Recent content by DBA2GO

I love this site! Good thread so far. I perceive by the tone of the writing that the leaders are better than the followers. I disagree. I was going to lift my 2013 TE 4Runner; but, after reading on this site about the compromises I decided to leave it as is. It is very trail worthy in stock...

I'm looking for a set of these. My 2013 4Runner TE has KDSS. I can only find these for $450. Where did you find these for $360? I know this is an old thread; but, those are great pictures.

Mee Tooo!!! I really want to do this; but, I have 2 questions first. Q1: I calculated that by your example you are generating about 1/4 ounce of oil per 1,000 miles. Now I get about 18 miles per gallon. In 1,000 miles I use about 55 gallons of gasoline. 1 gallon = 128 ounces. In 1,000...

I hope that picture isn't in your garage. I thought I had a good looking garage; but, that is too neat/tidy/clean. Good luck selling sliders.

frames The FJ Cruiser that I had (44K miles) did not have a full frame and I bent the front clip - yes I'm hard on off road vehicles. The seats didn't seem as comfortable either. My current 4Runner (26K miles) has a full frame and can take off roading a lot better than the FJ. The seats are...

I just like the longer wheelbase when going up or down very steep trails. I put up with the longer turning radius. I know lots of folks who like the 96" wheelbase of the 2 door. That's the "real" Jeep you know! In addition to tighter turns, it has a much better break-over angle. Additional...

I'm just referring to the Moab EJS 10 scale. I should have said in my first post that I'll continue running 1-5 trails in my 4Runner. I do need skids though to continue to do those; and a winch for self recovery. Like you said: I'm more of a cautious trail runner. I drive the trails with the...

The armor that I have added so far is just a pair of rock-rails. I'll have to step up to a full set of skids too. I should have said in my post, I'll be still doing the 1-5 rated trails in my 4Runner. I'm keeping the stock sized wheels for now.

Yeah, I'd like a little better headroom too. I love both the Jeep & the Toyota.

[/SIZE] Very good comparison of the two platforms. :thumb3: The 4R is definitely not a crawler. However, given the type of off-roading you seem to do a lot, why did you choose the 4Dr JKUR? First, I like the wheelbase > 110" (more confidence factor); but, most importantly, I sometimes have...

Southern Utah I live in South Western Utah & often go to Moab. I have both a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (4 door) Rubicon & a 2013 Toyota TE 4Runner. I have 115,000 miles on the six year old Jeep & 25,000 miles on the ten month old Toyota. The Jeep is lifted, has 35 inch tires & has many...

It looks good for certain builds; but, it appears to reduce the approach angle a lot.

Not a Jeep FYI my other vehicle is highly modified Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4-door. Most of the folks who have new engines put in their Wranglers go with either a Hemi or a Chev LS engine and new transmissions. Those cost between $18k - $30k (depending on many factors). There is at least one...

I run GoodYear M/T Kevlar on my Jeep & they are really not good in snow/ice & barely good in highway rainy situations (they hydroplane too easily). They are great for off road on rocks/mud/sand &tc. So, are you saying that the MTRs are better than the Duratracs on snow/ice? I'm not trying to...

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