Want a 4runner but have some questions!

[forrestrunner4]

Hey guys so here's my story... Right now I own a lifted f150 its like a show truck and I love it. The only problems are I an graduating high school in not to long and I will be driving alot more, I don't want to put more miles on my truck, it doesn't get the best mpg, and I hate to off road it. So a lifted 4th gen 4runner seems great for me... So far at least!

1st question... What are some of yalls lifted mods and mpg?
2nd.... Do I need to re gear when I go 35-37inch tires?
3rd.... How do 4th gen 4runners hold up with off tossing and high mileage?
4th..... Share some pics of some sick yotas and share any info I might wanna know
Thanks, Forrest

 

[tikibokc]

I have a 06 V8 4wd with an overland warehouse 2.5 suspension, light racing UCA's, spidertrax wheel spacers, and running 285/75/16 duratracs. Around town I'm getting close to 14mpg but I also have a gobi rack, cbi rear bumper with a full size spare and a demello front bumper so I've added quite a bit of weight. On the highway I can get up around 15-15.5mpg. I'm pretty happy with my mpg. I don't think you'd need to regear with 35's. I don't think I'd go any bigger than 33's on a 4th gen, thats what a majority of the people run with lifts on 4th gens. I would go with a V8 even though most like the V6's, but a lot wish they would have gotten the V8. Once you start adding mods and then gear the v6 will get a little sluggish. I would get on toyota 120 or T4R and look around. Lot of good info. and a lot of guys with lots of knowledge. Check out overland warehouse, great guys and great customer service. They know a lot about 4th gens.

 

[12guns]

The V8 is awesome in a 4runner's small package. PM me if you are interested in an 05' V8 Sport 4x4...Check the 4 sale section as well. I need a bigger SUV otherwise I would be keeping it.

 

[The Jade Bean]

I have the 05 V8 currently being loaded down to the gills...the 4th gens are AWESOME! IMHO.
~Daniel

 

[12guns]

Good, maybe he'll buy mine! LOL They are solid vehicles that's for sure. Ours have the 5 speed tranny that is the same used in the Land Cruiser so you know they are built to last. I never built mine up like crazy, but I did get the adjustable Bilstein shocks and upgraded the brakes.

 

[forrestrunner4]

Also what do you all know about regearing a runner for 35's? How high could I get my mpg?

 

[The Jade Bean]

Also what do you all know about regearing a runner for 35's? How high could I get my mpg?

Me personally I'm unsure cause I'm just running KM2's LT 265/70R17's and I have no plans to ever go bigger!

 

[larsdennert]

Its going drive horrible with 35s on the road. The ifs will have a tough time keeping heavy 35s smooth. Keep your 150 because the toy will never be "big" like that. In any case you'd need a body lift to clear. I have friends who put 37s on fj cruisers with dana 70s but they were trail trucks.