Swapped my 2018 4Runner for a 2013 V8 LR4 and have had it from 72,000 mi to its current 110,000. Has been brilliant on and off road. Congrats. Also, smart comments about tire sizes and lift and center of gravity etc. - enjoy the truck!
@@Spartansrule118 Burns through tires fast; am about 60% done a pair of Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws after maybe 15,000 mi which is pretty high usage. I've taken it on many off-road adventures and am just going through a pretty heavy list of "to-dos" now. Immediately I need to replace both drive shafts ($3K damage from off-roading). Soon I'll need to replace tires (see prior point) and then do another full transmission service ("lifetime fluids" is b.s. - think more like every 50K miles), then I'll need to do front and rear sway bar bushings ($1700) and Front lower control arms. most of this is self-inflicted from hard off-road use.
Nice to see a new LR4 owner. I have a 2016 too and I think this engine will be solid with the upgraded chains and tensioners coming stock. I just upgraded all the plastic collant pipes to aluminium at the first sign of a leak to keep it cool. Oh and i changed the supercharger geag link while I was there (BTW, it’s not written anywhere but you can open the SC nose cone without removing the SC or engine cover on a 2014+). Cheers and keep posting those cool videos!!
I have a D2 built on 35s and an lr3 stock except for some 265/65-18 Falkens. The Lr3 is my daily and the D2 is the trail truck. Whenever I take the lr3 offroad Im quickly reminded of its limitations. As when I drive the D2 on the highway, Im reminded how comfortable the lr3 is! That said I prefer the D2 for long offroad trips simply because its a more basic platform. Most things can be repaired with hand tools. The lr3 can have a sensor go out and leave the truck a brick. When Im in the middle of nowhere and something goes bad, I know I have a better chance of fixing the D2 vs the lr3
I have a 2015 LR4 SCV6 about to hit 10yr/ 100,000 miles🎉 its my 3rd Land Rover , gave up a Gen5 4Runner you spoke of for Landy because I missed my earlier 2012 LR4… I think they are ‘best all around’ . Looked at the new Defender but TBH it seems too ‘bronco’ like. Kinda feel like the LR4 kept traditional look and the new Land Rovers are loosing styling. So I decided to buy her a few birthday overlanding/surf upgrades instead 😅 enjoy yours 🤙🏽
That's awesome. I wanted a 4Runner before getting the LR4 but I'm so glad I didn't go that route. Yes, this LR4 is more quirky, but it's so much better in every way.
I envy you guys that own one of these , I only own a RR evoque ( me and wife share it ) but would love to own a big RR/LR esp for the air suspensions , like you cant understand others changing them to springs to me seems lazy , yes people say its unreliable but everytime I see someone on TH-cam fixing them its always on the original bags / sensors to not bad really you can now buy the bags from others at a cheaper price and owning a scanner is a must. To me owning a vehicle like this goes bad most of the time due to bad maintenance or bodgy work by previous owner dont get me wrong a vehicle of this age will have issue due to age the problem is the cost of certain parts but then dont buy one if you cant afford the maintenance or parts its not like a small family 2 wheel car its a beast 4x4 . Anyways only reason I dont own is in the UK road tax cost a fortune also insurance and now the price of fuel nothing like you guys what you pay for the gallon is what we pay for the litre lol P.S if you havent already watch a chanel called LRTIME its a german couple that does a lot of work on these both the LR3/4
Hey that's cool I'm the guy down in Tucson with the gray and black Raptor liner D2 and we spoke before on a different video of yours. Funny I just got an lr3 in Immaculate condition about 3 months ago so I just moved up to the terrain response air suspension World myself LOL I must say it's a little intimidating and a little nerve-wracking but I'm learning it well. I have it on some all-terrain tires already and I'm going to get the sya kit so that I can have a lift but still totally soft . I did rods at first but they stiffen it up too much I want to have it lifted and soft. I am glad to have the 4.4 Jaguar V8 even though it's 300 horsepower. One thing I noticed off-road is you need to press the triangle button to turn off Dynamic stability or it will ruin anything you're doing with traction control working too hard LOL yeah I think off-road the D2 has much better visibility out the front over that little Hood. I think these newer ones are definitely a learning experience even though they try to do the work for you you have to learn how to let them do the work if that makes sense haha I feel like the off-road we have in Arizona doesn't quite fit into any of the categories very well. Yeah the sand mode is but the rest of them are kind of strange because if we go up something that's really cross axles and funky you're thinking Rock crawl but Rock crawl limits the throttle so damn much so I either use Rock crawl but give it tons of pedal or I select no modes and just have it in low range manual mode second. I kept my D2 there's way too much work into it. Early this year I did terra firma a 4-in lift including Johnny joints Tom Woods complete sway bar disconnects everything. I found my lr3 for 5 grand after selling an Audi I purchased at the auction for $1,200 that was in great shape LOL
Yes. Good advice. I'm keeping an eye on the coolant level and checking around the cooling pipes occasionally with a borescope. Eventually, I'll just preemptively replace the pipes. Going to do 5,000 mile oil changes to help combat the timing chain issues.
