Recent content by casselj

Just completed an install of the OEM system in my 4Runner this past weekend. Total install took me and my wife around 6 hours, but that was at a leisurely pace with plenty of beer drinking going on. I had non-JBL version in my SR5 and HOLY CRAP it sounds amazing. Taking the stock speakers out...

Just completed a 3,000+ mile tow of a 6x12 UHaul trailer from the Northeast out to California. I weighed the full rig prior to starting and the weight was just shy of 5K lbs. Overall the experience was fine with no major concerns to the 4Runner and no issues to report. I tried to keep it at...

Spent a few days in Big Bend Ranch State Park as I make my way across the country from California to Virginia.

I think this is the same issue I'm having in my 4R. Sound is definitely coming from up under the glove box on the passenger side. Only happens at fairly cold temperatures (<50) and sounds like a crickets chirping really loud. It's annoying as hell. Anyone know if there is a TSB for 4runners...

I woke up a few times in the night and turned on my ignition to see the temperature read in the 18-20 degree range. It was a long night! As far as navigation it wasn't too bad. Some soft sand as you can see in the photo which could be problematic at times. There's a million 4x4 trails that...

Spent a freezing cold night in Anza Borrego Desert State Park this past weekend.

I've got a hitchsafe and absolutely love it. I keep a spare key and about $20 in there, just for backup. The cover works great...snaps on smoothly and obscures the number dial. My only complaint would be that when I initially installed it I had trouble sliding it into the hitch and actually...

Bought my 2010 SR5 in June of 2010. I owe $0 on it thanks to a nice chunk of cash earned on my recent deployment to the arabian gulf.

TE Wheels Wanted I'm looking for a set of TE wheels to either purchase or trade. I have an SR5 and am located in the SoCal area.

Active/Reserve/Retired: Active Branch of Military: USN Years Served: 1 Paygrade: O-1 MOS/Rate: Surface Warfare Officer Currently Stationed: Naval Base San Diego but currently deployed.