Recent content by Dave_in_VA

Hi, the google drive pics are no longer available, could you upload them? Thanks...

This is a subject I have given a lot of thought to, in a couple of years post retirement I'm planning a Virginia to Alaska and back using my 08 v8 4runner pulling a travel trailer. I'm currently running 275/65r20s. As an FYI, I didn't look it up, but I think your tires are 33s. To fix the...

I agree with your suggestion and have researched this issue. In 5th/OD a stock TCM (trans control module) unlocks the torque converter a lot. In 4th, the stock TCM only occasionally unlocks the torque converter, its dependent on requested engine load, ie thottle position. Torque converter use...

Hi, please see attached. FYI, you will have to unzip the file before using as .xlsx files cannot be uploaded un-zipped.

Just one more thought, I could also go 5.29 gears, a little more RPMs, a little slower:

Too late for that as I'm $3k In gears now. I wasn't tracking that i could change out the rear axle. What do you tow? Mods to your 4runner?

I did go quiet. The y-pipe is from Doug Thorley, no secondary cats, but there's a resonator immediately after each exhaust connection. Removing the secondary cats increased drone significantly. The 4runner now has a nice mellow sound. Definitely louder than stock, but ZERO drone. I went...

I'll upload the spreadsheet next time I'm on my computer.

Here is a vehicle picture

I'm planning a Virginia to Anchorage and back road trip, likely in 2026 or 2027, after I retire. Just my wife, dog and me. I've got a 2008, v8 with currently 142k miles. Extensive maintenance and upgrades have been done, including: * full frontend rebuild, 5100 shocks, Camburg UCAs * 4.10...