This weekend's adventure for the Blue (and mostly black) TRD ORP - Bald Mountain Jeep Trail (Geo. Wash. Natl Forrest, VA).
During (stopped to evaluate the possible lines - I took the hard one and failed:>):
Near the end:
My dealer agreed to do the 10K service (with oil change) at 4k miles - but said that my next service would be the 15K (missing out on the 5K inspections and rotation (boo-hoo:p).I'm at 16k now, did oil and my own inspections at roughly 8k and 12k. (I rotate my tires myself since I'm swapping...
Damn. I read this thread back when it first appeared but assumed I MUST have done it right - I had the instructions and everything. But I never actually checked until today.... rear installed correctly; front backwards. WTF Mike. Confirmed with Coldwiz check. Took about 3 minutes to...
Thanks so much for engaging, Eric. Very much appreciate the data and insights you provide.
It would seem that the only difference in the two kits is the springs both front and back (and maybe some setting on the front shocks) - assumedly to account for the weight difference between the iForce...
@EdMartinToyota - you are heroes around here. Great videos.
Now can you answer one of our current burning questions?:
Regarding the Drive Shaft Assembly/Axel that is shown in your video: We Installed a 2026 4Runner with the ALL NEW 2.5" TRD Lift Kit, and that DangitsDan gave us a photo above...
All very good points. Especially the last one 😂
And I think CO/ZA might be right that OR ICE vs Hybrid might be difference in axels - but that does not explain the similarity in price (that drive shaft/axel must be one of the priciest items).
@DangItsDen - if you are able to answer the PN...
Note that the video is for a Sport.
I believe (based on similar info for Tacoma version as detailed on the parts table on page 2, and note under step 3 on page 6 in TRD Lift Kit installation guide (24 Taco) that the drive shaft/axel is NOT replaced for Off-Road trims. This is consistent with...
I highly recommend Bald Mtn (AKA Big Levels) trail - just SE of where I-64 hits I-81 <10 miles directly South of Staunton.
Similar rock terrain challenge as Union Springs but with 2 notable differences:
- much less crowded (I saw no one 2 weeks ago at 9:30-11:30 vs being on top of Union...
If you intend to run stock 265/70R18 (usually 32.6"dia; 10.4" width*) you will probably have no issues with this wheel - BUT the larger tire you put on past stock will increase risk of rubbing significantly with that offset - which is 1.7" out from your stock =55. The poke will be noticeable...
I second the suggestion to use Off-Road Consulting.
I did the Blue guided trail ride with them back in February (which Rock Doc knows from our DMs). I posted a few photos and comments about my adventure there in "Epic" Trip on Potts Mtn. The Blue trail ride was quite challenging and I enjoyed...
I'll echo the kudos on the graphics. Looks great.
On the two items above...
What is your impression of the Wilco swing out? I've been considering Wilco Hitchgate X.
Like you, I've got tires that are too big for undercarriage mount (mine are 285/75R18 - 34.8" Toyo A/T III). Your 315/70R17...
just one more example of why we cannot trust dealer's at face value - parts, service or sales. The average poster here seems to know more about our 25/26 vehicles than the service advisors who haven't yet had time to learn the quirks. One would expect the parts folks, being dependent on...
This forum has everything but sometimes you need to remember it exists and use Google to find it because the search function on the forum is too literal. I googled "4runner6g list of torque specifications" and shazam: suspension torque values/spec list
Its not everything you might need but its...
Thanks for responses.
Nope - no 4runner trim comes equipped with ditch lights. And none available from Toyota AFAIK.
The inspection was at the dealer (for "free" 15/20K service. And they didn't torque the propeller shaft bolts - I won't be going back except for warranty service that I hope is...
I've inserted a helpful reference quote below. (from Ground Clearance Approach/Departure Angles, etc)
I do not think the shape of the bumper parts is much different in any measurable way. (Maybe a bit). Differences seem to be from different suspension geometries ("lift") relative to the...
Wish I lived near Ed Martin - they really seem to know what they are doing, and have provided great info to this forum. Including this latest nugget. (BTW I have scoured the Bilstein web site and there is no shock I can find with the "attached" reservoir like on my ORP. All their reservoir...