My 4Runner Got A Total Make Over - And I'm In LOVE!

[@TRDJon]

Cali Raised Stealth Front Bumper: bit.ly/3rIHrDE Code To Save $$: TRDJON5

[@MarioLopez-no2qg]

I miss seeing the good old 4Runner vids. So refreshing

[@TRDJon]

I'm glad you enjoyed it man

[@007diego2]

That bumper is fantastic, gives it an nice esthetic without taking too much away from the 4 runners natural lines. I would consider a bumper like that however, not everyone has access to a master craftsmen like Ryan. When you start cutting into a brand new 60 thousand runner you need to know it’s in good hands lol

[@TRDJon]

Let me know if there is anything about this new setup you'd like me to elaborate more on.

[@njkomp]

What headlights are you running?

[@pkkent7731]

Is there any slim bumper that can be put on a limited 2018

[@TRDJon]

Not 100% sure. I know you. Can swap to a normal front end on a limited too

[@joeg1487]

What brand/model rock sliders?

[@andrews8259]

I've paused half way through this video to say I like your 4runner, and I wish YT pushed this to my phone instead of the truck stuff. Glad I found your video.

[@TRDJon]

Hey thanks Andrew!!! I appreciate you!

[@michaelpalm2210]

Like the tires........I saw a brief frame of this video with 1 of those BridgestoneDueler HT's sitting on the garage floor and I had flashbacks. My 2020 SR5 came stock with those junk tires . I went through a couple winters and dumped those tires with 30k miles on them replaced with some AT snow rated tires and never looked back. Nice video. a joy to watch.😁

[@TRDJon]

Thanks for watching!

[@frankmartin1325]

I have CaliRaised stealth light bar on my 2016 Tacoma since 2016 and it is still super bright. Very useful too when someone cuts you off, even under full FL sun. 🤪

[@TRDJon]

Heck ya!!!

[@kingofthesofas]

I love that light blue color on the 4runners looks dope

[@jimh2061]

Very nice! I have a 2022 and am contemplating doing this. I wanted to run 33 x 12:50 tires instead of the 285s because they are 1.5 inches wider than 285. Just wondering if that would create problems.

[@acedia4453]

Bug screen on hood is a water trap that leads to rust. Dont forget to take it off frequently and check the area.

[@momoGuavajelly]

Glad you’re showing the T4R some ❤️…it’s a beautiful thing. Not sure if you did this already after having the front lifted more, but make sure the headlights are adjusted back down. Don’t need any reason for the blue lights to show up behind you 😊. Would love to hear how it handles after the alignment.

[@TRDJon]

Sounds good! I'll make sure i'm not getting flashed at.

[@MJones-ed2ir]

Jon modifications next level. Nice job 🎯

[@TRDJon]

Ryan with Yotamafia crushed the installs.

[@williamsmith2371]

Also, i prefer the look of TRD wheels with the “poke” the spacers provide but understand the issues u may run into with those bigger tires.

[@dawg1234100]

Looks so awesome! Love that bumper looks factory fit. I may have gone with the amber light bar but it looks good. You did good with the pro wheels.

[@TRDJon]

Thanks Ryan!

[@Hugh_Jaynus_00]

Bumper looks good. I am going to have to wait until the new wears off before I do the cut. That may be the leader in the bumper race for me.

[@TRDJon]

Heck ya!!!

[@garrettyamada9821]

The light bar makes a world of difference.

[@TRDJon]

yea it's pretty bright

[@dougbryant7645]

A 30in. Amber Baja designs onx6+ would look sick.

[@mikelaughlin270]

That looks great! Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought you said in a previous video that you were going to add the Wescott roof rack as well?

[@TRDJon]

That is correct. I just haven't carved out the time to install and record it for you all

[@mikelaughlin270]

@@TRDJon Thank you. Looking forward to seeing it because I believe that's what I want to order for mine.

[@judyshorrock7368]

​@@TRDJon Thanks Jon. I'm trying to decide between Westcott's new low profile rack or their other modular rack with conversion options (basket; top plates). Would be nice to see your video in time for Westcott Designs annual Black Friday sale. 😉

[@nightcrawleroriginal]

Personally I would use Permatex Black Gasket Sealer to seal the gaps on that light bar assembly (carefully), just punch a small whole and do a test run before applying, keep a rag soaked in a bit of vinegar to smooth the rough edges out. Great video and it looks good with the kit. :)

[@TRDJon]

Thank you so much man!

[@Jun-li6cp]

Hi Jon i really love the way u modified ur 4runner even from the small mods to the bigger one...

[@TRDJon]

Thank you so much Jun

[@rickfinnstrom9346]

I have seen several vidz on lifting the 4runner and bigger tires. What I have not seen is re-gearing to match the tires for better performance. See all the time with other 4x4's are you going to re-gear?

