Modifications in 2023 to my Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro! | Full Rig Walk Around

[@sunroomstudios8487]

This is such a well built rig. Everything is so functional, purposeful and well thought out. I reference this build frequently when I’m planning and working on my own 4Runner. Well done!

[@OverlandEngineer]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@jlucguerrier]

Next level build! Absolutely awesome, I can't even imagine the amount of man hours including planning that you have invested in this. Beautifully done.

[@OverlandEngineer]

Its too much haha. At least I've done most of it myself.

[@jlucguerrier]

@@OverlandEngineer And that's what's the most impressive. You've make some ingenious mods in really creative locations. I think that's why I love your channel so much. You show that with the right tools and endless patience, most of us can do jobs on our trucks that would cost thousands. I personally really appreciate the effort you put into your work and sharing that with DIY truck lunatics. Nothing ever goes perfectly when you don't have a lift, a shop and a crew. Legit - you are appreciated bro!

[@OverlandEngineer]

@@jlucguerrier Thanks! Means a lot!

[@Juan0481]

That is a sweet rig. Thanks for the walk around.

[@OverlandEngineer]

For sure!

[@johnb9045]

Beauty of a rig! (and love your content). Dobinsons "not overly fancy" statement? Man I'm IN LOVE with them, and I can't think of a better option unless you're literally racing your 4runner! Have a great day and stay safe bud! Thanks for the channel.

[@OverlandEngineer]

For sure! Yeah, I guess I am getting a shifting baseline of seeing these guys with 3 link setups and front bypasses. My MRR system is still really nice. No complaints and all the rubber bushings really keep the maintenance and squeaking to a minimum which is awesome!

[@johnb9045]

Haha yeah I get that... Suspsnsions can get WILD. All my Jeep buddies laughed when I got a new 4R in 2022. They stopped laughing when they couldn't lose me on the trails (mildly modded Jeeps VS a factory plain TRD Pro). I bought the Pro in the height of the stupid "chip shortage" in 2022. Overpaid for it. My tip to all who watch your channel/read this comment, is to get the 5th gen while you still can, nobody wants a 1st gen of a vehicle like this that will have numerous issues that will most likely take years to work out. Also, when getting your glorious 5th gen dinosaur of a truck, don't pay for the Pro like I did. Total waste of money. The "Fox" shocks are garbage, pretty sure they are outsourced in another country and Fox just throws their name on them. Mine failed at around 20k miles. That's an issue you find all over the forums. Hey I'm writing a novel here, pay attention lol.

[@InGratitudeIam]

Your rig has definitely evolved into that next level of all things good and amazing! Have you considered, or did you install a CFS all-aluminum radiator, a DC Power Alternator and Wilwood six-piston front brakes? I remember you doing something with the brakes but I don't remember how that turned out long term. Definitely an impressive rig, Zack. Thanks for taking the time.

[@OverlandEngineer]

I’ve considered the CSF radiator if I got a SC but not really convinced a SC has enough power. Maybe it’s best for maintained reliability. I’d love a powerbrake kit. I’d also love an upgraded steering rack. Really starting to hit a ceiling though before custom fab really comes out so it’s trying to decide what’s worth it at this point.

[@InGratitudeIam]

@@OverlandEngineer Agreed. Guys that I know who did a regear and installed a SC feel that the regear provides the best value and performance enhancement. The thing about the OEM radiator is the use of plastic and small capacity. It was designed for a vehicle that weighs a lot less. Speaking of weight, you NEED an auxiliary fuel tank from LRA. I went with 255/80 R17 (33" pizza cutters) and opted for the Apex kwikLYNX sway bar disconnect. The military uses pizza cutters a lot. I get great traction on snow and gravel. Considering what you did for the wheel wells, you might want to look into trying Mickey Thompson's 34" 255/85 R17 Baja Boss tires as your budget allows. TRD Pro wheels work really well for that application. You might save a little weight and impose less stress on all that steering stuff. That's a real slick setup you have in the back as well. You've got me thinking... I hate it when that happens. :))

[@mosthated8190]

Nice build , I have a 2022 Lime Rush TRD Pro , I got a few mods mostly lights, head , tail , fog , ditch , & 40” light bar. I’m currently saving up for a supercharger just because the pros already come well equipped with no need for much upgrades , but your type of build is what got me into 4Runners. I want to get a lift kit but probably won’t until I hit 100k ATLEAST!

