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Had to get 5Gen before it’s too late

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by HighwayRanger, Jan 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM.

  1. Jan 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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    HighwayRanger

    HighwayRanger [OP] New Member

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    Just purchased new off road toy, many mods to follow. For the last 2 years I have had a 2013 4Runner SR5 just for commuting to and from work. Just retired and now want to do some adventures thus the need for a new vehicle. Bought a 2024 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO. I could not do the 2025 model with the new engine. IMG_8381.jpg
     
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  2. Jan 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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    Steely123

    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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    BS67

    BS67 8404 USMC Doc

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  4. Jan 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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    Photon_Chaser

    Photon_Chaser 48576 and counting…

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    Welcome and congratulations on your retirement!
     
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  5. Jan 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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    Des67

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    Welcome from CA.!
     
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    Shredder

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    How did you find it? I thought 24’s were all gone.
     
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  7. Jan 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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    1SilverRunner

    1SilverRunner My boy, blue

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  8. Jan 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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    HighwayRanger

    HighwayRanger [OP] New Member

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    So Cal as well, Temecula!
     
  9. Jan 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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    HighwayRanger

    HighwayRanger [OP] New Member

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    I spent a lot of time online and making calls. Very hard to find a 2024 and was close to settling for a 2023 had already test driven the 2023 did not pull the trigger and kept shopping for the 2024. Finally called back on the 2023 and was going to go back to the dealer the next day when the 2024 showed up on my feed that night. Not sure about the color yet, but the Terra is growing on me and it is a 2024, last of the 5Gen.
     
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  10. Jan 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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    Pentangler

    Pentangler Happy Member

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    Super cool rig. Welcome aboard.
     
  11. Jan 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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    JET4

    JET4 Old Member

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    welcome, nice color
     
  12. Jan 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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    djwantke

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    Bought brand new 2016 After May 2021: -Approx 3" lift/level: Bilstein 5100's, OME 2884 590lb 3" front lift springs, SPC UCA's, ICON 158506 2" lift rear coils, diff drop -Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ LT285/70R17 Load E -Mickey Thompson Sidebiter ll 17x9, 0 offset, 5 backspace -Pro Comp black spline lugs ^installed by 4WheelParts^ -New brakes and rotors by brake shop -4-piece ARB skid kit -Smittybilt 2" nerf steps -MBRP black exhaust tip, chopped OEM -Drivers side OEM FJ oh shit handle -All blacked out emblems -Blacked out roof rails -4x WeatherTech window rain guards -OEM custom rear mud flap deletes -KICK BACK MUD FLAPS 12" WIDE - BLACK TOP AND BLACK WEIGHT -FRAM EXTRA GUARD CA10835 engine air filter -1797 LED tricolor fog bulbs Yellow 3000K White 6000K Blue 15000K 28W 4000LM -Armour paint lower rear bumper -Front bumper high stage high clearance cut -Fenders cut straight across, pink reservoir sprayed black -4Runner Lifestyle sequential fog fangs -4Runner Lifestyle smoked taillight decals -Pedal Commander -Rear passenger cargo mounted 120v truck tire pump -4x Spidertrax 1.25" black aluminum wheel spacers -Yota Twins Paracord Hatch Strap sand camo -Teton Workshop hard anodized matte black aluminum shift knob -Ditch flood lights 4 LED 20w 1400lm w/ OEM hood mounts on OEM style dash switch -Backup flood lights under bumper 6 LED 18w 1500lm on OEM style dash switch -Body Mount Chop; cut, weld, paint -Fender mount chop, re-weld, paint -Fender Liner cut behind wheel (I cut liner in front of wheel clean off at top of viper cut) -Wheel well firewall hammering, painting ^done by Arc One Industries^ -valance cap trim -Agency6 Black Shackle Block 2" US Certified 6061 T6 CNC machined aluminum -DRT fab universal hitch skid -ACDelco inner tie rods, outer tie rods, bellows -Full Dr. KDSS switch kit -March 31 Behind grille 13-1/4" 32 LED light bar + wide-angle, eagle-eye lens 6000lm on OEM style dash switch -RAA Powder coated steel roof rack cargo basket, 1" side rails, 64" x 39" x 6", 250lb limit -roof gas can, water can, shovel -PEAKTOW PTT0063 Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier 51-1/2 x 17-1/2 x 4 inches 500 lbs. Capacity (trips only) -July/2023: purchased first needed SPC balljoint replacement kit - newly released, upgraded non-zerk sealed joints 25002 -July 15/2023: The Original Universal EZ Flares, 1". All four corners -Dec. 2023: removed bumper cover and crash bar, drilled frame, installed Apex Overland KDSS Recovery Points -Jan. 2024: SPC balljoint replacement kit - upgraded non-zerk sealed joint design 25002 -Feb. 3/ 2024: 4x KC Wire Hiders, for roof rack lighting Feb. 13/2024: New ditch lights, on new Rago Fabrication Extension brackets. 3inch Quad Row Amber Pods from LED-Club. 32W 3200Lm 16-LED Spot Beam. Replacing 3inch EVERGEAR clear lens ditch light pods w/ yellow lamix-x In progress: 4th, 5th, and 6th set of off road lights Electrical components and wiring purchased, not started -roof rack scene lighting - EVERGEAR ea. 1,350 lumens, 30w, 3-¾" round floods. Custom, side mounted w/ galvanized flat bar And -roof rack upper ditch lights - 3inch Quad Row Amber Pods from LED-Club. 32W 3200Lm 16-LED Spot Beam. Bar clamp mounted to front corners And -roof rack reverse amber pods / secondary hazard lights. 20W 2000Lm 2-LED Spot Beam. Bar clamp mounted to rear side And -roof rack F1 smoked chase light w/ lighting effects. Custom bolted to rear side -POR15 rust proofing line-up, 3-step process PAUSED until 70⁰ weather Bought, in the garage queue: -BlueFire 6-Circuit Fuse Block with LED Indicator & Protection Cover -Blue Sea Systems 100A Circuit Breaker w/ reset lever -Rust prevention •New can POR15, 2x Black Fluid Film, long spray nozzle attachments, 2x PB Surface Shield, 1x Chainwax •partially used POR15 Degreaser, Metal Prep Wanted - PerryParts or Wheelers bump stops, self fabricated limb risers (seasonal, removable), 1" body lift, powder coated center winch bumper w/ large bar (got no tss), rear steel bumper w/ tire carrier for an LT285 Kumho on steely, sliders, bolt on cat shields
    Smart man, you are
     
