Recent content by mikel

I can vouch for Tom Severin's classes. I have no affiliation with Tom, just a satisfied customer. He's easy-going, very personable and takes his time working with you. Bad Lands Off Road Adventures, Inc. Badlands Off-Road Adventures I've taken his 2 1-day classes with my 4Runner. Well worth...

Geeeeeeeezzz, I'm WAY late to this thread :sleepy: All the photobucket-based photos are dead too :( Looks like they are still making it: 4th Gen 4Runner Rear Plate Bumper with Swing Away Tire Carrier | CBI Offroad Fab Link to earlier video shows tubular version...

For sure interested in group buy ! Mike

Dang, day late (ok, 6 mos) and a $ short like usual. Wish I'd known about this buy earlier would have definitely bought. Mike

I put in my "order" last Oct. was told at least 2 months. Checked at the dealer a month ago, no updates. Not a big deal to wait for me. But still kind of annoying. Mike

Exact same problem just started on my 2005 4R a few days ago. High pitched (vacuum cleaner like) whine near intake manifold for about 30 secs, then shuts off. Error code P1441. Dealer wants $2200-$2500 to replace pump/intake gaskets/air tubes/etc. Looks like I don't have much choice but to...

Yes, everything is tightened down to the factory crossbeams. Guy at rack store help mount it, wasn't very difficult. Took it off and put back on myself just to try it. Yes, figured that is the case too. Might be faring wobbling in the wind, but that's mounted down pretty tight too. Guess I'll...

I know I'm resurrecting an old thread ... :sorry: :gun4: I just go the Yakima MegaWarrior too. After driving around with and without it for comparison sake, look like I'm taking a 3ish mpg hit ? That seems awfully expensive. Dunno if it's the wind resistance, vibration or what. Rack seems to...

I just put new Bridgestone Revo's on 265/70/R17 my 2005 Sport 4x4 V8 (Gen3). I replaced the Michelin 265/65/R17's LTX AT2. So new tires are not as heavy/stiff. Seems to get a bit better mileage now after driving around for the last 4 days according to the mpg display. Freeway driving would get...

Dart, I had planned on coming, but got home a bit late from a BBQ and a tad too much food/liquor ingested :p, would of had to drive 35+ miles and had to get up at 5:30am too. I would have been the only 4th Gen :D I did talk to Pikeman on the phone during the festivities and expressed I was...

I was in Temecula last weekend celebrating my birthday !! :happy bda Lots of wine & food :) I'll plan on being there tonite at Fullerton :) Mike

Hmmm, this is a thought. I'll be at a BBQ in the afternoon up in PV, but might be able to jam out to Fullerton to meet up ?? Mike

I too am in the market for new tires - 52K on the stock Dunlop AT's. I do occasional light - to - mild off-roading (3-4X/year) and would like something that works fine on the hwy and also in the dirt/small rocks; mild slopes (e.g. CO mountains). Costco has at $70 discount going thru this...

Figured out that trick very early on. When going up a steep road grade, just drop the shifter to 4 and you've got very smooth uphill power without having to jam the accel back/forth to stop the tranny fron shifting all the time. Love the V-8 too ! Did a long trip around Utah/Nevada a few mos...

Some of my favorite overall features : How solid the ride feels even 12K miles later. Knowing there's plenty of V8 power left under my foot even when doing 70+mph uphill. Rolldown rear window is nice in hot sticky weather - gets a nice breeze going thru the 4R and no exhaust sulphur smell on...