I wish our salesman was as knowledgeable as you. Good job in summarizing why people get the 4Runner.

@Jason-Samko

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

Man you spoke highly of this vehicle. Glad my family is an owner.

@Jason-Samko

4 ай бұрын

Beat suv available today. Absolutely amazing suv!

109" wb best trail rig break over angle ,solid rear axel , trd off road mechanical transfer case , built in Japan

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

100%!

You’re a very good communicator. Great video. I know all of this stuff, but if I didn’t, I would after watching your video!

@Jason-Samko

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Greatly appreciate that.

*entered the chat*

That right there is the baddest SUV on the market ✋👇 I would get that over the TRD pro to me it's a much better buy & has everything you need I'd get the basic 📦 personally. VERY nice ride!!

@Jason-Samko

6 ай бұрын

Thanks. Agree 100%

This and the Tacoma are excellent buys right now…. I test drove the new tundra yesterday and I hated it. It was super fast with the hybrid twin turbo, but it was a cheaply made flimsy plastic pile of $66k It made me realize how happy I should be with my taco pro 3rd gen

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm not impressed with the direction toyora has gone with the new trucks. Exactly like you said cheap and lacking quality everywhere. The old tacoma and old tundra will sadly be missed by many

@windlord1111

6 ай бұрын

I'm curious about some conflicting info I've been hearing on the 2023 taco pro seating. Does yours come with animal based leather or synthetic softex seating?

@Jason-Samko

6 ай бұрын

@@windlord1111 I didn't have a Trd pro or the leather seats. But I believe all toyota trd pros use softex.

@kwmulligan

6 ай бұрын

I agree the new Tundras are ugly, the new Tacos show promise, but glad i picked up my '23 in April, so I can secure an old school Tacoma!

@tomhilbert4613

6 ай бұрын

@@windlord1111 Interior Black TRD Pro Leather-Trimmed Heated Front Seats w/ Power Driver Seat SiriusXM w/3-Month Platinum Plan Trial Black TRD Pro leather-trimmed heated front seats; 10-way power- adjustable driver’s seat including 2-way lumbar support; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat

Had a Tacoma, sold it, got a jeep instead, now back to the 4runner😮

@Jason-Samko

6 ай бұрын

This is my wife's 4 runner. And I own 2 other toyotas still. But I drive the jeep gladiator. The jeep is my favorite

Just a question. How come you did not get the sway bar disconnect system. It allows more wheel articulation than the TRD Pro. Plus I have noticed a lot of folks remove the steel front skid plates that is stronger than the aluminum TRD Pro skids. It's aluminum on the Pro because that is a Baja prepped truck. High speed through sand type trails jumping, so light wait was needed. But on an off road trail steel is superior. I ordered the TRD off-road specifically because is the only trim with the sway-bar disconnect system. We have a GX460 that comes with that system standard. And that truck is a rebadge Land Cruiser Prado, just a different engine. I just curious. Great truck enjoy.

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

I dont belive this gen 4 runner has auto disconnect sway bar links unless you add them after market. The steel bash plate does work great. I got the aluminum one because it's my wife's suv and she wanted it. That's the reason I got the trd wheels too. She wanted them. I would of left the stock trd offroad wheels. But it's her suv so I did what she wanted to it. My o ly requirement was it was a trd off road version so If I ever take it over to use as a hunting rig it has the capabilities I need.

@henry78560

7 ай бұрын

I have the system on mine they come with it fromToyota. It's the KDSS system. These trucks are the Gen 5 but the Gen 4 also had them. It activates in 4Low below 10 MPH. In normal driving they reduce the nose dive as they come with thicker sway-bars then the other 4Runners. The Lexus GX460 has the system standard on all trim levels. With 4Runners you can only option for it in the TRD OffRoad trim and Trail Edition in the older 4th Gen. The TRD wheels look great unfortunately when I got my truck what Toyota had allocated with KDSS at the time for my area did come with the TRD wheels. One of the reasons, the TRD skid plate does not fit on KDSS trucks because of the sway-bar disconnect system. The sway-bar has hydraulic shocks and the sway-bar is routed differently. I can understand your wife loving her truck, mine is always taking mine. Even though she has the GX460 something about the 4Runner feel that everyone loves once they start driving. My Mother in-law wants one now so she will be replacing her Jeep with one. It does drive better. Enjoy. Blessings and Happy New Year to you, your family, and your channel.@@Jason-Samko

Hi, great video! Do the 275 tires fit without rubbing on stock suspension? Did you lift or modify your 4Runner to get them to fit?

