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bmw88rider
bmw88rider GRM+ Memberand UberDork
12/11/24 5:22 p.m.

Can I say that the commander looks like it was made to be lifted like the one shown?

I felt they looked a little dumpy stock but lifted like that is so much better. 

pinchvalve (Forum Supporter)
pinchvalve (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/11/24 6:23 p.m.

2004 RAV4 V6. Plenty of punch from the big motor, Toyota reliability, AWD, and there is enough of an aftermarket to allow for lift kits if you want medium off roading capability. 

Toyman!
Toyman! GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/11/24 7:15 p.m.

In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :

There are a bunch of them down here in the land of heat.

CyberEric
CyberEric SuperDork
12/14/24 1:30 p.m.

In reply to ae86andkp61 (Forum Supporter) :

I did some reading and it sounds like with 4wd engaged on a 2002 4Runner, it's basically full time AWD. If you click the center diff lock button, its then more like 4wd. I'd love to hear if you found something that says differently.

Of note, that RAV4 is a great option, but it's slip and grip AWD from what I remember. Not full time.

ae86andkp61 (Forum Supporter)
ae86andkp61 (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
12/17/24 3:17 p.m.

In reply to CyberEric :

That sounds about right regarding the 4Runner.

Somebeach (Forum Supporter)
Somebeach (Forum Supporter) Dork
1/18/25 4:02 p.m.

To follow up on this thread this should be delivered next week from the salvage auction. 5.3 V8, 4:1 low range and a rear locker. 
 

AMiataCalledSteve
AMiataCalledSteve HalfDork
1/19/25 2:42 p.m.

Awesome, congrats! I put my money where my mouth is on this thread too and brought this home after my last post:

5.7 Hemi, QDII. This was a good thread.

Somebeach (Forum Supporter)
Somebeach (Forum Supporter) Dork
1/19/25 7:18 p.m.

In reply to AMiataCalledSteve :

Nice! Looks great. I also had a couple of those on my watchlist as well. Any modifications planned? 

Toyman!
Toyman! GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/20/25 7:47 a.m.

In reply to Somebeach (Forum Supporter) :

Nice! I'm a little jealous about the Alpha. The only think I don't particularly like about my truck is the engine. 

 

AMiataCalledSteve
AMiataCalledSteve HalfDork
1/20/25 8:03 a.m.

In reply to Somebeach (Forum Supporter) :

It currently has a spacer lift that I might upgrade from eventually, and I need to add a trailer brake controller, but aside from that I'll probably mostly just do some cosmetic broverlander stuff because it looks fun

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