Konig Six Shooter Rims wrapped with 275/70/17 BFG AT

[TEQ.FZJ]

Improving performance is a give or take proposition

Yes of course. I'm pretty everybody knows there's a tradeoff when you start changing OEM parts.

When I say performance I mean offroad performance. This is a 4Runner. It's a purpose-built vehicle. It's marketed as a rugged offroad vehicle. How many 4Runner TV commercials have you seen? I bet it's a lot lower than the number of Highlander commercials.

This forum is all about offroading as a hobby and way of life. Because let's face it, there's really nothing practical about the 4Runner as a people hauler / grocery getter for the typical American family. It's expensive, heavy and drinks gas like water. That's what crossover SUVs are for. Anybody buying a 4Runner for these purposes does it for looks.

 

[1engineer]

Yes of course. I'm pretty everybody knows there's a tradeoff when you start changing OEM parts.

When I say performance I mean offroad performance. This is a 4Runner. It's a purpose-built vehicle. It's marketed as a rugged offroad vehicle. How many 4Runner TV commercials have you seen? I bet it's a lot lower than the number of Highlander commercials.

This forum is all about offroading as a hobby and way of life. Because let's face it, there's really nothing practical about the 4Runner as a people hauler / grocery getter for the typical American family. It's expensive, heavy and drinks gas like water. That's what crossover SUVs are for. Anybody buying a 4Runner for these purposes does it for looks.

I was just going by what you said, not what you meant lol. No, everybody DOES NOT know there is a tradeoff. Just read some of the posts! The 4Runner is a ruggedized station wagon for people who would bend or break a normal station wagon. That's why I got mine at least.

 

[Mikefj40]

I never understood the point of buying a new $40,000 vehicle then replacing the brand new suspension and brand new tires. Mind as well wait and buy used.

Looks good though.

The stock Dunflops are crap. I always ran ATs on my FJ40s and can't wait to set up my '14 TE with new wheels and rubber. And frankly, the stock suspension isn't going to get the job done in Alaska. And don't get me started on the crap that passes for skid plates.

The reason we do this is to make it more capable. That's a good enough reason for me.

Mike
'14 T4R TE "Bunky"

 

[1engineer]

The stock Dunflops are crap. I always ran ATs on my FJ40s and can't wait to set up my '14 TE with new wheels and rubber. And frankly, the stock suspension isn't going to get the job done in Alaska. And don't get me started on the crap that passes for skid plates.

The reason we do this is to make it more capable. That's a good enough reason for me.

Mike
'14 T4R TE "Bunky"

More capable at what?

 

[Mikefj40]

More capable at what?

More capable for my trip to Alaska this summer. The stock TE is ok out of the box but not ready for up North yet.

Mike
'14 T4R TE "Bunky"

 

[NSW550]

You don't see the point of improving performance AND looks??? OEM skinny highway tires are worthless off the pavement and stock suspension is way too mushy giving you a terrible nose dive each time you step on the brakes.

OEM highway tires, "dunflops", are also worthless on dry and wet pavement. Just horrible tire overall.

 

[DrDubzz]

More capable for my trip to Alaska this summer. The stock TE is ok out of the box but not ready for up North yet.

Mike
'14 T4R TE "Bunky"

I dunno, my bone stock 2010 SR5 with some AT tires drove to Prudehoe Bay and back. That's about as rugged as Alaska driving gets unless you're searching out dedicated trailed.

No argument on the tires, they were terrible even on pavement, but the rest of the rig is just fine out of the box IMO

 

[470SNC]

those wheels look awesome on fifth gens, good buy!

 

[MattAK]

More capable for my trip to Alaska this summer. The stock TE is ok out of the box but not ready for up North yet.

Guess it depends on where you're planning on going up there. I drove a stock 2002 Lexus IS300 up to Anchorage a few years ago for my summer job.