Recent content by simple06

I appreciate the input fellas. I thought they might be going out just a bit early but I suppose not. I will check into aftermarket as I do plan to run this rig for a looong time. I'm always interested in how well these things do as we really start putting on the miles on these 5th gens.

I have a 2010 with 115K on the odo. I have had some clunking up front for awhile and today the dealership said I need new lower control arm bushings. I guess the complete lower arms need to be installed. I can't get away with just the bushings. I do a lot of desert traveling but do my best to...

90K last week. I bought mine March 2010. I'll have to do the brake pads also next time. That's it. I maintain it and it runs.

Looks good SEP! I almost did the same thing. I decided to go with DuraTrac's because I thought the BFG's might be just a bit skinny and a bit heavy. I've been happy with my choice but I bet I could run those BFG's and be happy also.

Great post! I always love to know the history of the desert areas I travel through. There is always far more than one might guess.

I like these!

I'm very happy with my 2.0 kit. It handles much,much better on and off road and has greatly reduced the nose dive and sway. The dust does make mine a little creaky from time to time though.

How's that truck holding up after 60,000 nikobimmer?? I bought mine at the same time as you with 33K now. Feels as tight as the day I first drove it home.

It's been nice having you here blademan. I'm sure you'll enjoy your truck.

I loved my 97 TJ Wrangler and probably would have bought a new limited Jeep over the 4runner a few years ago. No Penestar at the time made the lack of power in the Jeep a no go. Now after experiencing the quality and refined nature of the 4runner I would never consider the Jeep as a primary...

If you do go through Spearfish, SD check out Spearfish Canyon and Roughlock Falls. Beautiful drive that all the locals love. Looks like a great road trip!

On simply looks this is very nice. It conforms to the front end and does not look overly large.

Go. It's no fun not really liking what you drive. Truth is I'm not in love with my 4Runner and for a few reasons you mentioned. But it functions well for my needs and I appreciate the truck for what it is. Not many other choices for me. I will say that after 25K I like it better than I did at...

Wind moves my SR5 around big time. It doesn't take much of a cross wind for me to feel the vehicle move.

Nice BP!