74Weld Portals: The Only Lift That Adds REAL Ground Clearance (4Runner)

This is not your typical “mall crawler.” We installed 74Weld Portals on a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro and ran the 5-gallon bucket test—hello, real ground clearance and built-in gear reduction. ✅ What are portal axles? A spindle replacement with a geared drop hub that adds true below-axle clearance (not just body/suspension lift). ✅ Real-world gains: ~16 in of clearance at the LCAs + the ability to drive over a 15 in bucket. ✅ Built-in gearing: ~22% reduction (≈ factory 3.7x → ≈ 4.55 effective), improving low-end torque and drivability with bigger tires/weight. ✅ Track width: ~+3.5 in per side (≈ +7 in total) for stability—huge if you’re rooftop-tent heavy. ✅ Yes, 37s: We’re running 37x12.50 on RRW RG4 Hybrid beadlocks with a +25 offset (recommended). — Build Sheet (This 4Runner) Portals: 74Weld (Gen 2) Suspension: Bilstein 8112 front (mid-travel), 8100 rear Wheels/Tires: RRW RG4 Hybrid beadlocks, 37x12.50 Bumper: C4 Fabrication Low-Pro (high-clearance wings removed) Body Mods: Aggressive Viper Cut Track Width: +3.5" per side (~+7" total) Test: 5-gallon bucket test before/after — Cost & Install Kit: ~$17,000 Install Labor: ~$3,000 Want portals for your 4Runner (or other Toyota) and/or pro install? We’re in Denver, Colorado. Call us: 303-909-6047 or visit runnin4tacos.com to get on the schedule. — Chapters 00:00 Not a mall crawler (intro) 00:38 Baseline bucket test (fail) 01:10 What portal axles are 02:02 Real ground clearance (why portals are different) 03:00 22% gear reduction explained (≈4.55 effective) 03:52 Rear diff clearance with portals 04:27 Suspension & wheel/tire setup 05:18 Track width, offset, stability 06:29 Viper Cut & fitment details 07:18 Cost, install, and who this is for 07:53 Outro & contact — Who This Video Helps 4Runner owners wanting real ground clearance (not just lift height) Builders planning 37s without conventional re-gear Overlanders who need stability and crawlability with added weight — #4Runner #5thGen4Runner #74Weld #PortalAxles #Toyota4x4 #Overland #OffRoad #RockCrawling #Bilstein #RRW #Beadlocks #C4Fabrication #TRDPro #Runnin4Tacos