It's so crazy to see this exact 4Runner on KZread. I went back and forth with the previous owner in Oregon for about 4 months trying to buy it. We worked out a price that we both agreed on, then he flaked on me the day before the sale. I eventually found another V8 4th gen and gave the same guy one last look. He said no thanks, only to get in touch with me 2 days after I bought a different V8 4th gen to say that he changed his mind and would sell it. Too much emotional whiplash for me. Anyway, glad to see this beast go to someone that is going to love it. Will definitely watch your next video to see more of this truck.

One of the things I truly love about my 06 v8 4runner is the wicked tight turning radius.

Awesome video! I had an 03 tacoma, got an 13' forester I've had it for 2 yrs and wanting to go back to Toyota. Def sold me on getting a 4th gen 4runner now

Dude sweet video! I went from a 2nd gen Tacoma to just picking up an 03 v8 4r. Can’t wait for more videos definitely an inspiration for some videos I want to make myself! 👍🏼

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much man, That's very much appreciated. Welcome to the 4runner team! I've gone back and forth a lot and I have to say I do like the 2nd gen tacos too but 4th gen runners are still my favorite! Just gave you a sub on your channel! Cheers!

Great choice! I'm on my second 05 V8 4runner and love it!

I just bought a 2003 V8 4wd 4Runner like yours with 201K miles on it. I kept it pretty much stock as I have to fit it into the garage. I did put on a brand X roof rack which just cleared the garage door and new AT tires. Just built the platform for sleeping and will be ordering mattresses built for this vehicle. This is the first vehicle I ever had (I'm an old fart) that has leather and I must admit, it does feel great! I also plan on upgrading the tow hitch so I can pull my travel trailer. The one on the 4Runner looks kind of weak as it is just bolted on to the cross member for the rear bumper. I had a 2003 Tacoma 4door Prerunner that I bought brand new and gave that to my son so he can haul stuff for his house.

Build quality stems from 4Runner built in Japan and Tacoma built in US. I recently went from V6 4th gen SE to V8 4th gen SE, V6 felt faster off the line but V8 pulls harder after second shift, I stuffed same 285s on TE rims on it and mpg on V8 is 1mpg difference after 1.5 month ownership at a avg 11.5 mpg driving same route in city.

I did the same thing. Traded in my 2019 trd pro manual Tacoma for a 2009 v8 limited 4Runner. So far so good

I had a 09 Tacoma. Loved everything about it. Till someone rear-ended me. Then I got myself a 06 4Runner limited, knda like yours. It had the v6, and it was 2wd. Driving it around for a couple of years changed my mind on the Tacoma. Essentially what you mentioned in this video is the exact same reason that influenced my decision to go with a 4runner. However, as i mentioned. My limited did not have 4wd. So i recently went out and got myself a '23 4runner offroad, and i love it.

Great video brotha. I sold my 2019 Tacoma and bought an 05 4Runner V8 for the exact same reasons. The v8 is by far best car I’ve owned.

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! And glad you understand, not many do!

@jordanhickman

Жыл бұрын

Sold my 18 Tacoma once I got my 06 runner. Glad I’m not alone! Good choice

Beautiful dogs! Beautiful girl! Beautiful ride/s! Living the good life. Keep it up bruv!

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Thanks my man! I appreciate it 🙌🙌

Recently bought a 2017 SR5 Limited 4x4 Runner over a Tacoma for all the reasons you listed (except the V8 lol). I love this damn truck. Wish the 5th gen had a v8 version too that would go crazy.

Good move !!! You got yourself a beast of a rig!!!

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brotha! And thanks for checking out the video, any support means alot

