Recent content by OR_Runner

On a nice weather weekend, yes. I don't even bother on the weekend anymore... On a weekday, especially not middle of summer, not bad at all!

Went for a drive in the OR coast range... just 'cause. Still REALLY impressed with how well it handles washboard / rough gravel...

Made it up to Elk Lake above Detroit, OR today. Not a ton of snow yet but it was fun anyway. The first time off pavement for the new 4Runner, rolled past 500 miles on the odometer too. REALLY surprised at how well it handled off road and the factory Nittos did better than I thought they would...

Went for a drive while the turkey was on the Traeger... couldn't help myself. Just got my new 2016 4Runner a couple of days ago. Used to have an '08 for a while and then got out of Toyotas for several years. Feels good to be back in one! I had a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon last. I...

Got out yesterday and got the 'runner off road a little more. Nothing too extreme, just some mild trail running. Here's a few pics from one section : I may have to look into getting some real sliders soon. The factory step bars don't look like they'd take much (any?) abuse. Got pretty...

My 08 T4R and my old 05 Taco both have / had the JBL system. I think it sounds really good. However, the 6 disc changer in my Taco went out after about 4 years. The guys at the car audio place say they see those factory changers go out constantly. So, that could be one reason to be happy not...

Mine too! :D

The tires on the Taco were Goodyear MTRs which were getting towards the tail end of their service life. They probably had 20-30% tread left, and I wanted new ones. The front bumper on the Taco was from AllPro Offroad. It was very stout and served me well. Road noise is noticeably less than...

First car was an 89 Toyota pickup, 6" lift, 35's, etc etc. No pics uploaded of that one :( . Next was an 05 Toyota Tacoma double cab, TRD Sport. It ended up with a 3" Revtech lift, 33's, AllPro Offroad bumper w/ Warn winch, custom sliders, etc. Pics: (with the wife) I let go of the...

I got my new (to me) 08 T4R SE about two weeks ago now. It had 12K miles and was a Toyota "certified pre-owned". For four years before this I had an 05 Tacoma. I loved the truck, but wanted the increased interior space of the T4R. So far I am loving it and have no regrets about trading in the...