It’s refreshing to see a vehicle built to blend in and not have every cool new trinket hanging off it. I live out of my truck up to 6 months out of the year in rural, suburban, and urban areas, and you’d never be able to tell by looking at it from the outside. Looking forward to the interior tour.

Good stuff. A sensible setup that doesn't add crazy lifts and a ton of weight. Looking forward to the next one.

@OleMisss

5 ай бұрын

Exactly why I love it. Minimalist yet essential upgrades is all you need for a good daily.

What I love about your videos is how practical and accessible your gear is. As someone with little to no disposable income there are a number of these items I intend on purchasing immediately.

Never thought of storing a tourniquet on the grab handle. Brilliant idea.

@caifan444

4 ай бұрын

Dope !

Twice, including yesterday I needed TQ at a wreck. Great idea to locate there! Always have one on IFAK and multiple in vehicle kit but that accessibility may help ME if pinned in vehicle.

Love that low profile bumper and winch combo!

I have the same set up with the strong box, molle window mounts, and overhead rack. Can't wait to see the video on it

You should upgrade that highway safety vest to a tear away version so if it gets caught by a passing vehicle you don't get carried down the highway. Tear away is mandatory for all highway emergency response these days.

Love these videos can’t wait for the next part

Thank you for the content . Respect to someone who has been there and back.

Fantastic advice and helpful information. Great job.

This is a fantastic 4runner setup. Sensible. Capable. Sustainable. I love it.

Great walkthrough- thank you for posting!

Can't go wrong with the SSO front bumper. Great quality. I am running the Falken Wildpeak, AT3W, and soon to put on the new AT4W. I run in "toyota circles" and have heard a lot of complaints about the KO2 and keeping them balanced. Good video.

@kevinestela4881

5 ай бұрын

The balance is definitely a reoccurring issue. When a garage gets it right, it drives great. When it is off, there is steering wheel wiggle

@rsisente

5 ай бұрын

@@kevinestela4881 many of the 4runner owners I know, have switched to the falken. No issues keeping them balanced, and they are cheaper.

@Dansal1980

5 ай бұрын

Love my Wildpeak AT3’s

Love the setup.

Looking forward to the follow up video.

Who needs a new car when it’s a 4Runner 😎. Bout to do some of the same to my 2008 4R. Good tires, small lift, and front bumper. Only thing I dislike about these suvs is the massive plastic rear bumper

Good stuff brother!

Great video! Excited to see your input on this. I’m own a 2009 4Runner with 285,000 miles with no issues. Still running strong. Im thinking about getting that rear rack for extra fuel like yours.

Ok. Watching this gives me more confidence on my 2015 Toyota Tundra with200,000 miles on it. I’m hoping to get 100,000 miles more out of it

@surfingtothestars

4 ай бұрын

Big difference between Tundras and 4Runners

@gabimarie8

4 ай бұрын

@@surfingtothestars just wondering in what sense do you mean? I know they are different vehicles but assume they have similar durability

Beast of a rig !!!!

You have a link to that tourniquet?

Great video Kevin, my 4Runner SR5 2012 with 112.000 miles was my concern. After watching this video and reading some comments, I'm no worried about the miles anymore. Waiting for your next video. Ty

@Dansal1980

5 ай бұрын

I have a 2018 TRD OR with 103k and I feel like it’s just broken in. These trucks get 300-500k (or more) if you do basic maintenance

@jacquelinec2943

5 ай бұрын

@@Dansal1980 Hi, I just have my car for 2 1/2 years. The maintenance is the key. Peace, health and prosperity to you and yours.

@matthewschiebout7384

5 ай бұрын

you should be "concerned" there's a ton of regular maintenance on those rigs, like every 30k miles...so yeah, but if you had been doing them, well around 200k would be a good time to get rid of it. You need to get in touch with a good independent mechanic ASAP. And i'd think would getting second options on other life choices as well.

Well done!😊

Kevin is the only dude I know that can look cool while wearing Curb your Enthusiasm attire on

@kevinestela4881

5 ай бұрын

I wish I had the delivery of Larry David. Thank you.

