Recent content by Nalcyon

Just some more food for thought for those researching a re gear... I have regeared several vehicles in the past, (1967 Camaro, 04 mustang GT, 08 JK, current 4runner), and agree that no mod effects the drivability more per dollar than a re gear. But be sure you are clear on what you are trying...

It is not too bad of a job, I recently removed the rack to move some mounts around. I used ratchet straps to the front and rear to pull it up. I did like you plan to and left the six base brackets on and the whole operation took less than 20 minutes to remove, another 20 or so to re install...

I have a Gobi installed and use one of the wash mits on a pole things, (kind of like a swiffer), to get under it whenever I wash it. I don't worry about drying it other than the edges so that water doesn't drip onto the rest of the clean car. Every 5,000 miles I check the roof rack bolts...

Sure but deep water crossings can jack up all sorts of things. 70 series landcruisers come with turbo charged diesels and I don't believe there is too much hand wringing about their serviceability in harsh environments. I used to love to play in mud and water but found that even if you don't...

You and I have the same associations of the Ranger in our mind of being a budget beater, (used to drive one for work in the late 90's). I changed my mind a bit about the current one when I realized that they are extensively used as overland builds in Australia and actually out sell the Hilux...

A man of good taste! Was noticing that in the UAE you can still buy 70 series landcruisers double locked with manual transmission, winch, and air compressor from the factory, and, (what I believe), is a close relative to our 4runner v6 gas engine for roughly $38,000 USD brand new. I don't...

x2, if you are going to have to open the hood and hook up the hose anyways, why not just put the switch right there? Much more convenient and less wiring. This is how I did mine and have enjoyed the setup.

MTS can get power from a spinning wheel in the air to the one on the ground, especially in the higher two settings, (mogul and rock). The further to the right you go the less speed differential the system will allow across the axle. Why does it matter? Whenever you are adding brake friction...

As to the MTS relying on throttle control think about what it does when engaged... These vehicles do not have a mechanical linkage to the throttle body and rely on drive by wire. Therefore throttle response can be changed. Why would you want to change throttle response? A highly responsive...

Lexington, you're almost there but while MTS does change throttle control input it still uses the ABS system to transfer power just like ATRAC. Think of MTS as "Spicy ATRAC". I think Toyota would have saved a lot of confusion for people if they would have dropped the ATRAC button off of the...

Absolutely, well put. This is one of the benefits of an ATRAC like system vs a traditional limited slip diff (for off roading). You get in your "teeter totter" mode, and the brake based traction can usually get you going again where an open diff or limited slip may struggle. It does not allow...

Dude, You've been blowing up the forum lately with the electronic traction questions, I like the curiosity! You can activate MTS or Atrac when the rear locker is engaged. It will effect side to side wheel slip across the front axle. It is technically monitoring side to side wheel slip across...

I see all you guys flexing on us in Texas where we get super excited for "flurries" and "mixed precipitation" once every other year or so. Some of us head north during the winter sometimes just to see what snow is like, but I would imagine it would lose its luster if it were on the ground all...

My man! I also don't go below 15 unless necessary but I have dropped it down below 10 multiple times in super soft sand. I like to start at 15-20 and continue to drop until I get the traction I need.

Thank ya'll for saying it! These were not just added to a Raptor for looks, and they are not on it because its a Raptor, but because of Federal Regs. I guess Raptors should be given credit for finding a more interesting place to mount them than across the roof like on duallys.