Upgrading your 4Runner or Tacoma’s upper control arms is only required if you’ve lifted it to the point where you can no longer get the alignment in spec. This typically happens at more than 2″ of suspension lift. I’m still running factory upper control arms on my 4Runner because even though the alignment isn’t perfect,…
As the proud owner of a 2nd generation Tacoma myself, I can attest to the fact that it is not the same as a Toyota Hilux underneath. This can be both a good thing and a bad thing depending on your priorities. Sure, there are many cases where automakers will give the same vehicle a…
It’s believed that the meaning behind the name “4Runner” refers to two very basic concepts: the vehicle’s 4 wheel drive system and its ability to travel off-road at speed… or “run”. The Toyota 4Runner stands as a significant name in the world of rugged SUVs, with its origins tracing back to the mid-1980s. At the…
Good news! It is possible to mount a baby seat in a Toyota Tacoma with an Access Cab. As you’d expect, things are very cramped and certainly not very practical, though. Toyota intended for us to mount infant seats in these Tacomas when they included LATCH anchors in the back seat of both the Double…
The TRD Pro lineup of trucks has been a huge success for Toyota. Because of them, the Toyota brand went from being bland and boring to full of excitement, bright colors, and out-the-door adventure. At times, I couldn’t help but wonder what a TRD Pro version of the 4th generation 4runner would have been like.…
Are you in the market to get your soon-to-be or newly-driving teen their first ride? Maybe you are the soon-to-be or newly-driving teen trying to convince your parents to purchase you a rad ride that’ll make all your friends jealous. Either way, I’ve got your answer right here: (drum roll please) the Toyota 4Runner. Wait,…
The 1990s are considered to be a peak time for performance cars coming out of Japan. Every manufacturer had at least one sports car – Mitsubishi had their 3000GT and Eclipse, Mazda with their RX-7, Toyota with the MR2 and Supra, and Honda with the NSX and Acura Integra. The second-generation SW20 MR2 and the…
The Toyota 4runner and Tacoma are two of the most popular 4×4 vehicles of all time. They’ve earned this reputation by offering versatile capability along with legendary reliability. While I believe most of us Toyota enthusiasts respect all of the models, there has indeed been a long-standing rivalry with people questioning which is better –…
We’ve all been there before. You’ve been waiting all week to do a thorough detail on your sweet ride. Saturday morning has finally arrived and you start getting your supplies ready and your pressure washer all set up. You’re just about to fill your wash buckets when you realize your car wash soap is completely…