'Limited' not recommended for Off-Road?

[wfo9]

If you plan is to do moderate to heavy off-roading... you might be much better off with the trail (unless you plan to modify.. and then it simply does not matter).

The approach and departure angles on the limited are worse than the trail and sr5. This can be changed with aftermarket bumpers or even throwing the sr5 bumper covers on... The older 2010-2013 trails actually had the best bumper covers for durability... in hard core off-road which most people don't do with 4runners.

I personally think the salesman was on the right track (not the part about it breaking though, unless he meant the bumper covers).. If offroading is your goal... then the trail just makes more sense for the avg buyer. The rear locker makes a significant difference in more extreme scenarios.

But if you plan to modify it... They are all really the same thing under the skin. No real difference in durability.

 

[Knight-Errant]

Actually, if the trail gets really tough, the Limited's ventilated seats will help you stay cool under pressure.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

My LE absolutely has a front skid -- I'm not sure what you're talking about...

Crappy pic, but you can pretty clearly see the skid continuing to the front.

I had a half fuel skid, though.

Yea I must be smoking something funny this morning. You're right. I was under the assumption that the trail offered better skids stock, rather than just the full gas tank coverage. Turns out I'm wrong. :fro:

 

[philsey]

Why don't you buy the wife a new LE, and take over her SR5 and mod it up?

 

[devildog92]

Why don't you buy the wife a new LE, and take over her SR5 and mod it up?

First, thanks to ALL that have weighed-in on this topic...the response is STAGGERING and I am glad to have such a good bunch of folks that are willing to guide me through the process. Thank YOU ALL.

I wish it were as easy as taking the wifes and just getting her a new one...she LOVES her 4R and I can't pry it from her hands, even with the allure of one with more options or a diff color. Its totally up to me to find one I like and go from there.

I know I want a Nautical Blue one, that's what is definitive thus far. How the rest shapes up is anyones guess, however it appears that the Trail Premium may be a 'slightly' better route? I love the goodies on the Limited, but sure like some of the other characteristics of the TP.

Thanks again everyone.

 

[Koddo]

The gaudy chrome and front fascia of the limited is more than enough to drive me away from it. I think its really really, reallllyyy, ugly. Also, the xreas can complicate things if you ever want to lift and you begin to run into the PRO dilemma of paying for stuff only to modify it away for the small nuance benefits.

None of its un-modifiable, but creates a lot of work for not much benefit. Stick with a Trail! Or just do a base SR5 and modify it how you see fit!

 

[Knight-Errant]

The gaudy chrome and front fascia of the limited is more than enough to drive me away from it. I think its really really, reallllyyy, ugly.

It's grown on me over the years, but I actually think the front end looks sweet when people plasti dip the chrome (it wouldn't be t4r.org without plasti dip).

 

[Miguelon]

Limited's Rock!

Some of them even HARD ROCK!

 

[Miguelon]

The gaudy chrome and front fascia of the limited is more than enough to drive me away from it. I think its really really, reallllyyy, ugly. Also, the xreas can complicate things if you ever want to lift and you begin to run into the PRO dilemma of paying for stuff only to modify it away for the small nuance benefits.

None of its un-modifiable, but creates a lot of work for not much benefit. Stick with a Trail! Or just do a base SR5 and modify it how you see fit!

Ive been running a lift on my UnLimited for two years w/o any issues. Specifically what about the XREAS do you find that could complicate things?

 

[Okki]

Took my limited to the FJ SUMMIT with better tires and sliders installed. Did just fine. I would upgrade the skids, but that's about it. Anything beyond that is because you want it ; not because the truck needs it. The front valance is a bit lower, so keep that in mind, but if you are doing hard offroad trails that will be the least of your damage concern. It's an awesome vehicle.

Okki

 

[Okki]

My LE absolutely has a front skid -- I'm not sure what you're talking about...

Crappy pic, but you can pretty clearly see the skid continuing to the front.

I had a half fuel skid, though.

There is a front skid. But also a crappy fuel tank skid. It doesn't cover the full tank. I dented the crap out of it during my summit visit.

Plenty of skid options out there. Same thing for sliders. Just get one that is XReas compatible.

Okki

 

[Toffees]

Ive been running a lift on my UnLimited for two years w/o any issues. Specifically what about the XREAS do you find that could complicate things?

When my LE grows up it wants to be like your UnLimited.

 

[Rolex'andRunners]

I had a 14 Limited that I took off-road and it was plenty well competent.

 

[chuonfood]

If the Limited is not for off roading, is the new Honda Pilot better or far off worse than the Limited for off roading?

I'm sorry to hijack but the moderators won't let me post a new thread without replying to a number of threads. Thanks

 

[Toffees]

If the Limited is not for off roading, is the new Honda Pilot better or far off worse than the Limited for off roading?

I'm sorry to hijack but the moderators won't let me post a new thread without replying to a number of threads. Thanks

I'd get the first or second gen CRV, because it includes a picnic table. That should be perfect for off road travel.

 

[BigCountryT4R]

The "ground clearance" is the same, you are referring to the body panels hanging low. That front bumper in the 14+ LE is stupid low, not even getting to the braces look. The only armor difference is if they are still putting the half skid on the gas tank, otherwise the LE has skid plates?

Went to the dealer yesterday and I noticed this. I thought the LE was lower, and then I saw the panels go down more.


I will say that Limited was nice! I am considering one also, just worried about it's off-road ability. The Trail Premium would work, or TRD Pro with everything. I just want a smooth riding vehicle especially when taking my elderly parents places.

 

[Jhalko]

Went to the dealer yesterday and I noticed this. I thought the LE was lower, and then I saw the panels go down more.


I will say that Limited was nice! I am considering one also, just worried about it's off-road ability. The Trail Premium would work, or TRD Pro with everything. I just want a smooth riding vehicle especially when taking my elderly parents places.

The best stock for off-road is the trail. The LE has the guts, just some mall styling on the rockers and front, easily fixed, but time and money. I did a lot of easy trails with my LE with only wheels and tires changed out, just depends on how you define "off-road ability".

 

[rochmpr]

Oh crap, has anyone told Bimrunner his Limited is not wheelable?

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/155746-bimrunner-build-thread-pics.html

 

[Jhalko]

Oh crap, has anyone told Bimrunner his Limited is not wheelable?

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/155746-bimrunner-build-thread-pics.html

Once he gets the supercharger it'll be good...

:girl:

 

[Cletus_G]

Went to the dealer yesterday and I noticed this. I thought the LE was lower, and then I saw the panels go down more.


I will say that Limited was nice! I am considering one also, just worried about it's off-road ability. The Trail Premium would work, or TRD Pro with everything. I just want a smooth riding vehicle especially when taking my elderly parents places.

we just bought a used 2013 4Runner Limited, and it rides great, like a truck, but smooth.

we were looking for a used 4Runner with leather and backup camera, but most of the used 4Runners around here were not treated nice and still overpriced. found a black 1 similar to the 1 you posted, but it had scratches down the side and smelled like a wet dog inside, and still priced at 32k

like i said, so far we love our Limited 4Runner