The Limited is slept on because of chrome. It's all business underneath. Locking Torsen center diff, full time 4WD, luxury features. It is a mini Land Cruiser/GX/LX. A Limited 4WD with A-TRAC and 4LO is unstoppable. If that's not enough, install a rear locking diff, and at that point you're better off than a TRD PRO. The L4L or L4H on the Limited 4Runner is locked center diff 4lo or 4hi, the same as a part time 4Runner (sr5/OR/TRDPRO). ATRAC is crawl control without the cruise control, it'll simulate having front and rear locking diffs by actuating the ABS brake systems to prevent wheel slippage/or wheel spin where there is little to no traction. Benefits of Full Time 4WD is better and more even tire wear and better handling (especially in SNOW and RAIN!). The Land Cruiser and Land Rover Defender are full time 4wd as well.

The limited 4R is not your soccer mom 4R like some would think. It comes with a torsen center differential very similar to the one in the GX460 and land cruiser 200. It is very capable off-road after simple modifications like what you have done here. Glad you are enjoying it!

got a '23 limited 4wd ...wife rolls her eyes when i talk about wheels lift etc. 🤣

Just got my wife a Limited 4R because of the full time 4WD but now im realizing just how capable they are and am probably going to build it out lol

thanks for this video. I do hate the low hanging bumpers and rocker panel (which I took off completely when I put on sliders). I've found the comments in here more helpful than the forums because hardly anyone goes off road in their Limited. you got the perfect combo of jeep and 4runner (off roader and daily driver).

I used to want a TRD Offroad, but after learning the Limited has a better sound system, ventilated seats, & full-time 4wd, it's a no-brainer. Realistically, I'm almost never gonna go off-road. I'd rather pay for features I'm gonna use and not ones I won't, and can always modify the Limited to my liking for the 2 or 3 times a year I _will_ go off-road.

Stoked to see you working on the 4runner, my wife and I have the same combination. I’m working on my 2013 jku and we just recently got her a 2016 4runner. I’m definitely much further along with my Jeep than her 4runner haha excited to see your builds come along!

Don’t ever doubt your 4runner it will always be more reliable then the jeep

I absolutely love my 2008 V8 limited 4X2 and my 2016 limited 4X4 all wheel drive 4runners. My 2008 doesn't go off road, but the few times that I have taken my 2016 off-road, I didn't even have to think about 4 wheel drive until I was done. It performed way better than expected on a 4wheeler trial with very deep ruts.

Schnebly is a fun trail!! We did it in a stock Jeep Cherokee rental. The wife and I have discussed possibly replacing her Grand Cherokee with a 4Runner. Nice video.

I love our 2015 limited also. I also added a leveling kit and it looks super clean. Wheels and tires are next.

That 4Runner will be awesome for the overlanding! Almost bought one but all the dealer lots were empty

Dig the channel from a fellow Arizonan! Sub'd

nice video and good shots with the camera. What was the tire pressure at while on the trail??

I’m glad to see more people modding out their Limited model. There aren’t very many people that I’ve seen doing this. I’m not sure if they think it’s not capable and only capable of being a grocery getter but obviously it’s completely capable as you found out. I currently have a 2016 Limited model as well and I absolutely love mine. I love that it’s full time 4WD with some luxuries. I’ve done quite a few mods myself. I deleted the XREAS shock setup and replaced it with Fox 2.0 coil overs in the front and 2.0’s in the rear. Replaced the rear coils with ARB medium duty coils. This added about a 2-3” lift. I’m currently running Pro Comp Black Predator Rims wrapped in BFG KO2’s, 285/65 18. And finally I swapped out my UCA’s with JBA Off-road UCA’s. I’ve changed my headlights and taillights and added some off-road lights as well. There are so many things you can do with these 4Runners. The possibilities are endless and quite addicting.

Awesome video man. I'm an AZ native as well. I've got a 2010 4runner limited with stock everything. I'll be moving out to Alaska this summer and wanted to get a setup similar to what you've got here. I'm debating starting out with a leveling kit and then upgrading to a lift later on. Do you think that if I use a similar tire/wheel/spacer combo but found I wanted to upgrade to 2-3" lift later on, would I be able to keep the same wheel/tire combo? Thanks the great content!

