so I might possibly will convert

[Jkfisher84]

So I have a jku. And I want to convert to a 4runner. I love the new 2014 but right now not happening. So I've been looking at 4th gens. I know they go miles and miles but I guess my question is buyin a used one worth it with lets say 70k miles? Maintenance doable in ones own garage as seeing as warranty gone? Wouldn't drive it a lot really cuz I have a work truck but want to build it 100% for overlanding. PLEASE HELP ME LOL

 

[JD914]

I have an 04 Limited V8 and have had minimal problems that I couldn't fix myself (with help from T4R.org, etc!). You'll be coming on the timing chain replacement at 100k miles, if you get a V-8, but other than that, you should be good to go for a couple hundred thousand miles! I wheel with guys in previous generation Runners that are fully built with well over 200k on the clock and theirs are are as reliable as mine.
Plus, I've gone out on trails with guys in Jeeps and must say that inflating a mattress in my trunk is a heck of a lot quicker, easier and warmer than their tents when we get to camp!
I say go for it!

 

[dorton]

The 4th gen is a great choice.

Minor critique on above reply. The V8 has a belt, and not a chain. Purely a mistype, but big difference in costs and difficulties, and could discourage someone coming from another manufacturer. The V6 has a chain, but no recommended interval for replacement, and shouldn't be a concern.

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[AKmoney]

Just curious, what's driving the motivation to switch from a JKU to a 4Runner?

 

[Arktikos]

Yes what are you looking for in the Toyotaover the Jeep, besides durability?

 

[Jkfisher84]

Really a # of things. Tired of the jeep scene, my buddy has a 4runner and I'm hooked, love the durability, and appears to have more space for my needs.

 

[Jkfisher84]

I feel like a hype lately when driving my jeep too lol

 

[Plannerman]

A close friend bought an 04 with 70k in it about a year ago. He wheels it an Daily drives it. Dead reliable so far.


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[JD914]

The 4th gen is a great choice.

Minor critique on above reply. The V8 has a belt, and not a chain. Purely a mistype, but big difference in costs and difficulties, and could discourage someone coming from another manufacturer. The V6 has a chain, but no recommended interval for replacement, and shouldn't be a concern.

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Belt. Right. Thanks for the clarification.

I blame the beer.

 

[dorton]

I knew what you meant, just wanted to make anyone peeking in on the thread would know.

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[JD914]

No, definitely a good thing to clarify.

 

[MCObray]

I switched from Jeep (1999 XJ) to Toyota (3RD Gen 4Runner). I want better reliability, durability, as well comfort/space. The 4Runner did everything much, much better than the XJ, but the JKU is another animal so my comparison might be off from what you want. One thing though, resell holds well with the 4Runner. I bought mine initially for $8200 and sold it for $9800 within a year. I miss it and would like to get into another 4Runner after College.

 

[Martinjmpr]

From the factory the 4th gen 4runner sits kind of low, but there are multiple options for a mild lift that will really help. I went with the least expensive spring lift which is the FJ Cruiser lift.

 

[Jkfisher84]

Lift and armor would be first on the list

 

[TravelTacoma]

Convert!

I did something similar to what you are proposing to do. I had a really nice Jeep, and had planned to keep it as long as possible (Since they have yet to discover a cure for automotive ADHD), but was pulling my Chaser up the Million-Dollar Highway into Ouray in September and got passed by a Canadian tour bus! I thought to my self, "Self, this is stupid!". I mean, I put thousands upon thousands of dollars into my Jeep and it was incapable of pulling a sub-1,500 lb trailer up a mountain?! That is unforgiveable. I went shopping for something a bit more powerful and ended up with a Tacoma. I haven't looked back since. The good news is that my wife is looking to replace her Grand Cherokee soon and I have her halfway convinced to get a TE 4Runner. I think that you would be doing yourself a favor if you went with a 4Runner for an expo platform, especially given the availability of aftermarket support, the way the trucks hold their value, and the proven reliability. Just don't make the mistakes that I have made over the years with vehicles - buying one and spending thousands of dollars immediately after the purchase on aftermarket. It's amazing what a stock platform is capable of and the more mods I do the more inherent flaws are revealed in the vehicle. Modify intelligently.