Recent content by Darren

I had just got done asking how long you stayed in the Lost River area in my PM, then I got the bright idea to see if you had posted any pics. I see you have--a lot! Lots of familiar territory you posted in Idaho and otherwise. Looks like I've got a good bit of catching up to do in your thread. A...

If that's all you're planning to do, then I don't think extra fuel is needed, but if it is 250 miles like doro stated, then maybe it would be wise. I have not done a round-trip from Green River. I've done five Maze trips with my 2002 (18.5 gallon tank, but holds 20 when filled to the neck from...

As an owner of a 3rd and a 5th, there wouldn't be a need to edit the poll to incorporate the 5th. Just because you have one doesn't make it the best, unless, of course, you've had experience with the other models. The biggest factors, as I see them, in favor of the 3rd generation, specifically...

I sure hope you're going to do more than just Ophir and Imogene in the San Juans. At the very least, drive up Kendall Mountain while in Silverton, which is only about 4.5 miles. It has my favorite views of all of the roads in the San Juans, mainly due to view of the Grenadier and Needle ranges...

Based on that, it sounds like you don't even know what 4Runner means then. One of the coolest names around in long form or short.

I purchased a 2017 Off-Road Premium mid-March last year to replace my 2002 (still have it, but will be posted in the near term), and for months prior to the new purchase, I was reading up on various things. One topic that I saw of interest was with folks talking about the weak AC in 5th...

I've always had a strong dislike for the silver trim pieces on 4Runners and any other vehicle that is so commonplace. I much prefer the color-matched look on any color. I had my pieces painted at a body shop nearby within a couple weeks of getting my 2017 last year. I was exploring the...

I believe that Therm-a-Rest pad you linked in your first post is the one I've always had. Actually, I replaced my original one a few years ago. As I recall, it was $70 at Sports Authority when I bought it. I thought my original one was closer to $40 at the time. Anyway, below is what I've used...

From an Idaho trip a couple weeks ago.

Enjoy the the hordes of unrelenting humanity in Rocky! Definitely my least favorite spot in the state for that reason. I'm not sure if you'd like another suggestion, or can even fit one in, but I would suggest Mt. Evans out of Idaho Springs as a must-visit. Since you may not be doing many (any?)...

Indeed, stranger! Looks like you have a new one as well. Too funny! Hopefully, we get to see a shot or two from you in this thread sometime. Excellent! That is so inviting.

I've got a collection of pictures of my '02 in cool places, but the two below are my first couple of decent ones with my '17 from earlier in the week, which saw its first 4WD action. Engineer Pass Lead King Basin with Snowmass and Hagerman above

It depends what you have and what you're after. If you do have larger tires, the only reason to get lower gears is to regain your crawl ratio in first gear, both low and high range. They have zero effect relating to power or gas mileage. I've run 285s with 4.88s since 2003. I never installed the...

Specifically, look here, or below. That is the cleanest, lowest profile option I've seen. Since the sliding deck wasn't an option in the color I was after, the guy in that linked thread had the next best thing. I was rather happy that my finished piece seemed to come out just as good as his. It...

Nice article. Or, at least the pictures were good. The text makes it sound like it is written by a Millenial who just put down his phone and left the city for the first time, which sounds a bit goofy overall. I'm sure that's his intended audience as well. Not a problem. At least he got out and...