I've Got the Keys to this Overland 4Runner
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2018
- I decided to try something new in the world of Rig Walk Arounds, and I got a hold of the keys to this very nicely equipped overland purpose built Toyota 4Runner. Now I still meet with the owner and we take a close up look of his truck, but then I get behind the wheel and share my impression of driving out on the trail with you! #4runner #overland #toyota
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Brad u the real MVP a Jeep guy gave the 4runner some love.U don't see that everyday awesome 5th gen.
I have a Jeep Rubicon but I love the 4Runner too, both are great in my opinion. My gf is looking to get a 4Runner soon which is a win for me because then I’ll get to drive both! :D
What a beautiful 4Runner! I had an '88 model in Maui that was charcoal and black. The black section could be removed to make the runner a "convertible" and it was the perfect vehicle for the island as much of the island roads were unpaved or just rough. Camping on the high bluffs above the famous surf spots was absolutely phenomenal.
The owner actually seems like a really cool dude.
AJ is great guy and hope to get out on a long trip with him soon!
That’s one of the best looking 4Runner I’ve seen in awhile..👍👍
Great video, that is a very sweet 4Runner. The bronze wheels withe the green wrap make for a great looking combination!
Thank you! His wheel and wrap color combination is perfect!
Great, you had to say that, Now, what am I gonna do. Oh hey, have you looked at, or reviewed the Magnuson Supercharger (yeah, I had to). Think they make for the Jeep, Meep Meep.
I saw an OEM Audio Sub back there too! I have OEM Audio in my TRD Pro and absolutely love their plug and play system! What a phenomenal 4Runner set-up! I am in love with this thing! Hooyah!
That is a well thought out and nicely executed rig.....great job.....awesome review too Brad!
Wrap looks dope. I do wish Toyota would offer the 4Runner in forest green.
yea that wrap looks high quality pretty impressed with it
3rd gen green has a special place in my heart
Wish granted. Army Green in 2020
It's 2020 now. Army green baby!!
Lol they do now
I'm sort of a minimalist so my 22re 1st generation 4runner still gets the job done. But this did make me want to sit in the driver's seat to feel how nice the offroad ride is with a newer one. good show
Love your channel and the walk arounds you do. A great big thanks for being dedicated to off-roading, not just Jeeps! Keep up the great work.
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
JeepGuy I
I have watched this a few times, I like the idea that you got to drive a 4runner. Thats what I drive, Im also retired military, but I'm Army. But you said it best, we are all just car guys. and again I want to say, that new wrap on your jeep looks fantastic,
Safe travels to you my friend, Hope to see you at Expo West.
So cool these 4Runners.
Best thing about the 4Runner, its one of the few, if not the only SUV built on a truck chas isss.
Definitely one of the last! The GM 3 (Tahoe, Yukon, and Escalade) still are; the Expedition and Navigator are; and the Armada and Sequoia!
Ford is supposed to be coming back out with an excursion and ford also has their expedition which is built on the truck chassis but I think the Toyota is still the coolest suv
Sweet 4-Runner nicely built rig. The Land Cruiser is also a very popular Overland and Expedition vehicle is still body on frame sharing some Tundra components.
CHIDALautos And all 7 are beached whales on the trail, Nothing but grocery getters.
Brandon J fzj80 is probably one of the best expedition off road vehicles.
Nice 4 Runner! Thanks for walk around & for taking us along for the ride!
You are welcome, it was a blast to film and drive!
I LOVE that front bumper. Looks fantastic. Great rig, overall!
Great rig walkaround. I am more of a jeep guy, but I really love toyotas too. Great all around veicles!!!
Thank you! It's a great vehicle for what he is using it for!
So glad to see you drive something other than a Jeep and the 4Runner is fantastic. I nearly went with the 4Runner but opted for the Jeep. It seems that the 4Runner is one of the last true off road vehicles built. Glad you enjoyed the Toy, great video...
I agree I just love off road vehicles myself. coming from a Jeep to now new proud owner of a 4runner. Its true people hate but whats cool about our hobby it makes us hella broke and if we see each other stuck in the trail we don't hesitate to help.
I love the 4runner... I'll get another one once my Tundra gets me in a situation where it's too big and I'm over it. I've been okay so far.
I LOVE this build, amazing stuff
Perfect Blend of form and function, very nice Truck.
nice video. liked your Jason Koertge vid as well . didn't realize you're a corpsman! subscribed.
I've been watching lots of Brad's videos with his Jeeps. I've never seen Brad as excited as he is driving the 4runner. #closettoyotalove 😆🙉
We've always been a Jeep family but I just bought a used 2018 4Runner for the first time last weekend! We still have our 2009 JKU and 2012 JK but also love the 4RRunner. Proud to have such capable off roaders in our garage!!
