Coming over from the 60 series

[Front Range 4x4]

This is my first visit to this forum since until the other day I've been an FJ62 guy. I just moved to an '05 4runner limited with all the bells & whistles (almost). This is quite a dramatic change for me.

Took it off road yesterday for what I'm sure was it's first time ever.

 

[scottm]

Pic looks like you're about to test the factory slider!

What do you think so far? I haven't been off road, kinda figured this will be more like a wagon than a truck due to the lower stance. Dirt roads and trails.

 

[Front Range 4x4]

It's a far cry from the 60 series but I knew that going in to the change. It did okay for a stock Runner and I did test the factory 'slider' which failed.

 

[scottm]

V8? Some guys who offroad have had the engine mounts collapse into the hollow frame when they were rough on them. They apparently do well off road with a lift, armor, tires. Mine is a highway car, and it's good for that, does well at speed on snow.

 

[Front Range 4x4]

Yes, V8 & X-REAS Scott, very nice highway driver. I'll be doing much less off road with this and a lot more cross country so it should do just fine for my needs.

 

[scottm]

I wanted the X-REAS and V8, but found my base-model too cheap to pass up. It seems very stable on the highway, I'm happy.

 

[Front Range 4x4]

Put on a couple hundred miles today between highway and mild off-road. I'm pleased with the mix.