Our next adventure, Lord Willing is to Moab and exploring the back country. Trail 4Runner participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links or to other retailer sites from Trail4Runner.com. Experience improved power and performance each time you hop on the accelerator with these 2010-2023 Toyota 4Runner Engine Parts & Upgrades! Crossover pipe flanges are 3/8". Wiring shouldnt present too much of a problem. I dont think I need to go into any more details on this amazing build. with a 4L80E into his 1st gen tacoma and turbos it. Thank you for your kind words : ). If youre looking for modern but fully capable, both the 4th and 5th Gen 4Runners are amazing vehicles. While the 4Runner isn't known for its stock power levels, these engine upgrades allow you to squeeze out a bit more horsepower and torque without breaking your bank. Yes, you read that right. 5th Gen 4Runner girl all the way for me! We even carry a handful of superchargers that allows you to further enhance and tune the way your engine performs. Loved that truck though. A General Overview of the4th Gen Toyota 4Runner 2003-2009, 4th Gen 4Runner Shot Cred: @uncharteredmedia Driver: @augustconte. While there are plenty of shops out there that would gladly perform this conversion, its not out of the question for you to do it yourself. If you have any questions, please let us know. This Weeks Topic: Off-Road Recovery Gear Hey guys, welcome. If you have any comments, please feel free to comment on any post. Can someone please write the literal step by step on a sas? They have a removable rear top/shell similar to a Jeeps removable top. If you want to be sure that your head gasket is solid, FIRST, get your local dealer to run your VIN and see if the recall was done. The fifth gen just never really met what I was looking for. But inevitably, the need for a fresh powerplant will still rear its ugly head. Powerful Bluetooth Tracker, Keys Finder and Item Locator for Keys, Bags, and More; Up to 400 ft Range. The 5th Gen does have a bit more pep in its step compared to the 4th Gens 4.0 though. Come discuss the Camry, Tacoma, Highlander, 4Runner, Rav4 and more! I am probably missing something. Thank u a lot. Great read guys. Or, you can find a 1st Gen 4Runner for sale with a blown motor that you dont want to replace or because you have a 350/302 or 3rd Gen 4Runner 3.4l laying around and it would be cheaper. Definitely consider this. An Off-Road Overview of the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner (2009-2018+Present). My dad just got number 8 4Runner. How much Its value? We have had a 97 and 2007 but I find the 2018 TRD Off-road is the best yet. Ive had three 2nd gen 4Runners and I have three friends who had them also, and theyre actually very reliable and unbelievably durable. Its like an evil villain and Jason started drinking some beers, had a few too many, and the T40R was created. NOTE: Both ToyOnlySwaps.com and YotaShop.com will sell a kit and a used engine as a complete package. Our maiden adventure to Yellowstone was excellent. Any issues with 4th gen now thats its been almost 2 years? Not straight axel. Keeping your truck in tip-top shape will do nothing for the life of the head gaskets. I have a 98 taco with 350k on it. I guess I might have to take some measurements to see if it's possible to keep the front drivetrain. We machined the knuckles to fit the 5th gen 4Runner calipers and machined some parts in house to adapt the KDSS system. As time went on people started to request more parts such as armor and RSG was reselling other armor companies parts such as RCI, Hefty, CBI, C4 Fabrication, and others. I have a 91 that Id love to do something similar. For a human being like me from the other dimension, who is new to this, it is really a source of knowledge and ideas on where to and what to do. The one I had self-destructed spectacularly by dropping a thrust washer Not maintenance related it just wore out. Prior to that, we had a 4th Gen 4Runner v6 with a 3 kit with 33s. My second one died from cancer. Luckily I only scrubbed through the video. Odds are, if you are looking to prep the 5th Gen for off-road mortal combat, you will need some work. Some of the most common items you will find in the mod section are performance topics, armor andincreasing strength