Stock 4runner hitting offroad trails at the Great Smokey Mountains

[@jamesbrand987]

Nice truck. I have a 05 4 runner with almost 400k miles on it. Runs like new. Cant beat a Toyota

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

@williamperri yup original tranny, I’ve kept up with it with service and also ran an external oil cooler to kept temps down.

[@rondemeio5337]

I'm confused at the word bone stock, because those 4Runners didn't come stock with Bilsteins a 3-in lift and 285 70 R17. So basically what you meant to say is mild upgrades to a once stock truck.

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

@RonDemeio Haha ah man you got me there Haha I say "bone stock" in comparison to my 84 Toyota which is regeared, lockers front and back along with dual transfer cases and built front axle with chromoly shafts etc...that's why to me some shocks and tires on the 4runner is "pretty much stock" haha

[@paulbrown6219]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I have a 2007 Black 4 runner myself with 300k miles and have been considering turn it into a adventure mobile. All original and runs great! You have inspired me!

[@danichicago9140]

I saw the General Lee take these same trails at 60 with bias plys!

[@elulysero8863]

Holy cow. You got robbed on those tires

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

Did I really??

[@johnmadsen37]

Tires make an unbelievable difference.

[@timyestim]

Man in my 07 4Runner I just keep my foot on the throttle and the traction control always figures it out, doesn't matter if I'm in 4lo or not. I've been really surprised with it, it has gone everywhere my 05 TJ Rubicon on 35s went and then some. I do have the same size tire you have with the cheap Daystar 2.5" spacer lift, but I'm running Milestar Patagonias. Love the 4th gen 4Runner content, KZbin needs more of it!

[@BernonCars]

A-Trac is magic!!

[@yamatomusashi1412]

very skilled driver

[@EllieKapihe]

Some steep hills there 👍

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

@elliekapihe video and pics never give justice to it

[@4047530025]

Umm that track at the begining was slamming. I give props!

[@robertwasinger8193]

No doubt. !!! Right out the Gate! I have never been. I bought mine 13 months ago and have wheeled in the snow . I flipped out with all the alarm sounds going off when getting sideways and I guess drifting then it would straighten me out . Wheeling in the Outer Banks N.C was fun not crazy the wife’s 1st time. A long drive a complete circle to get where I wanted in Corola N.C just South of Virginia Beach. Straight line would be 15 minutes but no if you don’t have plates that are grandfathered in so 1.45 drive

[@JonFox1945]

I have an 05 4runner v8 4x4 and I swear I've done harder trails.... Like others have said, it might be your tires. Make sure to air down, and unless your talking about a super steep climb, I avoid the ruts, makes it easier to go over things. FYI, all I have is a entry level fox suspension, durtract A/T tires (probably the most aggressive AT tires you can get) and that's pretty much it!!!!

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

Yea these tires are pretty much street tires, but very surprised on how well they do on and off-road I actually took those same set of tires on a 4K round trip out west and they did awesome, but this climb on the video was pretty steep of course video will never give justice lol but yea eventually I’ll be swapping out these tires soon, I recently purchased some Mickey Thompsons Baja boss for m Tundra and really have been impressed by them plus they look sweet!

[@javierjasso5124]

You should use 4x4 and lock diff

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

@javierjasso I used everything I could you use...lockers is what i need to make it true 4wd

[@stevenowens8209]

Did you try 4LO at the part where you got stuck so the traction ATRAC can activate?

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

Yep I sure did, it was in a very peculiar spot and the soft sand/dirt didn’t help, also was trying to tread lightly as much as possible , didn’t want destroying the fellas trails.

[@alonsovargassabean2609]

Man I'd love to see how the 4runner handles this trail when it's wet. It's very similiar to one I go down frequently and that's about the most offroading I'd ever do if I got a 4th gen.

[@mikesabo3681]

Doesn’t look like traction control was working

[@ryanstacey8145]

4Lo cuts traction control off

[@SarasotaTim]

Sarasota Florida here. Thanks for the address to this place. Just took delivery of a 2021 SR5 Premium installed 265 70 17 BFGOODRICH K02’s stock size it came with. No lift nada! Got A-trac and a beast of a vehicle made 100% in Japan with some good tires. I’ll eat that Park up and spit it out! 😂 Check out my junk on my channel. Very very proud. Hope I don’t scratch it. 😳

[@carlosleon7567]

Shit making me wanna go take my 04 runner there lol

[@SLickev92]

I’m looking for a 4th gen right now!

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

@kevingottlueb you'll love it man, do be aware of rusted frames, biggest issues with these 4th Gens..the one we have has zero rust been a Southern vehicle all its life

[@SLickev92]

@@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors thanks definitely don’t want a rust bucket! Anything else I should watch out for . I’m seeing a lot with 160k miles plus going for an average of 11500. I always get a pre purchase inspection so I should be good to go .

