1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

What do 4Runner owners do for a living?

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by The last breed, Sep 22, 2021.

  1. Sep 22, 2021 at 2:05 PM
    #1
    The last breed

    The last breed [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2021
    Member:
    #23342
    Messages:
    1,742
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Muhammad
    Vehicle:
    Dying to get my hands on a 4Runner
    I am curious, what 4Runner owners and drivers do for a living.
    I am a software engineer, kind of a weird combination :D
     
    4runGirl88, K-Paul, DRobs and 2 others like this.
  2. Sep 22, 2021 at 2:10 PM
    #2
    ShayBrah89

    ShayBrah89 New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2020
    Member:
    #14673
    Messages:
    75
    Gender:
    Male
    Tigard, OR
    Vehicle:
    2020 4Runner ORP
  3. Sep 22, 2021 at 2:16 PM
    #3
    SCMountaineer

    SCMountaineer New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2018
    Member:
    #8116
    Messages:
    435
    Gender:
    Male
    Upstate South Carolina
    Vehicle:
    On my third 5th gen — 2021 SR5 premium 4wd
    Gunmetal TRD wheels, Yakima rack, Canvasback covers
    I design houses.
     
  4. Sep 22, 2021 at 2:18 PM
    #4
    Dillusion

    Dillusion New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2018
    Member:
    #7998
    Messages:
    2,704
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    KYle
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD OR
    Operations Manager for contracting co.

    But the wife drives it now so teacher.
     
  5. Sep 22, 2021 at 2:31 PM
    #5
    JaSC

    JaSC New Member

    Joined:
    May 30, 2021
    Member:
    #21714
    Messages:
    288
    Gender:
    Male
    Anderson, SC
    Vehicle:
    Black 2018 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium, crawl control and MTS
    ToyTec Lift, Dual Batt Redarc. Rear safe drawer, console safe, Aux 2004 JGC fuse box, Warn bumper, 12,000lb winch
    Network Monkey
     
  6. Sep 22, 2021 at 2:42 PM
    #6
    Tama1968

    Tama1968 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2016
    Member:
    #1353
    Messages:
    677
    Gender:
    Male
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    T4R SR5 in Classic Silver
    physical therapist, volunteer middle/high school drum instructor
     
  7. Sep 22, 2021 at 2:51 PM
    #7
    BobbyB

    BobbyB Where the road ends, Fun begins!

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2020
    Member:
    #17959
    Messages:
    273
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bob
    Marietta, GA
    Vehicle:
    2021 White TRD Off Road
    SSO Slimline Bumper Warn Evo 10s winch Bilstein 5100 shocks Dobinson Springs (front and rear) JBA Upper Control Arms Baja Designs Squadron Pro Combo lights Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Foglights RCI skids (engine, trans, Txfr and gas tank) CaliRaised sliders UpTop Overland Bravo Rack Auxbeam 6 switch panel Frac Harness with front camera Custom rear diff breather on firewall
    I’m a marketing manager for a wireless telecom..
     
  8. Sep 22, 2021 at 2:52 PM
    #8
    Cowboy59

    Cowboy59 Enjoy the Adventure

    Joined:
    May 17, 2020
    Member:
    #14355
    Messages:
    916
    Gender:
    Male
    N. Florida
    Vehicle:
    2020 Off-Road Premium w/ Predator package & KDSS
    Software engineer.
     
  9. Sep 22, 2021 at 2:59 PM
    #9
    Ajmogen

    Ajmogen Staying Stock

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2018
    Member:
    #7211
    Messages:
    244
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Aaron
    Wisconsin
    Vehicle:
    2016 Red Tacoma. 2017 Red 4R. 2010 Red Yaris. 2022 Red Corolla
    Liscence Plate Surround
  10. Sep 22, 2021 at 3:08 PM
    #10
    Sandbuster

    Sandbuster Breaking Wind

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2021
    Member:
    #19157
    Messages:
    697
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Central Florida
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRD Offroad
    Power Commander, LED lights upgrade, Eibach Pro Truck Series suspension upgrade (front & rear), Airbags (rear), dash integrated trailer brake control, Body Armor front bumper, Smittybilt 10K winch
    As little as humanly possible.... but, before retirement, I spent 25+ years in auto repair/mgt but also managed to squeeze in 20 years in the Navy.
     
