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mars001 reacted to NotApplicable's post in the thread Remove spare when going bigger than 33's? with
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This is the part that I personally don't understand. If you're outfitting your rig such that you have no spare, are your mods mostly for... -
Good tires, decent ground clearance, and a 2-speed transfer case covers probably 95%+ of consumers' 4WD needs, for those that ever even...
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*all* of it comes from a larger tire(*), a lift won't change the distance between the rear pumpkin and mother earth. (*) unless you...
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mars001 reacted to odins_beer'd's post in the thread Nightmare at 10,000 miles on TRD ORP Hybrid? with Like.
I don’t disagree that Toyota is using the hybrid system primarily as a power adder rather than a fuel-savings play, it's more a...
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mars001 replied to the thread Larger Diameter Tires than OEM - Issues with vehicle / warranty / etc..That's magic! How does the computer know that you now have bigger tires and knows to compensate the display?
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mars001 replied to the thread Larger Diameter Tires than OEM - Issues with vehicle / warranty / etc..How could it possible that the speedometer shows a speed that's faster than the actual speed? With bigger tires, shouldn't it show a...
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mars001 reacted to odins_beer'd's post in the thread Nightmare at 10,000 miles on TRD ORP Hybrid? with Like.
I never argued that Toyota hybrids are unreliable by default, nor that the I-FORCE hybrid is some ticking time bomb. The argument is and...
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mars001 reacted to odins_beer'd's post in the thread Nightmare at 10,000 miles on TRD ORP Hybrid? with Like.
Besides a rogue Prius every now and then what of those vehicles are designed for offroad abuse? It does ring true because it is true...
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mars001 reacted to odins_beer'd's post in the thread Nightmare at 10,000 miles on TRD ORP Hybrid? with Like.
Yes, however I doubt many of their other vehicles are designed for offroad abuse. My point still stands, you increase your odds of...
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mars001 replied to the thread Nightmare at 10,000 miles on TRD ORP Hybrid?.Chevy still sells small 3.0 diesel in their 1500 pickup trucks...
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mars001 reacted to wactoob24's post in the thread How to secure folded second row rear seats from moving / rocking -- using straps & covers [video demonstration] with Like.
The fact that the strap exists really highlights the lack of forethought that was put into the second row design. Seems like a quick...
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mars001 reacted to Administrator's post in the thread New scams discovered: unsolicted direct messages with Like.
That account has already been banned. But you can report direct messages by clicking on the "Report" icon at the bottom left of the...
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mars001 reacted to gvan1998's post in the thread New scams discovered: unsolicted direct messages with Like.
Ive noticed that scammers are going to the classified thread and Private messaging people that are interested in that particular item...
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mars001 replied to the thread Nightmare at 10,000 miles on TRD ORP Hybrid?.Good luck and please keep us updated.
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mars001 reacted to NotApplicable's post in the thread Nightmare at 10,000 miles on TRD ORP Hybrid? with Like.
I think a lot of people know that historically, Toyota hybrids are incredibly reliable because they've been in the game for so long. The...
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mars001 replied to the thread 2026 Trailhunter Delivery.Congrats! Do you mind sharing what the OTD is for a 2026 in CA? Thanks.
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mars001 reacted to sftonyc's post in the thread Full Size Spare Tire not coming on trims (that should)? with Like.
Yep, should fit just fine. There are number of posts on here where people have done that with bigger AT tires.
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mars001 replied to the thread Full Size Spare Tire not coming on trims (that should)?.So I assume that if you buy a new full size tire (and rim) with the same size as the others then it will still fit underneath?
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mars001 reacted to Desmolicious's post in the thread Dealer wanting to run credit check even though paying cash? with Like.
I refused to give my social, and I don't think they can do a hard credit check w just my DL (a soft check does not ding credit), but it...
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mars001 reacted to Desmolicious's post in the thread Dealer wanting to run credit check even though paying cash? with Like.
So I put down a deposit on an incoming 2026 4Runner. The dealer wanted to run a credit check and asked for my social security number. I...
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mars001 replied to the thread 2026 4Runner now arriving at dealers (Wave Maker TRD Pro).What's the going rate now? I guess MSRP as they are still so new?
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mars001 reacted to ModernDay4Runner's post in the thread Radar blocked by the lightest snow flurry ever with Like.
Well for FFS, it is difficult to do that when rolling down the highway. The point is that I would not expect very light snow flurries to...
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mars001 replied to the thread Seeking Community Feedback: Can Cloud-Backup Dashcams Reduce Parking Lot Fraud & Hit-and-Run Losses?.Ring's car cam is $6 per month or $60/year.
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mars001 reacted to Cranberry's post in the thread Dealer Refusing to Order TRD Pro parts without TRD Pro VIN with Like.
Bit of an update here. So i found a dealer that was willing to give me a quote at least. I screenshotted the quote but cut out the...
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That was my thought exactly.
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mars001 replied to the thread Reduced power see dealer warning.I wonder how much that dealer was making it up 🙂
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mars001 reacted to Chicane's post in the thread 2026 4Runner now arriving at dealers (Wave Maker TRD Pro) with Like.
I heard Cops like this color.
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mars001 reacted to Lucky09's post in the thread 2026 4Runner now arriving at dealers (Wave Maker TRD Pro) with Like.
I’m curious to see how many Pros actually sell in this color. Personally, I think it looks good, but it’s not something I’d choose—and I...
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mars001 reacted to Gastan's post in the thread 2026 4Runner now arriving at dealers (Wave Maker TRD Pro) with Like.
2026 4Runners are now arriving at dealers! Here's a Wave Maker TRD Pro at Servco Toyota Honolulu, Hawaii. Update: For more looks at the...
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mars001 reacted to Cranberry's post in the thread Dealer Refusing to Order TRD Pro parts without TRD Pro VIN with Like.
I hear ya and can understand why people might question my choice. The reasoning is due to my experience on replacements and maintenance...
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mars001 replied to the thread Dealer Refusing to Order TRD Pro parts without TRD Pro VIN.Beside ordering from Toyota dealer online, any other recommended/reputable Toyota online parts?
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mars001 reacted to CAMTuning's post in the thread CAMTuning 2.4L Tuning development with Cobb Tuning with Like.
First, apologies for the long intro here. If you want, skip down to the dyno charts! My name is Cameron, but everyone calls me Cam. For...
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mars001 reacted to John2112's post in the thread Jump starting another car battery with the hybrid 4Runner with Like.
Yes, you can jump the 12-volt battery on the hybrid. That 12 volt battery on the hybrid is not used for anything other than the...
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mars001 reacted to shine's post in the thread Jump starting another car battery with the hybrid 4Runner with Like.
Hybrid 4Runners with the 4 AUX switches, including the Trailhunter and the TRD Pro, do indeed have a starter and an alternator. The 12v...
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mars001 replied to the thread Jump starting another car battery with the hybrid 4Runner.Thanks. Can the hybrid battery run down then it couldn't start/run the engine?
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mars001 replied to the thread Three things I miss coming from my 4th gen....Got it. I used to put my laptop in there.
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mars001 reacted to MTN Dew's post in the thread Three things I miss coming from my 4th gen... with Like.
If you were to flip up only the drivers side rear seat bottom only. You can put a pizza box there. Its flat and pizza box won't slide...
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mars001 replied to the thread Jump starting another car battery with the hybrid 4Runner.Thank you. