TRD Pro - Not So Pro Ride Quality!!!

[porkyfly]

I think I have too much time on my hands, this topic has become my pet research project!

Like porkyfly, I think geographic area and road conditions are the main contributor to the varying opinions on ride quality.

I have now driven every possible model configuration except the Trailhunter.

None of the variants are perfect for me "as is", and have therefore narrowed down my choices to:

1) ORP + suspension change (e.g. Fox 2.0 or Radflo 2.0 or LC Shocks)

2) Limited + 18" Wheels and more agressive tires


I figure that both options will cost about the same by the time I am done....

Option #1 is risky; I could in theory purchase a vehicle, replace the shocks, and still not like it.....
Therefore leaning towards #2. Also, the full time AWD will be a benefit during the snow season.

I have not driven a Land Cruiser but people report a softer on-road ride. Curious to learn more about that setup also.

Porkyfly, check out this video as another data point:

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some useful reading: https://www.adsshocks.com/support/v...nqspz7fshk3fu-bemqomwjsfcwmbgg82mgzcprmspvf1i


it appears to me that the poor ride quality is caused by too much crack pressure on sharp high speed compressions. This could be caused by poor valving or lack of flutter as mentioned in the article. I remember alldogsoffroad saying something similar.

But also if you havent bought the 6th gen: why not just get a 5th gen and save yourself the headache? Buying a 6th gen basically locks you into an sr5 if you want acceptable ride quality lol

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[Desmolicious]

some useful reading: https://www.adsshocks.com/support/v...nqspz7fshk3fu-bemqomwjsfcwmbgg82mgzcprmspvf1i


it appears to me that the poor ride quality is caused by too much crack pressure on sharp high speed compressions. This could be caused by poor valving or lack of flutter as mentioned in the article. I remember alldogsoffroad saying something similar.

But also if you havent bought the 6th gen: why not just get a 5th gen and save yourself the headache? Buying a 6th gen basically locks you into an sr5 if you want acceptable ride quality lol

I’d way prefer to buy a 6gen and upgrade the shocks than deal w the bog slow 5gen, its awful gearbox and terrible economy.

 

[NotApplicable]

I’d way prefer to buy a 6gen and upgrade the shocks than deal w the bog slow 5gen, its awful gearbox and terrible economy.

Even a tire/wheel package may make whatever difference you are looking for. Buy one, live with it for awhile, and then mod. IMO.

(Except tires: I upgraded from the stock Limited AS to an AT in a slightly larger diameter immediately. But not for ride quality issues, as I don't have any of those personally.)

 

[JR_Ontario]

Try Turo

Good suggestion, had a search yesterday. No 2025's anywhere near me, but will keep checking. Some might pop up.

 

[127.0.0.1]

I didn't test ride a damn thing...except have over 280,000 miles
on my arse driving my '99 Limited 4runner, which is an entirely
different platform anywho

went to dealer dropped the loot for a 25 4runner, drove it home.
no test drive, nothing.



No regrets, no complaints
this 4runner is 100% perfect in every way and exactly what I expected

 

[Scrappopatamus]

Ponder this. Someone logs onto this forum to do a little research with regards to purchasing a 4Runner. They come across a thread like this which unfortunately is typical of this forum. Having never owned a 4Runner and reading this would put the vehicle off limits on my search for a new vehicle. Considering this particular thread was started by someone trolling, and you goons fell for it hook, line and sinker. The OP never posted photos of their vehicle, only responded to those folks with a Mangina and considering their signature and departure, and everyone keeps piling ion. If your 4Runner rides like a truck, maybe it equates to your 4Runner being a truck? Can't live with it, trade vehicles or please move on. It rode like it rides when you made the purchase and if you didn't take the time to take it for a spin before pulling the trigger considering your ideal vehicle's ride seems to be very important, that's on you. I don't think any of you winers have ever driven a truly rough riding, ill handling vehicle. Get yourself a Cadillac or Lincoln and join their forum please. Funny thing, over on the Land Cruiser forum some douche bag said that the reason he didn't purchase a 4Runner was because it reminded him of a Chevy. In their signature were a list of current steeds, all Italian, including a Fiat 500 (Clown Car) and several Alfa Romeos. This person feels they're an authority on vehicles while having a garage full of Euro Trash. Maybe some of you winers should join the Land Cruiser forum and make friends with this moron? Merry Christmas


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[NotApplicable]

Someone logs onto this forum to do a little research with regards to purchasing a 4Runner. They come across a thread like this which unfortunately is typical of this forum. Having never owned a 4Runner and reading this would put the vehicle off limits on my search for a new vehicle

I’d hope they’d take it for a test drive and come to their own conclusions!

Myself, I had read this thread and seen some similar posts elsewhere when my 4Runner arrived so I prepared for the worst when I went to pick it up, thinking I may back out of the deal after test driving based on the amount of dissatisfaction I’d seen.

Then I test drove the thing and found absolutely no aspect of the ride quality or NVH to be unexpected or negative compared to all of the other modern BoF/offroad-focused vehicles I’ve owned. A complete nonissue. That experience has been further validated now that I’ve put the vehicle through its paces on every surface imaginable. I truly have no idea what the others are experiencing.

BUT, I’m not upset that someone else doesn’t like a vehicle I do. And, I am a firm believer that the consumer deserves to be happy with their purchase. So if they’re unhappy with the characteristics of the 4Runner for whatever the reason, I fully support their decision to not buy it!

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