off-road, lighting and wiring, roof racks, sliders, along with a wide variety of other miscellaneous items. Electrical work to combine the new engine management system with the factory vehicle wiring. The most difficult part to source for this swap is the bell housing. It was a great SUV. 22re engine transmission not bolting together. Vendor specials, free gear, giveaway notifications, group buys and more! When and where did your automotive life start? The skill it takes to extract an entire ECU, all the wiring harnesses, and the engine from a Tundra, and then swap all that over to a body thats 20% smaller all while making it look factory on the inside is crazy impressive. The complete Tundra wiring harness, every ECU/ECM, and basically all electronics from the Tundra were swapped into the 4Runner. You left out that the 5th generation does not have a full time hi speed (highway) 4 wheel drive system like the 4th. For the first time in Toyota 4Runner heritage, the4th Gen 4Runner now comes packed with an option for the4.7l v8. Its so incredibly loud. First released in August of 1996 the 3rd Gen 4Runner yet again had a whole new design along with a new chassis including new driveline options. Not sure if I should put some $$$ into it or get sell it. Engine. Content on toyotanation.com is generated by its users. Mitch Caldwell (@mcald18) 2016 Trail Premium 5. Youll be able to keep your current trans/t-case combo in the same location. Ive owned 2 4runners so far. Brian, Yeah, I remember that about my 3rd gen, the brakes sucked. RSG Offroad is their service and installation shop with a parts showroom and RSG Metalworks is the company that produces all their branded armor; rock sliders, skid plates, etc. I'm thinking about doing the same thing, engine swap, that is. I know alot of times with these swaps people use the whole drive train, ecu, dash, pedals, and all that, costume housing and lots of fab work. An Off-Road Overview of the3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner (1996-2002). Not the least of which is brand loyalty! In our opinion, the 3rd Gen 4Runner, as of 2015-2017, is probably one of the go-to off-road 4Runners. Now for body armorand the complete2nd Gen 4Runneroff-road experience. Radiator: Stock Toyota 4Runner, core size 20"W x 19"T x 2"D. Fan: 16" Clutched mechanical fan. There are GREAT benefits to KDSS and not too many downfalls. The only time I was left stranded was when the original alternator failed with 187000 miles on it the brushes literally wore out. The Flanges are countersunk to use the same round factory style exhaust gaskets for a factory type seal.. Full Howe hydraulic assist steering custom built with the pump, steering box, ram, and cooler. The 3rd Gen 4Runner has an optional supercharger for more power but without it, the 3.4 still has more power than the 22re and the 3.0. Instead of a 4cyl being the smaller engine you now have the choice of a 4.0 6cyl or the sought after 4.7l v8. While I was in Denver, I wanted to at least find the time to stop by RSG Offroad and say whats up. Easily tricked out, but the 5th generations are my favorite at this point. If you dont want to swap out (or cant get) the rad support, youll have to cut new mounting holes in the rad support, (not too bad, I guess) and find a way to mount the sealed beam headlights Thatll be the hard part, because they need to be adjustable youll need to get all the mounting hardware and bezels and hope theres meat enough to mount them. Like many new 4Runner owners, I, Overview Of Snow Chains For The 5th Gen 4Runner: What Are The Different Types & What Might Best Suit Your Needs Snow chains are a bit of a mixed bag, We Asked 8 Owners Why They Added Exterior MOLLE Panels To The Rear Window Of Their 5th Gen 4Runner Heres What They Said! I have had a few major repairs last year, but well worth spending the money keeping this vehicle. Sometimes salvage titles are really good deals and the reason they are salvaged is minor. So now Im going to sell it and get a 4 Runner. Either route would be perfect for serious Off-Roading, Fire-Roads or crawling your favorite mall. Yeah for sure, the 3rd Ge 4Runner is so hot. Plasticolor 000543R01 Black Off Road Scene Easy Fit Mud Guard 11" - Set of 2, Portable Car Radio with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, Wireless