[@TRDJon]

It depends on how big you go

[@HoosherrDad]

Old girl finally got some love! Great video bro!

[@TRDJon]

That she did bro

[@nowayoutstp4]

Looks sweet! Get that winch not sure why in the world 🌎 you wouldn’t. A lift without a winch? And…..you have a spot for it, what am I missing?

[@Aikynbreusov]

My favorite TRD color is that original Gatorade color called Lime Rush.....

[@logopneumatika]

1:00 - most people don’t know that a chicken McGriddle is a critical component of the TRD Pro suspension.

[@TRDJon]

These are facts

[@daryll3317]

Bumper looks great! I'm prettty shocked there's no coverplate for the winch void. I would definitely buy one of these if it didn't have the "CR" on it.

[@TRDJon]

Thanks man!

[@nannyboo9832]

This color is gorgeous

[@Austin-oj9jq]

I know it’s not part of this video but do you think your headlights are worth the money over just replacing bulbs? The looks speak for themselves but specifically performance based. Beam pattern looks good

[@TRDJon]

$800 vs $100 for some decent LEDs is a huge difference in $$. If you're on a budget then I would say just do a good set of LED bulbs

[@bbllaakkee]

looks very OEM+, which is the best kind of mods IMO

[@TRDJon]

My style 100%

[@armen7932]

@TRDJon how are these in the rain? The Terra Grappler G2’s are terrible in wet conditions.

[@TRDJon]

They have been good thus far for me.

[@armen7932]

@ cool. They are one I’m considering. These G2’s have to go.

[@ashleywilliams9890]

Great work, the OEM look just works so well for my liking. With the RTT, you might want to look at a heavier spring in the rear so you can keep that level stance. I installed a pair of Dobinsons on the rear and works well, sits level with the additional weight of the RTT. Great work, would love to see a video on the electrics (SwitchPro?) that controls your accessories . Keep up the work mate!

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Jon! Thanks for making it.

[@TRDJon]

Glad you liked it! I wanted to involve the whole install process along with the actual reveal. I have alot of footage to go through.

[@HotSizzleTV_]

Them headlights are so fire.. where did you get them from and install ? i am waiting for the redesigned to buy my first 4runner.

[@TRDJon]

They are from GTR lighting. I have a video on my chennel for it too.

[@johnnyordonez7375]

That stealth bumper looks really good. Will the stock TRP Pro skid plate fit with that bumper?

[@TRDJon]

Not sure honestly. This one had CBI

[@adamgriss2025]

Your setup looks like an absolute beast. Good job!

[@TRDJon]

Thanks so much.

[@thebigempty_5792]

Any steering wheel shimmy? It seems like with the Tacomas and 4Runners, they are prone to a bit of shimmy when changing from original tire sizes.

[@hermiesabejon346]

any idea about getting the power liftgate for the 2023 4runner?

[@john-l1d5h]

Great video. 300 ft 100 yards bro that light bar can shine probably half a mile easy or more lol.

[@TRDJon]

No doubt

[@donthesheek]

Same size tire and same wheel I have on Tacoma trd OR with 3-2 lift. Beautiful set up on the bumper, Morimoto fogs look striking.

[@TRDJon]

Right on!

[@Papolucho702]

I’d find a way to buy the car trim home skid plate from you lol I have a oil change coming and I really hate the stock skid plate lol

[@TRDJon]

Already sold on FB Market to an awesome Toyota 4Runner owner haha

[@NevadaMirage]

Exactly the bumper I have been considering, it looks great. I prefer the OEM look as well. Those lights are ridiculously bright.

[@9663mu]

Dude that is a bad ass set up. So damn sexy but a brute at same time. Great job

[@TRDJon]

Thank you so much!

[@craigsmestad6952]

Looks really nice, Jon! I did something similar to mine with a C4 front bumper and a Baja Designs light bar....

[@TRDJon]

Nice man!

[@Rogue_1987]

Didn’t the COIL Spacers reduce the travel and cushion because it’s tightening the spring? Did it make the ride firm? I’m trying to decide on this Wescott lift or EIBACH TRD PRO coil lift.

[@m0ondogy]

Jon. Seeing the underside and frame sparked a thought. Okaloosa has a habit of rusting frames to nothing. Thoughts on Fluid Film or something similar?

[@TRDJon]

I haven’t. I clean it usually. It’s really dirty right now. I also always keep it in the garage.

[@ht1261]

Would the spacer lift affect the warranty?

[@Treetopflyer777]

I might have missed it but did you have to do any kind of BMC to fit 285s? I want to run 285s but don’t want to cut the frame. Looks fantastic!!!