  11. Sep 22, 2021 at 3:10 PM
    #11
    Sandbuster

    Sandbuster Breaking Wind

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2021
    Member:
    #19157
    Messages:
    697
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Central Florida
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRD Offroad
    Power Commander, LED lights upgrade, Eibach Pro Truck Series suspension upgrade (front & rear), Airbags (rear), dash integrated trailer brake control, Body Armor front bumper, Smittybilt 10K winch
    So why am I always constipated... :annoyed:
     
    DIRTRCR13, DrewMan, A&P and 7 others like this.
  12. Sep 22, 2021 at 3:11 PM
    #12
    The last breed

    The last breed [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2021
    Member:
    #23342
    Messages:
    1,742
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Muhammad
    Vehicle:
    Dying to get my hands on a 4Runner
    :D
     
  13. Sep 22, 2021 at 3:16 PM
    #13
    LandCruiser

    LandCruiser I have Toyotas

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2021
    Member:
    #20965
    Messages:
    1,526
    Gender:
    Male
    East Bay Area
    Vehicle:
    5th Gen OG TE
    Pimp with a limp.
     
  14. Sep 22, 2021 at 3:20 PM
    #14
    Daddykool

    Daddykool Photography enthusiast

    Joined:
    May 5, 2021
    Member:
    #21295
    Messages:
    1,460
    Gender:
    Male
    A limp what?
     
  15. Sep 22, 2021 at 3:24 PM
    #15
    Daddykool

    Daddykool Photography enthusiast

    Joined:
    May 5, 2021
    Member:
    #21295
    Messages:
    1,460
    Gender:
    Male
    Mailing equipment technician/site coordinator.
     
  16. Sep 22, 2021 at 3:33 PM
    #16
    surfermonkey

    surfermonkey New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2021
    Member:
    #22052
    Messages:
    74
    Gender:
    Male
    platform devops and reliability engineer.
     
  17. Sep 22, 2021 at 3:37 PM
    #17
    Txbobcat

    Txbobcat New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2020
    Member:
    #16453
    Messages:
    38
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2020 Venture
    Insurance adjuster … :crapstorm:
     
  18. Sep 22, 2021 at 3:39 PM
    #18
    GrantA

    GrantA Enjoying God’s creation

    Joined:
    May 25, 2020
    Member:
    #14533
    Messages:
    1,320
    Gender:
    Male
    North Carolina
    Vehicle:
    Fully locked 2020 SR5 Premium
    - GOBI roof rack and ladder - Westcott Design Rock sliders - M.O.R.E. Underbody Skid plates - Dual ARB air compressor & ARB single compressor - LED interior lighting - Ironman 2.0 meter awning and enclosure - Ironman winch with factor55 hook - Ironman foam cell pro suspension - Ironman recovery snatch rope - Ironman recovery traction boards - lilbscustomfab Hybrid Front Bumper - lilbscustomfab BMC - RRW RR7-H Hybrid Beadlock wheels - Nitto Trail Grapplers 285/75/17 M/T - 4.88 gears - ARB front air locker - ARB rear air locker - Hi-lift jack & mount - Sony aftermarket speakers - LASFIT External LED Light Conversion - Center console organizer - Glovebox organizer - ICS phone Mount holder - C4 rear bumper with dual swing arms - C4 gas skid plate - C4 rear diff skid plates
    Software Engineer
     
  19. Sep 22, 2021 at 3:42 PM
    #19
    alittleoff

    alittleoff New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2016
    Member:
    #1882
    Messages:
    2,406
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    406
    Vehicle:
    '16 TP
    Retired Heavy Equipment operator.
     
    Moon Landing, Toy4X4, Hoff and 2 others like this.
  20. Sep 22, 2021 at 3:51 PM
    #20
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2019
    Member:
    #9314
    Messages:
    12,631
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    James
    S/E Wisconsin
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRDORP, KDSS, MGM
    RSG sliders, Yakima offgrid basket, Pro-Comp wheels, SOS Streamline bumper and skids, Warn VR EVO10S winch + Ultimate Sidewinder, Bilstein 6112 + 5100 + rear lift coils, Rigid Dually SS ditch lights w/Caliraised brackets and OEM style dash switch
    Diverse group!