Car Stereo 7" IPS TouchScreen Car Radio with Bluetooth Hands-Free/Mirror Link/Google and Siri Assistant, Dash or Windshield Mounted, Lockitt POSI-TAP Assortment pack wire connectors 10-22 awg. Ya I definitly want something that will handle well.. get me decent gas mileage when i am being soft on the peddle.. yet put down the power when i romp it.. Ryan Gibbons (@gibburnz) 2011 Trail Edition 3. This is all you could ask for when doing a 3.4 conversion. There are a lot less ECM's in that era as opposed to my 2016 and not sure how upset things will be talking to one another over CAN. While some 4Runners have enough clearance, most will need a scoop or body lift to make it happen. It has a leaking rear passenger side seal and I never upgraded the brakes, really should have the Tundra brake upgrade done on it.. Its a 44 with rear locker and I put Bilsteins on it.. What lift, tire, wheel combo is that on the second gen 4Runner? Asmuddpiggpoints out, a Chevy swap might be cheaper, but there are other considerations that should be taken into account as well. What is the best year? The 5th Gen 4Runner can be purchased in a variety of models including; classic SR5, Trail, TRD Pro, TRD Off-Road, and Limited which are all great for Off-Road. With the body on frame combined with a straight axle, the2nd Gen 4Runnercan climb anything, anytime and anywhere. Transmission. Some have 4wd, and some have 4wd with locker. It makes similar numbers to a 4.3, but itll physically fit better and it wont take a huge number of aftermarket adapters to make it work. This is the original motor that is 27 years old with over 300k on it. More. Drivetrain. I know the 2005 4.7V8 and 2005 4.0L V6 engine ECM's are very close to the same because the plugs interchange however I have to verify wire locations to the body and gauge cluster. Although, the KDSS is superior on many levels when it comes to on-road performance. Last year I got my 3rd 4R. They are great for work, play and carting around rescued Akitas! It really depends on how well card for the truck was I guess. When is RSG going to start offing SAS V8 swaps as a service?? I did the 3.4 swap and am happy with it. Looking forward to rebuilding the front suspension and swapping out the gutless 3.0. An absolute beast and the greatest vehicle Ive owned to date! It would, however, be very interesting to see the end results. On the Toyota side of things, because it would be coming from a GX460 to the 4Runner, I think in theory it would be easier but still some work. With a Toyota Specific Off-Road shop, they will care more about what they are doing (more than likely) as opposed to another run-of-the-mill Jeep shop. Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum > Toyota 4Runner Forum > 5th gen T4Rs > Anyone swap in a 1UR-FE (GX460) engine into a 5th Gen 4runner User Tag List: Reply: Page 1 of 2: 1: 2 > Thread Tools: Rate Thread: Display Modes: 04-27-2019, 12:31 AM #1: canadian bum. my 92 budget build. I would start at 99-2002 depending on your budget and the deals you come across. I love my 2004 SR5, It has only 80K miles and will last me a long time. From his 6-bay service and installation shop with a parts showroom (RSG Offroad) to a full-blown team of fabricators in another (RSG Metalworks) Jason has built quite the brand. You can follow all three pages for more on what Jason is up to and more of whats to come from the RSG line of aftermarket parts and accessories. They featured a removable top and sported a 2.4L I4 engine that produced less than 100 hp. Today I am going to go over how to transition the front end of your 4th gen 4runner to a 2015 Tacoma. 