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TRD 3rd row seat option?

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by dredre, Mar 24, 2020.

  1. Mar 24, 2020 at 11:32 AM
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    dredre

    dredre [OP] New Member

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    Hello all,

    Thanks for adding me. I want to buy a 4runner and really need the 3rd row seats when I am not off road. Is there a trim that has this 3rd row seat option I really want the TRD features.
    Is there a option in latin america? Or can i build a TRD from another base model?
    Thanks so much for your advice.
     
  2. Mar 24, 2020 at 11:43 AM
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    Negative ghost rider on TRD with 3rd row.

    And from what I've seen its not a direct bolt in if you buy them separately. I could be wrong.

    Think the Limited can get the 3rd row as well but not the TRD features.
     
  3. Mar 24, 2020 at 11:55 AM
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    dredre

    dredre [OP] New Member

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    I know SR5 and Limited and also nightshade have option for 3d row seats.
    But I want the TRD features and still have3d row seats in my Costa Rica daily activity need the extra 2 seats.
    Can some one help?
     
  4. Mar 24, 2020 at 12:05 PM
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    Gonna have to make a sacrifice on wants and needs man.
     
  5. Mar 24, 2020 at 12:07 PM
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    dredre

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    Costa Rica has amazing trail oportunities need the TRD. But I offer tours and deal with fmailies that are more then 4 pasengers sometimes... Need the extra 2 seats
     
  6. Mar 24, 2020 at 12:36 PM
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    4Run Like An Antelope

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    What do you feel you need on the TRD trim that the SR5 doesn’t have? I know you can’t get Crawl Control or KDSS on the SR5 but both come equipped with A-TRAC from my understanding. I wanted a TRD Off-Road but needed the 3rd row (2 dogs and a baby due in May) so I bought an SR5 Premium and having been investing in other gear to make it more capable (e.g., AT tires, rock sliders, skid plates).
     
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  7. Mar 24, 2020 at 12:39 PM
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    dredre

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    isnt crawl control and all that stuff what makes it so special?
     
  8. Mar 24, 2020 at 12:41 PM
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    Crawl Control and KDSS are great from what I hear but these trucks are super capable stock. Depending on what you’re planning on doing in the truck you may be better served buying an SR5 and investing in AT tires, skid plates, and recovery gear.
     
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  9. Mar 24, 2020 at 1:01 PM
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    yeah I thought of building a SR5 but still never gonna have all those extra features...
    Thers gotta be a fix like how hard can it be ? I have a fishing boat in costa rica and when thers a family of 5 cant bring them to the marina need the extra seats.. but then I go to really secluded places and need those awesome features ppl buy the 4runner for....I heard thers problems lifting 3inch on SR5 etc
     
  10. Mar 25, 2020 at 9:46 AM
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    what’s more important to you, 3rd row seats or crawl controls and kdss? many people have modded Sr5 and limiteds which are more then capable of taking on most trails.
     
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  11. Mar 25, 2020 at 10:09 AM
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    The only way to get both is to modify. You can either buy a TRDOR and buy all of the necessary components to install a third row, or you can buy an SR5 and modify it for your needs (add a locker, suspension between the TRDOR and SR5 is the same, but you won't be adding CC or KDSS). But from the factory or dealer, you aren't getting a third row TRD.

    What do you drive now that allows you to get to your secluded places?
     
  12. Mar 25, 2020 at 8:12 PM
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    SR5 with good tires is more capable than most people will ever need. The atrac system is pretty good and has gotten me through places when i had 1 or 2 tires off the ground. Better than the atrac version on 2nd gen tacomas.
     
  13. Mar 25, 2020 at 8:32 PM
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    Here’s a few pictures of my third row Limited TRD :) The third row to me was more important then CC and kdss. But I modded to look like TRD :)

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    Hey Daytonaviolet, Your 4-runner looks great! We are looking to buy a pearl white Limited edition but want it to look more like a TRD. Can you give us more specifics about what we should add to it and where to purchase those items? Thx so much! PS....can you post a picture of yours from the sideview as well? Thx!
     
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  15. Nov 11, 2020 at 11:27 PM
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    Daytonaviolet

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    I have a complete list of trd parts needed to make the conversion. Most folks usually convert just the front bumper. But i did the bumpers, rockers, hood and suspension.

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  16. Nov 19, 2020 at 9:33 PM
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    Dai, mi esposa es Costarricense! What did you hear about problems with SR5 and lifting 3 inches? Haven’t had any problems with mine yet. If you absolutely need the 3rd row, go for the SR5 and a good set of AT/MT tires and recovery gear. If you find yourself needing more than the ATRAC then you can have a rear locker installed. The downside to the 3rd row, besides added weight, is the loss of any usable cargo space with the 3rd row seats up. A cousin of my wife lives in Monteverde and has a LC Prado (J90). He is pretty big into 4 wheeling down there and I’m certain his Prado doesn’t have CC or KDSS.
     
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    Hi. Newb with 4runners here. What’s the difference between the SR5 and the limited. ?
     
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    kmeeg

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    This would be the best way to find the details IMO.

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  19. Aug 24, 2021 at 6:17 PM
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    Basically the sr5 and limited are exactly the same except for the gun turret on the limited. Hope that helps.
     
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  21. Aug 25, 2021 at 10:32 AM
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    Daytonaviolet

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    Lol.. no
     
  22. Sep 1, 2021 at 7:20 PM
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    Thank you guys foe the help. I ended up picking up a 2020 limited “ nightshade edition”. I love it so far. I’m going to lift it and throw on some wheels next.
     
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