Congrats on the purchase! I purchased a 2016 with the HD pack a couple years ago to complement my LS swap disco. I love it however I don’t drive it much. I always end up taking the D2 on trips. Good choice getting the alloy wheels versus the Steelies from Tuffant. I had originally got the Steely and had them for a year and a half and they never balanced so I ended up getting the alloys and it’s perfect now. Those tires over to some road. I’ll be to Thompson BajabossATs when these wear out. Take a look atthe X lifter. I installed that versus the rods. Then you can have whatever height whenever you want. When you’re doing your fluids, make sure you use the correct diff oils. The front and rear are going to be different on the HD package!
I’ve owned a lr3 and lr4 and I’ve spend, well wasted thousands of dollars due to the unreliability. Im now selling my lr4 and buying a Lexus lx or gx. I totally give up on Land Rover . And you should quit while you’re ahead.
Swapped my 2018 4Runner for a 2013 V8 LR4 and have had it from 72,000 mi to its current 110,000. Has been brilliant on and off road. Congrats. Also, smart comments about tire sizes and lift and center of gravity etc. - enjoy the truck!
any major issues in the last 38,000 miles?
@@Spartansrule118 Burns through tires fast; am about 60% done a pair of Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws after maybe 15,000 mi which is pretty high usage. I've taken it on many off-road adventures and am just going through a pretty heavy list of "to-dos" now. Immediately I need to replace both drive shafts ($3K damage from off-roading). Soon I'll need to replace tires (see prior point) and then do another full transmission service ("lifetime fluids" is b.s. - think more like every 50K miles), then I'll need to do front and rear sway bar bushings ($1700) and Front lower control arms. most of this is self-inflicted from hard off-road use.
@@Ta50039 thank you so much. wishing you all the best going forward with your Land Rover :)
Nice to see a new LR4 owner. I have a 2016 too and I think this engine will be solid with the upgraded chains and tensioners coming stock. I just upgraded all the plastic collant pipes to aluminium at the first sign of a leak to keep it cool. Oh and i changed the supercharger geag link while I was there (BTW, it’s not written anywhere but you can open the SC nose cone without removing the SC or engine cover on a 2014+). Cheers and keep posting those cool videos!!
My coolant pipes shown no sign of leaks yet. I'm keeping a close on eye on them though.
Fantastic machines
Great stories. 2012 LR4 owner here...Can't wait for more vids. Subbed. T.Y.
I have a D2 built on 35s and an lr3 stock except for some 265/65-18 Falkens. The Lr3 is my daily and the D2 is the trail truck. Whenever I take the lr3 offroad Im quickly reminded of its limitations. As when I drive the D2 on the highway, Im reminded how comfortable the lr3 is! That said I prefer the D2 for long offroad trips simply because its a more basic platform. Most things can be repaired with hand tools. The lr3 can have a sensor go out and leave the truck a brick. When Im in the middle of nowhere and something goes bad, I know I have a better chance of fixing the D2 vs the lr3
Yeah, this one of my concerns with the LR4. My D2 was very reliable. Never left me stranded. But my goodness is the LR4 comfortable.
I have 2016 lr4 Landmark fully loaded. Its absolutely brilliant, very happy with it and never had any faults. Gois as gold so far.
Man you can talk!!
Interesting personal story!
I have a 2015 LR4 SCV6 about to hit 10yr/ 100,000 miles🎉 its my 3rd Land Rover , gave up a
Gen5 4Runner you spoke of for Landy because I missed my earlier 2012 LR4…
I think they are ‘best all around’ . Looked at the new Defender but TBH it seems too ‘bronco’ like. Kinda feel like the LR4 kept traditional look and the new Land Rovers are loosing styling.
So I decided to buy her a few birthday overlanding/surf upgrades instead 😅
enjoy yours 🤙🏽
That's awesome. I wanted a 4Runner before getting the LR4 but I'm so glad I didn't go that route. Yes, this LR4 is more quirky, but it's so much better in every way.
2012 V8 LUX HD package. From 68k to 140k still running great, off road no problem.
Nice. I love hearing that.
Thanks for the video, I have an Lr3 and love it!! Definitely right about the visibility!! Compared to my previous fj cruiser..
