5th gen quirks and difference between years

[Sundy]

thanks for the info. Mostly what I see for sale up here is SR5's. I like lockers. Was able to retrofit one into my 3rd gen, I would assume you can retro fit them into a 5th gen...

Yes you could retrofit, but at the cost/effort, I'd just look a bit more for a TRD or Trail edition. Then you would also get the crawl control mode and a manual shift transfer case.

Unless you're planning to re-gear and go air lockers or something similar, then build out the SR5. Really just depends on end goal wants/needs. For me, I knew I didn't NEED a locker but wanted one. I also knew if I bought a SR5 I would likely never install a locker, so that was selling feature #1 for a TRD. Secondly, I drove 4Runners with and without KDSS. Personally the KDSS is what finally convinced me to purchase a 4Runner; I was very hesitant on buying one without KDSS.

 

[DEF4Runner]

Secret squirrel storage space ......am I missing a secret storage spot somewhere ?

On the 4th gens, there's a 'hidden' storage spot on the inside of the glove box.
Glove box hidden compartment trick!

 

[007Tacoma]

I badly miss the automatic climate controls, soft close tailgate, and the secret glove box...

...other than those, my 5th Gen is far superior to my 2003 Sport Edition 4WD (the only year they had a 4 speed transmission) :frusty:

 

[Y2Ksport]

This is true and if you get a 2020+ the windshield is $1500 to replace and recalibrate.

True on it being very expensive. Just got it done last month. OEM glass with recalibration was $1,209 through Safelite. Thankfully insurance paid for all but the $500 deductible. My previous windshield replacement 15yrs ago was in the 200's :wacko:

 

[redshift83]

Seat material change?

Just found this thread and i wonder if anyone has compared the fabric used in the 2010 Trail Edition 4runners to the 11-13 models? Toyota's part number for the 2010 driver's seat cushion cover was 71072-35360-C2 and this is of course discontinued. Starting with the 2011 the part number is 71072-35360-C3.

I'm asking because the seam on mine has worn out a bit and is starting to show the cushion below. I'd love to replace it if possible vs trying to repair the fabric.

 

[DEF4Runner]

Oh, one other thing I occasionally miss...a compass. My 08 SR5 had one in the rear view mirror. Not so in my '20 OR.

 

[Jetboy]

thanks for the info. Mostly what I see for sale up here is SR5's. I like lockers. Was able to retrofit one into my 3rd gen, I would assume you can retro fit them into a 5th gen...

They can be retrofitted. They can also be added aftermarket by either ARB or Eaton/Harrop (same thing different name).

However - if you're coming from a 3rd gen, all 5th gens have ATRAC including SR5s. In my opinion - ATRAC is better than a rear locker alone. ATRAC plus rear locker is even better - but ATRAC alone on the 5th gens really is pretty good for most people.

I've probably embedded this video a dozen times - but it's really good for people who might not be familiar with ATRAC to get an idea of how well it really works. - point being that you might not need a rear locker and if you don't the SR5 might save you some money.

<iframe width="1009" height="568" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6ARYqd9lQRo" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

 

[Jetboy]

IMO one of the weirdest quirks is that the center caps are all designed the same way for all different wheel options. But they're not interchangeable between the wheels. Why wouldn't hey all be the same plastic mounting setup??? I have no idea.

Also - suspension setups have changed almost yearly. Early KDSS models had left/right springs and different shocks up front. Later models use the same springs/shocks as the SR5 models.

My 3rd gen had much nicer rear HVAC controls. My 5th gen basically has a couple vents in the back of the glove box.

 

[offshorebear]

Oh, one other thing I occasionally miss...a compass. My 08 SR5 had one in the rear view mirror. Not so in my '20 OR.

There is a compass on one of the pages in the instrument cluster. It also tells you the speed limit.

 

[Gamma Ray]

They can be retrofitted. They can also be added aftermarket by either ARB or Eaton/Harrop (same thing different name).

However - if you're coming from a 3rd gen, all 5th gens have ATRAC including SR5s. In my opinion - ATRAC is better than a rear locker alone. ATRAC plus rear locker is even better - but ATRAC alone on the 5th gens really is pretty good for most people.

I've probably embedded this video a dozen times - but it's really good for people who might not be familiar with ATRAC to get an idea of how well it really works. - point being that you might not need a rear locker and if you don't the SR5 might save you some money.

<iframe width="1009" height="568" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6ARYqd9lQRo" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

This dude has balls of steel!

 

[AZ Craig]

There's one downgrade. No CD player!

Bah, who wants to carry around CDs these days .

 

[Gamma Ray]

Bah, who wants to carry around CDs these days .

I do!!!

 

[LandCruiser]

I'd have whiskey'd the throttle and rolled that sumbich off that narrow ass ramp.

 

[badattitude]

2015 Limited has a cd player. I put in a Tom Petty CD and call it good.
With cellular data people mostly stream now. I don't pay for data so I put 1,100 songs on a usb and access my music that way now.

 

[ElectroBoy]

I'd have whiskey'd the throttle and rolled that sumbich off that narrow ass ramp.

Haha, me too! You can’t see where the wheels are forshit.

 

[1000MPH]

Just found this thread and i wonder if anyone has compared the fabric used in the 2010 Trail Edition 4runners to the 11-13 models? Toyota's part number for the 2010 driver's seat cushion cover was 71072-35360-C2 and this is of course discontinued. Starting with the 2011 the part number is 71072-35360-C3.

I'm asking because the seam on mine has worn out a bit and is starting to show the cushion below. I'd love to replace it if possible vs trying to repair the fabric.

I’m interested in getting a replacement as well.
It looks like the superseded part number you posted has been superseded again with 7107235361C3
2010 Toyota 4Runner Trail 4.0L V6 4WD AT Seat Cover (Left, Front) - 7107235361C3 - Genuine Toyota Part
Should probably start a separate thread for this.

 

[3bears]

They can be retrofitted. They can also be added aftermarket by either ARB or Eaton/Harrop (same thing different name).

However - if you're coming from a 3rd gen, all 5th gens have ATRAC including SR5s. In my opinion - ATRAC is better than a rear locker alone. ATRAC plus rear locker is even better - but ATRAC alone on the 5th gens really is pretty good for most people.

I've probably embedded this video a dozen times - but it's really good for people who might not be familiar with ATRAC to get an idea of how well it really works. - point being that you might not need a rear locker and if you don't the SR5 might save you some money.

<iframe width="1009" height="568" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6ARYqd9lQRo" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

thanks, coming from old 4runner perspective I was not knowledgeable on ATRAC. After your posting and the video I read several threads on ATRAC and can see I can get by without a locker, if i find one that is good without.
I just know that I have been in situations with my old 3rd gen, that I would not have gotten out of easily without the locker.

 

[NJdre]

Lol I got my windshield replaced the the first week of owning it in 2015. I've had a chip now for a year almost and am just accepting it.


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