New to 4runners saying hi

SupraRacer

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Hello ive wanted a 4runner for some time now, im one of the guys who belives that anything any car company has done Toyota has done first or better. So far ive stuck with Toyota performance cars, Ive owned more celicas than id like to recall, 6 supras, 2 Mr2's, and even an all-trac for a whole week. And now with my business i need something that i can haul parts around in and tow trailers around with. Naturally i looked at two trucks, the Land Cruiser and the 4runner. The landcruiser does everything i need it to do, cept get 10mpg, that wont work. So the 4runner it is. Dont think that im settling for the 4runner, because im not like i said ive wanted a 4runner for going on 10years now.

Just a little background so you guys all dont think im totally clueless. Im not new to toyotas, i currently own a 1990 White package Turbo Targa Supra, i did a 1jz-gte swap, also swapped in a full grey leather int, plus added a few extras, at the moment shes dyno'd 368rwhp and has run a 12.6@113mph on street tires and on the stock turbos. www.supraracerturbo.4t.com is my website for her, i literally built her from nothing. I do all my own work on my cars, including alignments. I like to tinker, and modify toyotas factory look to update and improve the lines of the car.

Anyway this is my first suv/truck, and i just bought a 92 silver Sr5, 160K Auto with every facrtory option, leather, factory cdplayer, sunroof, tow package, running boards, 31"tires, etc and in can be good condition, for $1500. It has rust in all the normal places for a 4runner but just surface rust, nothing i cant handle. The drivers leather tore and can be re-sown, the interior is very dirty but will clean up very well. The rear window is finiky, it sometimes goes down sometimes it doesnt so i think its either a switch or a short. Again just saying hi and so far love your site.

Heres a few pics:



~Ryan
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XREAS QUESTIONS

I am considering buying a 05-07 sport edition with XREAS suspension but only if it makes a difference. i drive mostly highway but take trips to remote locations including the Navajo and Alaska. Any thoughts????
 
Re: XREAS QUESTIONS

alaskaman said:
I am considering buying a 05-07 sport edition with XREAS suspension but only if it makes a difference. i drive mostly highway but take trips to remote locations including the Navajo and Alaska. Any thoughts????

My only advice is to test drive an XREAS equipped truck back to back with a non-XREAS 4Runner. I think the difference will be evident.
 
well I did drive both. the XREAS is clearly an advantage on cornering but a bit stiff ride (bumpy) so I am still thinking about it. The sport model though is very nice looking and I think the seats are stiffer as well. tough choice.
 
Mark86 said:
Welcome to the board and enjoy your 4Runner!
thank you, and i plan to. ive seen a few videos on youtube but how capable would you say it is asis with that rubber? im not expecting to go rock crawling or take on the Rubicon anytime soon. but percentage wise how many of the trails could i tackle? I have a few buddies that are into offroading and they are all psyched that i got this.
 
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you'll be surprised where 4Runners can go. :-) Especialy if you give it a minor lift (3") for the added clearance. You can go crazy with mods if you get the bug but even stock 4Runners are a blast.:biggrin2: :)
 
Yeah i picked her up tonite, and played around a little bit, went over a 3ft dirt birm, then put her in 4lo and drove from on parking lot to an upper one about 12ft higher with a decent steep grade.

Did it like it wasnt even there. I think im going to love my new Daily
 

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