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

No lift but I did have to pull back the fender liner with zip tie. Lots of videos on how to do it online. And had to use a razor blade on the driver's side to shave a small spot of the from of the fender. That took like 8 seconds. So it was not hard to fit them.

@thomassanio8745

7 ай бұрын

Many fit the 285’s/33’s with the same mods. An aftermarket upper control arm from SBC allows for improved caster and clearance as well.

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

@thomassanio8745 yep might be able to. Worse case a level kit on the front would do it.

Why is the 5th gen so capable….A-TRAC. Plus a bulletproof 1GR-FE 4.0 V6. The 5th gen 4Runner will most likely be the best and the last best 4Runner made. I believe the 6th gen will be forced induction, while Toyota does it best, it’s still just not as reliable and more expensive and ultimately won’t sell like gens 1-5 have so far.

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

Agree 100%. The next gen is gonna be a very expensive disappointment in my opinion. Will be sad to see this 4 runner go.

@thomassanio8745

7 ай бұрын

Exactly. A stock 5th Gen also has more ground clearance than the new and heavily hyped Landcruiser. Knowledge is power. Nice video 👍

@KendrasEdge757

7 ай бұрын

@@chatsworthosbornejr being built in Japan is a HUGE benefit too. This is exactly why I bought my 21’ TRD ORP and didn’t wait until the 6th gen. The prices are starting to come back down to normal, but when they drop the 6th and it’s got a turbo 4cyl the cost of the fifth gen’s, and all previous; will jump back up there. I’ve got 36k and some change on my 21’ and If I have anything to do with it then it’s going to be my last truck and I’m 43. Provided something out of my control doesn’t happen of course lol

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

@thomassanio8745 very true. Love this gen 4 runner for so many reasons

Good review. I’ve been considering downsizing to one of these for awhile. Thing that stops me is gas mileage. Seems with just a slight increase in tire size it gets the same MPG my gas f250 gets. I’m curious, with this size tire you have, what MPG are you getting?

@Jason-Samko

3 ай бұрын

I have falken wildpeak at3w tires LT 275/70/17. So 32.4x 11.2 according to falkens site. And my mpgs doing mostly city and occasionally highway (witch is 80 here) computer says 16.7mpg. So I imagine 18 is probably normal with stock tires.

Are the side steps just running boards or are they rock sliders? My Cali Raised rock sliders (look like running boards but of heavy gauge steel) on my 2022 TRD Off Road have saved my rocker panels from granite outcropping on old logging trails while hunting.

@Jason-Samko

6 ай бұрын

These are just side steps. They would snap right off. If this suv was to see any serious offloading I would put sliders on it too.

If u get a Limited trim with full-time 4wd you’ll be loving it in northern climates. Poor man’s Landcruiser imho

@Jason-Samko

6 ай бұрын

Sure is a great suv with a trim level to match anyone's needs

Another great video Sir! I did notice that your spare appears to be stock perhaps 265? Please do check the size and do the math on the circumference and RPM equivalence. The ABS and traction control will "accept" a certain amount (percentage) of rotational difference such as tire wear if you don't rotate often. BUT JUST FOR AN EXAMPLE.......running a 33" as daily, then toss on a 31" spare WILL ABSOLUTELY throw both systems into chaos because the ECU simply does not know what is going on. These systems work based on the RPM sensors information (from all 4 wheels to ground actively) to electronically compensate "acceptable" discrepancies to do their intended job. This is something you absolutely cannot turn off or override, nor compensate for.....PERIOD. I'm sure you could probably limp home or to the shop at 15-20 MPH without any damage, however I would not recommend "taxing" the systems nor risking yours or any others safety. Anyway, I do not know the exact parameters or limitations per say, thus I always shoe my spare with the exact size I have on the road. Doesn't have to be an expensive tire, just the same rotational size. Now 265 vs. 275 may not be an issue(?), but I just don't want to find that out in an emergency situation. Happy trails!

