Remove the running boards from both trucks and you'll see that the 4runner has a lot more clearance. The front a-arm suspension also has more clearance than the xterra's.

The only major low spots are the transfer case skid and the rear pumpkin on the 4runner, but the transfer case measures in at a little under 12 inches and the pumpkin at 9.

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Originally posted by pnwbeers:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by tahoe_x:
[qb]Ground clearance: Coming from a 2nd gen 4runner, the xterra has nothing! I haven't run up on anything yet when wheelin, but thats mostly because I know the truck is kinda low, so I use common sense.


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Huh? The Xterra has really good stock ground clearance. Take a look at a KJ sometime if you want to see a similarly sized SUV with lousy ground clearance. The Xterra is pretty close to a 4Runner (but has a much better departure angle).