[@TRDJon]

I did not

[@Treetopflyer777]

@@TRDJon awesome. I don’t know why so many say a BMC is mandatory for 285s🤷🏻‍♂️

[@karlcadorna]

@@TRDJon what did you do instead?

[@TRDJon]

Just took the mud flap off

[@TRDJon]

Depends what off set wheel though

[@traviscade3186]

Looks very good. Would like to get the get the Cali Raised bumper package. Was wondering which light bar did you go with? The spot beam or combo beam?

[@TRDJon]

This one is the combo. Sorry I fail to mention that.

[@traviscade3186]

@@TRDJon Thank you

[@kingbetong8741]

Looking Good!

[@TRDJon]

Thank you!

[@achilles5197]

I have a new 22 bronco sasquatch, but I still love my 21 4runner. There's definitely a difference in quality.

[@TRDJon]

4R a lot better??

[@DanielRamirez-fx6ir]

How much did the lift kit give you?

[@TRDJon]

With the tires as well I'd say 3-3.5 ish

[@saltyt.1886]

Fantastic Jon! Thanks for sharing!! 😎

[@TRDJon]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate it!

[@g.fortin3228]

Love the bumper !! Love the look. I question though if you are on the cusp of the TRD wheels and those tires size compatibility for wheel width. I'm thinking this may be the reason people take them off with 285's sometimes...different tire manu's spec different width compatibilities with their tires too. That also seems like a great lift spacer kit. I may look at the bumper for myself later on. Great stuff !

[@TRDJon]

Yea that and those that wanna run a more aggressive offset too to have their tires poke with out spacers.

[@Bryann563]

Which version of the 4bangers did you go with? Are they street legal?

[@TRDJon]

bit.ly/3NfvCz1 These ones. You can use them on the road, but I'd shut them off for on coming traffic.

[@g.fortin3228]

@@angryraylangivens1281 yup but different manufacturers tires spec differently. Not every 285 is recommended for those narrower wheels. Maybe those tires are fine but worth reading what the tire maker says.

[@g.fortin3228]

@@angryraylangivens1281 ok thats fine and good to know, personally I would just get some wider ones and sell them if i went that big on tires.. but to each their own. Does look great though !

[@williamsmith2371]

Really love the bumper and the light bar. But I can’t pull the trigger if it comes at the expense of my TRD skid plate. Or did I hear you wrong

[@TRDJon]

TRD will work. The CTH one did not

[@Jakepp235]

What’s a good bull bar for a 5th gen that doesn’t block the camera or radar ?

[@imghaniff]

Hi Jon! The rig is looking extra sharp! I am wanting to get the GTR lighting headlamp and wanted to see what you think of those compared to the alpharex. I avoided the alpha rex when one of your reviews mentioned that they have a dead space on the far and right in the projection. Does the GTR lighting headlamp have a descent spread?

[@Jojo-ni2cg]

looks great-shes a keeper!!!!

[@TRDJon]

Thanks man

[@jax1079]

I think you and Untamed are going to have to have a Awesome 4Runner Showdown! 😂

[@TRDJon]

I think so too! hahaha

[@Alan-ju1ku]

Guessing the light bar has a separate switch, where did you put it on the dash?

[@TRDJon]

To the left of the steering wheel

[@RobertBrown-sh7ql]

Lookin good Jon about time you do some more mods to the runner..🔥🔥

[@TRDJon]

I know I know hahah

[@tuckerhiggins4336]

What was the total lift for your 4runner in the front and back? I am considering doing something weird, like some skinnies in 255/75 or 80

[@rebeccaj1837]

My 22 TRD off-road 4Runner has the matte black pro wheel upgrade and the center caps have that red circle around the TRD logo. Any idea on how to get rid of the circle? I don’t mind the TRD logo. I have seen other pro wheels with different center caps with the TRD letters only but I didn’t know if they were a direct replacement for the ones I have. Any suggestions or ideas or if you know where to order the other center caps please let me know. Thanks! 🙏

[@jimb.4062]

Came out really nice Jon, just perfect

[@TRDJon]

Thank gou

[@trailrunnah8886]

That looks terrific, perfect stance!

[@TRDJon]

Many thanks!

[@anthonyviscusi4042]

2 questions...what is the weight of the bumper? and does the bumper interfere with the TRD skid plate?

[@Lexusgx550]

Jon is the sr5 premium smoother on roads than trd off road ? KDSS or without it ?

[@kokomung112]

Who ate that Chicken 🐔 Mc Griddle at 1:00 ?🤔

[@TRDJon]

HAHAHAH so good!

[@kokomung112]

You should do sumo bumpstops. Makes a big difference

[@dyates6380]

I absolutely LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TRDJon]

Thank you so much!

[@darrellhall2687]

How much total weight does this bumper add?

[@joshburt9251]

Curious to hear about MPG after all the mods.....Keep us posted!

