The $4,000 4Runner is now the $11,000 4Runner

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2 жыл бұрын

An update on my 2006 Toyota 4Runner V8, here’s the recent offroad test: • Off Road Testing my 24...
Modifications, Specs & cost breakdown:
-255/75R17 Firestone Destination X/T All-Terrain Tires
-Dobinsons IMS Kit - Teal color
Front Springs - V8 - 100-220LBS heavy load front weight, 2" lift.
Rear Springs - Stock rake, stock medium duty, 2" lift
-Pioneer DMH-2660NEX
Cost breakdown:
Purchased for $4,000
(5) 32" Firestone Tires & TPMS sensors ~$1500 installed
Dobinsons IMS Kit GX470/V8 4th gen ~$1700 shipped
Pioneer Head unit & reverse camera - $800 installed
~$3,000 in maintenance - Diagnose and Replace Cam Sensor (Code P0345), replace spark plugs, Oil & Filter service, transfer case service, front & rear diff fluid change, automatic transmission drain & fill (x3), new battery, lube drive shaft, replace all wiper blades, adjust rear parking brake, front alignment, replace low beam bulb
Krown Rust Proofing: $140 annually
MPG: 16 city / 19 highway
Horsepower: 260 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque: 306 lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm
Towing capacity: 7,000 lbs
Engine: 4.7 L V8
Curb weight: 4,505 lbs
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Dimensions: 189″ L x 75″ W x 69-71″ H
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@TheTopher 2 жыл бұрын

Modifications, specs, and cost breakdown: -255/75R17 Firestone Destination X/T All-Terrain Tires -Dobinsons IMS Kit - Teal color Front Springs - V8 - 100-220LBS heavy load front weight, 2" lift. Rear Springs - Stock rake, stock medium duty, 2" lift -Pioneer DMH-2660NEX Cost breakdown: -(5) 32" Firestone Tires & TPMS sensors ~$1500 installed -Dobinsons IMS Kit GX470/V8 4th gen ~$1700 shipped -Pioneer DMH-2660NEX Head unit & reverse camera - $800 installed ~$3,000 in maintenance - Diagnose and Replace Cam Sensor (Code P0345), replace spark plugs, Oil & Filter service, transfer case service, front & rear diff fluid change, automatic transmission drain & fill (x3), new battery, lube drive shaft, replace all wiper blades, adjust rear parking brake, front alignment, replace low beam bulb, replace rear wiper spray nozzle, -Krown Rust Proofing: $140 annually MPG: 16 city / 19 highway Horsepower: 260 hp @ 5,400 rpm Torque: 306 lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm Towing capacity: 7,000 lbs Engine: 4.7 L V8 Curb weight: 4,505 lbs Transmission: 5-speed automatic Dimensions: 189″ L x 75″ W x 69-71″ H

@FirstnameLastname-vy2dg 2 жыл бұрын

Did you do the maintenance yourself? Fluid changes ect?

@andreshandal 2 жыл бұрын

What watch are you wearing?

@shingoose6197 2 жыл бұрын

Put the steps back on for you wife... ._.

@nobeln.6793 Жыл бұрын

What’s greasing the yolks on the drive shaft mean?

@rampagedingo 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on being a soon to be dad. All the best there man! I bet his/her first car will be a BRZ.

@bh5929 2 жыл бұрын

4runners will be 4ever classics

@kylechellino2579 2 жыл бұрын

Forever 4Runner! The 4Runner is for the runners! Lmao!

@zhila5958 2 жыл бұрын

and will run 4ever haha

@kylechellino2579 2 жыл бұрын

@@zhila5958 Why didn't they make the Toyota 4Walker lmfao!

@zhila5958 2 жыл бұрын

@@kylechellino2579 petition for toyota to make a 4Walker version soon LMFAO

@kylechellino2579 2 жыл бұрын

@@zhila5958 The 2022 Toyota 4Walker TRD Pro. Offered with one engine choice, the 1.0 liter 3 cylinder with a god aufull CVT, this truck is extremely slow and should make for a Caren driver! All Caren drivers, get your 2022 4Walker today!

