05+ 4runner review?

[Blitanicle99]

Seriously considering a 05+ V8 4x4 4runner.

Any thoughts? Reviews?

Badass pictures?

Time for a new project.

[Scuba]

This ones pretty badass:
https://publish.comcast.net/rpath/T3IsA6ZOv3UoznGXEqL8HqNsprN350Jx7yu0C_wxm_5gq9Db_w 9CONn8KXReNnQV1oKYTpqXFlr-8cWIiDXhZ-IejNBT0e73aO-MnQU5bbGUixz2f_4_gaXm6c1xGrR_/

http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161684

That gen ran from 03-09, btw.

[BOVADS]

what do you want to know about them?

2005 was the highest HP of any of the runners, they are solid, wheel decent and the v8's run really strong. the ATRAC system they have is ALMOST as good as 1 locker.
my wife drives a '03 v8 and loves it. its been beat pretty hard but still drives good and straight.
if you get one with the xreas(sp?) suspensin plan on pulling it all off to lift it much

wifes runner, ive added sliders since these pics
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/BOVADS/newwer%20runner/Picture012.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/BOVADS/newwer%20runner/Picture014.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/BOVADS/newwer%20runner/Picture011.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/BOVADS/newwer%20runner/Picture015.jpg

[cztheman64]

my moms got an 03 with about 240xxx miles and it still runs strong, but its a 2wd. definitely an awesome vehicle

[Blitanicle99]

what do you want to know about them?

2005 was the highest HP of any of the runners, they are solid, wheel decent and the v8's run really strong. the ATRAC system they have is ALMOST as good as 1 locker.
my wife drives a '03 v8 and loves it. its been beat pretty hard but still drives good and straight.
if you get one with the xreas(sp?) suspensin plan on pulling it all off to lift it much

wifes runner, ive added sliders since these pics
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/BOVADS/newwer%20runner/Picture012.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/BOVADS/newwer%20runner/Picture014.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/BOVADS/newwer%20runner/Picture011.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/BOVADS/newwer%20runner/Picture015.jpg

Damn. That looks so much better than stock.

This ones pretty badass:
https://publish.comcast.net/rpath/T3IsA6ZOv3UoznGXEqL8HqNsprN350Jx7yu0C_wxm_5gq9Db_w 9CONn8KXReNnQV1oKYTpqXFlr-8cWIiDXhZ-IejNBT0e73aO-MnQU5bbGUixz2f_4_gaXm6c1xGrR_/

http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161684

That gen ran from 03-09, btw.

Yeah I forgot they started in 03. But definately affordable :)

[my034runner]

Seriously considering a 05+ V8 4x4 4runner.

Any thoughts? Reviews?

Badass pictures?

Time for a new project.

Is this one bad ass enough for you??!! It is actually....the single badest 4th gen 4Runner on the planet!!! This one belongs to Dave (Crozhawk on Toyota120.com)

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa228/crozhawk/Solid%20Axle%20Conversion/trk3.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa228/crozhawk/Solid%20Axle%20Conversion/trk4.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa228/crozhawk/Solid%20Axle%20Conversion/trk5.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa228/crozhawk/Solid%20Axle%20Conversion/twinsticks.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa228/crozhawk/Solid%20Axle%20Conversion/shockclamps.jpg

[Blitanicle99]

Is this one bad ass enough for you??!! It is actually....the single badest 4th gen 4Runner on the planet!!! This one belongs to Dave (Crozhawk on [[B][SIZE="3"]]

That's pretty sick, however I'm not to fond of that tiny rear axle :p

Theres a guy on YotaTech with a pretty ridiculous one I was reading his build thread today.


These things look pretty nasty when lifted. Stock... Bleh mini van lookin. LIfted... = Muy Beuno.

[Blitanicle99]

I need some other help in decieding, because frankly I don't feel like lugging around a bunch of work gear to look at a vehicle and no one I know has one of these.

Along with selling machinery, I also an am insurance adjuster. I carry a ton of gear with me, including a fold up ladder that unfolds to 28 feet. One of the best ladders on the market and I don't have to carry something on my roof everyday (it gets old after theres a ladder rack on your vehicle for a year).

But the ladder folded up is just about 6 feet long. Such ladder would have to fit with the seats folded forward laying down without propping the ladder up ontop of the folded seats.


I would also like some custom storage ideas if anyone has any. Definitely would be a plus.

[Crozhawk]

That's pretty sick, however I'm not to fond of that tiny rear axle :p



I know... those ProRock Dana 60's are so tiny :rofl::rolleyes::rofl:

[hunter4runner]

I know... those ProRock Dana 60's are so tiny :rofl::rolleyes::rofl:

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

I'm dying over here thats funny :lmao:

[hunter4runner]

Arn't the v8 runners awd? (fulltime 4wd)

[BOVADS]

arn't the v8 runners awd? (fulltime 4wd)

yes

[BOVADS]

I need some other help in decieding, .


check out
http://www.toyota120.com/forum/index.php

FOR MORE INFO

[Greg_Canada]

The only gripe i have, is the interior is small, (smaller than my 3rd gen and way smaller than my 1st gen) and with the sunroof, i cant sit up straight (i'm 6'4). So needless to say, never driven one (LOL).
Those ones posted look killer tho.

[Wainiha]

Bovads and Crozhawk those are both REALLY good looking 4runners.

[Crozhawk]

Arn't the v8 runners awd? (fulltime 4wd)

yes. ...unless you change the Tcase to one of these:

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa228/crozhawk/Solid%20Axle%20Conversion/photo-8.jpg

[T?@\7]

The only gripe i have, is the interior is small, (smaller than my 3rd gen and way smaller than my 1st gen)

man are you serious? Im 6'3 and my old 05 was MUCH roomier (esp width wise) than my new 87.......
I think the 5th gen v8 is an amazing vehicle and had i not rolled and totalled mine i would still be having a hell of a time with it. It makes offroading easy with its awd, it just needs some lower gears, the capability for real tires (which is REALLY hard to accoomplish unless you sas) and lockers..... but what doesnt.
Def sick trucks.

[Greg_Canada]

man are you serious? Im 6'3 and my old 05 was MUCH roomier (esp width wise) than my new 87.......
I think the 5th gen v8 is an amazing vehicle and had i not rolled and totalled mine i would still be having a hell of a time with it. It makes offroading easy with its awd, it just needs some lower gears, the capability for real tires (which is REALLY hard to accoomplish unless you sas) and lockers..... but what doesnt.
Def sick trucks.

Seriously, i have short legs / longer upper body, and my head hits the roof. doesn't happen on any other 4runners. Weird eh?

[T?@\7]

Seriously, i have short legs / longer upper body, and my head hits the roof. doesn't happen on any other 4runners. Weird eh?

i guess the reason being is im longer legs, shorter torso...