Trd owners impressions

[TRDPRORUNNER]

I forget the guy's tag that posted all the professional grade pictures.
He must have 5000 miles on his by now.

Hey jtallequipment,

Somehow, I missed this thread, but have been busy lately...

I currently have just over 3k on mine. after my 2500k trip, I've been trying to cool the jets a little to keep mileage reasonable as it's not even 2015 yet!

My impressions: Feel exactly the same way as Mooney described with wheel/tire change. With the 275 heavy ST/Maxx's, the TRD went from light and snappy and ultra smooth to a bit of a heavier, more planted and somewhat sluggish feel. Don't read "horrible" but more of now I'm actively watching the pedal and slowing sooner and becoming more of a trained pilot to keep mpg's in check. Rather than driving without care, I'm driving like a pilot in the sense that I more carefully watch everything. Going up hills, I watch my speed and keep a certain feel on the gas, going downhills I predict more of what it'll take to stop regarding engine braking vs. brakes and general vehicle inertia. It's not as bad as it sounds mind you. I did lose about 2-2.5 mpg with the Gobi & Coopers, so I'm trying to keep it reasonable in the city, so I can tear it up offroad.

The stock TRD sort of gave me a sports car feel. It was lighter & quicker and the Nittos we're great for street. My new setup is awesome too though. it is a beefier, truck feel now than a sports car. I feel that I can just blow over rocks now that would've given me pause with the Nittos. Love the Gobi and Nfabs... Just step up and grab the rack and things. Feels much more of a true "utility" vehicle now. Which is what I wanted for harsh desert rocks, camping, towing,etc.

All that being said, I don't regret anything on the TRD or what I've added. Overall, It's the best, most capable vehicle I've ever owned and I had a 3rd gen black 4Runner for 13 years. I really wish there was more power for sure, but I guess you can't have it all. Big picture: Awesome truck & Love it!

 

[Bevo]

I thought I would pass along my impressions now that I have a few(250) miles on my Pro.

They definitely look better in person than in pictures, and sit relatively level. The ride is really smooth with a little body roll and nose dive. The dive and roll are no more severe than my 2011 FJ. I have not had her offroad yet, but I am looking forward to it.

Power is not great, but does the job. Mileage on the first tank of gas was 16.5 per the computer. I was not babying it, and most of the miles were around town and not on the highway. That's about what I expected, and I hope it improves a little.

The interior is really nice and laid out very well. The Entune system works fine and sounds good. The screen could stand to be a little larger though.

Overall I am really happy with the purchase and have no regrets.:frog:

If anyone has anything specific they want to know, feel free to ask.

 

[redkat]

I’ve done mostly highway driving and limited off-road at this point.

Ride/Suspension: A little bouncy and yes, nosedive is apparent; it’s a truck and drives like one, don’t expect a unibody ride. Personally, if I had to do a lengthy commute daily in it, I might not like that. My wife calls it a hard shell Taco.

Nitto Terra grapplers are great highway tires and complement the overall looks of the TRD Pro, however even compared to a set of BFG A/T’s they’re wimps, remember, they’re P rated tires dude.

Interior: Very quiet interior ride, can be mistaken for a smooth ride, there’s just not a lot of exterior noise heard.

Seats do not provide adequate lateral stability, I feel like I’m going to fly out of the seat sometimes (I’m not that big of a person), off-road this will only be exacerbated.

Touch screen is in a low position for my liking; I prefer to be more heads up, would have been nice to have it where the vents are.

Life is a compromise; the TRD Pro is no exception to the rule. I still love it though.

More later.

 

[4RunnerTRDPRO]

How long is your definition of a lengthy commute??

 

[Mooney]

Nitto Terra grapplers are great highway tires and complement the overall looks of the TRD Pro, however even compared to a set of BFG A/T’s they’re wimps, remember, they’re P rated tires dude.



More later.

P= Wimpy? :noidea:

BF Goodrich Tires Part 39550 - 38x14.50R20, Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 - 4 Wheel Parts

 

[redkat]

How long is your definition of a lengthy commute??

>1hr

 

[redkat]

P= Wimpy? :noidea:

BF Goodrich Tires Part 39550 - 38x14.50R20, Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 - 4 Wheel Parts

I stand corrected on the p rating, there are some good p rated off road tires, just more of a load bearing issue, not that we can do much hauling. :thumb:

 

[Daily-runner]

Did they really change the brake lines, pads or rotors from early 5th gen? If they did I wonder if it is interchangeable. I really hate the feel on my 4R brakes.