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New 18 T4ROR from 16 Tacoma

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Dreaded_Marauder, Sep 11, 2018.

  1. Sep 11, 2018 at 9:52 AM
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    Dreaded_Marauder

    Dreaded_Marauder [OP] New Member

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    Hey all! Just picked up a new 18 4Runner in the Offroad flavor. I had major issues with my 16 Tacoma Offroad so needed to get something else. Landed on this beauty. C8AC0F85-42F0-47BF-8A4D-2F3F96980861.jpgThrowing on some billies, grey sema wheels, and 255/75/17 Ko2’s. Got a trip next week to Grand Staircase. We shall see how she does. 173EDD14-41A4-4AEA-BF66-76AFEE53C823.jpgGonna miss the look of that truck, but damn I love the way this Runner drives. Glad I made the switch!
     
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  2. Sep 11, 2018 at 10:07 AM
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    4X4Runner

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    The left coast
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    Mad driver mod. OME Suspension. 285/70R17 BFG AT KO2
    Congrats and welcome! Another Taco ship jumper!
     
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  3. Sep 11, 2018 at 11:19 AM
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    brownbear

    brownbear Relax

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    Welcome from FL.
     
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  4. Sep 11, 2018 at 11:25 AM
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    4Runner_Patrick

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    No more gear hunting. More power with the 4R. No more vibrations.
     
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  5. Sep 11, 2018 at 12:15 PM
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    I was anxious about the 4runner drivability going up the canyons around Salt Lake. After my drive this weekend I’m overjoyed with the way it drives. Seriously makes the Tacoma’s seem like total crap. Always hated the shifting and vibrations. This things a Cadillac compared to the truck.
     
  6. Sep 11, 2018 at 1:12 PM
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    MattO2786

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    If it makes you feel any better, I had a 16 Colorado Z71 with only 20k miles on it, and I had the same issues. Rattling, clunking, squeaking. Drove me insane. Trades it in for a T4R last month and so far I am very happy. Eff the mid-size trucks!
     
  7. Sep 11, 2018 at 2:43 PM
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    I had the same problems with my Taco--dealer could not fix and traded into a 4R. I have not experienced any of the drivability problems I had with the Tacoma. From what I hear they still can't or won't fix it.
     
  8. Sep 12, 2018 at 4:29 AM
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    WallyT4R

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    I think midsize trucks are the biggest ripoff in the automotive industry. It took me several of them to learn this. Wish I had all that money back.
     
  9. Sep 15, 2018 at 11:24 PM
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    Daohaus

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    Same here went from a TRD pro taco to an ORP T4R and I'm loving it. So much more interior space and my kids aren't crammed inside the can of the truck .
     
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  10. Sep 16, 2018 at 1:59 AM
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    Traded my taco for a 4R in May with zero regrets. Just got my clazzio seats installed. Now this baby is perfect.

    6E1C2C89-B8AC-4D2F-A850-D5BE9EB52D83.jpg
     
  11. Sep 16, 2018 at 6:18 PM
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    Dreaded_Marauder

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    Had the clazzios in my Tacoma. I’m thinking of going with a canvas type cover this time. Hopefully the CalTrends work out. Those do look quite nice though.
     
  12. Sep 17, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    Ramrod88

    Ramrod88 4Runner on Corolla budget

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    How much did they cost all together?
     
  13. Sep 17, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    i like the TRD embroidered back headrests...does yours have red stitching too?
     
  14. Sep 17, 2018 at 2:56 PM
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    Ramrod88

    Ramrod88 4Runner on Corolla budget

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    I had the katzkins in my taco and it came out to a little over 1200
     
  15. Sep 18, 2018 at 10:34 PM
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    Seats were I want to say... $700 for the seats
     
  16. Sep 18, 2018 at 10:35 PM
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    Yes the stitching on the sides are red.
     
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  17. Sep 24, 2018 at 7:35 PM
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    Traded my ‘15 Taco TRD Sport for my LE T4R 9 months ago...no contest in quality upgrade and no regerts!

    Edit: Sorry, I was eating a Milky Way...
     
  18. Sep 24, 2018 at 8:55 PM
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    What other problems did you have with your taco? Or was it just the vibes you couldn't handle?
     
  19. Sep 24, 2018 at 8:57 PM
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    What was your unfixable problem?
     
  20. Sep 25, 2018 at 7:55 AM
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    The sheetmetal and some of the spot welds had failed under the hood. Inside the engine bay everything had been rattled apart. Got a quote for $5500 to fix, so I did this instead.
     
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  21. Sep 25, 2018 at 10:58 AM
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    It was shaking and vibrating in the gas pedal [during acceleration] so much that my leg went numb after 45 minutes. Toyota considered this "normal operation."
     
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  22. Sep 28, 2018 at 11:30 AM
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    Riding Dirty

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    Welcome to the runner side! There are plenty of us who dumped their turd gens for a runner, best decision ever!
     
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