One thought about the wheelspin you experienced...in 4lo as you indicated you were, activating Atrac would have stopped the wheelspin and transferred power to the wheel that had grip, and that would be for both front and rear. Atrac is standard on Limited trim.

Great Video! Ok is the worth the loss in gas mileage during our crazy gas prices now ? Keep up the good work

Really considering a leveling kit and big wheels for my Spectra. Take that bad boy to Sedona!

I got my self stuck in my 22 limited in deep snow in Oregon after everyone freaked out that we got stuck at an angle I turned on Atrac needless to say she got out and kept going. Saved my life and my fiancés too 2 weeks ago these 4Runners are perfect and they cost a fraction of a land cruiser we are now waiting for out matching limiteds

Just ran across your vid and found the answers I've been looking for. You have the only video I have found that zeros in on a levelled 4runner and largest tires with minimal BS. I have my '21 Off Road levelled and don't care to go higher but want the look of some good meats on her. Great vid. Thanks.

Damn that's cool bro nice rig! I just picked myself up a TRD 4x4 off-road Tacoma w 6 speed manual! I guess tires is the biggest modification you need to do along with getting the truck off the ground you almost need those steel bumpers if you're going off road a lot or you're going to have a shitty looking Tacoma or 4Runner... 🤷 Looks super fun tho

A Limited 4R is the same as any other 4R, but with 4WD full-time, extra luxuries, and the stupid skirt. If they'd add an option make it look like the TRD Pro it would sell out every time.

Does the Limited come with the Toyota A-Trac button to artificially simulate a locker by using the brake system? Engaging that would have helped you in those situations where you said you were basically “two-wheeling it”.

Looks sweet! I'm looking to level my '16 Limited. How's the kit you installed holding up? Did you do anything to the rear suspension? And is it actually leveled now or is it sagging now? Thanks!

did your 4runner still have the XREAS? Did that make the spacer install more difficult?

Hey, so you bought the front and rear 2' leveling kit? or the 3' front and 2' rear kit?

The link you posted said it specifically doesn't fit the xrea suspension which is on the limited, so im confused? Are there limited 4runners that dont have this?

Hows does the limited ride with the 17in rooms and tires compared to the original 20in

hey! i have a 2017 4 runner limited with its stock 20” tires. i had ordered the 17” rim winter tires for up north living and the caliper is in the way and won’t even let the tire be mounted on. is this because the 17” is unable to fit the limited, or are there some adjustments/replacements to make the 17” fitted and put on? online some say to shave down the clipper but that still wouldn’t work since the wheels balancing weights are put on and align with the closest point of where the caliper turns. if you have any suggestions i would really appreciate it, if you respond i can give you my email to make communication easier. i’m a girl in my 20’s and don’t want the money spent on the tires to be a bust and need some adobe and greatly appreciate it! thanks

Did you do anything to the rear end? Or is the rear suspension completely bone stock?

Do you still have the oem front skid or have you replaced.

Is a Limited with a leveling kit and bigger tires really a stock vehicle as the headline suggests? Did you try it off road before the leveling kit and larger tires, and if so, what were the shortcomings?

2019 limited with xreas, will 275/70/17 fit with no rub? If not I may have to purchase this leveling kit as well. Any recommendations to get the best tire size to fit without lifting.

Love the limited trims, I have the 2011 1st 5th generation front bumper style but I'm converting to the new limited front end. With a set of mirimoto headlights. I know a lot of people prefer the face lift Trd bumpers and they do look good but it seems that's what everyone goes to I'm building a limited off road look, I love a off-road vehicle that also has a luxurious look. Just curious what I can do to get a high lift with the stock hydraulic strut system it has, I currently have the 2" lift as well but I'm wanting to run bigger wheels. Would love to hear Any suggestions.

Where can I get those rims?

Did MPG change after changing wheels?

What is leveling

Leveling kit says not for x reas ?

Not a stock…

Does your truck have the Xreas suspension ?