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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...

Happily Retired and becoming a kid again. Previously an R&D director in the materials industry.

Happy to give some details on the rustproofing. I'm using a local place called Henderson Bros. It's $850 for the initial application and they do touch-ups for $50 every three years or so. My gen 3 spent 21 years in Michigan and Pennsylvania and this rustproofing (and my own efforts including...

Congrats on your new ride! I know you've been waiting a long time. and I'm glad you're having a good experience. I'm also a happy TRD Pro owner (white) with 700 miles right now. I also had a straightforward purchase at an msrp dealer in the Midwest. Based on the stories I'm glad to no longer...

Thanks all. I think the factory crossbars would have been perfectly fine but I ended up not getting them just to be sure and will be getting a Yakima set instead. The factory ones look like they are good crossbars though (unlike some other manufacturers).

My reasoning is similar to others. I had a gen 3 until a few years ago and switched to a Highlander when my wife got a work car. Missed the 4Runner but didn't want to buy a gen 5 that was so old. I had been waiting several years for Toyota to finally redesign the 4Runner and I liked the new...

Any plans for a system compatible with the hybrids? I recently picked up my Pro and there is quite a drone on the TRD Pro exhaust. I'll see if I get used to it but I can see a lot of Pro owners wanting to change exhaust at some point (hence the question on the hybrid compatibility). Thanks.

Just note that 91 RON (an octane measurement used in Europe and other places) is essentially equivalent to 87 octane (an average of RON and motor octane number) in the US. Confusing. I'm not sure what octane the 4runner MPG and other numbers are based on since I never saw anything from Toyota...

I have one and use it all the time. My dog is over 100 pounds and I don't want him jumping up or down from a height as high as a vehicle onto hard surfaces. You might have to do a little treat training to get your dog using it but it shouldn't take much.

How about just using a sun visor to keep the entire dash area much cooler?

I use woolwax on my vehicles. I have an applicator that kit that works with an air compressor and touch up the undercarriage each fall before winter. Helped my 2002 4Runner last a combined 21 years in Michigan and Pennsylvania with minimal rust. I think it lasts a lot better than fluid film...

Hi all, I'm looking for help from anyone that has the factory crossbars. How many inches of clearance are there from the roof to the top of the crossbars? I'm specifically trying to understand if my Yakima skybox will work with the factory crossbars. Is there enough space for the attachment...

The brakes are a big reason I pushed my deposit to a 2026MY. I'm hoping this and a few other items get fixed soon (especially since they will be switching to 2026 production in just a few months given the delays with the 2025). I'm not sure it's relevant but my Highlander has some squealing...

As an aside, I find many, many of our problems can be tied back to government, especially in the auto industry (tariffs, MPG numbers, regulations driving manufacturers to turbo 4s, nanny electronic features, auto stop/start, and many more). Manufacturers are stuck complying as best they can...

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Moderate trails. The type that highly recommend a high clearance 4WD vehicle (my current Highlander has been able to do these with 8in of clearance and AWD but it's been close to getting stuck and bottoming out several times and is nerve-wracking for these trails). I'll also be adding deep...

I have a general quote (based on the vehicle and trim not actual VIN yet) from Liberty Mutual and my annual cost for a TRD Pro would be $440 per year more than my current 2018 Highlander XLE. Not bad for a brand new vehicle that is a lot more expensive and has a lot more electronics and sensors...