Recent content by Double Dubya

This is on the right side of the block right behind the right engine mount. It looks like a brass bolt with a wire terminal. Am I missing something or is it for an option that I don't have? The photo is taken from the right wheel well and the engine mount is just to the right. 2017 SR5

I put 5100's on the rear of my 4Runner first and drove it that way for a while before doing the fronts. I was surprised at how doing that decreased the nose dive. Well, not the front going down but reducing the rise of the rear end was quite noticeable.

Me too. I was looking for the Cooper AT3 4S in 255/75/17. I considered the KO2 and Wildpeaks as substitutes but those are also not available in that size. I looked at some other sizes too but decided I am going to wait until next year to get what I really want.

I made three separate trips from South Carolina to Missouri pulling a U-Haul 6x12 trailer with my 2017 SR5. They pulled nicely and the trailer braking system built into the tongue works well. I stayed in S4 most of the time and got around 13mpg.

I towed a loaded 6x16 U-Haul 1000 miles, twice. They towed like a dream as far as stability goes. Kept the trans in 4s. I got 13 mpg doing that. I think I would have preferred a longer wheelbase vehicle with more power. I felt like I was working the 4Runner.

Usually no more than 5-10 over the limit depending on traffic and conditions. In 70mph zones I like to go 72-73. In my experience, lower speeds lead to better mileage. I also find that I get better mileage when not using cruise control. I let the speed bleed off a little going up the hills and...

I am looking forward to see what your dealer finds. Mine was no help. I mostly wanted to get something on the record in case something comes up later.

I also tried the 4S test and the shudder was still there. This leads me to believe that it is not the torque converter as I think that in 4S it is not in lockup.

I have something similar on my 2017 SR5. It feels like a slight shudder in the seat from 42 to 50 mph under no or very slight acceleration. It is not always present. I too thought it was the tires and replaced them at 35,000 miles (good riddance AT20's). It still had the shudder and to me felt...

A pretty good example of "If you are still moving you ain't stuck."

Sugar Foot

My best tank so far is 466 miles. I also haven't put in much more than 21 gallons. One of these days I would like to get over 500 miles.

I agree with you Jazz. You would be surprised the places you can go with all 4 chained up on a 4X4. Chains are inconvenient but they work. I was passing through Dallas on the interstate in the '70s after they had a 6" snow. I started hearing a humming noise and wondered what was wrong with my...

Like you, I normally keep mine at 3-4psi over the recommended 32. For this trip I thought I would try a little higher. The ride was fine. I would like to believe that a higher pressure leads to less rolling resistance and higher gas mileage. I can't say that it does and I haven't seen any...

John, I know what you mean about the distance. On my trip I didn't get to the half way point until I was somewhere in Montana and it was a long drive from South Carolina just to get that far. I think I remember seeing that you can't drive all the way to the Arctic Ocean. You have to take a bus...