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Well that's totally crap. Some of the best offroading vehicles on the planet are '85 yotas with a 4 banger in it. He doesn't know anything about serious offroading. Engine has little to do with it. Lockers, proper gearing, and good transfer case has *much* more to do with it.
In low range, it is hard to imagine the slightly more powerful 8 having any noticable advantage.
Now, if you had 35 inch swamp tires on and you're going mud bogging, that might be a different story, but don't worry 35s won't fit on a runner without major modification. A 3 inch lift and minor modifications (cutting) will only get you to a 33.
I wish Toyota had given us a little more ground clearance and slightly larger wheel wells.
You might have to drive up the 6% grade on I70 at 55 mph instead of the 62 you could do with the V8 since it makes a whopping 12% more power. People need to realize it isn't safe to pull their huge horse trailers at 85 mph down the interstae anyway.
If I were dragging something around heavier than 5000 lbs, I'd be more worried that the 4Runner isn't heavy enough and doesn't have a long enough wheel base to handle well with the load. Braking and turning are more important than top speed.
Lastly I just outfitted it with an aftermarket bluetooth setup...doesn't it figure that the 2006 has it built in? Doesn't it also figure that they finally put voice-activated navigation in it? lol
- Chris Ducharme
Rhode Island
Does anyone know the skinny on this ?
thx
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#2165 of 2171 4Runner Recall by transpower May 18, 2005 (11:24 am)
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Tsk, tsk, a 4Runner Recall: 2001-2002 4Runners (along with other Toyota models) have been recalled to fix potential steering/suspension problems. See p. D4 of today's Wall Street Journal
I have Toyota 4runner V6 4WD year 2000 with ~92K miles. I have heard that starting from certain year 4Runners doesn't need a 90K timing belt change.
Is it true ?
Thanks a lot for your help
I was wondering though what do most people use in their 2005 V8's? I know the manual says 87 is fine, but 91 will get better performance. I would be really interested to know if there was someone using 91 or 89 and swiched to 87 when gas prices skyrocketed. Do you notice any degradation in power and mileage, and if so, how much?
Just trying to figure out when I fill up if it is worth it to go premium or stick with regular unleaded. Thanks!
Mike
Or is the ride more determined by the suspension system and won't really be affected by change in shocks??
Thanks!
Thanks
tidester, host
You might have some luck if you talk to Toyota's TRD department. Who knows, maybe they make nicer shock for your year that will improve ride quality.
I prev. owned a 2000 and I was able to adjust them a bit (each light assembly had two adjustment screws).
The setup on the 2005, at least to my first eyeball of it, looks like the light assembly clips into a housing with slots/clips and seems to be stationary...I didn't notice any adjustment screw(s)...
Thanks. :confuse:
Steve, Host
Get the 4WD. The V6 4WD system will do everything that the V8 system will do. Both can be run in 4WD on dry pavement. The V6 allows you to run 2WD -- something you don't get with the V8.
As for the engine, unless you're planning on towing, get the V6. It may not be much more efficient than the V8, but with gas prices as they are now, every little bit helps.
The 2006 has an aux port for your MP3 player. That would seal the deal for me
thx
I'm a techno nut, so...Questions for those who really know their stuff:
1. Mine has the ECT 5-speed transmission: is this the very same tranny as in the V-8?
2. Are they replacing this tranny in '06 with a 4-speed (with the 6 cylinder), and only offering the 5-speed ECT with the V-8 in '06?
3. Is the 4-speed a lighter duty tranny than the 5-speed?
4. Is the final gear ratio (and thereby engine RPM) the same in the 4th gear of the ECT 5-speed as in the 4th gear of the 4-speed transmission?
4. What are the suspension differences in the 4WD V-6 vs V-8?
5. Is the 4WD while in 2WD going to have more slippage than the 2WD version due to the LSD in the 2WD model?
Shato
Is it close to "Gun-Metal grey" or does its sparkle take something away from the "toughness" image of the 4Runner?
Depends on the model and if it's the standard or optional suspension, i.e. SR5 - Sport - Limited.
Read the brochure.
I hope you don't lie awake at night not knowing the answers to the above questions......
I am planning on purchasing a 4runner on Dec. 13th. Why the specific date you ask? The money I have saved up for it is tied up in an interest bearing account until then. My question is. If I want to drive off the lot with my 4runner with all the options I want, how soon should I look into hitting the dealership? Is it possible to negotiate and just have my pickup date as Dec. 13th?
Thanks.
I just spoke with my dealer out here and they said if I can get it ordered this week, it'd be no problem to have it middle of December and that it would probably come earlier, but they'd hold it for if it does. All I have to do is put down a refundable $1000 as a placeholder.
I have a 2004 V6 4wd 4Runner that eats front brakes. The originals were down to the metal at 14k. I then had premium pads installed and the rotors turned and they lasted 11k. Toyota only covers brakes for 10k and they are calling this normal wear. I haven't towed anything yet and the wife drives it mostly to run the kids around but 11k? That can't be normal. My friend has the 2003 model and still hasn't had to do brakes at 38k, which is what I would expect. Anyone else seen this issue? Please point me to the right discussion group if this isn't it. Thanx.
Perhaps your friend isn't doing lots of stop and go driving in traffic and perhaps your wife is, ahem, a spirited driver? :shades: 10k between brake jobs is a bit extreme ... maybe check for dragging calipers. Is the SUV pulling to one side?
Steve, Host
Steve, Host