@Redrune0928 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you drive press cars all the time and still settled on a good old toyota

@alh06 2 жыл бұрын

My old ‘96 4Runner was one of my favorite car ownership experiences. It’s now over 200k miles and is owned by my cousin

@pepitopepito6598 2 жыл бұрын

I love how clean ur 4runner looks in comparison to others of its age

@dixxieb9481 2 жыл бұрын

I have had my 2004 V8 for almost 17 years, everything still works!

@guilhermepietro7178 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and clean 4Runner, hard to find a relatively clean one for a good price this days.

@user-vg1qo9bd1x 2 жыл бұрын

Ае

@NippyMoto 2 жыл бұрын

Man that headunit is a game changer. Almost makes the car seem modern haha

@JetsNGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thanks for sharing! I just got an 05-V8 4Runner with 196k paid $7200. I've about $8600 total in the truck, need it new front suspension work. Timing belt, brakes, radiator, thermostat, belts, water pump, unjoints, knock sensor, all this done in the last 24 months by the previous owner. Just love the way it drives. So smooth!

@jdiamatti 27 күн бұрын

I am obsessed with the 4Runners, specifically the 4th Gen. It is absolutely impressive how these things keep chugging along at 100, 200, even 300+ thousand miles. Toyota really gives you what you need.

@jameskocks4734 2 жыл бұрын

i love my 2005 2wd (im in Texas) and is a Texas native truck so no rust. i love the V8 sound!

@malcrew0980 2 жыл бұрын

4runner looks great! Love the mods so far. I'm thinking of picking up a 4th gen myself as a daily. I hope you have more 4runner vlogs coming soon!

@JPXRXZZ 2 жыл бұрын

Just got a 05 4runner with 142k miles for $6800 here in NorCal. Love that 4.7

@hahaitsjeff 2 жыл бұрын

Dang, you teased me when you said jumping it lol. Great build so far, I love the 4th gen V8s.

@enmanuelfernandez7370 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought an 03, I cant wait to start modding it!! I had been looking around forever for a used fun car when I came across this video. I decided that any car that's good enough for THE Topher himself is good enough for me

@timflint25 2 жыл бұрын

So clean! I love how you're keeping it simple and just doing the little things that need to be done. She's gonna be a keeper. Maybe do some a few moderate off-roading and light towing video with it.

@anthonyfanella6523 8 ай бұрын

You call seven thousand dollars in parts 'keeping it simple'?

@BURAZER305 2 жыл бұрын

Head unit looks super clean, no gaps on the sides and seems super responsive.

@adrianstephan4011 2 жыл бұрын

This 4runner looks amazing, you've done an awesome job with the build so far, well done

@villLe 2 жыл бұрын

What a cool ride. Wish we had something like that in Europe - Land Cruiser Prados are so expensive.

@boseth_hewawaduge 2 жыл бұрын

But the 2-Door Prado is really cool mate :)

@nurbekkozhamuratov7170 2 жыл бұрын

4runner is much more expensive than Prado

@nurbekkozhamuratov7170 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulsteverodriguez3549 in US? In post Soviet Union countries 4runner of same year for example, is more expensive, Kazakhstan, Russia, etc.

@missesmia2 2 жыл бұрын

You've got good taste Topher. I was dailying my 05 passion red S60R for about 4 years, now I am driving my black 2nd gen 1995 4runner 3.0 V6 with 2in OME lift and 33x10.5 inch BFG KO2 tires every day. Can get about 18mpgs if I try, its very comfortable and versatile. Obviously not as quick but does well in offroad. Only has 127,000 mi. I installed new speakers and a Kenwood DDX370 double din. Looks sharp with all the chrome. Has a brush guard. I added a rear tire carrier so I will need to upgrade the rear springs again. I can drive it anywhere without fear of breaking down like in my caR. Really does feel like my $3000 4runner feels like its worth $13,000

@markykev 2 жыл бұрын

I liked your tundra videos which influenced me to get a 19' Platinum - looking forward to putting on a supercharger once it's paid off in a couple of years :)

@MuggleKiller75 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could find a decent priced mid 2000 4runner, impossible to find now.

