5th gen 4Runners in scenic locations

Is a lift a requirement for the trails or are some of them doable with a stock heigh suspension and some armour?

 

That deep rut picture, where was that? Balance rock trail?

 

It was either spur number 2 or 3 off Mt Herman Rd. The ruts are soooooo much deeper than pics make them out to be, and they get more fun every time it rains and washes out a little.

 

New to my family 2020 SR5 Premium first trip to the beach. Love everything about it so far.

 

Stock would be pretty tough on most of these routes in the San Juans. On Imogene pass the guy in front of me in a Off Road 4R hit his rear hitch and bent one of the loops on the side right up in the process. When we stopped a little later for a quick break I asked him what he was running for a lift and he was at 2.5 inches. I am at 3" and didn't hit. Of course it didn't help that he came down off the obstacle too fast. Everyone in the round up was lifted at least 2 to 3 inches, it would be the one thing I would suggest besides a front skid plate.

 

I haven't done Imogene, but all of Alpine Loop (and Engineer Pass) is very doable stock height with no damage. I consider better tires a must, as you'll need the traction and there are loads of sharp rocks, but no lift was necessary. At least one poster on here mentioned that Imogene was easier than Engineer, in his opinion, but I think lifts are a bit overrated for most things.

 

When I did the Alpine Loop in a rental Jeep in 2000, my cousin did it in a stock Grand Cherokee on highway tires.

 

Bennett pass

 

Near Estes Park, CO. Pole Hill Road in Roosevelt National Forest. Just an access road but gets to some awesome views.

Then went to Johnny Park Road nearby, which is far more interesting an off-road trail. Saw lots of sxs's, no other 4x4's. Not difficult, but very rocky. Didn't take any pics there. Only got halfway when I ran out of time.

 

Anyone else ever find themselves on Google Maps? Second time for me, lol. Foresthill, CA, busted going to the brewpub.

 

LOL, Busted! In a good way. Love it.

 

At least the camera didnt bust you going into "Madame Cheri's Strip club, Bar&Bordello".

 

No pics, but took the 4R huckleberry picking over the weekend.

 

@Acesandeights
Did you make it to the McGrew trail this summer? Post some pictures. I would have joined you if it wasn’t for having to move for my job.

Cheers
Mike

 

@nova, I hate to admit it, but no. I let my forest service pass lapse without going. I sold the Wrangler and just got into the 4R and ended up using some time off to do something entirely different. Ended up with a sunburn though, so it was still a good time.

 

Wanoga Sno Park, Bend, Oregon, and in the shadow of Mt. Bachelor in pic two.

 

Clean ride and paint is looking wet. Did you do anything to the paint? Ceramic/PPF?

 

I have a seven-year ceramic coating, with the Expel wrap on the hood, front fenders, A-Pillar, etc. I also adjusted the photo a bit in Lightroom, but IRL the paint looks awesome! The ceramic coating is great, and it makes washing the 4Runner a lot easier.

 

what rear bumper is that? Love it!

 

I got it from a shop in Fresno, Ca

Brute Force Fab


Friggin love it!!

 

sweet, thx!!

bummer they wont ship it

 

Yeah he is a smaller shop, just a hand full of people.

 

Checking out some Forest Service Roads in my backyard. The new suspension makes washboard roads disappear!

 

Mosquito pass, Colorado

 

Looks like a great time!

 

Is this a 5th gen?

 

Bass Lake, CA