Notices
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners 2nd/3rd gen pickups, and 1st/2nd gen 4Runners with IFS

rear window up or down when off roading?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 26, 2012 | 08:48 PM
  #1  
Aquatic Escape's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 42
Likes: 1
From: Riverside, CA
rear window up or down when off roading?

A friend recommended that I lower the rear window on my 2nd gen 4runner an inch or so when offroading, otherwise the window may break. Anyone hear of this? on
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2012 | 09:17 PM
  #2  
nv4runner's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 420
Likes: 7
From: Missoula, MT
Never heard of it. I often drive logging and desert roads with all windows up and A/C on full. No issues with pressure as I'm sure your friend might be thinking. The air vents on our 2nd gens are at the rear of either rear quarter window to allow for air flow and pressure equalization.
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2012 | 09:46 PM
  #3  
justin_4runner's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,295
Likes: 1
From: tacoma wa
never lowered mine and i have taken it on some crazy roads, and trails.
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2012 | 02:58 PM
  #4  
SoCal4Running's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,421
Likes: 2
From: Oceanside, CA.
What's your friend drive??? Have personal experience with our trucks?

As for me and my 1st Gen Runner I have never broken the window but if it is down out here in our deserts you get clouds of dust inside the cabin.
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2012 | 03:46 PM
  #5  
drmix's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 754
Likes: 0
From: Graham, WA
Seems like the glass would be stronger when it is shut since it has more supporting it. Also you probably dont want the exhaust fumes blowing back in to the cab
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RedRunner_87
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
84
Jun 1, 2021 01:51 PM
jasonty
Pre 84 Trucks (Build-Up Section)
41
Dec 23, 2018 01:00 PM
coreyedwards7611
Vehicles - Trailers (Complete)
4
Jan 16, 2016 06:38 PM
icentropy
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
7
Jul 14, 2015 10:23 AM
coryc85
Misc Stuff (Vehicle Related)
0
Jul 6, 2015 04:07 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:54 AM.