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…
Perhaps the biggest draw to the Toyota 4runner is its off-road capabilities. The salesperson that sold it to you might have made it sound like it can go anywhere and do anything. While the 4runner is one of the most robust vehicles you can take off-road, that doesn’t mean that you can go out and…
The Toyota 4Runner. One of the biggest names in vehicles today, and for a good reason: it is capable, reliable, and perfect for driving down roads less traveled. However, many people will see the price tag on some of the newer models and quickly turn their head the other direction. The used 4Runner market is…
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,…
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…
Mountain biking and owning a 4Runner. How do these go hand in hand? Well, it is quite simple for this reason: you need a reliable vehicle to get you to your favorite runs in the middle of nowhere. Whether you own a 2WD or 4WD, V6 or V8, many 4Runner owners use their vehicles for…
The Toyota 4runner is a fantastic option for anyone that enjoys the outdoors – be it camping, fishing, extreme sports, or just exploring in general. Boating certainly fits in with the rest of the outdoor lifestyle so you might find yourself asking if you can tow a boat with your 4runner. Yes, it’s very possible…
It’s time for another polarizing article here on Canadian Gearhead. Today we’re going to dive into whether or not you should be referring to your Toyota 4runner as a car or truck. It’s not quite as simple as you might think. Technically speaking, a Toyota 4runner is considered a Sport Utility Vehicle (or SUV). This…
There are 3 things that are often too polarizing to talk about with others: politics, religion, and whether the V6 or V8 is a better engine in the 4th gen 4runner. At least that’s what it seems like if you’ve spent any time on the 4runner forums online. The reality is that both the 4.0…
The Toyota 4runner makes an excellent adventure vehicle. As a matter of fact, it’s one of the best on the market. It can take you far off the beaten path but that often requires spending the night in a remote location. That begs the question, could you sleep in the back of your 4runner if…