The Toyota 4Runner is a 4WD icon and is widely considered a pinnacle overland platform. We recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with an overview of how the model has evolved over the past four decades. The fifth generation is the best-selling to date, with more units sold than the 1st, 2nd, and 4th generations combined.…
The 2024 Toyota exhibit is organized into several sections, each dedicated to a particular aspect of lifestyle adventure. The segments, including off-roading, tailgating, and performance driving, highlight the versatility and adaptability of Toyota’s vehicle lineup. A key feature in this year’s showcase is the TRD Forged Billet upper control arm kit, a new product developed…
The 4Runner is a favorite on the forum with recent adventure-ready builds, including this 1992 SR5, a 2003 Sport, and a 2005. Cue today’s 2006 Toyota 4Runner (220,xxx miles), which showcases a wealth of desirable aftermarket modifications and a CVT Mt Hood rooftop tent, yet is priced at just $14,000. Interestingly, Expedition Portal’s first test…
The 4Runner is the most popular 4WD on our forum; recent adventure-equipped offerings include this 2014 Trail, 2016 TRD Pro, and 2022 TRD Off Road Premium. The monumental success of this platform demonstrates that the community will always prioritize reliability and build quality above all else, and to this end, the 4Runner sets the benchmark.…
The border crossing from Honduras into Nicaragua was an endless line of 18-wheelers at a standstill. Travelers who’d gone before instructed fellow overlanders to reach customs officials by passing the trucks on the right shoulder. This worked until it didn’t, at which point an agent appeared, waved, and conducted the movements of tractor trailers until…