Recent content by darkeagle6

Yeah, I've thought a lot about this, but I purchased the 4Rnr because it made the most sence for my family, not because it made the most sence for Germany. I plan on buying a European station wagon when I get there but want the 4Rnr for the long term. I'm going to bring it back after the 3yrs...

I'll be heading to Germany for Uncle Sam this summer and bringing my '07 with me. I'll figure out the license and driving thing. Is there anything I should make sure I do to it here before I ship it or are there certain things I should make sure I get for it over there? That may include parts...

CSL is right. Medeno Pass is a great one. There are a lot of write ups about it in different offroading books and websites. The Sangre de Cristos are beautiful and you get to end (if you go east to west, which I suggest) you get to try out the Sand Dunes. There is an air-up station in the...

Thanks for the replies. Every European Toyota site I've seen have only shown the Prado or Land Cruiser (V6 because the Land Cruiser V8 is what we here in the states call the Land Cruiser); but they do come in TD, problem is, I don't know how likely it is to get back to the States. There are...

I'm about to go back on Active Duty and am pushing for a Germany assignment. I get to take one vehicle with me. It will be my Runner if I can help it. Any suggestions on things to consider before doing so? Any modifications I need to make? Insurance companies that will cover me overseas...

techno, great list. Exactly what I was looking for. What armor would you do first? fourwd1, That's a good point. Having grown up in Colorado, I'd like to have the option to see as much of the state as possible without getting extreme. I've seen too many trucks/suvs smashed up on trails like...

Thanks for the tips. Which would you do first, sliders or skid plate?

I'm looking for exterior modifications. I kept the interior as basic as possible. It has all I'm looking for. As far as the outside, I'm looking for a list of "what I would do." Some of the thought's I've had include the following: 1) remove the side steps (increase off-road clearance) 2)...

Second posting ever, so please go easy on me. The last one could have gone better.... If one were to want to get an off-the-lot 4x4 4R off road as soon as possible, but only has so much they can spend each month/quarter/year/whatever, what would you modify? I'm looking for a realistic list...

So my '07 SR5 V8 is on order and I'm already thinking of ways to improve the approach and departure angles without suspension upgrages (yet). They are significantly lower then comparable SUVs (Wrangler Unlimited, H3, etc). Any ideas on how I'd go about that?