4Runner Limited Mods/Tips/ Experiences Introduction

Hello everyone! I have been a 4runner owner for 4 years now and just love my 4runner. I have gone off roading with my 4runner all the way in the east coast and in the west coast, I have taken it across country going on 3 times since I am currently in the military. I am about to move to Arizona and hopefully be staying there for the next 5 years instead of permanently change station (PCS) every couple of years. Each time I have loved the ride and interior design. But I am now looking into doing a couple of MODS on my 4runner and wanted to know with you more experienced 4runner owners on the good and bad on adding MODS on your 4runners.

One I am looking into updating my rear and front bumper for better protection and I wanted to know if I upgraded my suspension to maybe a ICON stage 3 suspension and include upgrade the front and rear bumper for more protection how have your gas mileage changed? I have looked all over the internet and looked at different forums but not really seen how people are dealing with the gas mileage. I am looking forward to going on most medium trails, not really hardcore rock climbing. I want to go to MOAB and just try different medium trails but mostly be happy with knowing that no matter where I go my 4runner will get there with less body damage than what I have not on my limited...

Just FYI, I am not looking in trading in my 4runner for a TRD Pro since having dual AC and AC Seats I cannot live without anymore. LOL But any information on what you guys think about good bumpers, and maybe better suspension to look out for since most of the 4runner I have seen are running Icons or emu suspensions. I am not working about cost since I know you get what you pay for but I am also not trying to break the bank. Thank you all for any guidance and I can't wait to learn more about what other people have done with their 4runner limited.

 

@Daria, yes... I know all too well about AZ and needing my AC seats. LOL

 

Thank you for the advice! I will look into that since I will be moving next month to AZ. But then I again I do have some killer wind shield protectors that has kept my interior somewhat cooler. But I will definitely look into some seat covers so that I don't burn my but cheeks!