TRD Pro vs SR5 maintenance/repairs
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1engineer
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Dude, if you are going to answer him get it right. Its 99.934316%.
1engineer
Moderator
You weren't wrong but I wouldn't expect a guy with only a master's from MIT to carry the significant digits....
Saker
Senior Member
[MENTION=66316]1engineer[/MENTION],
Why didn't you carry it out to the seventh decimal place, it' not a zero? LOL
just askin'
Doesn't it have more expensive components which justify the higher price tag?
wfo9
New member
NO. All the part time 4wd 5th gen 4runners are pretty much the same truck and will cost about the same to maintain over time.
Pro - is a trail with different shocks, springs, tires, wheels
Trail - is an sr5 with a rear elocker, there is also an option for KDSS on this model only
SR5 - is the base model but really all the same components, just missing a few options like the e-locker and KDSS
The only thing that could be potentially more expensive to repair in the long run is the KDSS system.
The Pro will demand the highest sale price (compared to what you actually get). It's called marketing.
Is it true that there is only a .5" difference on height between the SR5 and TRD?
3wbdriver
New member
3wbdriver
New member
Yes. More expensive shocks, springs, a better and IMPRINTED TRD skid plate, a different grill, and of course those unobtainium cast TRD Pro emblems.
Get a set of Bilstein 5100's for your SR5, set em at .85" for a "close to Pro" look, or go with 1.75" and stand out in the crowd. I got 3 of these from Amazon for mine. I am reliably informed they are good for another 5HP just by sticking them on the body.
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isthunidal
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The only thing that could be potentially more expensive to repair in the long run is the KDSS system.
FrontRange4Runner
New member
LOL I was gonna say something about sig figs, but you beat me to the punch. :roadkill: I guess my smartass credits are burned for the night.
OP: The question is really a non issue. The initial starting price is so much higher on the TRD that overall maintenance costs should not really matter. If you went all stock, the suspension and the recommended tires alone on the TRD would cost more over time, but initial the $8k+ out the door puts the TRD in a different price point all together. That said, the stock for stock maintenance costs will be the highest (over time) on the Trail and Limited due to KDSS and XREAS respectively. That said, anyone on here will probably opt to replace those expensive components with aftermarket items (that cost less while providing the same effect) in the event of a major failure.
Don't get me wrong, but most people who buy the TRD will never use the components that it has to over over the SR5. They will buy it for its looks since all the necessary mods are already done and covered under warranty.
Mooney
New member
Its a Toyota.
philsey
New member
Correct answer(s) is/are:
1. Compared to what? A JGC perhaps?
B. Depends. Depends on how often you take it to the mall, and stress-pose it on one of those parking lot berms, or piles of snow.
CSix
New member
The TRD Pro suspension is marketed to handle Baja like off road runs. Looks like it is marketed to perform like in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g37n5MAXesU
You will incur higher maintenance costs if you drive off road at a fast(er) speed. (IMHO)
Remember, you have to pay to play... ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g37n5MAXesU
You will incur higher maintenance costs if you drive off road at a fast(er) speed. (IMHO)
Remember, you have to pay to play... ;-)
oljedi11950
New member
Yikes !!!! You guys & someone just said how kind this gen is ? Yaya op ? are a bit you know what's the right word , shall we say uninformed ? Maybe needs to search a bit or is this his 1st 4r & he needs our expertise ? Oh well :focus: Dude stuff breaks , more electronics stops working , that's what warranties are for ! Am I forgetting anything ? :heh:
1engineer
Moderator
We do try to write in complete sentences and use basic grammar and punctuation rules in the 5th generation section. Maybe that's why you think we are not so nice?