  13. Jan 16, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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    Toy4X4

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    Welcome from Wisconsin! Retired!? Good job, enjoy the new Toyota.
     
  14. Jan 16, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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    Guppy1301

    Guppy1301 New Member

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    Welcome fellow 4Runner enthusiast!
     
  15. Jan 16, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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    LCJ77

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    Welcome from E.Pa. and congratulations on your retirement!:hattip:
     
  16. Jan 16, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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    Whaler94

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    Welcome to the club! - (purchased my retirement ORP - back in Sept of 2023) I mainly use it to pull my fishing boat, but I plan to take it out west for an adventure when my wife retires.
     
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  17. Jan 16, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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    MEski4x4

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    Welcome - smart move on the 24 Pro. Everytime I see Terra, I wish I had held out for that color, but alas.
     
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    RumHamRunner73

    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Welcome to the forum from North Carolina.
     
  19. Jan 16, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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    Ironguy

    Ironguy Kind of New

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    Welcome from Arizona!
     
  20. Jan 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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    DesertSurfer

    DesertSurfer It ain’t bragging if you can do it!

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    Congratulations on your new rig & retiring, best thing I ever did! Welcome to the forum from San Diego (Poway)!
     
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    Dabigono

    Dabigono Just Joined

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    brewdad

    brewdad New Member

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    What is the build date on your TRD Pro? My build date is July 2024. I have not seen any build dates later than July. Someone at the Tahara plant must have made a video of the last 5th gen 4Runner off the assembly line. I would like to see that video & the vin number.
     
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  23. Jan 18, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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    HighwayRanger

    HighwayRanger [OP] New Member

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    I purchased it used, not sure of the build date, but the last owner purchased it new in May of 2024. So it’s not the last one to roll off the assembly line.
     
  24. Jan 18, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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    xana22

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    So far, organizers, raptor lights, molle panels.
    Congratulations! I bought mine in October while it was still in transit from the factory. I understand the scramble to find a 2024! You have top of the line in a cool color! Enjoy!
     
  25. Jan 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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    Trail Runnah

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    I think that's a smart decision. Maybe once I see them in the wild they'll grow on me, but I don't think so. Been seeing more and more of the new Tacomas, and the more I look at them, the more I dislike them.

    The good thing is if you do decide you want one in a few years, your 5th gen will most likely hold its value remarkably well. Heck, you might even make money on it by then.
     
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  26. Jan 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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    xana22

    xana22 New Member

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    So far, organizers, raptor lights, molle panels.
    Now that would be awesome! Mine’s in the running.
     
  27. Jan 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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    WIwhale

    WIwhale New Member

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    Congrats, i like that terra color alot. Probably my favorite overtaking lunar.
     
  28. Jan 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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    HighwayRanger

    HighwayRanger [OP] New Member

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    Exactly what I was thinking!
     
  29. Jan 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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    BoiseG

    BoiseG New Member

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    Welcome. I'm shocked you were able to find a new 4Runner, let alone a Pro in Terra. Good job!
     

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