Recent content by Unretired

I've towed both T@B and the smaller T@G rentals on trips in the Virginia and Pennsylvania mountains. The T@G was a breeze and I really liked that little trailer. The T@B was noticeable, but didn't strain the 4R if you towed smart - anticpated hills, thought about torque converter and watched...

I am doubtful, but still have hopes. Toyota just made a GR Corolla and a manual GR Supra, so at least part of the company is listening. Maybe some of that initiative will rub off on the Truck/SUV side of the house...G4R

etrailer - Crutchfield - Tire Rack Fan Big fan of etrailer customer service and research info. I've used them several times with no problems. Think you must be that 1% where something went wrong. Crutchfield another great site with all sorts of info and great service. You can call them...

I'm on the opposite side of the 3 kid-dog-stuff hill. As the kids got older I went from a Tahoe to 4Runner.... was a little small at first. Now with only one kid left in the house the 4Runner seems huge. Most of the time I don't even have the back seats in - dog loves that space. You'll be...

Reliable Reliability Data? I've never seen this website before... why Dashboard Light? I do note they rate the Jeep Wrangler - well above average to exceptional. Above the RAV4 and second only to the CR-V... Hmmm ?

I just measured mine - 40.5 and they work just fine. Never occured to me that some trucks would be off just off a bit. Hopefully loosen and re-tighten works.

I'm interested as well, haven't gotten out as much this year. If no one has time to figure out new routes etc I think keeping it simple sounds fine. Maybe: Up Union Springs (the icy mess we passed on last year). Down Dunkle Hollow. Camp at the exact same spot. Make an even bigger fire (if...

Rent One First 4Runner had no issues with the size of the T@B, but I did. Recommend you rent a trailer to get an idea before you commit. I've used RVShare and Outdoorsy - both went great. T@B layout looks perfect on paper and probably would be if you were 5.5ft tall and 120 pounds. I'm 6'3"...

Redesigned GX interior tell us anything? Lexus finally updated the 22 GX interior and has buttons, screen, carplay etc. Think that tells us anything? At least a couple more years before a redesign of that platform- 24/25 at best? And I'm thinking the 4R is linked to that timeline as well? Maybe...

I am happy with my Engo Pros: Price - I got mine for under $400 on Black Friday Reliability - it's supposed to be one of the old reliable names for what that's worth (Warn, Engo, Mile Marker, SuperWinch, Ramsey...) Size - long & narrow, fits easily in front of radiator, didn't even have to bend...

Parking Pawl They all do that because so many are adjusted wrong and just rolling onto the parking pawl and not really using the parking brake. I'm unimpressed with the parking brake, but after fiddling with it several times I have gotten it to work. It seems to hold MUCH better nose down...

First Quarter Tank vs Last Quarter Tank My computer also shows much higher mileage for the first quarter tank and then slowly drops 3+ mpg as the trip continues. I've seen 18-20 for the first 50-100 miles and eventually watch it drop down to 15-16 with generally constant speed and consistent...

Don't Need a Spare CV - Need a Spare Tie Rod Cost, size/weight, mess and the ability to limp out on 1/2 a CV is why I convinced myself that I don't need a spare CV. That said - I'm East Coast and generally only a hour+ away from a decent enough fire road at any time. I am going to start...

Very Personal Decision based on YOUR Driving 4.56 (or 4.88) isn't the answer for MANY people. Spend some time looking at RPMs and speeds for various tire sizes and shift points. My rig is a daily driver in the DC area. I drove around in 4th gear for a while which wasn't exact but close. I drive...

Sat in a couple Broncos today Sat in, climbed on/under a couple of 2021 Broncos at an event today.. no driving. Pretty nice truck. Hope the 6th Gen team has seen what they have to beat. 4-door, Black Diamond, Antimatter Blue, Sasquatch, Mid Package 4-door, Badlands, Iconic Silver, Lux Package...