K.C.,
Thanks for the cool links. I'll have to check it out. I just got my 4runner back in tip top shape again. Had some real trouble with the front end axles and front diff. Turns out my truck was sort of in between 2H and 4H. Something to do with the vacuum switch not fully engaging in or out of 4 wheel drive. Long story short it wrecked my entire front end. I got a new front diff, front axels and decided to add manual lockers. Now I have the best of both worlds. When I'm not off road I can just unlock the hubs and not worry about unecessary wear and tare on my front end.
As far as Snowboarding.. Yeah, I'll be up there sometime this winter. Need to tune my gear first before I head up.. Should be a good ski season in Tahoe..
Cheers,
Sephryan