What have you done to your 5th Gen 4Runner today?

Mike, I have to say your photography work is absolutely spectacular!

 

Frickin gorgeous.! Some nice country you get to ride in...

 

How about some homemade sliders? Yes I work for a metal fab shop.....

 

I'm thinking those will do... well done.!

 

Installed an SSO blacked out roof rack and and rock sliders. Took her fishin to celebrate. Lookin at wheels and suspension next. Cant lie though, next gen 4runner rumors got me thinking about slowing this build down a bit, for a possible trade in down the road. We'll see

 

um where the fish at?

 

dont know bout all that new gen stuff there's still alot of what if's. unibody, body lines, engines, vehicle size. personally I'd rather build the best kick ass 4runner I can.

 

If the next gen is as described here http://suvsandtrucks.com/2021-toyota-4runner/, I'm not sure that it's exciting news.

 

Took mine out for a photoshoot!

 

grr8 backdrop!

 

I love welding. Its amazing how much you can build from metal when you can cut, grind, drill and weld that sht! Looks great

 

Where is this? Looks like up near Uinta/Kamas area?

 

Very true, im probably just overthinking. I just sense a more aggressive capable runner coming next. Could be completely wrong though. And got skunked at that hole, left and hit a couple ponds i live near. Caught a handful of crappy and bass. Fish pics with the runner next time, i fish every other day so i dont take many pics of catches

 

I hear ya. this runner is pretty capable tho. I dont know if I would get a the new one. I guess if it came in a nice diesel and I absolutely loved the style I would consider it. then again I do out right own mine and have put a bunch of nice stuff in it already. have to cross that bridge when we get there.

 

Agreed, that doesnt sound like an upgrade at all. I really hope this isnt the direction they go. I kind of hope toyota has raptor, jeep, and the just announced ram trx in the back of their minds when desinging this. I dig certain qualities from those vehicles and would love to see the runner as a tough competitor stock

 

new shoes . falken wildpeak AT3

 

that's a grr8 looking tire. been considering it but wish it was a 65k mile tire. I'm still thinking bout it tho

 

I have 12,800 miles on my truck and this is the 4th set of tires under it including the original ones which came off at 326 miles. Original. BFG KO2, Ridge Grappler, now the AT3W. I get bored way to quick to care about tread life lol. I have had them since Sunday though, maybe 100 miles on them so far and I'm happy with them. Really haven't done anything than street driving though so pretty much any tire will do there.

 

Nice, any specific reason you ditched the ko2s and ridge grapplers?

 

I get bored kinda easy lol I never leave anything alone for very long.

 

Do you trade in the old tires?

 

Assuming you're talking to me, no. My stock 2016 SR5 wheels and tires made their way to my 2005 4Runner. Sold the KO2's and currently have the Ridge Grapplers for sale.

 

Ah, sounds like you're able to recoup some of the cost then. If at some point you'd like to try all-season tires, my Michelin LTXs are the best tires I've had on my bigger vehicles (taco, sienna, 4R).

 

Nah I like aggressive tires. Street tires don't do anything for me. So far the Ridge Grapplers were my favorite in terms of looks.

 

Is that Lifted or stock height?

 

1.5" lift

 

Hey, crew. I'm looking at a brand new 4 runner. Would you guys have any concern about buying a truck that's been sitting on the lot for 6 months? Or is this pretty typical?

 

Not typical at all. These trucks sell FAST and generally do not site around that long at all. What is the price, model, mileage, color?

 

Brand new, silver, SR5 premium. Not sure yet how many miles exactly. But I assume only test drives. It's not been dealer traded.

 

Was it a sales person demo, maybe 1500 miles on it? If so, stay away. Buying something like that is like buying a rental. We all know how those cars are treated. Definitely get more details before making a decision.