Recent content by Tokend

Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 265/65R17. I'd guess they have another 20000 miles in 'em.

I've been browsing this and other SUV forums for two years now. I'm retired, and wanted an honest, rugged, reliable vehicle for modest usage--some moderate towing, occasional hauling. Also, living in the boondocks, I wanted to be able to get out when the rains came and washed out the dirt roads...

Well, smoke it is, then. This is a V6 Sport. Thanks, Cape.

Thanks, Uneek. Very helpful. When engaging 4wd (hi or lo), is some amount of "clunk" normal, or should it be as smooth as shifting a manual transmission? Also, when running in 4wd, should I notice an increased amount of noise from the additional gears turning? Sounds like the dealer (not...

I'm looking for a used 4th gen. multi-mode 4wd 4Runner. Never having owned a 4wd, I want to test this before plunking down my cash. When test driving, how should I test the 4wd? Should I engage it while driving straight or standing still? What should I listen for and feel for to spot units...

Thanks, uneek Good, helpful information.

Hi all. Newcomer here. I'm looking to buy an 06-08 used 4R, but have been coming up short. A few low-mileage candidates I've seen are not much less than new. So, I'm reconsidering buying new. However, I heard that there was something called (I think) "Access Toyota," which means, in plain...