I alternated between Jeeps (12) and Toyotas (19) since the early 80's. I would be ejecting on your JLU if I had the same level of problems as you report.
This will be my fourth 4Runner (and probably last). While we haven't received our 6gen yet, I did test drive one last week, and signed a PO...
I suspect that the OEM plug for the Toyota tow package incorporates additional electronic inputs that a non-standard plug does not, leading Toyota to add this variant. The aftermarket will field something fairly quickly. IMO.
Here she is.
Built by Winnebago.
All fiberglass behind the cab.
The rear seat folded down flat.
The rear wall of the cab was cut away, creating an un-obstructed interior space.
I bought it sometime in 1995 with about 130k miles.
Absolutely agree with this. Part time needs some slippage that occurs on softer surfaces (dirt), although I have run part time on snowy roads.
Dry pavement, nyet.
I test drove a 6gen SR5 4Runner today and was very impressed.
The dealer added a 3"lift, TRD wheels, and larger tires.
Quieter, much better power than a 5th gen, better seats, interior, etc.
I plan on buying a lower end TRD mostly for the brake controller, locker and heated seats.
My...
Same here.
I live at the base of a National Forest, but have a Jeep for the rough stuff. We'll take ours down forest roads at most. We're planning a couple of long trips to the Oklahoma and the PNW.
I have a Gladiator, which was originally paired with a 5th gen 4Runner. The 4Runner was used for longer highway trips. We traded the 4Runner away for a Toyota Crown last year, and are now waiting for the 6th gen to arrive in volume. We plan to trade the Crown and keep the Jeep, which is built...