Hey, dude, you and I share the exact same scar on our left forearm. Mine is a tad over 12" though. I was on ODA 732 - you sound prior-service (in your manner of speak) did that break of your radius and ulnar come from work done for Uncle Sam? Seriously good video btw. Don't worry about the "smile or out of shape" comments by the way - this isn't a kindergarten video.
Hey thanks! Haha it’s ok. The trolls are gonna comment but no one cares. I’m here to pass on info. As simple as that. Just answering questions before they come in. Thank you for your service! Yes I am prior service. Since high school I’ve got combined 18 years military/law enforcement time. Just trying to keep it real because I’ve had to rely on my equipment for a living and I’m tired of seeing so many companies building garbage just to take peoples money.
@@TAVLLC Right on, I'm adding Toyota to my Jeep arsenal. Thanks for the info - it really helps. It helps a Jeeper like me who has no prior Toyota experience. I understand all of the mechanical and electrical components of the Jeep's systems but when it comes to Toyotas, I'm lost.
dang, this is a nice 4runner. i keep thinking i want to get a gx for the v8, though it'd require a bit more work to be overland-ready. but these 4runner builds are making me think i should just get one ....
Thank you! The customer bought it that way and built it later. But I always just tell people to buy the trim level they like the most because there is far more to the TRD trim level than just the shocks.
Actually, a serious question - 4Runners are offered with only one engine (in the USA). When I tried the car, it felt OK at best, but I was slightly worried about the torque and overall BHP vs. rpm curve. Adding a lot of gear to improve ruggedness and overland/offroad capability - adds quite a bit of weight - how does this affects the ... well, how does it drives after all is added?
Sorry for the late reply here. During the build process we have almost all of the vehicles new weight already figured in so we can get the spring rates correct. We then re gear the truck for the new tire diameter as well as aiding in pushing the new moving mass of the truck. It is an extremely functional modification that we make in all of our expedition builds.
Thank you for the reply! It's not late, I'm still debating should I go for new TRD Pro model or wait until newer and updated one comes along. Perhaps 2020 model - which means next year... if not - I'll just go for the latest on offer.
I couldn't imagine a newer model 4Runner being much better than what is currently available. It already does more stuff than you really need anyway. They're really nice trucks as it is.
Almost all SUVs will see noticeable power deficiencies of adding additional weight from aftermarket bumpers, lift kits, larger wheels, and additional gear. The one thing that most 4runner/Tacoma owners do is add 4.88 gearing. It reduces top speed(as expected), but GREATLY enhances the engines ability to deliver low-end hp and torque that is more important on these vehicles.
Just got an off-road premium. Trd Pro where I’m from are very hard to come by. Got to put your name on waiting list only. Beautiful mods on the the pro.
I just love all these $60k TRD pro bois who spend huge mark ups only to swap wheels, suspension, when they could have just purchased an OR for $20k less with the exact same drive train, rear locker, crawl control, leather seats
Great build! You keep mentioning "stage" kits. Will your new site include the different suspension packages (stage 1, 2, ect...) that we can have done at your shop (prices, parts and labor).
awesome video and especial awesome build. i have a 2016 trd pro but what was your total cost for the extras. my dream build is to be exactly like yours!
Thank you! It's a pretty complex build sheet so we'd be happy to chat with you about it. The price tends to vary quite a bit because everyone wants something a little different.
Great video. Love your work. Who makes that camp table and is it available for purchase? I have been looking for one for my 2011 fj. This one looks like a great option. Thank you in advance.
@@TAVLLC The only difference on the interior of a PRO vs an TRD ORP is that the carpet mats say "TRD PRO" instead of "TRD Off-Road". You could have purchased those mats for an extra $100 from most dealers. (Personally I took mine out and replaced with all weather mats). Not to mention w the ORP you can opt for KDSS & a moonroof.
maybe he wanted more out of the truck...so he modded it..people mod vehicles that are modded from factory....i see many modded 997 gt3rs's, modded ferraris, lambos, evos, stis, list goes on.
Yes if you're going to rip the factory suspension out don't get a pro unless you want to give the dealership an extra $5K tip. Get the ORP and put whatever suspension you want and you'll spend about the same.
