2021-02-23, 03:08 PM
(2021-02-23, 11:24 AM)Candace66 Wrote: While I don't miss putting the Heep in the shop regularly, I do miss some of those Rubi capabilities. But I knew going in that the SR5 4Runner was a step down.
TBH I almost never actually used the lockers. Though I did engage them occasionally just to make sure they were still functional. But the front sway bar disconnect was great for keeping better wheel contact on eroded roads. And the ultra low range was great too, I could just ease it down the steepest descents with no braking.
Maybe you can put some of the money you’ve saved by getting a 4Runner rather than paying for your Jeep’s time in the shop by modifying and upgrading your 4Runner so that it equals or surpasses the capabilities of your Jeep.
I’ve found that the info on trail4r.com and some other websites and forums is a great place to start for learning about what some of the options are for getting some goodies for your 4Runner. I think you can probably add a lot of the items that were mentioned in regards to the Jeep to your 4Runner with aftermarket parts, e.g. Marlin Crawler transfer case for lower gears; though you may already know more about all this than I do, since you were modifying your Xterra and I’m just learning about these mods now
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