Recent content by Ghost Runner

No problem in 4x4 I never make enough time for this great site. Good to have some time today to browse some new and old threads. Re part time discussion. It always seems the "full time fans" are very quick to classify the part time systems on the trail and sr5 as being unreliable. That is...

I still have a set of brand new running boards off my trail edition! I'm in Canada, but would gladly ship to USA. I am asking only 100 dollars, but you pay the shipping. PM me if interested. Tim

Just to add: never let someone tell you all seasons are as good as true winters in cold conditions. Especially if it's your dad, haha. Nokian: please make 33" studded tires!! Btw I think I can still fit vbar style chains on my rear tires - looks to be adequate clearance

I had nokian studded Hakka LT on my 91 toyota pickup before owning the new rig. They were unbeatable on or off road. I drive in brutal weather heading to climbs and ski tours. I would have purchasedna set for the new runner in a heart beat but I wanted to upsize to 285's as I have big ice...

I am in the same situation. I already had a Sirius plan/radio then with new runner have xm. I cannot live without CBC on road trips!!! Let us know how your switch to Sirius works. If one installed a pioneer head unit ready for either Sirius or xm, would it work or would you also need...

I was going to get a tacoma, FJ or 4runner. The cost was the big turn off for the runner when I was looking. I ended up getting a great deal on my 2010 trail edition so it was a dream come true for me! Some of my thoughts: FJ - back seat is actually way roomier then tacoma, but the submarine...

Emailing now! Stoked to extend diff breather for my rugged, winter driving season and super excited about eventually getting a real ARB snorkel! I simply love the ARB bumper....very well built! I like how ARB does the requisit R+D for these products! Count me in on a snorkel!

Nice work silvers and Ryan c! I still have stock size too Ryan... great for balance between mileage and off roadability, and I love how our runners look lifted! I do have studded 285s waiting for winter. I really need to polish my rig up and take photos! My wife and i just love the rig 6...

Just for the record I really like both generations! We are very lucky to even have a vehicle let alone a beauty like a 4runner. What a sad world when rich people like us (relative to starving people) sit around debating crapola. It is pretty amazing how negative people can be on the net...

Yes you are right, difference in power for sure at least perceived power. The driver would have to be a lot more active - meaning downshifting preemtively. Less shifting with the V8 while towing FOR SURE. But its the same wheel base, suspension, brakes. Ultimately safety doesn't change a...

Hey sorry Koz, I thought you were questioning what I stated about AWD/4wd. Man fasting is hard on a guys brain...havn't eaten since 430am! I just left the post in case anyone needs a review of the terms.

I rushed my post and you may have misread it. We are only debating semantics here - choice of words. AWD is generally marketed on vehicles without a low range, where as full time 4wd GENERALLY is used to describe such a vehicle with a low range and a lockable centre diff. A perfect example of...

driven both Factor not often considered: 4th gens generally have 65's not 70 sized tires. This will rob power inherently from the system. Lets put the exact same tires on for any kind of real testing. My brother in law has a 4th gen limited V8. I have a 2010 TE. He thought it was pretty...

Tflow, were you running 285s? Also keep in mind the additional weight of your outfit. if you did have larger tires this is a big factor to consider when discussing power and gearing. I just towed my 1400 lb tent trailer loaded with 200lbs, with inno ski box on roof and 2 bikes on hitch from...

I feel badly you didn't try a kdss equipped version! I just did some comparisons on some really pot holed highway driving comparing a Lexus 450h to a BMW x5 versus a trail edition with the radio 2.5 suspension upgrade. I found the stock te ride awesome now it's incredible with the radflo...my...