2010 Trail Grade Rubicon Vid

tserold · 09-26-2009, 08:52 AM

Im a future 4th or 5th gen owner, been lurking for a while here, getting some good info. Found a vid I have to share. Enjoy.

http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/62...con/index.html

Yabedude · 09-26-2009, 10:18 AM

Sure got beat up. I guess if it's not your vehicle, who cares.

shabaka · 09-26-2009, 11:31 AM

wow the "music" in that video is about as annoying as it gets
couldn't tell if that was Bevis on the guitar or Butt-head

as for the 4runner...
pretty dang cool
some of that three wheel action really shows off the traction aids
looks like a solid rig

Cruiserhead · 09-26-2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yabedude

Sure got beat up. I guess if it's not your vehicle, who cares.

4Runners looked clean through the 'Con. I think you were looking at the disguised vehicle. They pulled the headlights and black taped up the area, taped up rear w/ 4th gen tailllights.
nice vid

Astrotraveler · 09-27-2009, 10:33 AM

I spied the sliders, but the suspension looks stock! If so, very nice capability from a relatively low clearance (~9.6") vehicle. I've yet to try anything like those Rubi segments in my '09 TE with stock height Bilstein suspension, though I did add rock rails and upsize the rubber to net a ~9.6" clearance (versus the stock TE's 9.1" number). I gotta figure after seeing the videos that I am taking it too easy with my truck. The toughest trail I've tackled thus far was rated a 5 out of 10 by Peter Massey. I'm encouraged to step it up a couple of difficulty levels now.

Cheers,

Jim

AlexJet · 09-27-2009, 12:29 PM

Nice video. It's really easy for them as they have Toyota support and they don't care about body panels as the goal is to get through whatever it takes.

Anyway, it was coooool

007-FJC · 09-27-2009, 12:42 PM

I'm falling in love with this Trail Edition!!

I was the first one on the FJCruiser Forums and 120 forums with an FJ, lets see if I can do the same with this 5th gen haha

T4Rhurricane · 09-27-2009, 01:33 PM

that thing got beat up hard

bulldog · 09-27-2009, 08:50 PM

I love that they beat it like that. Allows them to catch issues before it gets to the customer.

Wonder if they will have 4Runner Trail teams events now?? That would be great to get back to the 4Runner roots, and we will also be cool in Toyota's eyes again

the_josh · 09-27-2009, 11:23 PM

awesome video!!

hey adries, what is the trail teams about?

bulldog · 09-27-2009, 11:28 PM

Toyota had guys they employed who would take FJCs to events and people could look at them and wheel them. The team also helped other trucks with advice and spotting on the trail, they typically hired experienced wheelers and also provided additional training. On top of that they had cool goodies that they gave away and shot some cool videos and pictures.

http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/minisite/fjbulletin/

See section 2

POCHO8 · 09-29-2009, 07:44 AM

I heard, the 2010 will come with free panel replacement for the 36K or 3 years... whichever comes first.

So much fun to beat them when they are not yours.

Grillfish · 10-01-2009, 12:16 PM

Thanks for posting. Saw alot of stacked rocks in some places, but agree that a rear locker helps a ton.

bigarms23 · 10-25-2009, 06:14 PM

i was there that day and they did have sliders but was impressed caught up to them at buck and the guys we cool and let me and the 5 in the group check them out

WillRunner05 · 10-25-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulldog

I love that they beat it like that. Allows them to catch issues before it gets to the customer.

Wonder if they will have 4Runner Trail teams events now?? That would be great to get back to the 4Runner roots, and we will also be cool in Toyota's eyes again

It would be great if Toyota would bring the Trail Teams back. I met a couple of them, great bunch of guys!!!

09-26-2009, 08:52 AM	#1
tserold Rookie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3	2010 Trail Grade - Rubicon Vid Im a future 4th or 5th gen owner, been lurking for a while here, getting some good info. Found a vid I have to share. Enjoy. http://www.fourwheeler.com/videos/62...con/index.html Last edited by tserold; 09-26-2009 at 09:37 AM.

