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Poll: honestly, do you take it off road?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by runner fan 82, Sep 26, 2020.

  1. Sep 28, 2020 at 9:22 AM
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    Over the LINE

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    Can I change my answer...I live in New Orleans
     
  2. Sep 28, 2020 at 9:22 AM
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    CameramanA73

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  3. Sep 28, 2020 at 9:23 AM
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    Thatbassguy

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    That looks kinda gross! Why is it so orange?
     
  4. Sep 28, 2020 at 10:05 AM
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    travelinscout

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    I go off road every chance I get! I am fortunate to live in southern Arizona, and there are many places to go within 1-3 hours. I just returned from 3 days in Sedona, and had a great time on the Devils Bridge trail. I took the 4x4 road to cut down about 2 miles of the more boring part of the hike. Truck did great!
    Sedona 1.jpg Sedona 2.jpg Sedona fish.jpg
     
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  5. Sep 28, 2020 at 10:14 AM
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    zizzy34

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    Landscape Photographer here. I take my 4runner off road all the time to get to locations.

    4Runner BW.jpg
     
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  6. Sep 28, 2020 at 11:13 AM
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    fajitas21

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    Nice photo, love the BW Photos. Also landscape photographer (just hobby, not occupation).
    IMG_6095.jpg
     
  7. Sep 28, 2020 at 11:30 AM
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    SCgman

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    SC red clay......standard county road topping....fun when wet, nice n greasy.
     
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  8. Sep 28, 2020 at 11:53 AM
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    gunsnob

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    Kings Shocks, SPC UCA’s, Method MR702 rims, Toyo AT III’s in 285/70/17, Gobi Roof Rack, various Baja Designs lights.
    It has been quite a while. We do camp but nowhere where we would we need the way my girl is set up now...
     
  9. Sep 28, 2020 at 11:56 AM
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    Big B

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    I've had my 2020 since Feb. and I just hit 25k on the odometer, Id say of that 25k, probably 8k is off road miles. :)
     
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  10. Sep 28, 2020 at 1:57 PM
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    MeefZah

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    I'm up southern Oregon a lot.
     
  11. Sep 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM
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    Mtbpsych

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    Let me know when you come next, the more the merrier! The crowd is a little scarce in the area so not many people to hit trails with.
     
  12. Sep 28, 2020 at 2:01 PM
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    MeefZah

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    Where you at?
     
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  13. Sep 28, 2020 at 4:44 PM
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    DRobs

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    Pinstripes, lots of em. Plus a couple dents.
    Currently, visiting Cape Girardeau MO which is on the Mississippi had to follow the river south. Almost got stuck in the mud twice my locker and rocking the 4Runner got me out. Wasn't planning on going off road / mudding but love exploring.

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  14. Sep 28, 2020 at 5:01 PM
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    xyzzy

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    At the lake
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    Well, let's see what plans were scuttled by COVID-19
    Trip to the Northwest-Angle for some fishing - check
    Trip to explore the many FS roads in the Badlands - check (may be able to get there yet this year, but that window is closing)
    Trip up the James Bay Road and across the Trans-Tiaga Road - check
    Another round-trip to Alaska via Cassiar Hwy - check

    FML due to COVID-19 and Canadian border closures
     
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  15. Sep 28, 2020 at 7:39 PM
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    Chris In Milwaukee

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    About as often as I take my wife’s Jaguar on the track. :p
     
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  16. Sep 28, 2020 at 9:05 PM
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    erfer1

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    FB_IMG_1601352106693.jpg I live here, and FB_IMG_1601352119611.jpg this is an hour away. I had my runner buried to the frame day 2 of owning it.
     
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  17. Sep 29, 2020 at 5:58 PM
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    a47chuck

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  18. Sep 29, 2020 at 6:06 PM
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    Trail Runnah

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    No, not really. Nothing more challenging than a dirt road covered in a little mud or snow here and there. I bought it with the intention of taking it off road, but the trails are hours away and I just haven't made it out yet. Put almost 30,000 miles on it since Feb 2019 just going back and forth to work and traveling.
     
  19. Sep 29, 2020 at 9:19 PM
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    Vito Corleone

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    I just bought a new 2020 ORP last night. I have a ton of mods that will be added in the next few weeks which will include a lift kit, 285/70/17 tires, etc. but honestly, the only time I will ever likely need 4WD is on the rare occurrences of snow in Georgia. I’m getting it like I want it not because I will be taking it off road but because that’s just what I want. I have always believed in the saying “I would rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it.” Some may think it’s silly to have a 4WD SUV like that and never take it off-roading and that’s fine. It’s my vehicle and my money so I will do with it what I want.
     
  20. Sep 30, 2020 at 3:41 AM
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    MI-FL off roader

    MI-FL off roader T4R Hobby/Addict

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    Too many mods and too much money
    Having it and not having experience in how to use it when you really need it can be almost as bad as not having it in the first place.
     
  21. Sep 30, 2020 at 5:38 AM
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    Never...

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  22. Sep 30, 2020 at 5:38 AM
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    I'm not really seeing "off road" in some of the pictures ....
     
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  23. Sep 30, 2020 at 5:51 AM
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  25. Sep 30, 2020 at 10:22 AM
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    With stock tires still on there. Made for little more challenging ride back up.

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  26. Oct 3, 2020 at 9:19 AM
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    Good to see folks out and about.

    I've come back to 4runners after 25+ year absence. Been a Jeep Wrangler guy for last 10. Thought would sacrifice fair amount of capability for comfort. Honestly impressed with the 4runner capability. Ride comfort is day and night.

    Although we didn't drag anything, full skid package installed since these pictures. Jeep does better job tucking delicate bits up inside the frame rails.

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  27. Oct 3, 2020 at 12:01 PM
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    What skid package did you go with? Any pics? I am leaning toward RCI myself. Thanks!
     
  28. Oct 3, 2020 at 12:40 PM
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    When I was shopping around for a new vehicle I really couldn't do the wrangler for daily driving. I just never found them comfortable. At least jk and beyond. I've been super happy with the balance of comfort and capabilty.
     
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  29. Oct 3, 2020 at 12:59 PM
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    edgesalon

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    the reason I have been buying them since 1980's either Mall crawling or go up to the mountains for skiing & boarding in winter and well in summer just to see or explore different spots out off the concert Jungle that I live in
    this thing will get you there and back, just wish I would get the chance to do it more often :cheers: wish could find group that i can learn more about off-roading




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  30. Oct 3, 2020 at 1:16 PM
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    zizzy34

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    Follow up from my previous post, but here's a YouTube video with me using my 4runner getting to locations. Feel free to skip to about the 1:00 mark.

     
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