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

@kevingottlieb other then rust you should be golden, I've had the 4.7 and currently 4.0 both well over 330k miles! No issues. And yes they are up in price! But if you find a good one for a good price you'll be really happy with it

[@SLickev92]

@@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors cool! I’ll see ya on the trail I’m here in NC as well.

[@NCHornet]

@@SLickev92 V8's will need new exhaust manifold, not if but when. That's why I stuck with the 4.0. I have a 7.3 fat bottom for towing. Later

[@Aldeeezzy]

Very capable, is it stock heigh?

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

@AldoVelazco has bilstien 1500 set at second notch gives me 2.5 inches of lift

[@danimartinez6146]

I just get one 2005 with 120k I'm not sure how good is it

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

@danimartinez mine currently sits at 343k and just did a cross country trip on it. Zero issues.

[@danimartinez6146]

@@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors sounds really cool 😎 I'll try to

[@theshyguitarist]

My 2wd v6 would have climbed that no sweat.

[@radius8283]

Looks like you’re not locking the center diff.

[@sethdunn96]

Don't believe there are any lockers on 4th gen 4Runners. I have an '08 and there are none.

[@alenzach]

@@sethdunn96 They have center locking diffs. I own one.

[@sethdunn96]

@@alenzach roger that.

[@scottkincer2706]

@@alenzach does the SR5 have it,I know my Sport Edition does

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

I just need legit lockers…lol

[@magalilechenne9232]

Doesn't look like a-track was on!

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

@magalilechenne 😣

[@hsarwah4602]

No atrack?

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

Not like the 5th Gen ..has a center diff lock that kinda acts like an A-track.

[@ZN1P3RG4NG]

Can a non 4 WD DRIVE 4 runner go off-roading ?? I have a 20094runner sr5

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

It sure can! With enough wheel speed and horsepower it can go anywhere! Haha but on a serious note, you’ll be limited to certain trails, mostly gravel roads etc.

[@olaapuna1]

Air down the tires would help ………good driving to the driver ……

[@monkeypolice3048]

Is the tire and height stock?

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

Tires are 285/70/7 slightly bigger then stock, no suspension modifications needed to fit them, had bilstein 5100s set at OE ride height

[@Salty_reviews]

How high do you have the 5100s in the front?

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

@saltyReviews have it at highest setting with stock OE springs

[@Salty_reviews]

@@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors And the rear is stock height?

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

@SaltyReviews On that video it was, since then I have installed bilstien heavy duty springs which gave me a bit of rear lift

[@Salty_reviews]

@@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors Cool, I like your videos, I live in NC and also have a 4Runner. I've only taken it to the 4x4 beach in OBX but it's stock other than 18" wheels and Hankook Dynapro. I'm going to do a small lift or just a leveling lift in the front. I really want to do Hurricane Creek this summer.

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

@saltyreviews appreciate it👍🏽 and right on Hurricane is lots of fun!

[@vancechris1991]

Are those 285 or 265?

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

@ChristopherVance they are 285s

[@cloroxbleach6868]

it doesn't look like they were in 4wd

[@NCHornet]

The 4th Gen have what Toyota calls Multi Mode 4wd. You can be in 4wd without locking, what they call the "center diff" which is actually the transfer case. It's like 4wd with traction control. Basically the tire with the most traction gets more power. I know this because I just bought a 2007 Limited 4x4 and I hate the multi mode crap. Better to lock the "center diff", loose the traction control, and drive it like you would any other 4wd vehicle. In much of the video he didn't have the transfer case locked as you can see by the front tire spinning while the rears didn't move. Hope this helps some to understand how this works in a 4th gen 4Runner. Later

[@sethdunn96]

@@NCHornet But I don't believe 4th Gens come w/ lockers. Am I wrong?

[@NCHornet]

@@sethdunn96 No the 4th gen have no locker from the factory.

[@josephlee6462]

May I have address there，looks like very fun

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

Link in Bio, its definitely a spot worth going Dan the landowner is awesome.

[@imzackson]

Cant watch with the music

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

I know man! Sorry thanks for feedback! I’m gonna try changing it up

[@Melaniaperez5954]

Hola saludos 🙅🏼‍♀️

[@chadjacobsen1]

"stock" lmao!!!!

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

Come on it technically is/was

[@oh_thatz_mauricio]

So you have a 2.5 inch lift and those 285 65 17s don't rub? My 265 70 17 rub when reverse and turn slightly

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

@mauro0oo0 they didn't rub with stock trims, once I got different offset rims they rub a tab bit