Another Excellent Video Brad. Before I had my current JKU (which I will never go back to anything other than a 4 door Jeep :)), I had only 4runners. Great SUVs and this one is pretty awesome.
Thanks! The 4Runner was a blast to drive, but I'm sticking with my Jeep!
Holy Jim! Glad to see you made it out to rebel offroad's cleanup too.
Great video, Great 4Runner. I love my 4Runner, too.
Love the walk arounds. Keep them coming.
Thanks! I really enjoy filming them and getting to drive his truck was just an added bonus!
Another excellent walk/drive around FOTONR has a nice rig,.. but still glad your keeping the jeep. With any luck might see you on the trails in CO this summer.
Thank you! His 4Runner is the nicest I've seen! Would be great to bump into you on the trail in Colorado.
This. This is exactly what I want!
Excellent video my friend, I loved it, that is a sweet ride you friend has. I really enjoyed watching this learning about the tent, that tent looks like something I could make work. I am a long ways from our Jeep being to the point I need the tent, but man that is cool. Thanks for sharing, we already "followed" your friend and added him on instagram as well. He has some aweosme photography on his page. Love it. Thanks for sharing this video, you two guys rock.
Yes sir, the 4 runners are awesome vehicles. I love it.
Dale
Glad you enjoyed the video! I love his tent, I'm really thinking a clam shell is a great option.
Fotornr has so amazing photos on Instagram for sure, awesome to see you guys link up awesome build and awesome video.
He is very talented with the camera, I wish I had his skills!
Great walk around Brad! I have owned 2 4-Runners and I was impressed with their performance. Very nice set up overland rig and the wrap looks really well done.
Nice tease with the spoiler about a Colorado trip. I'd really love to find out the dates, whens and wheres.....You will love it out here!
Thank you! Still ironing out the Colorado details, we've got a couple planning meetings scheduled. Going to be a great trip!
Enjoyed the video guys. 👍🏻👍🏻
Go Trail Recon 👍
Love your videos Brad. You have good reviews and even are willing to drive different vehicles to see what you like and dislike about them. I use to own a Jeep Wrangler so I still have the love for a Jeep, however I know own a 4runner and it's works better for me as dad that has kids, hunter, over lander, mall crawler plus just a Toyota fan overall.
I have a 4Runner, and I like Jeeps too. It's all good.
See! We can all get along! LOL!
I have a 5th gen 4runner, and I've had 3 Jeeps. I've also owned a Chevy truck, Ford Truck, Ram, and Tacoma. I'm getting the sense I have a commitment issue just typing this... but they're all great, they've all got their place to shine.
@@CactusHugrAz love jeeps. But when it comes to bottom line I feel like 4runners are more reliable. Toyotas run for ever with proper maintenance. Lol
@@rogersmith3295 I was in automotive repair for years, and will say Toyota trucks didn't have as many repair visits yet the maintenance combined with repair costs were pretty equal. Now days they're all about equal except for abnormal shit boxes like the transmission issues in Grand Cherokees recently. But off road literally nothing street legal is more capable than a rubicon. It has steel bumpers, sliders, swing out carrier, lockers, sway bar disconnect, and 33's all stock (35's fit without any mods too!) and gets about 5 solid more MPG city than my 4 runner without steel bumpers... but it won't do 85 on the highway very nicely. Like I said, I think they all have their place and there are trade offs for each and every one.
@@CactusHugrAz have you seen the new redesigned 2018 Rubicon??? Sooo sexy lol , that new soft top is dope !! IF I had 50k to drop on a bran new car I'd either choose a bran new Rubicon or a bran new 4runner trd pro. It'd be a hard choice, Decisions decisions. Lol
Nice set up and such a lovely guy. Well done.
Omg i love this runner
Great video and a look at the Toyota 4Runner, I use to own a 87 Toyota 4x4 pick-up 3" body lift with 31X10x 15's with all terrain tires never really seriously off road but it could handle snow and mud when called upon, April 2001 the engine gave out and the notorious body rust on the split factory bed gave way, I miss it but this Spring of 2019 I'm I'll be driving my 04 KJ Liberty Renegade with a good used engine.
I own a Jeep, but I also owned the last generation of the 4Runner when the 4.7v8 was offered. I absolutely loved it. Now that my Jeep is built up I’m thinking of getting a Tundra as a tow rig now that my Jeep is built up.
Just bought an Alu Cab Gen 3.1 and looking forward to getting it on my rig and doing some camping!
