Recent content by Analartist

Looks like a really good, well-designed bumper (for 2014 Runner). I want one, but I have a couple of concerns. Maybe you can put my mind at rest? 1. This bumper appears to block a major part of the airflow to the radiator. Any problems with engine over-heating? (I know it has two holes in the...

Kiss ! I don't want to be disagreable, but I think it looks much, much better without the filler piece. ( but then, I have always subscribed to the " less is more " principle.) I am also concerned about the new bumper blocking so much of the airflow to the radiator, so I would be happy to...

Just ordered sliders with dimpled treadplates, powdercoat, for 2015 T4R, trail edition. My first mod on a truck I haven't even ordered yet! :biggrin1:

What are you planning to use the extra battery power for? Unless you are using juice from your battery while your Runner is not running, you are not getting the advantage of deep cycle batteries, but you are paying the premium price for them. Deep cycle batteries can be discharged down to, say...

OK, I get it that you want to keep the location of the kill switch to yourself, but regarding the rest of this project, why all the secrecy? Can't you just post the info here for all to see, and benefit from?

With the standard 6" legs, how well do these sliders perform as protection against door dings in parking lots? (2014 Runner)

OK, my bad! It seems I did not search the forum posts adequately, and did not see that there is maybe a way of putting a front cross bar up there. I would prefer one that mounts really solid, rather than a magnetic one with little clips. What model do you folks suggest? What about the rear...

4Runner can't carry a canoe safely? I wanted a 4Runner, but decided to stick with the FJ, mainly because I can't figure a way of safely carrying a canoe on one. The FJ is less than ideal as a canoe carrier, but it does work. There is no way I am going to put my baby up on the roof with no...