    Electrician
     
  21. Sep 22, 2021 at 3:56 PM
    #21
    MeefZah

    MeefZah ------------

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2015
    Member:
    #1122
    Messages:
    2,601
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    Lexington, Ohio
    Vehicle:
    '24 ORP
    Nurse Practitioner (her, who drives it daily)

    State Law Enforcement (me, who bought it and built it)
     
  22. Sep 22, 2021 at 4:21 PM
    #22
    Moon Landing

    Moon Landing AFFTC 1967/68 Eddies Air Patch

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2021
    Member:
    #19563
    Messages:
    2,171
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jer
    La Quinta, Ca. AKA "The Skillet"
    Vehicle:
    Moon Rock 4Runner
    Nam 68/69
    Not a damn thing :toast:
     
    99inBC, DW_2GT4R, 4runGirl88 and 19 others like this.
  23. Sep 22, 2021 at 4:35 PM
    #23
    The Blue Pearl

    The Blue Pearl New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2019
    Member:
    #11091
    Messages:
    189
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bill
    Vehicle:
    16’ NBP 4x4 4Runner
    18’ Tundra SR- 4x4
    Me- Maintanice/ cleaner of T4R
    Field service tech-for national sign / lighting company

    wife - daily driver & messer upper of TR4
    Medical billing specialist
     
  24. Sep 22, 2021 at 4:41 PM
    #24
    DrewMan

    DrewMan 2016 4RTP-KDSS

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2017
    Member:
    #3731
    Messages:
    399
    Gender:
    Male
    Middle Tennessee
    Vehicle:
    2016 Magnetic Grey 4Runner Trail Premium
    Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks, Daystar 1.5" Rear Coil Spacer (Mid Left), Level 8 Tracker Pros 17x9, 275/70/R17 B.F. Goodrich TKO's, N-Fab Nerf Steps
    BIM/CAD Designer; I draw construction drawings for a living … 36yrs invested mainly in the Water/Wastewater Industry, but pretty much have worked on about everything … Transportation Roadways & Bridges, Automotive Plants, Dairy’s, Motorcycle Plants, Subdivisions, Shopping Malls, Stadium’s, and I’m ready for retirement!
     
    Last edited: Sep 24, 2021
    Moon Landing, 4R21, Roland and 3 others like this.
  25. Sep 22, 2021 at 4:41 PM
    #25
    Trail Runnah

    Trail Runnah New Member

    Joined:
    May 8, 2020
    Member:
    #14189
    Messages:
    2,648
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2013 T4R Trail Edition
    Stock
    As little as possible! Mostly dream about retirement, LOL. Twenty-something years to go though.

    Till then I work in the QC dept of a company that makes synthetic lubricants.
     
    Moon Landing, Toy4X4, Roland and 2 others like this.
  26. Sep 22, 2021 at 5:22 PM
    #26
    4R21

    4R21 New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2021
    Member:
    #22947
    Messages:
    1,106
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    AK
    Land of Cheese
    PMI FSE :hattip:
     
    Last edited: Dec 11, 2021
  27. Sep 22, 2021 at 5:23 PM
    #27
    Dillusion

    Dillusion New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2018
    Member:
    #7998
    Messages:
    2,704
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    KYle
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD OR
    This is 100% accurate.
     
  28. Sep 22, 2021 at 5:57 PM
    #28
    nimby

    nimby in the drink

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2017
    Member:
    #3777
    Messages:
    4,473
    First Name:
    Jake
    California
    Vehicle:
    2018 SR5P
    Lab Tech / Quality Assurance at a brewery.
     
  29. Sep 22, 2021 at 5:59 PM
    #29
    Antman

    Antman New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2020
    Member:
    #12698
    Messages:
    695
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Anthony
    NorCal
    Vehicle:
    2021 4Runner off-road premium, 2022 Tacoma
    2021 4Runner: King Coilovers King rear shocks Camburg UCA’s Spc rear Trail arms Icon 52700 rear springs Icon panhard bar SCS Ray10’s Rci Sliders Rci Full Skids 2022 Tacoma Offroad: King Coilovers King rear shocks Deaver leaf springs Camburg UCA Scs Gen 5 Bamf front hybrid bumper Rci Full Skids Rci Sliders
    Inside Wireman
     
  30. Sep 22, 2021 at 6:11 PM
    #30
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2019
    Member:
    #9314
    Messages:
    12,631
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    James
    S/E Wisconsin
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRDORP, KDSS, MGM
    RSG sliders, Yakima offgrid basket, Pro-Comp wheels, SOS Streamline bumper and skids, Warn VR EVO10S winch + Ultimate Sidewinder, Bilstein 6112 + 5100 + rear lift coils, Rigid Dually SS ditch lights w/Caliraised brackets and OEM style dash switch
    Uhh, are you guys hiring?? Asking for a friend. :anonymous:
     

Products Discussed in

To Top