Recent content by lowrange44

1engineer: In the extremely slippery stuff, have you ever tried Multi-Terrain Mud/Sand mode in 4HI instead of fully disabling VSC? I was surprised how well it worked. Multi-Terrain Mud/Sand mode allows for a lot more wheel spin and allows traction control to function without cutting...

I'm very interested to see how your project turns out. This has been on my ToDo list this since I saw the multi-camera view on the GX 460 back in 2010 but I never had the time. At one point, I thought about mounting WiFi cameras and just viewing the display on an iPad. A system that would...

From the pictures it looks like the Trail edition will finally get the running boards that the Canadian Trail edition's came with since 2010. I know a lot of people ditch running boards for sliders, but there are some people out there who like them. The factory Canadian running boards are SO...

What you are seeing is not a faulty tail lamp or brake lamp. Many Mercedes vehicles come equipped with a rear fog light. That single, constant, annoying light on the left side of the Mercedes in front of you is the rear fog light. I'm not a fan of drivers who leave them on all the time.

I think KDSS is worth every penny. If you can't find a 4Runner with KDSS to test drive in your area, you could test drive the Lexus GX460. That's what I did. The GX460 is based on the same platform and has KDSS as standard equipment. The GX has more power and more luxury features, but it...

That looks great! I was looking for something similar... Thanks for posting.

I contacted various suspension vendors when I was shopping around... When I contacted Icon, they responded stating that their coil overs use 650lb springs. 700lb springs were never mentioned. That doesn't mean they don't recommend them, but the person I spoke to said 650lb springs... No...

Until the 2013 update, the $70K Land Cruiser didn't even come with HID projectors. Toyota must really want to make them nearly exclusive to their Lexus brand. Even though the Prius comes with them :( And the Toyota Prado, sold internationally, has them too. I honestly really like the light...

I purchased the TomTom app for offline navigation. It was pricey at $39.99 but I absolutely love it. It has some great routing options and the maps are stored on the device... I'll have to check out Motion-X HD for a comparison. The TomTom app almost always chooses a faster/better route than...

Very nice! Great write-up and a nice looking mod. OEM looking HID mods look great. HID bulbs added to stock reflectors is not a great look IMO. Do you know how the projectors are mounted to the housings? I'm wondering if they used an adhesive like some others have done or if they are...

I did something similar to what Philsey and Bradley B Gunn did... BatangSMB: I really like the Camry mounting bracket. I was looking for something like that.

Check out around 3:20 into the video Toyota Land Cruiser 150 - KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) - YouTube If memory serves, KDSS allows for approximately 1" greater rear droop when flexing the suspension. Keep in mind, this is flex measured on a stock standard suspension VS stock KDSS...

I worked with Harper7 on this as well. The JBL nav/radio will not work with a non-JBL/nav equipped 4Runner. The JBL nav head unit does not have a built in amplifier. The amp is in the back of the truck. The amp and all the associated wiring is required for the JBL unit to function. Plus...

I am very happy with my P-Rated 285/70/17 Bridgestone Dueler Revo's. I strongly considered other tires, but the Revo's best fit the application. They are P-rated for comfort and low rolling resistance, decent on/off-road traction and look great. There was very little power loss and mileage is...

I think anybody considering a 4Runner should drive both before they decide. The problem is that KDSS equipped 4Runners are hard to find for a demo. I've owned both non-KDSS and KDSS equipped 5th Gen 4Runners. In my opinion, the on-road difference between a KDSS equipped 4Runner and a...