I envy you guys that own one of these , I only own a RR evoque ( me and wife share it ) but would love to own a big RR/LR esp for the air suspensions , like you cant understand others changing them to springs to me seems lazy , yes people say its unreliable but everytime I see someone on TH-cam fixing them its always on the original bags / sensors to not bad really you can now buy the bags from others at a cheaper price and owning a scanner is a must. To me owning a vehicle like this goes bad most of the time due to bad maintenance or bodgy work by previous owner dont get me wrong a vehicle of this age will have issue due to age the problem is the cost of certain parts but then dont buy one if you cant afford the maintenance or parts its not like a small family 2 wheel car its a beast 4x4 . Anyways only reason I dont own is in the UK road tax cost a fortune also insurance and now the price of fuel nothing like you guys what you pay for the gallon is what we pay for the litre lol
P.S if you havent already watch a chanel called LRTIME its a german couple that does a lot of work on these both the LR3/4
Hey that's cool I'm the guy down in Tucson with the gray and black Raptor liner D2 and we spoke before on a different video of yours. Funny I just got an lr3 in Immaculate condition about 3 months ago so I just moved up to the terrain response air suspension World myself LOL I must say it's a little intimidating and a little nerve-wracking but I'm learning it well. I have it on some all-terrain tires already and I'm going to get the sya kit so that I can have a lift but still totally soft . I did rods at first but they stiffen it up too much I want to have it lifted and soft. I am glad to have the 4.4 Jaguar V8 even though it's 300 horsepower. One thing I noticed off-road is you need to press the triangle button to turn off Dynamic stability or it will ruin anything you're doing with traction control working too hard LOL yeah I think off-road the D2 has much better visibility out the front over that little Hood. I think these newer ones are definitely a learning experience even though they try to do the work for you you have to learn how to let them do the work if that makes sense haha I feel like the off-road we have in Arizona doesn't quite fit into any of the categories very well. Yeah the sand mode is but the rest of them are kind of strange because if we go up something that's really cross axles and funky you're thinking Rock crawl but Rock crawl limits the throttle so damn much so I either use Rock crawl but give it tons of pedal or I select no modes and just have it in low range manual mode second. I kept my D2 there's way too much work into it. Early this year I did terra firma a 4-in lift including Johnny joints Tom Woods complete sway bar disconnects everything. I found my lr3 for 5 grand after selling an Audi I purchased at the auction for $1,200 that was in great shape LOL
A D2 and a LR, best of both worlds.
@@fitzventure yes absolutely unique different
Nice! My wife is looking for a LR4. So far we haven't been lucky, most have bad suspension and high miles.
@@Deckardrick007 It is hard to find one with low miles. Good luck.
Have two LR4’s and still going strong
what year and how much mileage?
Make sure to keep up with timing chain and coolant crossover tube maintenance
Yes. Good advice. I'm keeping an eye on the coolant level and checking around the cooling pipes occasionally with a borescope. Eventually, I'll just preemptively replace the pipes. Going to do 5,000 mile oil changes to help combat the timing chain issues.
Congrats on the purchase! I purchased a 2016 with the HD pack a couple years ago to complement my LS swap disco.
I love it however I don’t drive it much. I always end up taking the D2 on trips.
Good choice getting the alloy wheels versus the Steelies from Tuffant. I had originally got the Steely and had them for a year and a half and they never balanced so I ended up getting the alloys and it’s perfect now. Those tires over to some road. I’ll be to Thompson BajabossATs when these wear out.
Take a look atthe X lifter. I installed that versus the rods. Then you can have whatever height whenever you want.
When you’re doing your fluids, make sure you use the correct diff oils. The front and rear are going to be different on the HD package!
If I kept the other Disco, would have had a hard time deciding which one to take off road too. They're both great.
@@fitzventure I hear ya there!!!
More videos, please
I'm working on it.
The LR3 is the correct version of this truck.
Believe me. I wish it had the 4.4 V8.
That's what I have .....check out Lr time...they specialize in that truck.....
I’ve owned a lr3 and lr4 and I’ve spend, well wasted thousands of dollars due to the unreliability. Im now selling my lr4 and buying a Lexus lx or gx. I totally give up on Land Rover . And you should quit while you’re ahead.
I own an LR4 HSE, best vehicle I've ever owned, never had an issue with it, sounds like you bought a lemon.
good luck using the lexus offroad , thats if you are going offroad , LR are good if you can do the work yourself
Stop talking and show something !!!
Silly move , I went from LR 4 back to D 2
LOL. Who knows. I might end up missing the D2 as well.
Discovery 3/LR3's are OK tbf, in the UK the 2.7V6TD is a reliable motor, I don't have any experiance with the Petrol V8's
@@pistonheddtdv6 isn’t reliable
It’s not a cliche they’re super shite, but comfortable, but still very unreliable and shite unfortunately
Nahhh
Most unreliable SUV of All Time😢
Have you ever owned one I bet you havent
My sympathy extended!