[@_austind]

Great build, just subscribed. Bought a ‘22 4R pro 2 days ago and I look forward to doing some of these mods.

[@topakh5968]

Bruh ! Am a 4Runner TRD OFF ROAD owner and these videos motivate me a lot. Thanks for sharing your jacked up cool 4Runner and helping everyone understand the functionality of all the add ons ya got. Bravo ! Ya should be proud of ya self. #4runner

[@HSwest1]

Love the setup!! I run the RR7-H wheels -25 offset with 285/70/17 MT Baja boss ATs. I agree 💯 that, so far…one of the best tires I’ve owned. Only regret is not going to the 295/70/17.

[@OverlandEngineer]

Yeah, I once in a while regret 35s but typically not! 34ish is pretty perfect with 4.56s

[@larsworlund6717]

Did you do a BMC and lift as well? Ive been looking at running the same wheel/tire combo.

[@OverlandEngineer]

@@larsworlund6717 who you asking? I’d say minor lift would be ideal. Zero offset wouldn’t probably need a BMC but -25 mm would…

[@HSwest1]

@@OverlandEngineer i agree. I have a 3” lift and BMC and it’s probably needed for the -25 offset.

[@Ta_Fortis.The_Brave]

sick... just sick. These are the best looking vehicles. NOBODY has come out with something close. I have been a Toyota pickup owner for decades. But admired the 4 runners the whole time. Finally got a TRD PRO 2023 Runner that looks allot like yours. Albeit you have a slew more after market than I do. If you and I were neighbors... BRO. ;)

[@flytography84]

what jacket is that in the beginning? lol sorry to be off topic, excellent build tho!

[@OverlandEngineer]

Haha no worries, its a Kuhl jacket I bought from Scheels.

[@kyle6703]

Such a sweet rig. The amber lighting is sooo cool

[@OverlandEngineer]

Thank ya! Color temperature matters, gotta make sure they match!

[@hotpocket7521]

just bought my 4 runner this is the setup im looking for

[@lt.awesome4418]

Best build I’ve seen. Amazing

[@lucasr5675]

Very good review!

[@Technomage1700]

I'm a Jeep guy but damn... The look of your 4runner might make me switch teams

[@OverlandEngineer]

Haha thanks!

[@marti_micfly7416]

You should. It’ll last longer too

[@alh5470]

wow, guess the fun really starts when you get your truck paid off to sink some cash into it.. cant wait! love the build

[@OverlandEngineer]

Thanks!

[@bxf1_]

Weet dit! She's checked out!👍🏿

[@marek19]

Beautiful!

[@edwinthomas618]

Beautiful rig. Do you have any solar options?

[@OverlandEngineer]

I do for my Ecoflow but I'm not offgrid like that for days. If I can charge a 2000Wh battery while driving or in 1 hour at a rest stop or restaurant, thats so much easier in my mind.

[@PARABOLA1966]

Just beautiful piece of a, machine..

[@kennedymccorstin4750]

As you're using this vehicle as a daily driver too, do you feel the scangauge 3 comes in handy when driving around in the city/freeway? What do you like most about the device? Great video! I had to subscribe :)

[@BoiseG]

Do you have a link to the chainsaw mount? I thought you called it a Macs Tie Down, but I can't find the chainsaw mount online. Thanks!

[@toyotaofnorthcharlotte]

WOWW what an amazing build!!