@CdoggsGaming 2 жыл бұрын

Here in the PNW people are asking 6-10k for beat runners with almost 300k miles, or even worse they post their wheeler builds that arent even street legal and will be like "i know what i got, no lowballers" 🤣

@jesameclydejavier2669 2 жыл бұрын

I can sell you mine. 04 4runner. 186k miles for 6K

@CdoggsGaming 2 жыл бұрын

@@jesameclydejavier2669 I'm not in the market for one at the moment, I'm loving my 13' tundra. Post it for sale though people will eat that up at that price and mileage, provided the maintenance checks out. GLWS.

@lukec.7782 2 жыл бұрын

@@jesameclydejavier2669 do you have a Snapchat / Instagram? Email?

@G35Jeesh 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 01 4runner rust free with 186k on it for 5k. has dents tho from deers lol 4x4 sr5...

@nicholasdupre6916 2 жыл бұрын

Watching and listening to you enjoy yours makes me appreciate mine even more. I don’t need that dream 5th gen just yet. 😉

@KingDavid7 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up a ONE OWNER, NO ACCIDENT 2003 4RUNNER LIMITED with only 79,000 miles for 14K!!!!!!!!!!! GOD IS GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@N8RTH 2 жыл бұрын

First time 4R owner here. I’m so over the moon happy with my 2020 Pro.

@jona_le_mus 2 жыл бұрын

I will buy it from you whenever you sell it. I love this truck! Rewatching this video over and over

@EDMONDKONA90 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome update/upgrade Topher 👍

@chasemiles2166 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to get a 2003 SR5 with the V8 from my dad, but it was an 03, so the frame was completely rotted, and we didn’t even know about it until the last minute. So that was a real slap in the face.

@rightlanehog3151 2 жыл бұрын

QDR never goes out of style.

@runnerxa 2 жыл бұрын

Nice 4Runner that you can enjoy driving instead of worrying about getting dents on the GX. My 23 year old third generation, supercharged 1999 4Runner is also my preferred daily driver. I owned it for the last 17 years and drove coast to coast a couple of times. Nimble on the trails, super simple to work on, and the parts are relatively cheap compared to Land Cruiser parts. My other vehicles are the GX470 and LX570 and they are primarily used for family overland trips. Final note regarding aftermarket exhaust. I had TRD exhaust in the 4Runner for 8 years but I got tired of the droning sound on the highway. Your wife/kids will likely hate it. I eventually replaced it with a 5th gen 4Runner exhaust muffler. Much quieter in the cabin and I can enjoy hearing the supercharger whine.

@adrianstephan4011 2 жыл бұрын

3:12 damn that boot cargo space is AMAZING

@nn200485 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sweet ol truck, nice find. Love the exhaust tone, was not expecting such a deep rumble. Hopefully you don't encounter any air injection system issues, I know that's an $$$ on these 4.7s. And congrats on the kiddo!

@classone5384 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Been waiting for this one.

@tanmilne 2 жыл бұрын

I sold mine with 400k on it for $6500. These things are awesome.

@lukefinch6880 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched this video 3 times. I’m getting my 4th gen in 2 days and couldn’t be more excited. 2003 v8 limited

@ChrisSmith-we9rn 2 жыл бұрын

This will forever be favorite generation 4 runner. Very well built. Had a 05 limited awd in family since brand new and lasted 298k miles until 3 days ago when the head gasket blew

@ONeal397 Жыл бұрын

V6 or V8?

@paulguy2545 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video of your own car. It looks sounds really good for a model from 2006. I saw the Off-Roading session you did at Holly Oaks in this as well!

@vitoy147 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great! 🔥 Adding a Kuat Sherpa mtb rack would be awesome

@tombyorn8278 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely awesome. Thank you for posting.

@XxAlex530xX 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2017 4Runner it’s a SR5 but I can’t wait to modify it :). Congrats on soon to be a dad!

