Recent content by Thrasher_S

I’m trying to keep my 2018 at, or near, the original ride height (for reasons). However, I want to add a winch and the necessary bumper (probably a low profile, not full width) which will add about 150lbs to the very front. In my opinion, the front is already soft, so this will make it worse. I...

2018 TRD ORP - No modifications to the electrical system except the "tail as turn" mod with LEDs. No aftermarket alarm. Today while I was at work a colleague told me my panic alarm was going off. I went out to my rig and it was honking/flashing the lights but only at about 1/3 volume. Pressing...

I'm 6'3" and I have to move the seat about 1in closer than my preferred setting. It's just close enough that I worry a little about my knees in the even of a crash... That said, I like to sit a bit closer than it seems most people like.

I didn't know that existed! Thanks for the coupon, I might have to pick something else up too...

I'm in the middle of installing the full set of RCI Aluminum skid plates and I was chased inside by unexpected rain. My question is: For those of you with these installed did you, or did you not, keep the plastic piece that was attached up under the radiator and filled the gap between the front...

I think it depends on your use. For me, aluminum for sure, but I'm worried about rust and I'm mostly "bashing" snow and sticks.

My 2018 with 17k miles on it is peeling from about 10-12 o'clock on the BACK of the wheel. I can't see it, but I can feel it. I think it's from my wedding ring, but it shouldn't be happening. I put over 100k on my last rig (Xterra) and never had an issue with the same ring. It's hard to see...

If I was going to spend that much I'd much rather build it "myself" (with a lot of help from a shop), and the goal wouldn't be a modern luxury vehicle that looks like an FJ. It would be a much more capable toy, for way less money.

I wish I had the money, and lack of sense, to buy one of these and actually drive it offroad. People who buy one of these should be placed on some sort of registry for "FJ Offenders".

I've been on the look out for an FJ40 for a while now, and the availability out there is frustrating. It seems like anything priced reasonable for a "toy" is a rustbucket beyond my skills to save. The vast majority of the rest have been "built" by lunatics or restored to the point it would be a...

The rear cargo area of my Xterra had a hatch that was nearly the full size of the back floor. It wasn't very deep, but it was big enough to carry a tow strap, small shovel, tire patch kit, and jumper cables. All stuff I always keep in the car and hope I never need. I miss it badly... Now I keep...

Or the drivetrain for the new Rav4 Prime, which is probably going to be awesome... in a Rav4.

"This is the makes my runner sound cool by chirping the tires when I turn button. The steering feels stiffer, but I just power through."

Agreed. I don't think they can make the 4Runner (much) more like the Highlander. How does the Sequoia fit in?

Well, I did it. I watched several videos and managed to get most of the info that way. Only issue I had was where to fit the plug part of the harness right under the key. I had to unplug it twice and try a different spot to get the trim under the steering wheel to fit back together.