4.0L V6 Gas. There are steel plate and tube bumpers available from many fabrication companies. Some exceptions apply, please see individual product pages for specific fitments. If you have these later manifolds select the California & 2002-04 crossover pipe. A stock 5th Gen 4Runner is geared with 3.73 gears. All Toyota 4Runners were built on the Pickup's two-door, short-bed platform. gen. unless you go to the top of the line model and then you get stuck with a bunch of expensive and unnecessary stuff. Wondering if anyone has knowledge on engine swap possiblities for a 4Runner.. like an earlier model.. early 90's I'm thinking.. Then do a 3.4 swap if you want to keep it toyota or a 7mgte motor. The downfall is travel. This can allow for some interesting mods. but damn something is always breaking. There are also a few tricks to KDSS that make mods easier. Mike Williams (@bonebroke_pro) 2015 TRD Pro 7. The 4.0 6cyl 4th Gen 4Runner is perfect if you want a daily driver offroad rig because you can do modifications and still keep the 6cyl mpg, unlike the v8. Awesome article! If it fits then there's maybe a way. I got my first 2nd gen for $300 with a blown engine. Just lay it out and outline the price. Thats right, now the 4th Gen 4Runner has a v8 which is perfect for offroading but now the 4th Gen 4Runner only comes in automatic which may be a downside to some. We had a trip planned for Ouray and Telluride with Konrad from TrailTacoma.com but with plans to also stay in Denver before we headed down. If left untreated, the failed head gasket will eventually cause the engine to hydrolock. This 5VZ swap crossover exhaust pipe is designed to be used with the Toyota 3.4L 5VZ factory exhaust manifolds for 1995 -2001 with Federal Emissions, these are the cast manifolds, California emissions and 2002-2004 manifolds are non cast and have a differentflange shape*. Common replacements on the 3rd gen. Yeah I wasn't expecting the Engine ECM to be the same. With that said, Jason stopped by my hotel, picked me up in the T40R and we hit the streets on straight axles and a blown V8. The 2nd Gen 4Runner no longer has a removable top but it now has the 4Runner-famous roll-down rear hatch window which we all personally love putting down outdoors, on side streets, and on the freeway (whoever had that idea should be crowned). Will RSG plan on Diff Skids, LCA Skids, or Other Products? Hopefully, the blog finds you well. Luxury items are more apt to fail with age. I dig the 3rd Gen. Now for body armor, there are a wide variety of steel plate and tube bumpers, skid plates, sliders, androll cage kits available for 1st Gen 4Runners. We put 210K miles on our 3rd Gen 4Runner and replaced the drums/ rotors 7 times (thats not normal). You can buy a *complete* engine AND trans on ebay with under 50,000 miles for under $1300. No Hassle Returns. But, there are even more aftermarket Bumpers, Lights, Suspensions, Roof Racks, and Lift Kits then the previous two generations of the 4Runner. So, why not? This site is very resourcefull and is dedicated to 4-Runners & pickups: if your looking for good power, i reccomend the 7mgte v6 comes out of the earlier supras ToyotaNation Forum is a community dedicated to all Toyota models. An Off-Road Overview of the1st Gen Toyota 4Runner (1984-1989). The dual overhead camshaft design of the 3.4L lends itself to fuel efficiency and the opportunity for more power upgrades. The first vehicle that I owned was an 84 Ford Ranger, then a 1987 Honda Accord, and then a 1991 Acura Integra with a spoon engine from Harrys. Not sure if this is remotely a possibility, couldn't find any threads on it. Opinions please! Our maiden drive was Yellowstone and it got 23mpg at 7000 feet. If you destroy a quarter panel or smash a rocker while Off-Roading, you just need to have a parts shop or dismantler shop nearby. Head over here and chime in with your recommendations! This article about which 4Runner to buy is super helpful! It was loud, very very loud. Anyway, good luck. Love it so far. 5 Must-Have 4Runner Mods 1. Its so loud and aggressive you can literally feel the sound in your body. Welcome to part 1 of the 4th gen 4runner LS swap. Look into marks4wd.com they make adapters for ls1 to r150 manual transmission, but it has to be a specific input shaft length. I still drive my 2002 limited 4-runner and love every minute of it. I need to finish up my Tacoma and focus on my Land Cruisers. These v8s will fit in the engine bay without any major alterations. Obviously, find a locker unless you plan on SAS, then 2wd would be a good option because you scrap the axles which would bring locked front and rear, transmission and transfer-case. Now for people wanting a 44 that isnt brand new but isnt a street princess, we bring you the 3rd Gen 4Runner. There are LOTS of upgrades out there for the 3rd gen with many years of experience in the fabrication. No big deal. 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