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Greetings from Bellingham, WA. Its nice place to live and recreate, and you will find that used Toyota truck resale is exceptionally high in our area especially, as well as the entire pacific northwest. I began my search for a 4x4 camping and adventure rig mid of 2016 with a similar budget but...

I dont doubt that the truck as a platform can perform at or above its advertised ratings. Im suggesting that the 4runner’s stock rear suspension would not be ideal at Toyota’s 700lbs tongue weight rating. What a truck is technically capable of and what is practical/ideal are two seperate...

Good point. I should have qualified my comment by saying many manufactures under-rate the load capacities of the overall frame and vehicle platform. For example, my p8 4runner 4.7 is rated to tow 7000lbs. In my opinion the stock rear suspension would not suffice with 700lbs of tongue weight...

Good point. I should have qualified my comment by saying many manufactures under-rate the load capacities of the overall frame and vehicle platform. For example, my 08 4runner 4.7 is rated to tow 7000lbs. In my opinion the stock rear suspension would not suffice with 700lbs of tongue weight...

The topic of GVWR is not frequently considered in the overland community. So this thread really interest me. Truth is a vast majority of fully built Jeeps and Toyotas are indeed loaded well beyond GVWR. The full scoop on how auto manufactures test, measure and ultimately rate their vehicles...

Where do you plan to camp most frequently? Where do you plan to camp least frequently? Do you plan to add bumpers, winch, armor etc. in the future? What terrain or capability do you envision your 4runner achieving when its completely built? Are you concerned with fuel economy, parking garage...

The engine and drivetrain on these trucks are extremely reliable as a daily driver. In my ownership experience, the primary thing to be aware of with the 4.7L V8 motor is a proper water pump & timing belt service performed reasonably close to Toyota's prescribed service interval. This must...

Some people spend more money on a single suspension kit than I did on my lift, wheels and tires combined, yet I run the same trails and cruise the mountain highways at the 80mph speed limit comfortably and safely. That said, I bet a remote res setup would be Deluxe and handle super nice off road...

Im also working on an 08 4runner build. My path has been 33" Cooper ST Maxx's + OME 3" lift. SPC Adjustable Upper control arms are highly advised post-lift and are in the near future for me but I can live with incorrect wheel alignment for the next 2500 miles. In the mean time I've put that...

Denny, How is your GX project coming along? I'm in the process of using, modifying and testing an '08 4runner V8 Limited which shares the same drivetrain and weight as your GX. This is my daily, and living in the Pacific Northwest, the majority of off roading that I see is Forest Service...

@High Country Nomad and @daPitbull, I agree! A few days ago I had a very insightful consultation with a rep at ARB Australia's Melbourne location. His advice differed slightly from what I received from ARB America. Conclusion #1: Avoid the heavier 886 front springs. The multiplying effect of...

Agreed. Seems as though many owners over-load their rigs. I've been pretty particular about weight and balance with my 4th Gen Runner build. I even weigh mounting hardware and food... Something im used to doing for light-weight Backpacking, where every ounce counts. I just got off the phone...

Thanks for your suggestion TTFJC. I am a T4R member and I've looked long and hard. I don't know of anybody on T4R Forums that is running OME Suspension, with the exact same setup. Rear winch, 15 gal fuel tank and 5 gallon grey water tank with 1/4 aluminum bash plating in the OEM spare tire...

A bone stock 4x4 Toyota with 32" All Terrains, bare bones recovery gear & a jerry can will crush it off-road. There's no doubt. However; factory options, TRD packages and stock off-road capability aside its the stock suspension that warrants concern when you start loading the truck down with...

Thanks for the response. An ARB rep said I should be "okay" with the 440lbs springs, but Im a bit doubtful. 80% of my annual mileage is the basic commute to work, snowboarding in the winter, and forest service road access for backpacking in the summer. This is all light-duty stuff. However...

Im not aware of anything particularly wrong about the 4.7L Tundra. If I were more likely to utilize the space & functionality of a pickup bed more than just a few times per yerar, I'd probably have a Tundra. Pop top & ultra light truck campers are really cool and that is an option that I might...

Howdy! I'm working on outfitting a 2008 4runner 4.7L 4x4 Limited with 130k miles. Sitting in the garage collecting sawdust is a set of 285/70r17 Cooper ST Maxx's on alloys... I cant mount them until I lift the truck, and I'm hesitating on the lift purchase because I can't sort out which rear...

Dont forget the Tundra. Good payload & Crazy good deals to be had. Not sure what you plans are for living space, but a truck bed with a furnished shell or camper would be super comfy for cross-country, 4 Season travel. 3rd Gen Runner or 80 Series go without saying. GX470 will also reward the...

I will be mounting a snorkel on my 4th Gen 4runner along with breather extensions and other methods of improving water-resistance in key areas. Why? Because I fully expect to encounter scenarios where a Snorkel will be absolutely necessary to access or exit a location, or avoid any situation...

Your plan to build a rig and travel with your son is epic dude! Regarding Toyotas... My claim is that a well cared for Toyota 4x4 with an odometer reading and long-term maintenance prognosis suitable for the basic/novice DIY mechanic, under $10k is very difficult to find in most areas of the...