Recent content by mudbelly

Don't you have the c-pillar mirrors? Probably the best rear vision devices I have ever used - even better than a camera since you can see the periphery as well...

Werd on that - I just did this today after reading this. Taking out the spare made plenty of room, and I found some pretty deep "rubs" in the sidewall of the spare (2 years in same spot); I would suggest rotating the spare tire on its holder every few months (looks like I need to replace this...

Nice!!! Wow. I just thought of a whole lot of other things I can do now with that drawer removed (or enlarged). Great work!

Cheapest way... ...is to buy a Garmin 760 or 765 for a little over $200. You will then have the tooth and a gps for all your rides...

Pennzoil I just recently switched to Pennzoil Platinum @ 30K miles because its only $20 at Wally World. My Maxima uses 4.5Q so 2 jugs of 5w30 does both for $40 - and of course there is the synthetic bonus. I noticed the engine clicking (lifter noise?) almost completely disappeared after the...

Use Old Tech Pull out an ancient form of reference called a "phone book." :bouncy: This annoyingly thick tome is actually better at finding deals on windshields than the computer is (who knew). Call around, and I bet you will find someone to come to your house and do it while you kick back...

This is funny because we owned our T4R for 3 whole years before I realized the cup holders adjusted. I was actually cleaning it out to possibly trade for a new Sequoia when I came across the "quick info" sheet in the glove box. I used to think they suck, but now I like them.

Yes - especially if you move North.

The pathfinder is a closer comparison than the xterra. Sport model did it for me - great handling for an SUV that can tow. Wish we got 4X4, but I had a 4X4 Avalanche when we got the T4R, and the wife liked the 2wd ride better. Surprisingly fast. In a couple of years I will either get...

Happened to me last week - its the window lock. Cheap fix :D

New here as well, and also with VQ35 on the side (the G35's fwd brutha). I use the 5/30 Penzoil Platinum in both. 5K intervals with any filter but fram. Change my own since the its less than a dino change at a quick lube joint (<$28). I did noticed an increase in the Max of 1 mpg immediately...

Same here. An old saying is 4x4 will just get you stuck 15 feet further down the trail than a 2wd. Our TR4 is mainly used for haulin' kiddos, but 3-4 times a year we make a pretty hairy trek up a steep rocky trail to a cabin in Oklahoma. My V6 2wd does about as well as my 04 Z-71 avalanche...