Great build. Hopefully Toyota will introduce a version with solid axles on the front or something with a constant ground clearance in the near future.
You should do 4runners review more often
Those dual swing outs look Great!
Im loving that AluCab RTT. Go Navy Corpsman. I was FMF.
Oorah motivator!
Rah Doc
AD .VICE you get the rusty needle!
I will love to se that truck in the middle of the Sierra trail in middle of the nite wit all the lights on,he got all the set up a 4 welled can have
1st time on this channel and loved it already! well spoken and introduction! sub, share and like!
Very nice 4 runner I like the set up
Nice job guys!
Thank you! It was a great day for filming and talking off-road stuff!
I got exited when he said he was “gonna open it up” on the fire road. Lol
If he saw how I drive mine on back roads he be scared shitless
Sweet looking 4Runner!
Awesome!!
Sweet rig. He's my neighbor and I've seen this build in progress. I need to stop and say hi.
Cool story.
@@tymccall8417thanks ty gfy
Two guys talking 4Runner. Love it!
For the RTT, I narrowed it down to the James Baroud Evo vs Alu Cab, but then saw the Camp King imported through Sloop Imports out at Overland Expo.
Whatcha guys thin among these 3 options?
Great as always! Thanks, Brad!
Thank you, really appreciate it!
Love this 4Runner!!
Probably blasphemy, but I wish Jeep and Toyota would join forces and build an overland vehicle bringing together the best aspects of both - if that's even possible (Rubi-Runner). I love both vehicles. Great video! Thanks!
It would be cool as long at it was a solid axle vehicle front and year! Thanks
Think BRZ/FRS. Each sold under their own badge - Subaru/Scion. Jeep TrailMax / Toyoto OverLander.
Maybe even toss in a few Tacoma components - one of tge top overland vehicles of all time...they could make a killing. Yes, I obsess over this idea/dream as as the owner of a Jeep Rubicon & Toyota Tundra and as a engineer... Cheers!
Yeah I have a Jeep Rubicon but love the 4Runner, especially the TRD Pro! It’s not blasphemy, just unfortunately too many keyboard warriors who like to talk sh*t in CZcams comment sections like to play up the Jeep vs. Toyota bullsh*t. I’d love to see a collaboration between the two companies as I love both vehicles.
I want a 4runner or 4dr taco soooooo bad
I was actually going to get a 4Runner instead of a Jeep for the cargo space. But! after one session doorless and topless, I was sold. I also really like the ease of working on the JK, everything is easy to get to, and nothing is too complicated. A Tacoma though, however might be in the future, I really like small trucks
Checkout the Colorado ZR2.
I own both a JK and a 4Runner. The jeep is a very fun vehicle, but compared to the 4Runner it is cheesy and has bad road manners. It’s fun at the beach and what not, but my daily is the 4Runner. I don’t do any serious off-road but in my case both trucks can get me where i need to go, especially since my 4Runner has a rear locker. I am ready to check out the JL rubicon with the power soft top. I was unimpressed with the new Tacoma as well. The 3.5 is a heck of a downgrade from the 4.0.
I've owned jeeps of various sorts all my life. I still have an old '47 CJ2a. A few months ago a buddy talked me into buying a 4Runner. I have done lots of mods to it and lots of work. It's sooooo much more comfortable than any of my jeeps ever were. And it's so easy to work on.
My dream truck is a Colorado but to get a z71 4x4 with the bigger cab and bed it’s as expensive as a half ton Chevy I wish they were cheaper
Nicholstop : my dream is the Tacoma TRD off-road both trucks are absolute beauties
Clean 5th gen. My buddy just picked up an Alucab for his 3rd gen and is quite the overland setup.
I love that color!
Great video, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
Haha it's weird seeing FOTORNR without AJ's post production. I was like, "Hey, that almost looks like....Ohhhhhhhh it is!"
incredible machine!!!
Nice rig! Looked used!
Awesome video, awesome rig👍😎 Question, I have the same ICON shock on my Tacoma, I noticed your CDCV adjuster set at 4 in your video. Is that typically what you have it set at when you Off Road? I set mine at 4 when I’m on the road and 7 when I Off Road. Just wondering😀
That’s a nice rig! Really digging that RTT! Only problem is it appears to only open to the rear.
Nice rig. I like it
Loved this vid, see what he did with his 4runner. Have had a 2002 jeep 2 dr wrangler many years. Mostly stock but been on White Rim Road in Canyonlands and moderate trails when we visited that area. Just purchased a 2023 Toyota 4runner TRD Offroad so was very interested to see his mods. planning for multi week trips out west (recently retired) camping/overlanding style trips so wanted the additional room. Have taken delivery ARB 63 qt frig and slide. Ordered victory metal floor to mount slide to and side molle panels and shelf to go over top of frig. Live in TX and loved the palo duro canyon stuff. Are you doing rallies there in future?
