Recent content by tbr

Not true -- Toyota lists the 5th gen SR5 and TE as "part time" 4WD, because there's no center differential. On my 4th gen I can unlock the center diff with a simple button. When it locks it behaves exactly as you're describing -- it binds on pavement in tight turns, bad for the drivetrain. All...

Agree with your analysis here, though the towing power's not an issue for me. No conclusion yet...maybe to buy a Subaru Outback for the family car, keep the 4th gen as a beater or even go find an old Tacoma. Really only want one car though, which is challenge. 2WD for summer and highway mpg +...

Thanks Okki, this is a pretty smart take on it. Good call to keep the 20's for summer, though I may just sell them if 17s are working well. Still hate to have to pay extra for the Limited, but that's what it is.

OK, good to hear. I read a review where the author described how the drivetrain of the Limited was built around the 20" and he suggested it was a bad idea to swap them. But I'll take your experience as superior to that review. I don't have much of a problem for myself having to swap in and out...

Exactly. I have it on my 4th gen, I'm used to it, and I use it all the time. I understand there's other ways to get the job done, but this one works, so if I can stick with it, I will.

Yep, that's the one I drove. Nice vehicle, somebody needs to pick that up...

So I went to test drive a 2013 Trail Edition -- beautiful truck, love everything about it -- except it has no center diff. Basically, this means no full time 4WD, and this means it ain't functional for me. We live in Chicago, and all winter long we're slogging through unplowed streets, making...

Just missed getting this one off eBay: eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices If anyone has the same unit ready to go or planning to swap soon, let me know what you want for it + let's discuss. I only want the later ('08-'09) unit that...

Hi folks. I'm new here though I'm on my second 4Runner (with a Tacoma in between). I'm looking to get a leveling kit installed and possibly spacers at the same time as getting new tires. Any suggestions on someone in the area who's reliable for this kind of work? I normally buy tires through...