Finally a vehicle video that doesn’t have 40 grand of accessories lol. I’m selling my beautiful modded out 6 speed manual transmission lowered car to get one of these or a truck.. can’t decide.

Cool low-profile set-up. I would definitely go with a hammer style window break in lieu of that spring activated one. I have witnessed the spring activated punch fail to break glass in emergency situations. Especially when tint is involved. Nice mods.

Nice rig! You failed on the license plate though 😂

Love the video but check into the law a little more about that “snake bite medicine” must be an original sealed bottle to not be counted as an “open bottle”

@hunterbradley5550

5 ай бұрын

Shhhhhh 😂

Great video! I’m considering buying a used 2015 Toyota 4Runner. The question I am trying to answer is whether or not the 2nd and 3rd row seats can be flattened on both sides for car camping.

Thanks for the video. Good information. From a survival standpoint, should you have a moonroof or not? Thank you and keep on the good work!!

Glad to see a fellow North Carolinian.

@kevinestela4881

5 ай бұрын

I am a recent transplant but I love the state. So many great people here.

@hunterbradley5550

5 ай бұрын

​@@kevinestela4881 it's a great place to be! Have you ever checked out the Sawmill TTC in Laurens, SC?

@DJTruth_1970

5 ай бұрын

@@kevinestela4881 definitely a great place to live, been here since 1974. Moved elsewhere a few times but always return home. Have no plans to ever leave again.

@kevinestela4881

5 ай бұрын

​@@hunterbradley5550trained there many times

@hunterbradley5550

5 ай бұрын

​@@kevinestela4881Sweet! Maybe we'll cross paths sometime

I was debating weather to get the jeep gladiator rubicon or the dodge rebel for a Overland land build so, I test drove a Toyota 4Runner TRD off road premium while my wife’s camry was getting work on at the dealership and I love it just sitting in I new it was quality built I mean it felt solid like a Mercedes G wagon so I Ordered it that day 2021 TRD off road premium the minute I took delivery I started my Overland build went with the bilstein 6112 with westcott desing pre collar kit which kept me right at 3” lift in the front the rear I did Old man emu 898 rear springs and bilstein 5160 in the rear for extra weight prinsu roof rack for my ikamper mini rick sliders ladder that’s it also dual AMG batteries. Tires ko2 285/70/17 and wheels Method 305 17x8.5 drives better than stock maybe a steel bumper next with winch so, far i put 10 grand in Mods buoy in Japan with pride your right 180,000 miles on yours and you said it’s just barely broken in I got 30,000 miles on mine I have i long way to go 🤙🏾

I love my 2016 4Runner Premium, it is still a stock 2WD I don't need anything more since I live in the Tampa, FL. and it is nothing but concrete. I will say it is a little weird every time I watch other 4Runner videos and everyone always talks about having 90,120 and upwards of 180K miles on their 4Runners. I just rolled 62,552 miles on my 4Runner as of 2/16/24, I to have owned since brand new and is paid off, car payments suck. I think I need to make some friends so I can actually get out and drive it more. Kevin, great video and I am glad to see I am not the only one who doesn't mind having a stock 4Runner. I guess us older guys are just more practical I guess. Keep the videos coming Brotha.

I also havea 15 4runner. I'm hoping to add a winch behind the stock bumper, then get a license plate mount that attaches to the fairlead to completely (hopefully) hide it. Did you put in a secondary fuel tank where the spare used to be? I know there are some folks out there who do that. I also keep my resqme tool attached via rubber band (for isolation) to my 4wd lever so it isn't in my field of view....but still accessible to driver and passenger. It's illegal in my state to hang things from the mirror.

Awesome, add armor & weapons on it be a nice technical 😂

Hi, good staff and video. Could you help to find same outside rack for spare tire… Thanks

@kevinestela4881

5 ай бұрын

Look up RIGD Supply Ultraswing

I bet I know some of the stuff in the back. You sound like the guy I heard on The Fieldcraft Survival Pocast about a Cold Weather (not just winter) vehicle survival kit. Kinda weird

want to see part 2

Thanks for sharing. What package is you rig..TRD/ Trail.... what special features does it have that you recommend it there any features you would like to have or added?