Well, there are definitely some advantages with an SUV that you don't get with a pick-up, but, there are also some advantages with a pick-up that you don't get in an SUV either......so I say own them both. On March 23rd I purchased a brand new 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off-Road and I love it. I didn't experience the gear hunting that so many describe and so that's not really a problem but, I did experience the throttle lag and lack of bottom end torque at take off. I corrected that with the trusty AFE cold air intake and now it sounds great and is making power as early as 1100 rpm's. I bought this truck for a specific purpose which is for overlanding on the weekends. I am a business owner and it's not very easy for me to walk away from my business for long periods of time and so I figured I'd maximize my 3 day weekends by overlanding. I put a lift on it, 2.5 in the front and a 2 inch OME lift on the rear including their heavy load leaf springs to support the bed rack and Tuff Stuff Alpha tent. I put a roof rack and aftermarket tires and wheels. Wheels are by Fuel and for tires I went up in size slightly by going 265/75/R16 Toyo MT's. Next week I install my Demello Off-Road bumper with WARN Zeon winch and some lighting. Next month I'll put on an AWE exhaust and do the OTT tune. Overall though, I really love this Tacoma. However, I also own an 07 FJ Cruiser that I bought slightly used in 08 with 30k miles on it and I love that as well. It has a 3 inch suspension lift, Demello Off-Road front bumper with WARN winch, dual air compressor with air tank mounted underneath the rear of the truck and 30 feet or air hose in the cargo area, rock sliders and a few other things. When I went in to purchase the Tacoma they asked me if I was going to use the FJ as a trade in and I said hell no, lol! But yeah, There are definitely still things that I like better about my FJ and since I still only have 120k on it I'm not getting rid of it anytime soon. Because SUV's are a little bit heavier I feel that they tend to have a slight edge over pick-ups in the off-road department and part of that is that they usually have a more powerful engine. The big 4.0 on my FJ is a beast in the field! For things like having dogs yeah, the cargo area in the rear of an SUV makes transporting dogs easier and they seem to like it better too. With pick-ups though, sure is nice to have a usable bed for small chores. Either way, nice rig, hope you enjoy it.

I can live with smaller amount of power but I utilize the bed of my Tacoma every single day. There is no way I could only have a closed SUV. You just cannot beat the practicality of a pick up truck.

I have both 4th gen 05 2wd V6 and GX470 solid trucks. I honestly love how straight to the point build quality of the 4th Gen is overall just wished my aunt had gotten the 4x4 but at 5K precovid at 105K miles it was no brainer and eventually bought a GX down the road for my V8 4x4 needs.

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Good man! How does the gx compare? I'm a big fan of those as well!

@iheartgs400

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinshinohara overall refinement the GX wins by far, side barn doors is a love/hate thing I love it and at times it can be annoying af. My 4th Gen 2wd does feel lighter at its feet the 1GR feel rock solid in that truck while the GX has a minor lag throttle response but not to the point its annoying like with 5th Gen and 3rd Gen Tacoma laggy throttle response types.

Glad to see older vehicles and not the newest TRD pro

I have a 2006 V8 4runner 4x4 with 259k miles on it. Runs and drive great, I don't see it dying anytime soon. I'm sure it'll go well over 500k with proper maintenance. I have about 13k into mine as well now. 3 inch lift, roof rack, Rims and tires and Lights. But she's ones sweet looking rig! And that V8 is super fun to drive around.

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

We can only hope! Glad you're enjoying it!

lol I did the same thing in August. Sold my army green tacoma sport for a profit after a year and then bought a used 18 TRD Off Road Premium with KDSS. I love it.

@ryanfay1

Жыл бұрын

What is KDSS

I just got a 2004 4 runner after having my 07 FJ totoled and i love the 4.7 i put a timing chain water oump on it and threw some mud tures on it and uts a beast wish they had that 4.7 in my fj btw beast 4 runnner

Great build , I have. 05 limited v6... what all is done to your suspension what would you recommend as far as lift , my cv axles are at a weird angel with my ome lift

I sold my 2nd gen tacoma and got a 2003 4runner V8. Love this thing. Mine has cloth interior and is really comfortable. It's about to hit 300k but still the smoothest engine.

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, I'm loving these comments and glad to see others are in the same boat. They really are amazing rigs! So damn solid and a blast to drive!

I had the 2007 sport v8. Always regretted selling it. Silly bonus is it gets the same gas mileage as the v6 and won’t top out on the rpms when going up mountains. Unless you get it into BEAST mode!!

After owning (3) 3rd Gen 4runners, 1 GX470 & 4th gen 4runner...I came back to the 4th Gen V8 03 is the best! Praying this one stays with me til I can pass it down to my Son🤙🏽

I have 260 k on my 4 runner 4.7 snd its powerful and runs and shifts like new

Nice setup! I got 270k on my 07 4R sport. V8 4WD. Most recent problems I’ve had was the secondary air injection pump failure, minor leak from radiator, and torn CV boots. Saved a bunch of money doing the Air Injection pump and it’s valves myself along with the radiator. Other than that, it’s been rock solid. Thinking of getting the pedal commander soon to help with throttle response.

