Entrenched Hill Climb 3rd Generation 4Runner

On this October day we spent quite a bit of time on Dutch John Trail #90 after having fun riding on Rocky Mountain Loop Trail #92. Our 3rd Generation 4Runners travel up the entrenched hill climb easily. The hill climb does provide a little adrenaline rush for the person in the driver's seat. If you're going to Uwharrie, be sure to go on the Dutch John Trail. The hill is one of the challenges offered. The Rocky Switch back is another great challenge spot on Dutch John.

[@macociarrai7815]

I was out there on Sunday, I did the Dickey Bell trail downhill from the loop. I'm less comfortable downhill than up so when I saw the opportunity to run it, I took it.

[@foskco87]

Best 4runner ever made IMO is a 2000 SR5 Highlander edition 5 speed with e-locker. That is the pinnacle of what a 4runner should be. Unfortunately they are next to impossible to find.

[@Wuffpacker]

Man, I wish my rig had the e-locker option. That one you have is a keeper. Don't ever sell that Highlander edition.

[@ironc5194]

I have a 99’ limited with an elocker but deff wish I had a manual Highlander model for sure!

[@Wuffpacker]

We’ll be back at Uwharrie on November 14. Might have to check out Dickie Bell if I’m not too skeeerred!

[@macociarrai7815]

It's a breeze when it isn't wet. If you've got 4wD and any manner of ground clearance you will breeze through it all and barely break a sweat on the one choppy section at the hill climb.

[@brandonknight7240]

I have a limited 99 4runner 4x4 all stock love it

[@Wuffpacker]

Got to love a 99’ 3rd Gen.

[@xemericaxx]

I have a 96 and live right outside Fayetteville. Been looking for some 3rd gens to wheel with

[@Wuffpacker]

Hey, maybe you can join us at Uwharrie in the Spring time. The trails are closing soon for the season. I'm sure that 96' is fun to drive.

[@xemericaxx]

@@Wuffpacker it is man. Let's do it!

[@plutosforest]

Nicely made video. Did you do the hill in 4 low? 4 hi?

[@Wuffpacker]

After going up this hill a few times, I found using 4 low to be the best option. There's a tricky spot about half way up the hill. The steep part is at the very top of the hill. A bunch of fun can be had on the entrenched hill climb.

[@plutosforest]

@@Wuffpacker Thanks.

[@eyyymanuel]

@@Wuffpacker it yours auto or standard and do you know if you have the 4.30 gear ratio or the 4.10 I have the 4.10 with the elocker and standard

[@Wuffpacker]

@@eyyymanuel My 2002 Limited has an automatic transmission. I'm not sure which gear ratio it has. It has the stock gear ratio with center differential lock option (no e-locker).

[@mileseubanks5104]

@@eyyymanuel both of the runners in this video have 4.10 and open diffs

[@Idk-vy3gi]

How do you remove the plastic mudflaps behind the rear wheels

[@Wuffpacker]

Greetings. Removing the mudflaps on the rear is mostly simple. There are three 10 mm bolts to remove and two plastic plug type inserts. Remove these items and it should come loose for removal.

[@villebuns]

Is that lifted with 37's? What upgrades on height/wheels?

[@Wuffpacker]

My 2002 Limited has 275/70/17s tires - Falken Wildpeak AT3ws. These are 32s. The wheels are from a 4th Gen 4Runner (17s). Has a 3 inch suspension lift. Toytec coilovers with Bilstein 5100s front; Toytec rear springs with the Boss shocks. The other silver 4Runner in this video is a 2001 SR5 Sport Model. This truck has 285/75/16s (33s) along with the Old Man Emu suspension lift (about 2.5 inches) and two inch body lift. In some more recent videos on the channel, you'll see the SR5 now has 35s. Thanks for asking!

[@Yoitsbrian_]

What front bumper is that

[@Wuffpacker]

The Sport model has a front plate bumper made by 4X Innovations.

[@anthonyt4981]

what rear bumper tire carrier is that?

[@Wuffpacker]

The rear bumper and tire swing out are both made by 4XInnovations. Pretty high quality stuff.

[@anthonyt4981]

@@Wuffpacker thanks. it looks super well made.

[@Wuffpacker]

@Artemio Medina Hey! The 4X rear plate bumper bolts on without any drilling.

[@BubbaBen01]

Were you at uwharrie sunday the 13th

[@Wuffpacker]

Oh yeah, we were out there with the two silver 3rd Gens. We got out there for one last run before the trails closed. On Sunday we spent most of the time on Rocky Mountain Loop and Falls Dam. Were you at Uwharrie too?

[@BubbaBen01]

@@Wuffpacker I was the stock burt red tj waiting for you to turn on to wolf den

[@BubbaBen01]

From rocky mountain loop