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Thanks for the full list. But I would argue Toyota did a really good job with their Pro upgrades this time. The Fox 2.0 suspension is a lot nicer than the old pro fox suspension. I don't see any need to replace/upgrade and this is worth thousands. The wheels and tires are great. I don't see...

For those that notice the "orange peel" on the bottom of the doors, just know that is normal. Toyota puts extra layers of paint there for protection since that's where a lot of rocks will kick up when driving. It's not a defect. Outside of that, modern vehicle paints are pretty poor given...

I also wouldn't worry about the sunroof. I drove a 2002 4Runner for 21 years and never once had a problem with the sunroof. And Toyota hybrid batteries are fantastic. The old school chemistry used in the 4Runner doesn't have a lot of power density (about half that of lithium by weight) but it...

Another option is a hitch basket since you have a soft bag vs hard rooftop carrier. Harbor freight has one for $60 and it'd be even easier to add/remove when you need it. Your crossbar wind noise concern disappears too.

I installed Yakima Timberline FX crossbars. I mainly just needed something for my Yakima Skybox that I use a few times a year. One of my requirements was easy removal since I only want the crossbars on when I am taking the Skybox. The Timberline crossbars work great and are easy to put on and...

Watching. I will also will be doing 5K changes. After researching I'm sticking with 0w20, especially since I live in a colder climate) but there are obviously lots of opinions vs 5w30. I'm also planning to use OEM filters even though I'm torn on using OEM filters with higher flow but less...

Well if we're playing devil's advocate, the EV boost takes some pressure off the turbo gas engine when initially accelerating. Wouldn't it be interesting if the hybrid powertrain ends up lasting longer than the gas-only version because of lower long-term stress? Clearly there was a strong...

I put a stick of chapstick there. Haven't thought of a better use yet.

Obviously a lot of this is personal preference so there isn't a right answer. In my case, I drove a 3rd gen for 21 years and loved it. My main issues were poor fuel economy, transmission that hunted for gears, underpowered especially at freeway speeds, outdated tech, and seating comfort. I...

I agree the warning pop-up (that returns as soon as you dismiss it), is super annoying and distracting. You have to go into the menus (while it keeps popping up) to disable the safety feature requiring the front radar if you want the warning to go away. And messing with menus is a hazard in...

Looks great! Just curious, how much did your MPG drop when going to 285s? It looks like the KO3s are LT rating so 15-20lbs more per tire over stock? I have a Pro as well and am getting 19-20 mpg so far and don't want to drop below 18. I'm considering 285s for the future but the MPG hit is a...

I think you have the limited options. I really hate salt/rust so I have thorough rustproofing and rinse the salt off (especially the undercarriage) even in the winter with the garden hose. Luckily I have a hook-up in the garage in Michigan so the hose doesn't freeze except for a few really...

That looks really great! And I think you got a great deal. I was quoted $10K for the same. 4Runners are challenging to wrap with all the shaping on the body. I did the full front PPF (gloss) and my installer (who is really good) had to take a long time with the hood due to the scoop. Enjoy...

I considered all these as well and ended up with the 4Runner TRD Pro which I'm quite happy with. I really like the beefy pro suspension and other features and for me, the hybrid 4 cylinder has plenty of power. I turned off the synthesized noise with Carista and it's quieter. There is a bit of...

First ride in the 4Runner. To the dog park of course. Plenty of room for the big guy. Just wish I could raise the hatch with the window open to let him out vs raising the window first. I get why they have that as a safety feature but I wish I could disable it so my dog doesn't get pinched by...