This was a great little breakdown. Getting a 4Runner is still kind of a fantasy for me but I'm still looking to learn, particularly how to get a less expensive trim package up to some more capability as TRD packages are a little too pricey. Good presentation. Instant subscription.
@@CalPhotoGuy glad it helped out! I love my SR5 and honestly it’s done very very well on trails. I have no regrets and it’s fully capable in most situations. Good luck with the car search!
Skip the lift and control arms, get better tires and rock sliders and maybe a winch and bumper and you can go almost anywhere . Now the cool factor of a lift is where it is at but not my first mod. K02s are yesterday tech, K03s or maybe some Faulcon WildPeaks. I went with Nitto Ridge grapplers and like the aggressive tread pattern but they haven't held up after a puncture (screw) I am having a slow leak issue.
All good tire options for sure. KO3's launched a year or two ago and I haven't had to replace my KO2s. Even if they're still 'old tech', KO2s are pretty tried and true and work great out here in California. If they're cheaper than KO3s, I'd probably still pick up some KO2s to save a couple of bucks. Regarding the lift UCAs etc. these are what I recommend, but your use case might be different depending on your terrain. At the end of the day, just get what you need and don't fall into a money pit. Happy trails!
This is a good take. I didn't upgrade the brakes on mine and haven't really looked into it for the 5th gen. I know for the 3rd gen people had swapped in Tundra rotors and calipers which drastically helped their braking distances. Especially considering the 3rd gen had drums in the rear
Did you mean to say 1/4” steel or are the skid plates really 3/4”? And if so.. how heavy are they? Great video and have given me some great ideas for my wife’s new 4Runner. Thanks
Ah. You’re right I didn’t double check this note. 3/16” steel or it’s also available in 1/4” aluminum Here’s the link to the exact ones I have: www.victory4x4.com/product/V4RSD-GN.html Pretty darn heavy to install yourself. Get either a buddy or transmission lift to help you hold it. Glad you liked the video!
Claiming a 3" lift allows for more clearance and is great for off road performance, especially with IFS, tells me all I need to know. This guy doesn't know what he's talking about. Listen to Tinkerer's Adventure.
Most practical most i did on my 17 SR5 was a driver side A-pillar handle.
@@patrickkelly9721 I need to look into that! I miss the grab handle from my 3rd gen. Used to “throw myself” into the truck
You better get a diff drop kit for that lift
@@DavidRamirez-fe5dd it actually came with one!
This was a great little breakdown. Getting a 4Runner is still kind of a fantasy for me but I'm still looking to learn, particularly how to get a less expensive trim package up to some more capability as TRD packages are a little too pricey. Good presentation. Instant subscription.
@@CalPhotoGuy glad it helped out!
I love my SR5 and honestly it’s done very very well on trails. I have no regrets and it’s fully capable in most situations.
Good luck with the car search!
Skip the lift and control arms, get better tires and rock sliders and maybe a winch and bumper and you can go almost anywhere . Now the cool factor of a lift is where it is at but not my first mod. K02s are yesterday tech, K03s or maybe some Faulcon WildPeaks. I went with Nitto Ridge grapplers and like the aggressive tread pattern but they haven't held up after a puncture (screw) I am having a slow leak issue.
All good tire options for sure. KO3's launched a year or two ago and I haven't had to replace my KO2s. Even if they're still 'old tech', KO2s are pretty tried and true and work great out here in California. If they're cheaper than KO3s, I'd probably still pick up some KO2s to save a couple of bucks.
Regarding the lift UCAs etc. these are what I recommend, but your use case might be different depending on your terrain.
At the end of the day, just get what you need and don't fall into a money pit. Happy trails!
@@goingnowhere425 Believe me I want to fall into the money pit. I want everything, but wife and kids keep me in check.
I rarely hear of anyone upgrading the brake calipers, and rotors with their lift kits even after adding more weight to the vehicle.
This is a good take. I didn't upgrade the brakes on mine and haven't really looked into it for the 5th gen.
I know for the 3rd gen people had swapped in Tundra rotors and calipers which drastically helped their braking distances. Especially considering the 3rd gen had drums in the rear
the lo pro bumper looks great in silver! what paint did you use? its held up ok?
@@jose-tube took it to a local paint shop and had them look up the 3rd gen 4runner millennium silver color! Yes I really love how it turned out 🙌
Did you mean to say 1/4” steel or are the skid plates really 3/4”? And if so.. how heavy are they? Great video and have given me some great ideas for my wife’s new 4Runner. Thanks
Ah. You’re right I didn’t double check this note.
3/16” steel or it’s also available in 1/4” aluminum
Here’s the link to the exact ones I have:
www.victory4x4.com/product/V4RSD-GN.html
Pretty darn heavy to install yourself. Get either a buddy or transmission lift to help you hold it.
Glad you liked the video!
@@goingnowhere425 awesome! Thanks for the link. Great price as well! Now to choose between steel and aluminum. Aloha 🤙🏽
@@EeZ3-808 np!
If you off road a lot and driving around sharp rocks you may want to think about E load rather than C.
Thanks for the break down! I think area and intended use play a huge part, but these are a great list of mods to give folks an idea.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
Good video - Please turn down the background music a bit, next video.
Sorry, will do
Inflation hit us hard, a new lift with upper control arms in 2024 cost roughly $3000 - $5000. A set of 4 KO2s will cost roughly $1300 online.
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Claiming a 3" lift allows for more clearance and is great for off road performance, especially with IFS, tells me all I need to know. This guy doesn't know what he's talking about. Listen to Tinkerer's Adventure.
Molle panels useful for quick access items so you don’t need to search thru totes. Tires and rails only things you really need