Sick rig.
You guys never talked about the CRAWL feature. It looked as if the CRAWL feature was engaged in many of the slow scenes. Great content thanks for putting this up.
Ooo this is like my dream!
Excellent walk around
Thank you!
Very cool 😎
I drive a Tacoma and watch all of your Jeep videos.
Nice!
This is what I plan on building
Awesome video!!!
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
Dream fourrunner there everything you need
Dude!!! I knew something about you looked familiar, I served on the Bonhomme Richard (2008-2010) with you. Glad to see you're doing well.
Right on shipmate! Retirement life has been great!
Enjoy it brother!@@TrailRecon
hahaha I got mine for my photography business too :)
FOTORNR!
nice rig
knew it was fotornr
Great walkaround! What kind of ..tiedowns? is he using for this cargo tray?
I looked at the 4R and I decided to get another JK. I still like the 4R, but Jeeps are in my blood.
Jeeps are in my blood, but I have new liking of the 4Runner.
What are some pros and cons of the two? And also the tacoma?
vegas wajeel They both are similar yet completely different for what you want. They are both body of frame, similar gas mileage, similar capability, and both have great resale. However, if you want to go straight rock crawling the the wrangler is the better choice and you can also customize everything and take the top off and doors off, but they are usually crappy daily driver vehicles and bad road manners even if some say they like them just fine. The 4Runner is more for overlanding, moderate trail riding and have great cargo room for family and equipment. The 4Runner has better road manners due to independent front suspension. You can’t go wrong with either one just depends on what YOU want. I’ve owned multiple jeeps and now a trail edition 4Runner. I’ve never had a Tacoma so no experience there, but they are the truck model of the 4Runner basically
A-TRAC, as I understand it, applies force to the wheel that has traction and stops the wheel that does not have traction, preventing it from spinning and digging in. The computer makes micro adjustments real-time to get out of situations that 4-wheel low and RR DIFF LOCK can't get you out of.
AJ is a great dude!,
He really is just a down to earth gentleman!
I love my Toyota and Jeep
Brad , I know you were loving the room inside and that driver position. I'm so torn between a new 4R,or Gladiator. ?
Finally someone with some tints lol
Все стоит по делу, ничего лишнего. Молодец
Yeah to give a Toyota some props that must’ve taken a lot brother! 😂
Brad, figured I would comment on your latest video in hopes you'll see it. I am looking for a fire extinguisher and there seems to be quite the debate over what's the most effective. What would you recommend, if possible to keep a budget in mind? Thanks!
Navy corpsman? Respect!
"If the locker is not doing it for you, I guess you can switch to ATRAC..." Well you guessed wrong. This guy is all hat and no cattle.
I'd say don't knock it till you try it. Don't quite get your comment but he's correct, my guess is you've never had the pleasure of using a-trac.
@@GRAZINGARIZONA He is incorrect. The truck does not have lockers. It has open diffs and the ATRAC system utilizes wheel slip sensors and the ABS system to mimic a limited slip diff by applying selective breaking to shift torque to wheels in need. ATRAC and lockers are mutually exclusive. So when I say "he is all hat and no cattle" I mean, he does not understand his drive train but has a pretty truck.
@@johnq6619
Gotcha, I thought you were saying something to the effect of " there's nothin better than fully locked axles...... ever....... no matter what" type of thing, didn't realize you were callin him out on talkin bout his non existent lockers. We are crystal clear now my man, thanks for clearing it up.
@@johnq6619
And you are right about that Purdy truck for sure, that thing is easy on the eyes. That sucker must have close to 100k in that thing. Must be nice, anyways take care.
John Q -
it does have a rear locker. At 12 minutes the actuator button is on the left.
Solid rig nice lighting, but I still love my XJ!
I miss my XJ's... and my WJ most of all. 4runner is roomy, and handles washboard roads really, really well... but gas mileage freaking sucks! So do payments.
Would love to see how this light set up performs at night and in dusty conditions.
That's so cool he slaps those armor bumpers and all that weight and no ENGINE mods..cool
BLACK JACK
Jeep owners do the same thing, only they have a less powerful engine and a lighter vehicle tow rating
I don't know about a less powerful engine... my 4runner engine feels very weak, struggles to pull a 1500lb trailer up a hill, and sucks gas like crazy. On paper, it looks more powerful and more capable but real life the 4runner feels doggish.