[@Aikynbreusov]

14 mpg.....

[@bash6519]

This is a wild guess but I’m gonna say probably still pretty bad. It’s a 4R, you don’t buy it for mpg lol

[@joshburt9251]

@@bash6519 we already have one and get about 16.5. I was just curious on his set up! Thanks for guess though :)

[@jj4996]

what size tires? how to they feel on the road and noise level?

[@TRDJon]

They are pretty good. 285/70/17

[@edwinrivera5155]

Want to do the same to my trd pro solar octane 2023

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Fantastic job. I still think this color is so beautiful 😍

[@TRDJon]

Thank you! 😊

[@lloydmiranda44]

Nice rig jon! And tires! Your recon grappler is rated E or SL ?

[@Wishwc1]

Jon, I love this set up and sure looking to possibly copy it for my black TRD Pro. I may have misunderstood, but the TRD skid plate works, or doesn’t with the set up? Thanks!

[@TRDJon]

Cali Raised said it works but the Car Trim home one I was trying to put back on did not

[@jaynelson2347]

just looking for an update on these tires and do they still rub after a wheel alignment ? I just ordered the same rubber with westcot kit for my 23 TRD pro and hoping the don't rub😅😅

[@TRDJon]

Tiny tiny bit

[@zcnsb]

what's the height clearance with the new lift and tires? it looks great

[@TRDJon]

I’d say with the lift and tires it rose the height 3-3.5”

[@bernolieniegos1097]

How thick are the lift kit that you install in the front and rear.thanks jon

[@Papolucho702]

Pretty sure I talked to Ryan when I was checking the status of my wheels in August lol

[@TRDJon]

Most likely. A jack of all trades

[@edwardnelson3413]

Looks absolutely amazing! Was there an impact on MPG?

[@TRDJon]

My MPG is sitting around 17 ish right now

[@ktlicata]

Looks amazing! You always give me some great ideas for my 4runner. Pricey ideas but not mad about it 😜

[@TRDJon]

Glad you like them!

[@JoseGomez-ob3yw]

Are the Recon Grappler better than the Terra Grappler G2?

[@TRDJon]

These to my knowledge will be replacing the G2

[@doobedi]

Beast!!! 💥💥💥

[@TRDJon]

Thanks!!

[@analyrodriguez9879]

Hey Jon. I'm in South Florida. Are their any shops you know of and can recommend down my way that can install these lifts? I should be getting my limited Q1 of 2023 and I don't want to drive to Yota Mafia and put all those miles on just to install a lift.

[@TRDJon]

Roam Outfitters is in Tampa area

[@CMC61]

I like that bumper, what did it cost for the bumper install?

[@TRDJon]

YM last time I was there was about $100 an hr.

[@javy619]

Very clean ride.

[@TRDJon]

Thanks!

[@ByronRodrigues-c8h]

is this on stock suspension?

[@alphabeta92]

awwww HELL YEAH BROTHER YEE YEEEEE

[@femacampetiquettefordummie6979]

Looks great, Jon! Thanks for the great video. How is the blue paint on your 4Runner holding up? I'm noticing that the Army Green paint on my 2021 4Runner tends to scratch and scuff fairly easy. Soft paint? Soft clear coat? I've never had to be so careful around any of my previous Tacoma's and 4Runners.

[@TRDJon]

It’s ok. Not the best but I have a good sealant on it.

[@tylerclinebell8926]

The 4Runner's only weaknesses are the paint quality and the acceleration. The black paint is a nightmare. You flick it and it scratches it

[@kingofall9262]

Looking clean

[@BJJPANDA]

where you get your job done ? florida ? i do few mods :P but i would like some profesional inspect everything what i done >P just to be sure its ok

[@TRDJon]

Yes I am in the North West Pan Handle. Yotamafia

[@DanielRamirez-fx6ir]

What size tires? I missed it

[@johncarncross6488]

Looks fantastic.

[@TRDJon]

Thanks John

[@cooperhughes]

Do you have PPF on the 4Runner?

[@mayrondelacruzperez5893]

❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 gorgeous

[@supersoup5509]

Very cool

[@nathanman6847]

I have 2019 sr5 premium 4runner, from your experience which lifting kit you recommended? thanks

[@TRDJon]

A simple bilstein 5100 lift is perfect.

[@MrInternationalSound]

This looks great

[@thepaperstaggering]

Looks real good.

[@TRDJon]

Thanks so much

[@The1JBanks]

how lifted is your 4Runner? I want to lift mine but still fit in garage

[@TRDJon]

With tires around 3-4"

[@johnnyle509]

Do you rub ? You still have the spider trash spacer right

[@TRDJon]

No I took them off for this setup.

[@TRDJon]

Slight rub on the bumper but I haven’t trimmed