Totally new and need advice

[ChambersTRD ORP]

2017 here

So as of your question about which to buy. I would suggest that if you're planning on upgrades and different modes an making it your own vehicle then go with the Off Road Premium. If you like the PRO color and don't plan on doing any special mods (IE suspension) then the PRO is a good investment.

As of mods to do first you need to figure out what style you're going to build and go from there I would suggest a spacer lift and bigger, more aggressive tires to start with cause then any build style you go with those will work.

Spacer lift I only suggest for getting started and to level the vehicle until you decide on full lift set up that is a plethora of options out there and brands that are all very fine brands. If you don't mind spending money more than once then a good start option is the common Bilstein 5100's great starter lift.

Good luck on your choices and happy trails enjoy.

 

[delloro]

Welcome from the IE!

First thing to get is good floormats, like Husky.

Next is HID headlights, I like my Morimoto/Phillips.

LED interior light.

After that, if you got the SR5, you need to upgrade tires.

I have and use a full-length roof rack and I love it.

Not sure what you want to do with your suspension, I have a lift in mine. Love it too. I started with a spacer lift, worked great.

I couldn't see the extra money for a trail or TRD when I bought mine in 2015, the only 2 things they had that I really wanted were the manual 4wd lever and the rear locker. But no tan interior, which I wanted to keep the heat down here on the 951.

I got the SR5 and rationalized putting the price difference into upgrades. I am finally putting my Harrop rear locker in today. I can live without the shift lever, though I still want one.

Anyways, that's my advice. If you are not stuck on a factory locker, get the SR5, then get tires, wheels, and lifted suspension you really want.

Get aluminum skids, sliders, put an Antman cargo mod in, a good roof rack, a mild lift, good tires, a rear locker, and you are good to go nearly any place and sleep in your car when you get there.

 

[Muzzle of Bees]

IMO -- Get the OR, add skid plates and sliders then run it on trails to see what you really need. Make mods after you see how well the T4 does to help decide what is needed for your type of running.

I really like my old 2013 Trail and have taken it on some very rough trails and deep sand dunes. But from what you say you want, maybe a JL with 35s, lockers and winch may be better for your intended use. :jk:

I never would have recommended a Jeep until I make a snow run with a group of built JKs. They were impressive.

The JL build quality scares me. The JL forum is littered with battery, death wobble and other QC problems on nearly every model. The dealerships are not that knowledgeable or friendly either.

 

[Brianblaze0254]

I hope people don’t mind me jumping in and asking a quick question...... feel free to delete this if it is a problem, but new here and wanted to ask a question about buying my first 4runner. I have driven Jeeps my whole life and looking for something more reliable and I can put miles on while making a few small mods : 2-3 inch lift and a nice wheel and tire set up, that type of thing. My budget isn’t huge and I found a 2010 with 180k at a Toyota dealership and the car fax looked really impressive every oil change and every tire rotatation is on there and all done at a Toyota dealer. I was wondering if this is a good idea? Or what I should be looking at to make sure this is the right purchase for me. They are asking 10k for it and it would also be my daily driver. I would want this to last to 300k and I know they can just trying to protect myself before I get too attached or convince myself this is a great deal when it might not be. Thanks

 

[49Runner]

I have a 2016 Trail Premium (pretty much an ORP). I went with KDSS and changed my suspension almost immediately. I have the interior of the TRD Pro but with greater flex to to the KDSS. The Pro suspension would not have been a benefit because of the terrain up here (Alaska), it would have been nice on the road but for the lower speed rocks, ruts etc. there was no value to me.

I personally don’t see the value in a $6k premium on the TRD Pro over the ORP... but that is just me. If I was willing to spend over $50k on one of these I’d take a hard look at a GX460 (V8 and better towing weight).

You’ll notice a lot of opinions (mine included) all make good points... read through and take the advice that fits your daily needs and the terrain you will be playing in. Very capable rigs.