@Devourur 2 жыл бұрын

That’s good for u man

@raymondhuynh25 2 жыл бұрын

Your wrist watch explains it all, haha. I am glad you enjoy your car man. Thanks for sharing. But what do you think of after market Android Auto/Car play systems versus the built in ones from all the new press cars you drive?

@asymsolutions 2 жыл бұрын

Not him but they are all over the place, some are just an andriod OS with AA/Car play able to be brought up, some are a custom skinned linux OS with AA interacting. The problem with the former is they are way to cellphone-ish which doesn't translate well into driving and the a bunch of the later are using out of date cheap hardware that lags which is actually a real issue when driving. There is a few good ones out there but you will be paying for it.

@Tinrs80 2 жыл бұрын

one of my friends has older 4 Runner like u here and he updated his info system too and its nicer with that simple update.

@vashsant9749 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet, cant go wrong with this. Well done!

@jadayandrews7863 2 жыл бұрын

entertaining video! I have an 04 4R 4.7 V8 … I actually kinda grew up with up for 10 years and hated the thing … but once I moved out of the house and found out my parents no longer used the 4R I got it for free and it’s now my best friend & I love it to death! 1million mile challenge here we come! 🤣

@alykhansamnani 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on becoming a dad soon! I love all the videos!

@frankenelimtangco2400 2 жыл бұрын

You and I are probably on the same page, Old Truck body on frame, Reliable, Easy to fix, Can handle all "terrain" with those lift and tires, 4x4, Cheap, Just put a modern infotainment. That's it! I like simple things.👍🏻

@huskynoob7881 2 жыл бұрын

Basically a lower spec gx470 which means less things to break! Great truck!

@bcrandeis 2 жыл бұрын

My buddy just bought a Limited V8 with the air suspension. Awesome car!

@GXKid06 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Gx470 with a cold air intake and stock exhaust. Im very impressed

@charleswallace6988 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job bro! You know that u don't need to hold the key when turning on. Just turn and let it go and it'll start up on its own. I forget sometimes too☺

@Seattle808 2 жыл бұрын

I added a super 44 with two vibrant bottle resonators, it sounds great and has zero drone on the highway, I highly recommend this setup.

@ROTORHEADPR 2 жыл бұрын

Sold my v8 and got me a super clean v6.. if you don't tow v6 is where is at

@armanzakeri8257 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos, can you please do another video on your 2006 4runner, I really love that thing.

@alh06 2 жыл бұрын

Would love a CX-30 update soon as well!

@luigidicarp9521 2 жыл бұрын

damn! the sound of the engine is like brand new!

@Icehawks7 2 жыл бұрын

If you want a nice sounding exhaust setup, go with a Gibson cat-back and a K&N CAI, it sounds good when you get on it but if you just want to drive around normally and not have any idea you have a modified exhaust, you can. It’s totally worth the money, I’ve got that setup on mine right now.

@Pablo_6000 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!

@Ainawi 2 жыл бұрын

Was deciding between the FJ Cruiser and the 4-Runner, after watching this, I'll stick to the 4-Runner although FJ Cruiser is appreciating in value, the 4-Runner seems to be more livable to live with!

@johnryelemento9834 2 жыл бұрын

Dream set up! It will be really good here in alberta canada! Nice job sir

@bigbean78 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing you use that pillar handle to get in makes me jealous because my 2016 T4R doesn’t have one. I like the no running boards clean look also.

@TheTopher 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I always thought that was interesting the new 4Runners don’t have that grab handle, even the GX and FJ have them.

@ralkia 2 жыл бұрын

Hoping someday your camera will catch me driving around haha!

@gisavi4210 2 жыл бұрын

Best daily driver tbh

@niranjana7786 Жыл бұрын

Everybody looking at 4 runner, me staring at his watch ⌚️ 🤩

@danielfair4675 2 жыл бұрын

I've got a Black '98 Limited. Borla cat-back, 20" Baccarat Rims w/285/50/20 rubber, TRD Supercharger, Alpine double-din 3- Disc player, flip down face head unit. All Alpine speakers w/2 Alpine V12 Amps, 10" subs & Phoenix Gold wiring. And only 69,000 original miles. Had numerous, numerous offers, but I've still got it.

