Can a 5th gen Limited be a capable vehicle?
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MrGainzz
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more pics please!
Toffees
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Give it some 17s and AT tires, and it will be well more capable as a machine than you as a driver (I know that because of the question you asked)
Then get yourself some good experience in your rig and you can tweak it to do even more than you expected
Just installed the raptor lights today. I love them! Still a couple things on the do list. New wheels, the new morimoto led headlights, thinking a lower profile roof rack.
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You gathered this from the fact it comes with 20” wheels? You know it’s OK to own more than 1 set of rims and tires… they have these things called lug nuts where you can take them on and off the truck.
I off-road regularly, own a build up 4th gen, and the only trim level that interests me in the Limited to build up if/when I ditch my 4th.
Agent_Outside
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Are you under the impression TRD is something special? Let’s not forget Toyota rebadged the Chevy Cavalier, put a wing and body kit on it and called it a limited production TRD module.
All 4 runner are more or less mechanically the same. The Limited is the only one that has a center diff in the transfer case. The TuRD Pro and Off Road are the only ones to have a rear locking diff. The Pro gets a minor suspension upgrade, while the off road has the same suspension as a base model but with an option for KDSS, and the Limited gets XREAS. Beyond each trim level has it’s own wheels, the rest of the differences are creature comforts, electronics, and cosmetic changes. None of them get a power boost or beefier drivetrain components, or anything like that. They are are all more or less the same with small differences. It’s rather to silly to think any one is so much more capable than another... assuming it’s not a 2WD version, or the mythical 4 cylinder that only seems to exist on paper for early 5th gens.
All 4 runner are more or less mechanically the same. The Limited is the only one that has a center diff in the transfer case. The TuRD Pro and Off Road are the only ones to have a rear locking diff. The Pro gets a minor suspension upgrade, while the off road has the same suspension as a base model but with an option for KDSS, and the Limited gets XREAS. Beyond each trim level has it’s own wheels, the rest of the differences are creature comforts, electronics, and cosmetic changes. None of them get a power boost or beefier drivetrain components, or anything like that. They are are all more or less the same with small differences. It’s rather to silly to think any one is so much more capable than another... assuming it’s not a 2WD version, or the mythical 4 cylinder that only seems to exist on paper for early 5th gens.
phillyd2
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A simple search would have returned a Hell Yes!
Obviously tires and suspension need to be changed along with adding rear air lockers. But to make it even better than the other versions (because of full time 4WD) one needs to also change some body parts for clearance. Then you have the best of all worlds.
The only things you won't have are some of the electronic gizmos like crawl control but to me full time 4WD trumps them all especially since you still would have ATRAC,
Obviously tires and suspension need to be changed along with adding rear air lockers. But to make it even better than the other versions (because of full time 4WD) one needs to also change some body parts for clearance. Then you have the best of all worlds.
The only things you won't have are some of the electronic gizmos like crawl control but to me full time 4WD trumps them all especially since you still would have ATRAC,
JSparky
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Now I need to go wheeling lol.
Muzzle of Bees
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Your a unicorn. Yes, of course, but that's not what most limited owners do.
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So, I just bought a 2016 LTD 4Runner
This is definitely one of the questions I had, when I bought my 4Runner. My Pearl White 2016 Limited is definitely "Pretty", and on the one hand, it is nice to have a nice vehicle. Something I can take a client to dinner in, and not be ashamed of as I ask them to give me $$. And I got a SMOKIN' deal (20% under Bluebook), since I bought it from my Sister.
On the other hand, I didn't buy a 4Runner to drive around the city... I intend to USE IT. So, I will be looking for mods that make sense in the long run. Nothing too crazy, I don't want to spend $30k in mods... just enough to make it do what I need it to do. And no... I don't plan on taking it to Moab any time soon.
I like the idea of going to 17s with AT tires. I like the idea of a better roof rack. But I will likely not install a lift kit, or even a stiffer suspension. I just don't need THAT MUCH. Not in this vehicle.
But I will definitely be looking for mods to the LTD that make sense! So any suggestions or starting points would be welcomed!
This is definitely one of the questions I had, when I bought my 4Runner. My Pearl White 2016 Limited is definitely "Pretty", and on the one hand, it is nice to have a nice vehicle. Something I can take a client to dinner in, and not be ashamed of as I ask them to give me $$. And I got a SMOKIN' deal (20% under Bluebook), since I bought it from my Sister.
On the other hand, I didn't buy a 4Runner to drive around the city... I intend to USE IT. So, I will be looking for mods that make sense in the long run. Nothing too crazy, I don't want to spend $30k in mods... just enough to make it do what I need it to do. And no... I don't plan on taking it to Moab any time soon.
I like the idea of going to 17s with AT tires. I like the idea of a better roof rack. But I will likely not install a lift kit, or even a stiffer suspension. I just don't need THAT MUCH. Not in this vehicle.
But I will definitely be looking for mods to the LTD that make sense! So any suggestions or starting points would be welcomed!
lewdog998
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"Pretty" pearl white limited previously owned by your SISTER......please cut up your man card now!
Lexington
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In my opinion the Limited is just as capable as the part time 4WD except in the most extreme off-road conditions. Multi Terrain Select, Crawl Control and Rear Differential Locks in the higher end version gives them a few more tricks up their sleeve to to get out of more difficult situation.
However, I think the Limited is better than the part time 4WD when driving in bad weather conditions when on paved roads. Having the ability to switch to AWD is a big advantage in my opinion. It gives you a AWD capability that allows you to drive normally. Even though the part time 4WD can switch to 4WD you alway have to worry about potential binding. And let’s face it, I can say almost everyone here spends more time on paved roads than off roads. So that’s a big plus for the limited.
However, I think the Limited is better than the part time 4WD when driving in bad weather conditions when on paved roads. Having the ability to switch to AWD is a big advantage in my opinion. It gives you a AWD capability that allows you to drive normally. Even though the part time 4WD can switch to 4WD you alway have to worry about potential binding. And let’s face it, I can say almost everyone here spends more time on paved roads than off roads. So that’s a big plus for the limited.
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If you're not going to do a lot of offroading I would just put AT's on the 20's so its still capable unless you are planning to air down. You will still be more limited by the clearance of the limited bumpers since they are lower.
No need for a roof rack unless you plan to actually put something on it like tons of gear or a RTT. If I didn't have my RTT I wouldn't have put a rack on because it is extra weight, less aerodynamic and would have saved $2k.
Doesn’t sound like your use case really calls for much in terms of needs, everything would be based on wants.
I’d probably go for 17” wheels regardless as I found the low profile 20s to be harsh. Your tire options also open up exponentially.
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I’d probably go for 17” wheels regardless as I found the low profile 20s to be harsh. Your tire options also open up exponentially.
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2021nightshade4x4
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There’s a reason Range Rovers don’t have 2WD selectable
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dezertbomber
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Plenty capable, no lockers really necessary using ATRAC, and still looks slick when cleaned up.
Used to offroad it with spacer lift, DuroBumps, and its stock XREAS just fine. Last year I put on Bilstein 6112/5160's (later Ironman FCP rear shocks), Ironman HD rear 2" springs, 1.5" wheel spacers, and Dirt King UCA's for more track width, clearance and load capacity.
Used to offroad it with spacer lift, DuroBumps, and its stock XREAS just fine. Last year I put on Bilstein 6112/5160's (later Ironman FCP rear shocks), Ironman HD rear 2" springs, 1.5" wheel spacers, and Dirt King UCA's for more track width, clearance and load capacity.
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