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Highlighting these specs from the full specs thread (searchable text PDF version):


SR5​
Sport, Limited, Platinum​
Off-Road​
TRD Pro / Trailhutner​
Approach Angle
18 degrees​
18 degrees​
19 degrees​
33 degrees​
Departure Angle
22 degrees​
22 degrees​
24 degrees​
24 degrees​
Breakover Angle
23 degrees​
24 degrees​
24 degrees​
24 degrees​
Ground Clearance
8.1 inches​
8.8 inches​
9.1 inches​
10.1 inches​

The TRD Pro and Trailhuter have the best approach angles due to their bumper design and lack of front air dam and higher suspensions (FOX on TRD Pro and Old Man Emu on Trailhunter). Both models sit 1" higher than the TRD Off-Road and 2" taller than the SR5..

The TRD Off-Road has a better approach angle than the SR5 because its suspension is lifted 1" higher.
 
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Is the increased ground clearance and approach angle of the TRD Pro / Trailhunter because of the plastic air dam at the front of the TRD Off Road? If that's the only difference then that should be an easy fix.


2025 Toyota 4runner Ground Clearance, Approach Angle, Departure Angle, Breakover Angle (6th Gen 2025+ 4Runner) 1734400416398-ge

2025 Toyota 4runner Ground Clearance, Approach Angle, Departure Angle, Breakover Angle (6th Gen 2025+ 4Runner) 1734400453904-96
 

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I measured it as in the picture.

- With air dam, it gets ~22°, which is slightly greater than official 19°. Given that we'll air down when "offroading" where the approach angle really matters, it will possibly drop from 22 to 19° in reality.

- W/O air dam, it gets ~30°, which is 3° smaller than TRD PRO. I presume it's because of the higher ground clearance on the PRO.

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Make it an apple to apple virtual visual comparison, I also did it on the PRO.

2025 Toyota 4runner Ground Clearance, Approach Angle, Departure Angle, Breakover Angle (6th Gen 2025+ 4Runner) Screenshot 2024-12-16 202607


2025 Toyota 4runner Ground Clearance, Approach Angle, Departure Angle, Breakover Angle (6th Gen 2025+ 4Runner) Screenshot 2024-12-16 204416
 
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I measured it as in the picture.

- With air dam, it gets ~22°, which is slightly greater than official 19°. Given that we'll air down when "offroading" where the approach angle really matters, it will possibly drop from 22 to 19° in reality.

- W/O air dam, it gets ~30°, which is 3° smaller than TRD PRO. I presume it's because of the higher ground clearance on the PRO.

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Make it an apple to apple virtual visual comparison, I also did it on the PRO.

Screenshot 2024-12-16 202607.jpg


Screenshot 2024-12-16 204416.jpg
Thank you for the technical / visual analysis! Helpful to know that the better approach angle on the TRD Pro and Trailhunter is not just due to the lack of the front air dam.
 

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Great pics! looks like ripping off the air dam brings the TRD off-road to almost the same ground clearance and approach angle. Not perfect but certainly good enough.
 

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I'm foggy on remembering if the TRD Off Road has a different suspension than the TRD Sport. I do know the OR is running almost 33" tires, while the Sport is running 31.5". If the suspension is not. Do we know yet if 33" tires will fit on stock height Sports? I'm on the list for a Sport Premium, but I'm just not loving the look of the stock tires. This may have been proven on the new Tacomas, but I'm not familiar enough with those to know.
 

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new to 4runners and trail driving. when the trail says high clearance vehicles recommend will a stock 4runner trd off road be high enough or should I plan on adding a few inches in lift?
 

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I'm foggy on remembering if the TRD Off Road has a different suspension than the TRD Sport. I do know the OR is running almost 33" tires, while the Sport is running 31.5". If the suspension is not. Do we know yet if 33" tires will fit on stock height Sports? I'm on the list for a Sport Premium, but I'm just not loving the look of the stock tires. This may have been proven on the new Tacomas, but I'm not familiar enough with those to know.
The sport has road tuned suspension the off road has piggy back reservoir bilstiens I think
 

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new to 4runners and trail driving. when the trail says high clearance vehicles recommend will a stock 4runner trd off road be high enough or should I plan on adding a few inches in lift?
A "High Clearance Vehicle" can vary by location, but it's generally defined as a vehicle with at least 15" tire wheels and 8" ground clearance, can mechanically power both front & rear wheels at same time, and has a low gear transfer case.

So all 2025 4Runner 6th gen trims meet this criteria, except for the 2WD SR5.
 
 



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