@ozzy0102 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, looks good!

@midoshahin8975 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos

@rossedwardmiller 2 жыл бұрын

I bought an 06 Tacoma a few months ago. It’s good to have an old Toyota 4x4. I can see why they’re all universally overpriced.

@MegaCityOne 2 жыл бұрын

My 03 4runner still looks good too.

@edhernandez1782 2 жыл бұрын

Really clean 4Runner, just needs tint😎

@mohsinmemon1013 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Great machine!🥵

@monkeywkeys3916 2 жыл бұрын

My fav style generation.

@deniz1902 2 жыл бұрын

You have an amazing 4Runner dude congrats !

@CashFalconFlys 2 жыл бұрын

A car built for function,thats what i love

@KiyaWarrior 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool video. Somewhat similar situation here. Spent 8k on a FZJ80 triple locked a year or so ago, now its worth double that

@wongchai807 2 жыл бұрын

🔥 looks great

@pierrep2649 2 жыл бұрын

Great find for 4K

@KUCHISZA 2 жыл бұрын

It cant be a Topher video without Apple Carplay!

@adamnoah8532 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations

@Crazydude. 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos 👍👍

@stephcurry9524 2 жыл бұрын

Watching the way u drive makes me wanna drive

@eliharalson7281 2 жыл бұрын

Why can’t you drive?

@PianoBlackTrimRep. 2 жыл бұрын

I like the sitting position for the driver, I'm 6'1" and I like how it's like I'm sitting on the floor. My wife is 6'1" and her knees are up almost to her chest when in passenger seat. They really, really, really need to make the 4Runner about 4 inches taller inside the cab for us tall people. The 3rg gen, even though it looks classic, has the worse sitting position I've ever seen in 40 years.

@keithveloso2822 2 жыл бұрын

I'm like the opposite. I took this same model for a test drive and I didn't like how low the seats were and like you said, almost sitting on the floor... and the windshield angle was so steep, it felt like I'm inside a bunker. i want to seat high up with lots of visibility so I went with a 2008 Honda pilot instead.

@WhySooSeriouslol 2 жыл бұрын

As 5’9” guy, I find the 4runner to be perfect size haha

@Gilbertmk2 2 жыл бұрын

Love the tire size. Just put some Yokohama Geolander ATs in that size on my 5th gen. It's the perfect size.

@TheeSinnerman 2 жыл бұрын

You may not want or need to hear this, you may not like it, but this is what top performance looks like.

@Ahmad-dm2gc 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. And Congratulations on your wife’s pregnancy.

@terraba 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet ride

@Justadudeman22 2 жыл бұрын

Love my 4runner nice rig !

@jdmDC2ftw 2 жыл бұрын

4000 is one heck of a deal!

@charleswallace6988 2 жыл бұрын

Wow man that's crazy with the brakes😊

@kongchangher7148 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same car with the same color, currently have 90k miles.

@Notourtube 2 жыл бұрын

Nice speedy!

@cmikesmith664 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great

@winds1010 2 жыл бұрын

Might buy this as my first car

@Antelopesinsideme 2 жыл бұрын

4Runners have aged like fine wine

@Pbush19 2 жыл бұрын

Your headlights are so clean! Did you replace them or have them professionally polished or did you do it yourself? I have an ‘07 V6 and I hand buff with a compound every time I wax the paint but yours are at another level

@shivenreddy5328 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you not selling the speedmaster day date, just picked up my white seamaster 300

@TheTopher 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Those are beautiful watches. And yeah it’s too useful to ever get rid of. Just got it serviced and it keeps great time finally 👍

@Oskar0424 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTopher Ah so it's an Omega, been commenting what watch is it on lord knows how many videos haha

@dakgildea 2 жыл бұрын

According to baseline measurements of 5th gen 4runners my 2.5" Robinson's lift actually yielded 3"+ according to hub to fender measurements

@Seattle808 2 жыл бұрын

Proclip USA makes a sweet phone holder that clips in right over by the hazard light button, I put a magnet on it personally and wouldn’t have set it up any other way!