[@marvluebke]

That mounted chainsaw is soooo sick 😅👌

[@lalalalalalallalallal]

hey awesome ride. You mentioned you have around 175k miles on it. Did you have any issues so far with your 4runner? mines a 2018 trd off road with 70k miles and looking to keep riding it for a few more years.

[@OverlandEngineer]

Nothing out of the ordinary. I'd say make sure to do transmission drain and fills and change out differential and transfer case fluids often. When the vehicle is new you can do flushes but after a while the broken pieces will plug seal holes so you cannot flush any more and they recommend drain and fills. Cheap fluids are cheap and thats what I do and just change them often. I haven't greased my driveshafts much but doing that now. My LCAs were toasted...had to replace them.Mostly just routine maintenance. I did install an oil catch can.

[@mikes.8823]

imagine a 4BT cummins swapped 5th gen 4 runner...ijust hit 12k on my 24 trd offroad but undercoated it at 3k miles, the powertrain will die before my frame and body will

[@OverlandEngineer]

Nice, yeah I may consider keeping mine for a swap like that if these kind of turn into a 1st gen in 20 years. Its nice to undercoat but for us in the rust belt, you can keep the outside clean but plenty of moisture and salt get inside the frame and its going to rust inside out.

[@Frosty_x.x]

I am looking the the Chainsaw mount on Mac's. Do you have the link to it please?

[@Mandingobull]

Nice build. What is the point of having a 60# + jack hanging off the back? I understand convenience when you need it, but how often do you actually need it?

[@OverlandEngineer]

Yeah fair point, for certain trips its pretty unnecessary. I typically bring it any time I feel like there is higher risk for recovery. This trip we were also 4wheel and dirt biking so in case we needed to recover a machine it might come in handy. Its an awkward size and weight so mounting up outside the vehicle saves a lot of space as opposed to inside.

[@Sasquatchflow]

Just need a supercharger

[@Ta_Fortis.The_Brave]

There isn't no branch I am NOT stopping to prune back before driving through, I will tell you that much. ;) And won't mind a dam bit doing it.

[@willy0301]

Any update on the snorkel? Any cons arise since install?

[@OverlandEngineer]

Nothing so far, I need to get it PPF though…

[@_cohen]

i just put my deposit down on a sr5 premium. it will be in mid October 😎

[@linksavedzelda1750]

Im curious with all the extra metal and the bigger tires how does it affect the engine long term? Does it add a lot of abnormal stress to the powertrain and affect reliability

[@OverlandEngineer]

While some people might have answers for this, I don’t really have anything rooted in data to indicate a good answer. From a hand waving perspective, I’d say yes it’s worse than stock. I don’t know to what degree…I don’t know if it works the engine harder to where it causes damage…it definitely has me in the full RPM range but that’s not always bad…it’s hard to say. It’s for sure harder on other suspension components, bearings, etc.

[@nrg4285]

Really weird that you went with a giant floor jack instead of a compact bottle jack system or at least one of those thinner hi lift jacks

[@tuckerhiggins4336]

Ive been told that rust will start around those step plates on the rock sliders. Guessing from not cleaning enough. Let us know pls

[@OverlandEngineer]

Yeah the screws aren’t water tight in steel so it doesn’t surprise me. You could put them in with silicone on the threads. Steel stuff just seems to need to be repainted every few years

[@tuckerhiggins4336]

@OverlandEngineer How much do you think your rig weighs rn? I suppose dry weight vs full camp weight is a different thing. 5500lbs? Maybe more?

[@OverlandEngineer]

@@tuckerhiggins4336 Hard to say, I think I'm around 5800. Thats ball park.

[@tuckerhiggins4336]

@OverlandEngineer Wow she thiccc. I just have a roof rack and sliders. Carry some tools, and with tires I probably clock in just below 5k lbs. I'll end up around 5200-5300lbs with my planned build

[@OverlandEngineer]

@@tuckerhiggins4336 Yeah I mean with the dry weight of a stock 4Runner being about 4750...I've got around 160lbs up front, sliders are another 130lbs, full skid 130lbs, gas tank skid 60lbs, rear bumper 235lbs with extra 40lbs of spare over stock ish...then 200lb tent, thats about 1k. Then whatever gear...

