did the same thing. The interior is very quiet with minimal tire noise. It feels more like I'm driving a luxury SUV instead of an off-road oriented SUV. I'm not too concerned about fuel mileage but so far the display is showing that I'm averaging 16 mpg. I'm going to try and get out to the desert in the next month and see how it works in the dirt.

As you break in the engine and all the moving parts your mileage will gradually increase. Really nice ride! I can't wait to get one of my own.