09-26-2009, 10:18 AM	#2
Yabedude Herd of Turtles Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 562	Sure got beat up. I guess if it's not your vehicle, who cares. __________________ Chris '03 V8 VE7VEX

09-26-2009, 11:31 AM	#3
shabaka Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 374	wow the "music" in that video is about as annoying as it gets couldn't tell if that was Bevis on the guitar or Butt-head as for the 4runner... pretty dang cool some of that three wheel action really shows off the traction aids looks like a solid rig __________________ . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . build & gallery.....facebook

09-27-2009, 10:33 AM	#5
Astrotraveler Driver Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sonoma County, California Posts: 85	I spied the sliders, but the suspension looks stock! If so, very nice capability from a relatively low clearance (~9.6") vehicle. I've yet to try anything like those Rubi segments in my '09 TE with stock height Bilstein suspension, though I did add rock rails and upsize the rubber to net a ~9.6" clearance (versus the stock TE's 9.1" number). I gotta figure after seeing the videos that I am taking it too easy with my truck. The toughest trail I've tackled thus far was rated a 5 out of 10 by Peter Massey. I'm encouraged to step it up a couple of difficulty levels now. Cheers, Jim __________________ 2009 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition in Natural White, Lightly Molested - Rocky Road Rock Rails, JAOS Stainless Steel Skidplate, and Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S 265/75-16 Tires

09-27-2009, 12:29 PM	#6
AlexJet Old Timer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,610	Nice video. It's really easy for them as they have Toyota support and they don't care about body panels as the goal is to get through whatever it takes. Anyway, it was coooool __________________ '05 4Runner V6 Limited Custom 5" LongTravel; 35" ProComp Xtreme MT, 17x9; ARB Sahara, CBI; Snorkel; Custom Skids, Sliders; HID, Hella 4000, 500, PIAA 510, IPF '01 4Runner V6 Limited Custom 3.5"; 33" Toyo AT, 16x8; ARB Sahara, CBI; Snorkel; Hella 4000, 500 '09 Custom Expedition Trailer 35"

09-27-2009, 12:42 PM	#7
007-FJC Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 93	I'm falling in love with this Trail Edition!! I was the first one on the FJCruiser Forums and 120 forums with an FJ, lets see if I can do the same with this 5th gen haha __________________ Mo 2007 FJ-Cruiser 2002 4Runner Sport Edition

09-27-2009, 01:33 PM	#8
T4Rhurricane Driver Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 57	that thing got beat up hard __________________ FIRST CAR- 2005 limited 4WD V6 mods: got the toyota120.com sticker up! , tinting my brake lights in the next couple days along with front windows and two memphis 12" subs in the back Coming sooner or later: toytec 3/2 , pro comp 18" 7005 wheels, 285/60/18 Goodyear duratrac, and possibly spidertrax spacers

09-27-2009, 08:50 PM	#9
bulldog Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 9,898	I love that they beat it like that. Allows them to catch issues before it gets to the customer. Wonder if they will have 4Runner Trail teams events now?? That would be great to get back to the 4Runner roots, and we will also be cool in Toyota's eyes again __________________ andries K9BDG 03 pavement princess 06 toaster

09-27-2009, 11:23 PM	#10
the_josh East Bay Runner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Walnut Creek, Ca Posts: 1,338	awesome video!! hey adries, what is the trail teams about? __________________ 04' v6 SE - New 1grfe - Radflo Full Suspension- Shrockworks Bumper W/ Piaa 510-LightForce 240Blitz(2) & 170Strikers(4)-Bajarack-Rocky Road Sliders-Full Budbuilt Skids +Diff Guard-35x12.5x17 bfg km2-Black PowderCoated Sport Wheels-1.5" Bodylift -Cobra 29 CB W/ Wilson 5000-Afe Cold Air Intake-Viair Onboard A/C- Spidertrax-Optima Blue/Yellow-NL Dual Battery-EdgeStar Fridge

09-27-2009, 11:28 PM	#11
bulldog Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 9,898	Toyota had guys they employed who would take FJCs to events and people could look at them and wheel them. The team also helped other trucks with advice and spotting on the trail, they typically hired experienced wheelers and also provided additional training. On top of that they had cool goodies that they gave away and shot some cool videos and pictures. http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/minisite/fjbulletin/ See section 2 __________________ andries K9BDG 03 pavement princess 06 toaster

09-29-2009, 07:44 AM	#12
POCHO8 Driver Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 60	Ribicon I heard, the 2010 will come with free panel replacement for the 36K or 3 years... whichever comes first. So much fun to beat them when they are not yours. __________________ 265/70R17 Hankook ATM. Spidertrax Spacers

10-01-2009, 12:16 PM	#13
Grillfish Driver Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: DeBary, FL Posts: 87	Thanks for posting. Saw alot of stacked rocks in some places, but agree that a rear locker helps a ton. __________________ 2003 4Runner Limited 4WD V8, 3" Cornfed front, OME rear coils, ProComp rear shocks, AR Mojave 17x8 polished wheels, 285/70-17 Mickey ATZs

10-25-2009, 06:14 PM	#14
bigarms23 Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 15mins from caddy hill Posts: 43	i was there that day and they did have sliders but was impressed caught up to them at buck and the guys we cool and let me and the 5 in the group check them out __________________ 1988 4.3 4runner duals full width chevies the usual

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