@JonFox1945

Жыл бұрын

You can just do a bypass for the secondary air injection

@jonschlegel2961

Жыл бұрын

Do you have to mess with the tranny cooler to replace the radiator?

@jonschlegel2961

Жыл бұрын

@@JonFox1945that thing messed up my fuel trims and cause stalling and rough starts. No bueno

@JonFox1945

Жыл бұрын

@@jonschlegel2961 Are you sure you installed it correctly, did you contact Ht Hewitt technologies? I haven't had a single issue? I don't know about fuel trims, but I don't have a single stalling or rough starts. Maybe this is a non-related issue for you, sounds like you might have something else going on??

@jonschlegel2961

Жыл бұрын

@@JonFox1945 I have an ultra gauge to monitor fuel trims. After 9 months of diagnosis, parts, time, effort, and energy I finally pinned it to the bypass. I found a blog online in which matched my story exactly. I unplugged the bypass and everything went back to normal. I did contact Hewitt and they explained it could be a faulty unit. I am pretty competent and I installed it correctly. My buddy with a V8 4runner installed the same bypass himself and he had similar issues. I believe Hewitt is going to send me another unit. But I’m not confident it’s not going to cause more issues

Love your bumper can you tell me where you got it or the specs of it?

Had a 2003 SR5 4Runner. Great vehicle.

Did you have to trim a lot to stuff those Kenda’s? i just got the same tires with a 4” lift and it seems like lots of trimming. Do you have the 35x10.50’s? I have an 05’ V8 with stock front bumper.

been trying to get one of these as my 08' forester is on its way out as much as I hate to say it. Been trying to decide on a 4th gen runner or a similar year highlander. I dont need a v8, I dont really off road apart from hitting ice on purpose and going in the muddy dirt roads on a rainy day, I just want a v8 ahahaha.

i love my 4th gen, i camp every week with my rtt bring the wife and dog. just got a 180 awning im stoked to use

@jonschlegel2961

Жыл бұрын

Love my 180 awning

I have a pro 2021 taco and 2021 pro 4 runner. Both are nice vehicles but comes down to what you need.

Noticed your vsc and trac light are on like mine 😅doing burnouts Ayee?

Any issues with having 35s on the 4th gen 4runner? Like parts wearing or breaking? V6

Looks dope but I’m not gonna lie I prefer tacos

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

I feel it man definitely preference!

@Turtlemilk

Жыл бұрын

Facts me too

How did you fit those 35s on a 3 inch lift without any modification?

How do you like the performance of the Kendas and how're they holding up? I have a V8 4th gen as well, and been considering ditching my Toyo 34's for these Kendas in a 35. I may be biased, but I think the V8 4th gen is one of the greatest SUV's ever built. Capable, reliable, powerful, and with the right mods they look pretty good.

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more! And the Kendra's have been super solid! Great tires all around and look killer

Hi thanks for the breakdown. Did you regear for the 35’s? And if not or if so how is the driving experience?

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

It is not reheated and it actually does well with the v8. It definitely revvs out more though so if you were keeping long term I would highly recommend regearing!

Did you find the sport hood in a junkyard or did you buy it online?

After owning a GX470, 3rd Gen 4Runner...in all Honesty I love my 03 v8 4Runner! Its not to heavy like the GX where I can actually feel the V8 & shifts amazing since the V8 models come with a 5 speed. Overall I can say 4th gen the best Gen 🙏🏽

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Heck yah! I've actually gone back and forth about the gx, they look super clean, but I appreciate the comment. I think I'll stick to the runner for a bit!

I sold my mustang gt with over 440 HP for one of these bad boys. Can't wait to add an exhaust. It's the only way I can think of still being a family man and being bad ass #no minivan

Can’t go wrong with a 4Runner. I have a 98’ wish the newer 4Runners came in a manual transmission.

I did the exact same thing. I had a long bed TRD Offroad Tacoma, and ended up selling it and bought a 4th gen v8 4runner limited

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts? You happy with the decision?

