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4th Gen toyota 4runner SR5 Is it worth modifying for off road

Discussion in '4th Gen Builds (2003-2009)' started by SquatchRunner06, Mar 2, 2023.

  1. Mar 2, 2023 at 5:22 AM
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    SquatchRunner06

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    Hello everyone I have a question maybe some of you guys can help me
    So I have SR5 4 runner
    I already started doing some modifications to it
    my question is Is it worth upgrade For offroad if so what are the top main upgrades/mods I should do to get it ready.
    Your help would be greatly appreciated thank you so much 4 runner family
     
  2. Mar 2, 2023 at 10:29 AM
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    06_dark_knight

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    I agree, what are your intended uses?
    Looks like you already have a 3"lift?
     
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    Geojanitor

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    I agree with what has been said about intent. However, I recently watched a Matt's Offroad Rescue video on Utube where he rescues a TRD on a snowy road. Matt made it all the way in 2-WD in his rig and during the rescue of a snow-bound 4runner made some very interesting comments regarding all the "bells and whistles" on the Toyota ("twitchy" is the word he used). His take was that sometimes simple is better and user experience with 4wd is more important than what your rig has on it. As a geologist with long time experience with 4wds I could not agree more. So I have an SR5, to each his own.
     

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