r/4Runner

Got my first 3D scanner Sunday night, learned how to 3D model in Fusion 360 and Autocad Monday, created this beauty. First time working with aluminum as well so I'm super happy with how it turned out. Minor modifications will be made if anyone wanted to buy one just to make install process easier.

The center left mounting point is missing a bolt because I'm still waiting to make a 3D printed spacer for more rigidity along with the plastic trim missing on the right center mount since I was just test fitting.

Next step is powder coating copper to match my wheels, I'm very excited.

Feedback greatly appreciated!

4th Gen V8

Upgraded from my civic for the best boy in the world! Loving it!❤️🥰

I’m looking at this 2020 4 runner, 82k miles for $34k. Overall the body is pretty good shape besides cosmetic scratches and stuff touched up. The inside doors have bad scratches assuming the owner had a dog possibly. Would you think this price is reasonable? Ik this is lower than any I’ve seen but would I be reasonable for me to counter offer because of the scratches. What would you guys do

I’m considering a 2021 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro 4WD in Lunar Rock for work in remote desert terrain. It has approximately 70,000 miles, a 4.0L V6, 5-speed automatic, part-time 4WD with low range, and a clean CARFAX. Asking price is $45,000, with shipping/fees separate but comparable to other options. I will be driving 3 hrs per day on the road and also off road in the Mojave daily.

Location: Huntington Beach, California; I would register it in Nevada.

Condition/history:

- Clean CARFAX, no reported accidents.

- 3 owners including dealerships

- I will get an independent pre-purchase inspection before buying.

- I plan to keep it stock; no lift, aftermarket suspension, oversized tires, or major modifications planned.

Factory equipment that matters to me:

- Fox suspension with rear reservoirs.

- Factory all-terrain tires.

- TRD front skid plate.

- Locking rear differential, Crawl Control, Multi-Terrain Select, and 4LO.

- Dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, JBL audio.

- Lunar Rock is my favorite fifth-gen color and I strongly prefer it over white.

I am also considering a 2023 TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD at about $44,000 with roughly 30,000 miles, 4.0L V6/5-speed automatic, in white. It was corporate-owned and has a CARFAX-reported moderate accident, though the airbags did not deploy. The dealer says it has been inspected, has driven it personally, and would offer a warranty at cost. It appears stock, but I would still obtain repair records and an independent body/frame/mechanical inspection.

I understand the newer ORP has a substantial mileage and age advantage. My concern is that the accident history will affect both long-term confidence and resale, while the clean Pro has the factory equipment, color, and history I prefer.

How much weight would you place on a clean-history 2021 Pro at 70k miles versus a newer, 30k-mile ORP with a moderate non-airbag accident?

Photos are mostly of the 23 with the accident showing the front end where the damage is reported.

I added the 360 lighting kit, grab handles, awning mounts, and a front light bar. Gonna take it out and get some real pictures. We will post those when I take them.

I’ll definitely look back at my 5th Gen as “the” vehicle of my life. Probably because I’ll never be crazy enough to spend that much again😂

I abused its odometer for the first few years with a travel job. Hoping I get lucky and have it around for 300K.

Took off that awful air dam and put on amber fog light lenses

My new “voodoo blue” 4runner came in the mail today! Decided to start hunting down 1/64th scale 4Runners.

Simple 3 speed fan that doesn’t look obtrusive / janky, pulling the already cold air and blowing it right on my neck / back. Funny shit you find on amazon - I’m going to test it out over the next couple days and at $15 I’ll probably grab another for the passenger side 😆.

Plugs into a usb plug, so I don’t have to worry about a battery issue.

Live in a hot climate…..maybe it’s for you as well 👀.

Any tips for next time would be so it definitely isn’t perfect but I’m proud of it.

I finally made the move away from “German engineering” and picked up a new 4Runner after hearing about their popularity and famous longevity. I’m really liking it so far! The hype makes much more sense now. Cheers!

Hello out there!! 👋

Quick question, my wife and I have been enjoying our new to us 09 V6 SR5 fully stock 4Runner for a little over a year now. Besides some Kumho All Weather tires, a little bit of brake work and routine fluids, I’ve done no other work on it. We’ve enjoyed some decent inclines and rock sections but no mud or real big rocks or boulders. I’ve only used 4Hi on our off road excursions thus far and same went for today’s adventure on Johnny Park Road near Hwy 7 near Allenspark, CO down to Hwy 36 and it did phenomenal! Besides a slip or two (poor line choice on my end) I didn’t feel like the truck struggled much at all. I’m sure a decent set of A/T tires would be a much better choice but not quite ready for new tires until we get a little bit closer to winter. Anyhow’s, I’ve been reading some mixed reviews on whether the type of trail I did today would have been better in 4Hi or 4Lo? Any insight is greatly appreciated!

Video is from after our adventure down Johnny Park Road!!

What do you think this sound is caused by and how do I fix it? It only rattles like this when I have the car in reverse or drive and I am stationary with my foot on the break. It does not happen in park or while I am moving in gear. 2019 TRD ORP

Any creative low cost options for covering up this dent? It unfortunately goes over the PR in PRO but I would be fine if somehow there was a way to add something above it so that it didn’t look quite so bad? I’ve thought about bumpers with spare tire etc but those seem to get pretty spendy / almost the cost of having body work done. If there was some type of decal or something to partially cover it up and not look super weird? It’s a 2024 trd pro. Thanks in advance. less