Recent content by BackpackingDad

2102 SR5 Old School

So are you telling me the wind sock on my roof top is not aerodynamic. And yes, bigger tires in the future too. :crazy:

Mileage question Thanks again! Very helpful. On a somewhat related note, I am puzzled by the significant drop in my mpg at hwy speeds over 65mph. I had hoped to gain some insight from the Torque Pro app. Do you have any thoughts of what parameters i might want to watch closely? Also...

Helpful This is really helpful. Thank you for the input. I have not been able to find the forums or the custom PIDs. Do you have any links?

I know that Scan Gauge is a popular choice on this forum, but I was wondering if anyone has experience with the Torque Pro App. What I am interested in knowing (regardless of what device you might use) is what do you find to be the most important sensors/engine parameters to monitor. And of...

As the holidays approach, I would love to know the inside scoop on how you found your best deals on wheels. Was it a rebate, discount, end of year close out, trade in, garage sale... You get idea! I'm in the market for gunmetal grey at a budget price. Show me the way!

Are the gunmetal wheels the same as graphite or are they 2 different colors?

What are the wheels you have? Nice rig!

I am interested in the same and would love to know what you find. Prices seem to be running around $187 each. Sure would love to find a better deal if it's out there.

Did you remove the rear Springs for your install? I hoping to avoid removing the springs if possible. Do you mind sharing tips from you install experience?

There are definitely others more qualified on this forum, but here is my humble opinion. If you want to increase the rear height by as much as 1.5 inches, I would recommend you do new springs and no spacers. Toytec sells a set called sway-a-way that provide the 1.5 inches you want and it would...

I don't know what would make my situation different. The only heavy loads were family vacations. The off roading was rolling over small boulders climbing up to a mountain pass. Gave the bilstein a work out but performed great. I really don't know what has caused the sag but I measured just to...

I installed bilstein 5100s about 6-9 months ago. I set the front at .85 and ended up with a 1inch rake compared to the almost 3inch rake from the factory. I was pleased with the outcome for my needs (daily driver and occasional off road). However, over time the 5100s have settled in and now the...

Camping in the heat is hard to overcome. The one I purchased has a canvas outer layer that endured hours of rain with no problem. If hot, I can zip the canvas down and be covered by what amounts to a mosquito net. I'm usually in altitude where heat isn't an issue but a mosquito net and skivys is...

Thanks for the positive feedback everyone! As for my personal reasons for a RTT, I would offer the following: - When solo, I felt better being above the ground away from critters. (Even with a 9mm at my side):gun4: - Putting the tent on the roof kept it clean when it came to packing up. -...