Recent content by eli

there is no need to run a premium octane in either the v6 or v8 engine. higher octane only means that the gas can take a higher compression ratio from the engine before it will spontaniously combust due to compression. thus why it is necessary to use high octance in high performance high...

I recently got new firestone Destination MT. the shop that put them on said that i needed to keep them aired up to at least 80% of the maximum psi or that it would damage the tire internally. i have never heard of anything like that and was wondering if it was true or not. for your...

I am looking into fabbing up a full length steel skid plate for my 04 4runner. i have a pretty good idea of how i am going to make it i was just wondering what thickness steel are most skids made of. If i had to take a guess i would think 1/8" to 3/16" would be more then enough. or is this...

I know that everyone is waiting for the ARB to come out. My question is will the added weight of the ARB (and winch) drastically effect handling and will it cause the front end to lose some height (if so how much will the front end drop approximatly). Will it be necessary or helpful to get...

1. Good Times (Lance) 03 SR5 V8 4x4 2. chiefiji (henry) 04 SR5 V6 4x4 3. On Fly (Juan)03 Sport V8 4x4 4. ssmathis (Scott) 05 Limited V8 4x4 5. Toybox (Joe) 03 Sport V8 4x4 6. kglueck (Kevin) 04 Limited V8 4x4 7. Bobby (Bobby... duh) 04 Sport V8 4x4 8. No-IP.com (Joel) 04 Limited V8 4x4 9...

I am thinking about getting this in a 265/70/17 which is a 10 ply tire for my 04 runner. does anyone have any comments or opinions on this tire as far as handling in snow rain. i know it will be a rougher ride then an a/t but i want something more aggressive. i am mostly curious if the 10 ply...