@Jason-Samko

6 ай бұрын

Fantastic point and I do the same when it's a big difference. Like on my gladiator when I went from 33s to 35s I did the spare too. On the 4 runner the difference is not that big and I don't believe will be an issue. And also I don't change to my spare unless it's a side wall puncture. I always carry a tire plug kit . It's faster that putting in the spare and then I don't even need to take it to the shop. Last 8 flats I've got over the years I simply plugged, filled with my compressor and was back on the road in 10 mins.

@davec8894

6 ай бұрын

@@Jason-Samko Good reciprocal info as well appreciate! Just trying to share knowledge and experience as sometimes the small things overlooked, can become much bigger challenges.....right after the fact haha!

@Jason-Samko

6 ай бұрын

@davec8894 agree 100% and it's not only me that will appreciate your detailed comment. Others that read it will as well. Appreciate you taking the time to give such a detailed and spot on Comment.

Curious, something not clear to me, can you safely go over 55mph with 4WD HI in mixed snow-icy highway? I hear the system is not designed to go over 55mph whereas with full-time AWD like the 4Runner limited, you can. Thoughts?

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

Can't remember what the manual says but I believe it's 55 or 60 that's recommended. I have gone faster but really in snowy icy conditions you should not be going faster than 60 anyway. But I have done 60 on snowy highways in 4 hi in every truck and suv I've owned.

You forgot about the gx460

@Jason-Samko

6 ай бұрын

Don't know much about lexus. Would never buy one personally. They are basically toyotas in a tuxedo. And I don't have the kind of money for tuxedos 😂

@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD

6 ай бұрын

​@SamkoWorkShop the 4runner is a watered-down version of the Lexus GX460/Prado... GX460 is the mother vehicle of this vehicle

@Jason-Samko

6 ай бұрын

@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD exactly. And out of my price range.

I considered a 4-Runner, but when you push them off road especially over rocks here in AZ the clearance is lacking and it is not geared low enough especially in 4-Low. The independent suspension also doesn’t hold up specifically the tie rod ends. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is far superior Off-Road. With that being said I believe your generation 4-Runner is Toyota’s best!

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

Yep no doubt a wrangler is much more capable! But the 4 runner sure is a strong runner compared to any suc other than wrangler and full size bronco.

@DUNEATV

7 ай бұрын

@@Jason-Samko My comment should be good for your KZread algorithm! LOL

@hairydogstail

7 ай бұрын

For rock crawling the Jeep is king..For every day work and normal off road the 4 Runner is king..Reliability and every day driving comfort goes to the 4 Runner..

@DUNEATV

7 ай бұрын

@@hairydogstail Don’t agree…my 2024 Rubicon Extreme Recon drives awesome! The 8- speed transmission is far superior along with the 4:56 gearing is hauls ass! The Alpine stereo rocks and the seat and seating position is amazing! Jeeps have come along way, so the same old things people have been complaining about are long gone. Jeeps drive very well, are fuel efficient and are very reliable. It’s hard for Toyota people to admit it. (Former Toyota 3rd Gen Tacoma owner btw)

@hairydogstail

7 ай бұрын

My brother in law owned a Rubicon and it was nowhere as nice of a ride as the 4 Runner..They are very loud and stiff ridding compared to a 4 Runner..He also spent a lot of time and maintenance on it compared to my 4 Runner.They are great off road, but are not as nearly as comfortable or as refined as a 4 Runner..He recently traded it for a used 4 Runner..Each to their own..@@DUNEATV

If you could only own one of my vehicles (2001 Toyota Tacoma sr5 with 106k miles single cab 4wd or 2023 Tacoma trd pro with 700 miles) which one would you take and sell?