@adventureronin1155

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinshinohara I'm really happy with the decision. It doesnt constantly shift on the freeway or drop to 3 gears when going up a small hill.

Does anyone use the “manual” shift in the automatic?

Thats what i have limited edition leather dual and a dvr i gound in the back

My tacoma must be a factory freak motor or something its a 16 trd sport dc sb with methods and 32s and it has more power than my v8 runner. It doesnt do any weird shifting i pulled a car 5 hours on highway behind it got 16.7 mpg doing 70 mine is tuned but other than that its stock with 194,500 miles. The 4 runner is nicer for overlanding and sleeping in forsure.

But i gotta say if you could get an fj buy it and drop that 47 in it i wish i bought another fj but i had a 4 inch lift on jt and it was a beast 280k on that 6 cylinder tgat ran great

Hey I noticed the dog barrier? Which one did you go with I have a 4th gen looking for a barrier my self

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Hey man! Thanks for the sun that is just the Amazon special haha. I think it was like 45 bucks but it works great! 2 straps hook to the head rest

Now it’s time to fit a 3rd gen front end into the 4runner, I have the parts, now I need a new 4runner because I sold my rwd v8, need a 4wd

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Ooooo would love to see a 3rd gen front end on the runner! Sounds like a fun but expensive project haha good luck man!

Mpg on 4runner?

Sweet build! Just got the same tires mounted as well. Hopefully as they wear, they're not so loud.

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Ya they're really not too bad! I rubbed and sliced one of my tires so that was an expensive mistake. But other than that they've been super solid!

@slixxster5118

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinshinohara Awesome! How many miles do you have on those tires? Mine barely has less than 10 miles. Just literally got them installed a day or two ago. LoL. Not my daily so it sits most of the time. Where abouts in Ca. are you?

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

@@slixxster5118 I've got about 10k on these. And I'm in mount Shasta!

@slixxster5118

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinshinohara Right on.. Hope to see you around.. Safe wheeling brotha!

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

@@slixxster5118 thanks bro, you too!

Nice build you have! I own a 08 V8 I agree with the power torque

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Nice man! And ya great rigs all around!

Let's go Wheeling!

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Let's do it man!!

What did you do to fit those 35s, planning to get 35s on my 4Runner

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Trim a lot and cab mount chop. Even then it rubs haha

If anything were to happen with my FJ Cruiser a 4th gen V8 is next on the list

@QUANTRELLBISHOP

10 ай бұрын

That's what I did I totalled my FJ some lady ran a red light and I bought the 4.7 2004 and I love the engine I threw a glass pack on it and it runs like a beast however I miss my FJ I had a 4 inch lift and I don't have the money to upgrade the 4 runner yet but I'm gonna eventually

Where did you get the front bumper?

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Bumper was custom fabbed!

Great

Like the front bumper.......

This video is a love letter to the Gen -4 4-Runner, dogs, off-roading, and cold girlfriends. 👌 Side note: Your beautiful shepherds have separation anxiety. Super common with working dogs and Velcro dogs. 🐕 ❤️ That’s why they wouldn’t stop squealing and whining at the end. They want to be near their alpha at all times when they aren’t off leash exploring. (Ask me how I know…) 😉 -Shepsky owner ✌️ 🇩🇪

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Love this comment haha and good to know! Thanks for the input!

currently in this predicament lol

Apples to oranges IMO

Oops....you did!!....NICE!!!

ohhh you had 2016 tacoma the 21 better my tacoma is perfect

🥰🥰🥰

Too bad. You didn't get the 05 with the V8.!!!

@QUANTRELLBISHOP

10 ай бұрын

I have the 2004 V8 what's the difference in the 2005

I like Tacoma s better you can have a pool party 🎉 in back of trunk bed 😂

just say you wanted to get some money back . the tacoma is better than the 4 runner

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

To each their own. I prefer my v8 4th gen over the 3rd gen Tacoma, money aside.

Damn … you just made me unsub fam ;( taco > 4Runners

@kevinshinohara

Жыл бұрын

Ahhh sorry to hear that man. No hate on the tacos, I'm sure ill have one again soon but the runner suited my needs better at this time. Hopefully I can win back a sub in the future