Tactical Application Vehicles but you also swapped out the wheels correct? Reason i went with my Off Road Premium 2020. I have a Pro interior practically plus a moon roof..
18? 17... 17! :) :) excellent video.. I'm really really thinking about buying TRD Pro (4runner) so I can get to dark places for astrophotography... Why Toyota USA doesn't offer sun-roof? And is there a final verdict - TRD Offroad vs. TRD Pro?
I dont see the point of getting a Pro. Swapped out the suspension and wheels. Plus it doesnt have any special color to it.. reason why i went with the ORP. Pretty much Pro interior plus a moonroof.. i only wanted a Pro 4R for that special Cement Grey color. Found one used but dealer still wanted 48k pft.. went with a new 2020 instead. Good clean build though i must say.
Love this! This is what I would like to do to my FJ but it’s not 4x4
Why did he use long travel suspension and mid range suspension (stage two) on the rear?
The rear does travel a little further than it did stock but on all fifth gen 4runners you are limited by the fuel tank and the upper links.
I’m a photographer as well How much would it cost me for you to build me a similar rig?
you would have to call the shop and plan out a build, there is far too much that goes into our builds than what we can put out on pricing here.
Hey, dude, you and I share the exact same scar on our left forearm. Mine is a tad over 12" though. I was on ODA 732 - you sound prior-service (in your manner of speak) did that break of your radius and ulnar come from work done for Uncle Sam? Seriously good video btw. Don't worry about the "smile or out of shape" comments by the way - this isn't a kindergarten video.
Hey thanks! Haha it’s ok. The trolls are gonna comment but no one cares. I’m here to pass on info. As simple as that. Just answering questions before they come in. Thank you for your service! Yes I am prior service. Since high school I’ve got combined 18 years military/law enforcement time. Just trying to keep it real because I’ve had to rely on my equipment for a living and I’m tired of seeing so many companies building garbage just to take peoples money.
@@TAVLLC Right on, I'm adding Toyota to my Jeep arsenal. Thanks for the info - it really helps. It helps a Jeeper like me who has no prior Toyota experience. I understand all of the mechanical and electrical components of the Jeep's systems but when it comes to Toyotas, I'm lost.
Very nice job guys love how clean looking this 4Runner is and how capable.
dang, this is a nice 4runner. i keep thinking i want to get a gx for the v8, though it'd require a bit more work to be overland-ready. but these 4runner builds are making me think i should just get one ....
Bro. AMAZING build. But why get the TRD package if you plan to mod it so heavily? no critique here, just wondering what your thinking is on that.
Thank you! The customer bought it that way and built it later. But I always just tell people to buy the trim level they like the most because there is far more to the TRD trim level than just the shocks.
Keep them coming love your guys builds
I have a SC on mine, all I can say is it runs like it should!
Nice build. Just noticed The Maltese cross ink on your hand. Cool
Good eye. Thank you!
i need to get into photography most of these builds you do walk arounds are for photographers
Actually, a serious question - 4Runners are offered with only one engine (in the USA). When I tried the car, it felt OK at best, but I was slightly worried about the torque and overall BHP vs. rpm curve. Adding a lot of gear to improve ruggedness and overland/offroad capability - adds quite a bit of weight - how does this affects the ... well, how does it drives after all is added?
Sorry for the late reply here. During the build process we have almost all of the vehicles new weight already figured in so we can get the spring rates correct. We then re gear the truck for the new tire diameter as well as aiding in pushing the new moving mass of the truck. It is an extremely functional modification that we make in all of our expedition builds.
Thank you for the reply! It's not late, I'm still debating should I go for new TRD Pro model or wait until newer and updated one comes along. Perhaps 2020 model - which means next year... if not - I'll just go for the latest on offer.
I couldn't imagine a newer model 4Runner being much better than what is currently available. It already does more stuff than you really need anyway. They're really nice trucks as it is.
Almost all SUVs will see noticeable power deficiencies of adding additional weight from aftermarket bumpers, lift kits, larger wheels, and additional gear. The one thing that most 4runner/Tacoma owners do is add 4.88 gearing. It reduces top speed(as expected), but GREATLY enhances the engines ability to deliver low-end hp and torque that is more important on these vehicles.
Have you guys thought about trying to put the Toyota 5.7L into a 4Runner or Tacoma?
great walkaround. glad you guys are adding content on youtube. Excited to see the video on the LC200 build you are doing.
