So Cal 4Runner BS Thread

[SpeedyKevin]

Hey all!

New here, located in Santa Monica and just picked up a 2019 ORP this morning! Super excited! Getting Wildpeak AT3Ws installed this weekend. Looking forward to taking it out asap!

 

[phqduphead]

Anybody getting out & about in SD this weekend? Wife & kid are gone for a week so I have a hall pass. Still never been wheeling in Anza B.

I’ll be in the Old Dale area Saturday leaving Sunday morning. 3 runners kids and dogs.


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[grave]

I’ll be in the Old Dale area Saturday leaving Sunday morning. 3 runners kids and dogs.

Sounds fun but a little farther than I want to go this weekend. Tryna stay a little more local.

 

[4runnerfiend]

Plans changed... will be doing Old Dale with [MENTION=68308]phqduphead[/MENTION]

 

[Goose Gear Brett]

Do you guys ever do a meet and greet local to so cal?

 

[2112 R]

Do you guys ever do a meet and greet local to so cal?

There is a meet up in San Diego weekend of May 19
San Diego 4Runner Fiesta Island Meet Up and BBQ : May 19, 2019

 

[Daikon]

Hello from Los Angeles.

 

[SpeedyKevin]

Had a blast out at Redrock yesterday! Neat place to check out

 

[Endlessearth]

Had a blast out at Redrock yesterday! Neat place to check out

I just looked that up. Definitely looks to be worth a visit. Must make for some great photos in the early morning.

 

[BLK7BRD]

I got a 7 month old moose from a rescue yesterday.


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[SpeedyKevin]

Hey all!

New here, located in Santa Monica and just picked up a 2019 ORP this morning! Super excited! Getting Wildpeak AT3Ws installed this weekend. Looking forward to taking it out asap!

Just got some new parts added :eyebrows:

Dobinsons 2" lift, RCI sliders and skids, and a ARB breather kit on the diff and locker

Haven't driven it much but with what experience I've had so far, I can say the ride is firmer in a good way. Feels much better/smoother on the highway now and the nose dive is no longer there!

Body roll is pretty much non-existent too (also have KDSS but the improvement is noticeable)

 

[SpeedyKevin]

I just looked that up. Definitely looks to be worth a visit. Must make for some great photos in the early morning.

If you plan a trip out there, hit me up! I still want to explore other areas there

 

[EJs16]

Got black Betty up to phone booth finally.. can't let jeeps have all the fun hard to get good pics at midnight....

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[BEERRNR]

Some Labor Day weekend camping at Leo Carrillo.

 

[ChrisK_]

Hey all. So winter is approaching soon and I was wondering if any of you guys are running dedicated winter tires. I know we live in SoCal, no rain/snow etc but I do plan on going out of state to catch some storms, going to bear and the usual mammoth trip per month. So if you are using winter tires can you tell me what brand and size. I currently run 285/70/17 ko2’s. Thanks!

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[Kamalani Mahie]

Hey all. So winter is approaching soon and I was wondering if any of you guys are running dedicated winter tires. I know we live in SoCal, no rain/snow etc but I do plan on going out of state to catch some storms, going to bear and the usual mammoth trip per month. So if you are using winter tires can you tell me what brand and size. I currently run 285/70/17 ko2’s. Thanks!

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No I don't run dedicated winter tires. I have exactly what you have. 4wd and those tires have done what I needed them to do for California. But if you're looking at winter tires I've heard good things about the Cooper ATW's. Basically an all-terrain designed specifically with a winter tread compound and winter siping for snow traction.

 

[Jahmiroquai]

Hey all. So winter is approaching soon and I was wondering if any of you guys are running dedicated winter tires. I know we live in SoCal, no rain/snow etc but I do plan on going out of state to catch some storms, going to bear and the usual mammoth trip per month. So if you are using winter tires can you tell me what brand and size. I currently run 285/70/17 ko2’s. Thanks!

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The KO2's are rated for snow, though that's different than a dedicated snow tire.

Another option might be a good set of chains, which if we get to chain control R3 Cal Trans will make you carry/use anyway

 

[ChrisK_]

No I don't run dedicated winter tires. I have exactly what you have. 4wd and those tires have done what I needed them to do for California. But if you're looking at winter tires I've heard good things about the Cooper ATW's. Basically an all-terrain designed specifically with a winter tread compound and winter siping for snow traction.

That’s what I’ve been reading on. I’ll look more into it. Thanks!


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[Kamalani Mahie]

That’s what I’ve been reading on. I’ll look more into it. Thanks!


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Sure no problem man.

 

[slidez]

Hey Guys! Just got my 4Runner earlier last month and its my absolute first foray into anything offroading. Broke 500 miles and went with some coworkers to Cleghorn and it was a blast. Does anyone know where I could look up maps online with the specific markers like the punch bowl and etc? I'd like to learn some of the landmarks to know which offshoots to avoid in the future.