@kevinestela4881

5 ай бұрын

Trail premium. It has the synthetic leather seats that come in handy after getting out of the river with waders. It doesn't have all the exterior trim of the TRD. It is very capable right from the factory.

Very nice gear and well thought out for yourself and considerations for us to ponder. My question would be around your comment of not drawing attention to yourself or being overall tacticool. I do admit I like some tacticool, but I just don't do it due to the increased level of theft. Some people will steal anything not tied down and locked...and many times even that does not matter. You have some very nice stuff inside in your secret stash in the back...peeping crooks could bust out a widow and at least attempt to separate your vehicle from its hidden treasures. Thoughts on vehicle security do's and do not's other than an expensive car alarm?

@kevinestela4881

5 ай бұрын

Vehicle alarms are largely ignored. Best to avoid drawing attention in the first place.

Excellent advice

For 180k miles you’ve kept this car very clean. Curious what your maintenance process (other than oil changes) was. I would love a Kayak video btw. My ears perked up when you mentioned that.

Nice! My neighbors daughter has that same car.

I’ve been looking to get one for a daily. My 7.3 F350 is too expensive for to/from work. Is there a year better than others?

@kevinestela4881

5 ай бұрын

You'll find out the generation is more important than a given year. Everyone has their preference.

Do you have any issues with no plate on the front with all the driving you are doing?

What is the name of your watch? Grant from North Carolina

@kevinestela4881

5 ай бұрын

Ares Diver 1

NICE,,,,MOM SAYS JUST KEEP THE OIL CHANGED

No EMP shield?

@kevinestela4881

5 ай бұрын

I opted for the oil slick and headlight mounted machine guns instead

@1RiderPale

5 ай бұрын

@@kevinestela4881😂

Mike how come your boys at gbrs had James arrested???

Bro the tape for the license plate didn't help much haha

FYI people can still read your plates in the opening few seconds

@hunterbradley5550

5 ай бұрын

Really? I can't read the first three

@1970cutlassS

5 ай бұрын

And anytime he drives on a public road.

@hunterbradley5550

5 ай бұрын

I mean through tax maps and other publicly available information you can find him, I don't think he's concerned. If anyone wants to get him they probably have bigger things to worry about

Toyota, for when you want to get anywhere and always get home.

@K-bob_45

5 ай бұрын

Chevrolet for when you want to get home with gas still in the tank

@hunterbradley5550

5 ай бұрын

​@@K-bob_45 Man my dad bought a brand new Chevy Silverado in '17 and that pos has had the shocks replaced twice, the transmission once, the alternator, and a boatload of other issues. My third hand 03 Toyota Tundra is running like a sewing machine at 238k miles. I just replaced the front pads and rotors cause why not. Not trying to argue on the internet, but Toyota kinda slaps

@K-bob_45

5 ай бұрын

@@hunterbradley5550 Toyotas are good vehicles no doubt. Just kills me that a midsize V-6 that’s down on power and room gets worse mileage than a 5.3 or 6.2 V-8. I’m curious to see how the new Toyotas do since it’s the first powertrain revamp since the early 2000’s probably

@ofwoodsandwords4424

5 ай бұрын

4 runner is detuned, that is why it runs forever.

@hunterbradley5550

5 ай бұрын

​@@K-bob_45mines a V8 man

BANG BANG ‼️

No widdle wadder? 😂🤔

Do you have to take your bumper set up off when you change the oil? I know stock I have to take off the front skid plate. Great video! Thanks!

Is it me or do those vehicles look like pennywise from IT.

@kevinestela4881

5 ай бұрын

Now I can't unsee it. Hahaha

Over extend roof racks, aka date wreckers 😂

Kevin is not likeable. He started the video with "I don't care if you like it or not." Turned me off.