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

2 great trucks. I'd keep the 23 pro

@appleztooranges

7 ай бұрын

@@Jason-Samko think it last longer? The 2023 trd pro with basic maintenance

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

@appleztooranges yes. I think so. The other one has low miles but alot of years. It will still last a longtime but my money would be on the 23 lasting longer and being less maintaince

@appleztooranges

7 ай бұрын

@@Jason-Samko awesome thanks! Makes sense. With age anything breaks. 23 is new.

What is your opinion of the new Land Rover Defenders?

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

No experience with them. But make sure you research reliability and resale. Land rover reputation is not what it used to be. Not saying it's bad still, but worth research before you commit to make sure it's right for you. I personally don't pay much attention to them as I will never be able to afford one

@jlb4x4

7 ай бұрын

Good advice Thank You!

@windlord1111

6 ай бұрын

The following is only one example, but it has stuck with me. A year or two ago, I was admiring a new Defender in a parking lot. The owner just happened to return at that moment, and I cheerfully asked how he liked his truck. First words out of his mouth: "I hate it!" Said it had broken down and needed to be towed 4 times during his relatively brief ownership. Personally, I still think it's a beautiful rig, but I'm gonna learn from another's hard experience and keep appreciating it from a distance.

@Jason-Samko

6 ай бұрын

@windlord1111 thats the reason I said research reliability and resale. Didn't know if these have got better recently but they used to be horrible when it came to reliability and resale.

Common misconception about open diffs. They actuality always spilit torque 50/50%. But when when one wheel lifts off the ground or loses traction there is less friction. So you make less torque, only enough to spin the one wheel with less traction. And the amount of torque it takes to do that is practically nothing. And the other wheel only gets half of that amount of torque

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

True but in simple terms the wheel that looses traction becomes the only wheel that you see working

I want this but unibody 😂 I don’t tow anything so no need for BOF. Happy New Year 🎉

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

Happy new year!

Don't remove the sidesteps. It looks badass with them on.

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

Its my wifes suv and she wanted the predator side steps. She loves these. If i ever take this suv over from here when she gets a new I will be removing the steps. I spend 90% of my time in the woods as I hunt for a living and they would get hung up out there. But I 100% agree they sure do look great.

Comment...... 9.6 inches of ground clearance is sorry..... my Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness has 9.4 inches of ground clearance.....

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

Your Subaru doesn't have a solid rear axle and is unibody construction that's why you get that ground clearance. And Subaru are nice vehicles. But 9.6 on a body on frame vehicle with a solid rear axle is better than 90% of any other similar truck or suv. And you get the benefits of body on frame and the articulation of the solid rear axle. And a true rear locker and mts and crawl control and atrac and a transfer case and true 4 low etc.

@Tehilliym

6 ай бұрын

Subaru not so hot for reliability.

Funny they keep breaking front end parts. Just a mall crawler.

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

Only when you lift them or do stupid stuff. Besides the bronco or wrangler best off road suv available in the states. But it still crawls very nice at the mall too

Because it’s the last of Toyota. They are pure trash now

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

I'm not a fan of the direction toyora is going either. It will be a sad day when this gen 4 runner is gone

@WallyHunter1875

7 ай бұрын

@@Jason-Samko my wife has a 10 year old rav 4. I’ve replaced brakes, fluids and 1 wheel bearing and it looks and runs like new. There’s not even rust on it since I fluid film. Car has paid for itself 3 times and doesn’t owe us a dime. My buddy has a new rav and it’s been in the shop since day 1. She wants a new vehicle but all over priced junk. I told her if she finds something she likes I’ll keep this rav for my commuter/ don’t care what happens to it vehicle. Can’t kill it.

@Jason-Samko

7 ай бұрын

@WallyHunter1875 yep no manufacturer builds good vehicles anymore. They are now all disposable trash that cost a fortune. The last hold outs in my opinion are the current 4 runner, wrangler, frontier and that's because they were built with less tech and quality parts. Times sure are changing fast in the auto industry. Just wait until gigacasting takes off in full production.