20 Interesting 4th Gen Toyota 4Runner Features

Here are some hidden features you can find on a 4th Generation (2003-2009) Toyota 4Rrunner.
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[@CanadianGearhead]

What's your favorite 4th gen 4Runner feature?

[@jerkfacekarl]

The V8 ;)

[@hugomontoya8759]

The rust on mine.

[@Fatandtactical]

I have an sr5 v8 and the mirrors actually line up with opposite side windows for blind spots checks

[@nickbristol3457]

It's been fun finding all these features over the years I have owned my 04 Limited.

[@DavitGiorgadze]

Thank you for sharing

[@carguy_dev]

Great video! I made a similar video on my 4th gen as well! I didn’t know about the center console lid opening up like that, good to know!!

[@thedivineprotectorofmangos9841]

One thing that astounds people whenever I show them is that the sun visors actually extend. If you swing them over to the window and tug on them a bit, they slide along the rail all the way over to the edge of the mirror! No need for those dumb extensions you see these days.

[@LunkerswithLandon]

Just got myself a 2005 V8 limited, I knew about a few of these but its good to know about all the features. Thanks for the video!

[@CanadianGearhead]

Thanks for watching, congrats on the new rig!

[@fbi1490]

I’ve had my 4th Gen for almost 5 years. Don’t know how I never noticed those speakers in the pillar. Went outside to check, and yep, it’s there. 😂

[@tangledline]

Thank you.

[@kevchandrika]

I wish mine had the cargo deck, it would come in handy with the way I use my trunk. Mines an 06’ v8 sport edition 4WD. I’ve got the mirrors in the back so no JBL system. But, when I upgraded my stereo deck to I believe the same one as you have, man it sounds like I have a subwoofer in the vehicle. That pioneer stereo head unit really powered those factory speakers. ✊🪵 , I do pump up the music on occasions and no blow outs. You just have to know how to set your sound equalizer.

[@CanadianGearhead]

I agree, just swapping the head unit out makes a difference!

[@timmccall4566]

I miss my prehistoric backup camera my 07 sport had!!

[@CodyRayDees513]

The front fold down tray is for cup holder trays from fast food restaurants. Try it it fits perfectly and locks on where it won’t spill.

[@CanadianGearhead]

I'm totally going to try that!

[@SupraDylan427]

Great timing just bought one today😭

[@bradleybaker9604]

Where did you get your Toyota mat

[@vickisolis]

Lmao. Your sense of humor totally won you a sub! Big gulp diabeetus goes hard in this country

[@CanadianGearhead]

Thanks for watching!

[@skatinemcee]

I wish I could find that all weather mat 😢 the WeatherTech and Husky just aren't great

[@mrrbb2028]

Do you know if the round fender flares from the 2007 model fit the earlier models 2003 and up? To replace the „square“ ones.

[@CanadianGearhead]

Hmmm good question, it might look a little wonky with the square ones still in the rear though

[@mrrbb2028]

@@CanadianGearhead i would replace all fender trim pieces front and rear.

[@jtstanley26]

This guy 4th gen’s! You forgot to mention the location of the fuel door release latch!

[@bludynamic394]

That sunroof feature scared me the first time it happened lmao

[@CanadianGearhead]

Haha it definitely woke me up too

[@AndrewLawlin]

try some WD in the sezied lock and try it again.

[@CanadianGearhead]

Roger that

[@jakedion2322]

Where did you get your black emblem covers?

[@CanadianGearhead]

They're just plastidipped (badly)

[@scottg2946]

Interesting, mine's an '08 Limited, but I have the mirrors in back, not the speakers. I wonder if that was an option on Limited or a difference between Canadian and US.

[@CanadianGearhead]

Does yours have the JBL audio?

[@scottg2946]

@@CanadianGearhead Nope!

[@CanadianGearhead]

Interesting, I didn't know you could get a Limited without it

[@LunkerswithLandon]

I also have the limited but with the side mirrors!!

[@countyline81]

Link for grill?…

[@Daysbeforeblunt]

Do you want to sell this? haha I cant seem to find a clean 4th gen 4runner in NS

[@jaimevalencia3734]

I don't think your lock cylinder for the rear window is broken , on my SR5 I have the original set of keys only one of those works for the rear window lock, but weirdly also both can turn the engine over .

[@CanadianGearhead]

I tried both keys, no luck

[@KaizenDrew]

Why did you have to tell everyone where I hide my drugs? That nuggie tray is multi purpose 😉 😂

[@ajuarezh]

You are putting your sunglasses the wrong way there, the glass goes facing forward, that way you don’t scratch them.

[@michaelrueckert8507]

I knew all of these minus the medium pizza one. 😂

[@user-dx1dp3bg3j]

If its made in japan, what about sushi snack?

[@negativeindustrial]

“Big gulp”? What is this, the 1990s?

[@1surfpesca_]

Big gulps definitely still exist… granted though, who the hell is still getting em ? I’m with ya

[@llamamanguy]

My v8 is totalled due to a bad driver :( bought a 5th gen today for the extra headroom and man, feels so barebones compared to the 4th. Limited -> Limited.

[@allanm.corrales6204]

The key thing it's just the v8's 😉😁

[@carguy_dev]

The quick start works on my V6 as well!

[@nicolascastillo6456]

3:21 no need to get personal man... not cool