4runner TRD Pro

[4RunRunFun]

Knocking a big dent out of the gas tank skid plate today. Looks like I'll be ordering the RCI 1/4" aluminum skid plates for the entire truck now.

 

[4RunRunFun]

Hammering complete.

 

[Desert Trail]

Mine does it too. Very mild clunk at low speed over minor bumps. I don't notice it over speed bumps or at speed.

I haven't really noticed this yet, but my drive to work is not too bad. I've had mine for 2 weeks with no issues. Going to have to test it out.

 

[oljedi11950]

I signed for my black TRD Pro last week. I was told that it was in port and that it should be in sometime this week. The dealer called me and told me that the delivery of the vehicle was delayed because "they are waiting for parts at port." He told me that some of the TRD Pro parts are assembled at port, specifically mine is waiting on the skid plate.

Is it true that some parts are put on at port? I just never heard of something like that. I assumed that the vehicle was shipped to port fully assembled. What do you guys think?

Common practice !

 

[govnajedi]

Is it worth trading in my new '14 SR5 Premium for a TRD Pro? Or swap out my rims/tires/shocks for the same thing the Pro has? Where's the best place to purchase everything? Do I try and sell my original rims/tires/shocks online ?

 

[ComradeVlad]

My Stormtrooped wrapped TRDP!

 

[CplTurner]

Tried searching - could not find anything on this topic.

I just got my TRDPro a couple weeks ago and noticed that when I go over larger bumps - like a speed bump - there is a bit of a clunk coming from the front of the truck. Totally gone over standard road bumps. I'm not sure if I am being hypersensitive or maybe it is "normal" for this suspension.

Anyone else experience this?

Thanks guys.

I have had my TRDP back at the dealership twice to have 2 different Master Techs check this issue out. The sound ranges from a "clunk" to a "rattle", depending on terrain and speed. It is really pronounced if you drive over something like a grassy field or gravel driveway.
After the techs put it on the rack and checked the torque of every suspension related piece of hardware, they came to the conclusion that it is "normal".

 

[CombatBevo]

I have had my TRDP back at the dealership twice to have 2 different Master Techs check this issue out. The sound ranges from a "clunk" to a "rattle", depending on terrain and speed. It is really pronounced if you drive over something like a grassy field or gravel driveway.
After the techs put it on the rack and checked the torque of every suspension related piece of hardware, they came to the conclusion that it is "normal".

I haven’t noticed any ‘abnormal’ sounds putting mine through its’ paces; this coming from a FJ owner with a heavily modified (ICON Stage 6) suspension that creaks/pops/groans over every little bump and a road.

Chalk it up as Gremlins and turn the Radio up and keep wheelin is what I do...:clap2:

 

[444]

Is it worth trading in my new '14 SR5 Premium for a TRD Pro? Or swap out my rims/tires/shocks for the same thing the Pro has? Where's the best place to purchase everything? Do I try and sell my original rims/tires/shocks online ?

You would take a royal beating if you traded in your '14'. Just a guess....25% depreciation loss (?). Build it yourself & you can sell your originals online.

 

[4runner guy]

clunk coming from the front of the truck.

Tried searching - could not find anything on this topic.

I just got my TRDPro a couple weeks ago and noticed that when I go over larger bumps - like a speed bump - there is a bit of a clunk coming from the front of the truck. Totally gone over standard road bumps. I'm not sure if I am being hypersensitive or maybe it is "normal" for this suspension.

Anyone else experience this?

Thanks guys.

Yes I have the same problem, going to take it to dealer as soon as I can. Will keep you posted.

 

[4runner guy]

clunk coming from the front of the truck.

Similar here, more pronounced on the driver side. while turning. Less when the wheels are straight. Ironically, I hear/feel it more over smaller pothole's vs larger bumps.

Yes, same here smaller bumps are more pronounced.

 

[govnajedi]

You would take a royal beating if you traded in your '14'. Just a guess....25% depreciation loss (?). Build it yourself & you can sell your originals online.

I figure I would have to add $7k. Only issue with changing out parts is Toyota won't cover the warranty. How to coordinate rims/tire sale with adding on the TRD rims and Grapplers? Will Grapplers work on my SR5?

 

[4RunnerTRDPRO]

Yes, same here smaller bumps are more pronounced.

Same here. So it's normal. Why the noise? My traded 2013 Taco TRD OR made no noise. Is it the softer shocks?

 

[Quentin]

You would take a royal beating if you traded in your '14'. Just a guess....25% depreciation loss (?). Build it yourself & you can sell your originals online.

I traded my 2010 4Runner in January 2014 for a RAV4 Limited.

Company price 2010 4Runner: $32000
Trade in on 2010 4Runner: $27500 (38k miles)

I got fixed company pricing on the RAV4 Limited, too, so they didn't artificially raise the trade in. I figure he'd lose $3k or so.

 

[gearhead1]

My Stormtrooped wrapped TRDP!

That's awesome -- I was thinking about doing the same with my Inferno!

 

[444]

That's awesome -- I was thinking about doing the same with my Inferno!

OK. You do it first and I'll see if I like it.

I think if you add more black to the front you need to add black wheel wells...either wrap them somehow or put on those ones with the rivets (sorry, can't recall the brand). Also wrap your door handles and rear spoiler.

 

[TRDPRO]

Inferno

This Inferno looks to be state side:

Instagram

 

[gearhead1]

OK. You do it first and I'll see if I like it.

I think if you add more black to the front you need to add black wheel wells...either wrap them somehow or put on those ones with the rivets (sorry, can't recall the brand). Also wrap your door handles and rear spoiler.

I was thinking matte black (or gunmetal) roof, spoiler and hood and maybe along the bottom of the doors, sort of like this without the yellow accents and lettering. I'll mock it up in photoshop first!

 

[TRDPro99]

I have had my TRDP back at the dealership twice to have 2 different Master Techs check this issue out. The sound ranges from a "clunk" to a "rattle", depending on terrain and speed. It is really pronounced if you drive over something like a grassy field or gravel driveway.
After the techs put it on the rack and checked the torque of every suspension related piece of hardware, they came to the conclusion that it is "normal".

This makes me think that it may not be suspension related - rather maybe the calipers or exhaust. This may explain why it is only certain kinds of bumps rather than all bumps.

Do you know if the mechanics looked outside the suspension for this problem?

Thanks

 

[444]

This makes me think that it may not be suspension related - rather maybe the calipers or exhaust. This may explain why it is only certain kinds of bumps rather than all bumps.

Do you know if the mechanics looked outside the suspension for this problem?

Thanks

You beat me to it. I was thinking along those lines. My 1994 22RE pickup had a clunk over bumps- worse when going slow. I found that it was my battery holder had one side of it had gotten loose. It sure sounded like suspension when I first heard it though!

It would just jump/rattle over those bumps. I fixed it and haven't had a problem since.