Just got an off-road premium. Trd Pro where I’m from are very hard to come by. Got to put your name on waiting list only. Beautiful mods on the the pro.
Where I’m at gotta put $3,000 deposit to get one and be one of the first to do so especially for the Special color.
Could that suspension set up work with KDSS?
We bypass the KDSS and run a Currie anti rock in the rear. No sway bars in the front on any of these long travel trucks. No need for them.
A supercharger should be way enough to pull all the hauls and tows combined!. Great built! overlanding in style!.
I just love all these $60k TRD pro bois who spend huge mark ups only to swap wheels, suspension, when they could have just purchased an OR for $20k less with the exact same drive train, rear locker, crawl control, leather seats
Great build! You keep mentioning "stage" kits. Will your new site include the different suspension packages (stage 1, 2, ect...) that we can have done at your shop (prices, parts and labor).
Jesse it sure will. There will be a full run down of our suspension stages on the new site. It’ll be released very soon.
You are awesome!!! Thanks
awesome video and especial awesome build. i have a 2016 trd pro but what was your total cost for the extras. my dream build is to be exactly like yours!
Thank you! It's a pretty complex build sheet so we'd be happy to chat with you about it. The price tends to vary quite a bit because everyone wants something a little different.
Gorgeous Build Guys!
cool!
Your work is great, but listening to you talk about it make me never want to put anything on my 4Runner lol
I would never have a trailer that could not fit a full elk
Jimi X good thing it’s a photographers trailer and not a hunters then isn’t it
Great video. Love your work. Who makes that camp table and is it available for purchase? I have been looking for one for my 2011 fj. This one looks like a great option. Thank you in advance.
I would love to have the money where I can just buy a TRD Pro and replace all the suspension on it. Why not just get an off-road? Beats me..
The TRD pro is a trim package on the inside of the truck as well. The only thing we didn't use from the TRD pro was the shocks and springs.
@@TAVLLC The only difference on the interior of a PRO vs an TRD ORP is that the carpet mats say "TRD PRO" instead of "TRD Off-Road". You could have purchased those mats for an extra $100 from most dealers. (Personally I took mine out and replaced with all weather mats). Not to mention w the ORP you can opt for KDSS & a moonroof.
maybe he wanted more out of the truck...so he modded it..people mod vehicles that are modded from factory....i see many modded 997 gt3rs's, modded ferraris, lambos, evos, stis, list goes on.
Yes if you're going to rip the factory suspension out don't get a pro unless you want to give the dealership an extra $5K tip. Get the ORP and put whatever suspension you want and you'll spend about the same.
Tactical Application Vehicles but you also swapped out the wheels correct? Reason i went with my Off Road Premium 2020. I have a Pro interior practically plus a moon roof..
18? 17... 17! :) :) excellent video.. I'm really really thinking about buying TRD Pro (4runner) so I can get to dark places for astrophotography...
Why Toyota USA doesn't offer sun-roof? And is there a final verdict - TRD Offroad vs. TRD Pro?
My 2018 4Runner has a sun roof...part of the SR5 premium package.
And you love it right? I meant - why Toyota doesn't offer sunroof on TRDPro sold in the USA. Canadians have their TRD Pro's with sunroof...
I do love it! I especially use it while on the the trails, so I can easily check for roof clearance.
Love it
Dream setup
Why use a trd pro ? Waste of $$ ... SR5 or trail edition. Sweet runner and how
The TRD pro is a trim package on the inside of the truck as well. The only thing we didn't use from the TRD pro was the shocks and springs.
But the shocks and springs is what your paying for bro. You can save around 12 grand by just getting an off-road.
Wow, great walk around, this is what I'm looking for , someone who know what they are doing...just sent an email to start a build...
why buy a trd pro and ripped out everything that made it a trd pro
yoyo read the other comments you idiot this has been answered already
I dont see the point of getting a Pro. Swapped out the suspension and wheels. Plus it doesnt have any special color to it.. reason why i went with the ORP. Pretty much Pro interior plus a moonroof.. i only wanted a Pro 4R for that special Cement Grey color. Found one used but dealer still wanted 48k pft.. went with a new 2020 instead. Good clean build though i must say.