Recent content by Martyb

07 Jeep Commander 4.7l and prior to that a 04 GMC 2500HD Dmax. I do miss the power but not the issues and crappy dealers.

September trip to CO and UT

Nice pic...looks like the top of Shafer switchback. I was there last September. It was a long drive to get to Moab from the East but was so worth it. Can't wait to get back.

2007 Jeep Commander

I'll add one more item on the wish list so I can keep my 4runner forever. Be able to flat tow it behind a motorhome. We are a few years away from retirement and I think every day about wheeling all over North America but don't want to trade it in for a jeep.

3m vinyl from a shop that specialized in it. Was about $350 for most of the chrome. Not sure what I want to do with the roof rack yet, so left that. I was worried the handles would not last so left those for now.

Yeah, I was thinking like you...how long will it last? I must say I am impressed with this guys work. He was even willing to do the handles but I did not want to push it yet. This winter with snow and salt will be a good test.

TRD grill and vinyl wrap

I don't remember the exact requirement but something like X% better than all season in stopping and turning in cold/snow/ice. I think it was around 30% but don't quote me. For those interested in another "All Weather" with snowflake, I am using the Yokohama G015. I have about 10k on them and...

Wow...

I swapped out the wheels and tires at around 2k. It made a definite improvement in comfort with minimal change in handling. I drove about 10k more with just the new tires/rims. I still found that the XREAS suspension was too stiff for my taste. If you go over a series of bumps or washboard...

near Moab

I decided on the Limited mainly due to AWD and the interior Redwood leather w/heat and cool seats. I do like the seat memory, auto climate control and proximity key but they were nice to haves. What I disliked after months of driving it were the 20" rims and how harsh XREAS was. So, I swapped...

We just got back in September from a driving trip to Colorado and Utah from Kitchener. Nice to see some great looking trails on our West coast. I need to start planning a drive across the country and do some wheeling in our Rockies. Your trips reports will be a good starting point to find...

Shafer switchback