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We're not evaluating only the 4Runner. The same engine is used in the Highlander/Kluger, Crown, Land Cruiser 250, Tacoma, Vellfire, Lexus NX, TX, RX, etc. that are exported globally.

Is it possible that its from hooks like a car bra or car cover? I don't see how this would happen if the panels weren't horribly misaligned.

Why would Toyota incur the extra assembly cost of introducing NA-only spec engines on several production lines? If a Mexican Tacoma can already use 0w-20 through 10w-30, why bother making a US only model that can only use 0w-20? I'm sorry, but I feel like you're speculating up the wrong tree...

There's not really any noise until you reach 50mph, then there is a bit. It's only a hair louder than the Dueler Ascents, and that is very impressive for a more aggressive A/T tire. I would go along with saying that they're about the same as KO3s. EDIT: Having some trouble with 3/5 of what I...

There is a 0.0% chance that Toyota is casting or drilling engine blocks differently for different markets. Engines can use more than one oil grade, it's not a massive engineering feat. Again, the manual in my highly strung, expertly engineered BMW turbo straight six said you can use anything...

0w-30 covers all your bases then!

The EV version is SL rated, which means it's just slightly lower rolling resistance. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&tireModel=Scorpion+XTM+AT&partnum=77SR8SXAT If you're doing any serious off roading, you want E load. C and D load are basically non-existent in 18"...

Just back from Discount Tire, and I have to say -- this really is a new generation of A/T tire. These ride and steer noticeably better than the Dueler A/T Ascents I took off. Steering response is excellent, along with the low weight and excellent dampening means it rides better over bumps and...

Concepts like thermal and mechanical efficiency is beyond forum level conversations for the most part. It's like the V35A is technically more efficient than the 5.7 V8 it replaced - but it does so with less thermal and mechanical stress to boot. 10k / 1yr is fine for a daily driver on streets...

100% of the Japanese brands use cheap, thin paint. If you go look at paint on Fords, Volkswagen, and the other German brands it's immediately apparent that it's thicker and better quality. Toyota, Nissan, etc. still use primitive paint techniques relatively speaking - like people actually hand...

The Toyota 75w is expensive, yes. Some 5th gen owners use this Ravenol fluid for $22/liter: https://www.blauparts.com/ravenol-manual-transmission-fluid-mtf-3-75w-1l.html It also carries Toyota/Lexus approval for transfer case and manual transmissions.

Because I'm not running an off road recovery business, I landed on: ARB 705 LB snatch strap Factor55 7/16 soft shackles x 2 Factor 55 hitchlink

I went on a deep rabbit hole on this actually, and I'm upgrading to the Pirelli XTM ATs next week Wednesday. The Dueler A/T Ascents I have have been great, especially in snow. However, I think the sidewall leaves something to be desired with the scree fields I've come across. I'm planning to...

Harbor Freight Badlands line has recovery gear for HF prices, and they seem to work ok. Good recovery gear isn't cheap, and cheap gear raises the risk factor for catastrophic failure. I would hate to have a chinesium steel shackle fly through my windshield and send me to the next world. I'm...

These Pirellis seem like a great option, and it's good to have more competition outside of the Falken / KO3 meta. That being said, it's unfortunate we have little to choose for true 33" 275/70-18 OEM+ size in terms of C and D load rated tires. Based on what I've read from other forums, it...