[@MGN01]

As an Engineer and owner of a 4Runner myself, I’ve been thinking about the impact of lifting and putting larger tires on my SUV. While many owners may mitigate these issues with high-quality aftermarket parts designed for lifted vehicles (like stronger control arms, reinforced suspension components, and upgraded brakes), isn’t it important to consider that a lift generally accelerates wear on a number of parts? How do you minimize the long-term effects? Thanks.

[@OverlandEngineer]

Hard question since the wear isn't quantified. It depends on wear and tear and whether the cost to replace warrants the lift. I think many people stay away if they don't do the work themselves because the labor costs can be really high.

[@MGN01]

@@OverlandEngineer yes, I think so too. Kudos on the content you’re putting out and love the tech explanations. Keep it up.

[@Ta_Fortis.The_Brave]

I have always wondered what Josh Allens little brother was up too. ;) Tell me I'm wrong.

[@RR-mu4nd]

Best commercial I’ve seen. I hope they sponsored nice rig.

[@Sneds_]

What fog lights are those?

[@OverlandEngineer]

Diode Dynamics!

[@dominiquehall-deal8012]

Where’s the 80?

[@nothingbutcrap6799]

That car is delicious 😋

[@michaelunravelled9349]

Did he say … widdle wadder?

[@naturalLin]

How much $$$ you put into modding?

[@OverlandEngineer]

More than $1!

[@jameskocks4734]

why not get a trd off road if your going to mod this much?

[@OverlandEngineer]

Because I bought it used with 100k miles and the TRD Pro was a better deal. Not to mention in 2015 there wasn't a TRD Offroad. There was a trail but for some reason seamed harder to find.

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

Impressive stuff. Nice truck. 👍🤪🏳️‍🌈

[@MrEMann]

My brain loves this video... My wallet is not so thrilled!

[@OverlandEngineer]

@@MrEMann hahaha

[@user-ys1jq9rd10f]

Этот автомобиль 5 пркаления является чудом автомобилестроения именно форанер 5 а не 6 покаления.

[@XploreAz]

And here I am driving around in my 23 Pro in stock form because I don’t want to look like every other 4Runner out there with a ton of amber lights and a bunch of unnecessary gear stuck all over the outside of it. Some people just get sucked into buying as much overpriced “Over landing” gear as they can.

[@bananaboi7776]

If you’re using the gear then I don’t see a problem with it 🤷. What would be a problem is just spending so much on gear to be a pavement princess

[@XploreAz]

@@bananaboi7776 agreed.

[@Gazziza29]

Real question...do you actually use this thing to it's potential or is this just a SEMA type build? All the lights, armor, gear, upgrades just to hit a forest trail every now and then. I'm not seeing any actual camping, off-road or trail videos on this page...

[@OverlandEngineer]

I’m not a full time KZbinr with the time off to travel around the country and I also don’t have extra hands to film me wheel. I try to get out when I can but people also appreciate a video a week which takes time. Minnesota is not super great for offroading but I only got most of this armor this year and did not feel super comfortable doing rocky trails without. I honestly typically just enjoy trips rather than film them. Maybe that will change…only so much time and pretty limited time off to go to all the “offroad” trails away from where I live. It’s built for the couple trips I can manage to take.

[@OverlandEngineer]

The lights are awesome for camping and hitting forest roads at night. I’d say the only thing would be that I don’t hit rock trails as often so maybe not using my skids. If I want to hit forest roads fast I use my suspension and sidewall…

[@hvega8199]

I know for sure you came from reddit. Y’all some chicks all worried about what another man does or what he does with HIS own shit 😂.

[@everdream741]

I couldn’t care less . I’d modify my 4runner just to go to the mall because I like the look of it.