Category: Toyota 4Runner
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The 5 Biggest Reasons To Buy A 4th Gen 4Runner
Newer is better – at least that’s a common belief among us humans. Is that the case with the Toyota 4Runner though? With the all-new 4Runner coming in 2025 and the outgoing 5th generation completing its successful 14-year run, the newer models seem like the obvious choice. However, I would argue that the 4th Gen
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9 Ways to Prevent Your Toyota 4Runner From Being Stolen
If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly thinking of ways to prevent your Toyota 4Runner from being stolen. We worked hard to earn our rigs, and the thought of it disappearing is a hard pill to swallow. No matter where you live, the possibility of auto theft looms, and it pays to be proactive in
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How Did the Toyota 4Runner Get Its Name?
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
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5 Reasons Why A Toyota 4Runner Makes A Great First Car
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,
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4th Gen 4Runner vs. 2nd Gen Tacoma: My 3-Year Comparison
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 –
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How Capable Are 2WD 4Runners? Everything You Need To Know
The 4×4 Toyota 4Runner is world-renowned for its exceptional capabilities both on and off the road. However, what if you’re in the market for a 4Runner and questioning if you should buy a 2WD? What if you already own one and are wondering what your vehicle is really capable of? Look no further, because in
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Top 4 Reasons Why The Toyota 4Runner Is So Bad On Gas
The Toyota 4runner is legendary for a couple of reasons: its off-road prowess and reliability. Unfortunately, the 4Runner’s legacy comes with less than reasonable gas mileage though. The Toyota 4runner is bad on gas because of poor aerodynamics, outdated gearing, disregard for fuel efficiency during the design process, and the additional weight from heavy 4×4 components.
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How To Use Your Toyota 4runner’s 4 Wheel Drive System
You might be surprised to know that the majority of Toyota 4runner owners have never used all of the off-road features that they come equipped with. So if you’re unfamiliar with the proper way to shift your 4runner into 4 wheel drive, don’t worry! We’ll cover all the basics and what everything means here. How
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Does Your Toyota 4runner Need A Trailer Brake Controller?
If you’ve been following along, you already know that I recently towed a camper trailer across Canada with my beloved V8 4runner. I shared everything I learned from that trip in this article and one of the main things I touched on was the benefits of a trailer brake controller. According to the owner’s manual,
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Tips For Towing With A 4runner – My 10,000 Km Experience:
4th Gen V8 4runners are famous for being better at towing than any other 4runner model ever built. I hadn’t had the opportunity to put this to the test until Sept of 2021 – we were recently married and for our honeymoon, we decided to go all in. We hooked a 19″ camper trailer to