Hey yall, I’m looking at buying a 5th gen 4Runner and my main goal along with loads of others, is to camp in it. I know they are big, but I’m wondering a few things, I am about 5feet 10inches and 190lbs. Would I be able to fit some sort of air or foam pad/mattress in the back and have space? Also, I would prefer to keep all the camping gear under $1,000 because I eventually want to add parts to it like aftermarket suspension and lights… etc. What would I need to prioritize getting first for camping, and what else would be useful for it?

06-09 models came with this feature in the limiteds. My 06’ sport has dual power seats and I’m wondering what it would take to add this feature.

It could be as simple as buying this in dash control button and plugging it in. I’ve searched the old forum posts and can’t find much that still works for links to diagrams.

Does anyone have any tips on where to find factory wiring diagrams?

My husband left it parked on the street thinking that it would be fine for a minute then our neighbor did this. Not sure how you miss this beast in your rear view.

Probably a stupid question but is this gonna cost me a lot to get fixed? Bringing this in to get repaired tomorrow. Paint damage and minor dent on the fender. Would appreciate KIND insight, words, advice as this has me pretty upset 😕

Looking for a cheaper alternative for this. Want to replace the screen in my rig but jeez this is pricey. Did any of you find a more cost effective alternative?

I recently purchased a 2021 SR5 and I am thrilled with it so far. One of my only gripes is the cloth seats. It's not that I hate them or that they are uncomfortable. I'm just worried about smell absorption and my dog's hair getting everywhere. I want to buy some seat covers that will fit tight and look OEM. I am not interested in the $30 generic sets from Walmart. I don't want to drop a whole lot of money though. Has anyone purchased seat covers and has a brand you recommend?

we're figuring out more issues with my 4Runner's weird right turn signal problem, works without headlights on but when the headlights are on it doesn't work. We're hearing weird clicks from this so I wanna make i know what it is before messing with it.

I am looking forward a 16”X8” 6 lug rim that’ll fit on my 1996 4Runner. I was looking for a simple and relatively cheap rim. The one that I would ideally like but was having a very hard time finding was the Pro Comp Series 69 in flat black. Maybe you guys would be able to find a link for those particular rims? Or you know of some other type of rim like that one? Something simple yet “cool” looking would be great. It also has to be black. Thank you guys

Welp, tried to replace the alternator myself, the bottom bolt was seized and ended up stripping it. Used an extractor bolt and that did nothing. Took it in to the shop and was quoted $308 for the labor (additional charges if bolt needs extra work done). Was told they’re probably going to have to weld to get it off so labor is going to jump to close to 1k. At least they’re letting me supply my own alternator I got for $140 🙃

Does anyone know where I can purchase a individual light at i only see kits and from ebay to Amazon to 4runner lifestyle they all look the same to me

Hi, the rear xreas air suspension on my 03 is failing. Vehicles rear end is sitting very low and it is a very rough ride going over bumps.

Recommendations on replacing the air suspension with shocks and springs.

Help a bro out

I did some off-roading in Southern Utah last week and the hardest part of it all was...the stupid, muddy, graded road for 50 miles before we even got to the trail. The trail, in the snow, was rough and, since I couldn't pick my path as well in the snow, it was a lot harder than usual but I feel that we handled it well. The 5-6 inches of mud on the road before the trail, though, was worse. It just felt that nothing that I did made it any better. I engaged A-Trac, the mud MTS, 4H and 4L, as many together and apart as I could and it was still very, very slow going, with no noticeable improvement with any setting. I felt that 4H actually may have handled it a bit better than 4L, which is really weird. That may have been because the stability control (which gets automatically disengaged in 4L) was helping to keep me from sliding sideways? I really don't know. I've done a lot of off-roading and driven in mud, even deeper mud, but it's usually been in smaller stretches where momentum plays more of a role. This road had one solid stretch of 10 miles with deep mud and it took me over an hour to get through that one section.

Does anyone have any suggestions for how to handle a situation like this? What would the ideal configuration of settings have been? I didn't try my rear lockers and maybe I should have, but I haven't ever used them on a road before and it didn't occur to me.

Hello, just a question about new factory brake calipers. I'm replacing all 4 calipers on my 2011 and just want to know if it is necessary to remove the slide bolts and lube them up, or are they pre-lubed from the factory?

Thanks

Unfortunately this morning on my way to work, my rear drivers side tire decided to pop. I’m okay and the rest of the car is okay, but I’m not sure what to do now: the tires have about 22k miles on them. Is it okay to replace just the one that went flat, or should I get an entire new set?

Specs: 2023 SR5 Premium Nitto Ridge Grapplers 265 / 70 R17

So I usually get my oil changed at the dealership I purchased it at. I called today to schedule that, and the guy was like oh by the way in 2,000 miles you’re going to need a brake fluid flush and 4x4 service.. is this really necessary?! I feel like dealers are known for hosing people, no rude comments please just advice!

This guy is trying to sell his 215k mile 2005 4Runner for 5k$ with a “rotted out” (fully disconnected) lower control arm. I can only imagine what the rest of the frame looks like.

My last 4R I bought a Toyota Extended warranty. I used it once, so I would say it was a 50% loss, but that is what insurance is....a gamble if you need it or not.

With my new '24 Limited I called my selling dealer and got a few quotes for options. They have gone up since '10, no surprise.

There was a dealer, I thought, in the SE who would sell these warranties for almost half of what most dealers would. It is the same product, he was just pushing volume.

Curious if anyone knows if that is still happening or if anyone has bought one recently and what you paid?

So I just bought this 23 4Runner TRD Pro and just noticed this one year gap from vehicle manufactured to the vehicle being listed online for sale in the CarFax report. At that point the dealership I bought it from bought it, serviced it and put it up for sale 3 months later. Is this a red flag? Does anyone have any insight into this? Not too worried but just genuinely curious. Car is a beauty btw!!

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Hi fellow Runners!

I just purchased a new 2024 ORP. Put around 2K miles on her so far. When I put her into 4H or 4L and do a sharp turn she jerks forward? I’m not talking about when you put it into gear and it jerks a bit, this is more like a bunny hop when turning. I previously had a ‘93 Toyota DX and that old truck never did this. Apologies if this has already been covered.

Hello! Long time stalker of the page.

Not sure if anyone has asked this before, but I have a 2019 4runner with about 65k miles. I planned on taking it in for several fluid exchanges. My question is have any of you experienced any sort of transmission issues following the fluid flush? Just read an article about 21 Chevys now I'm nervous haha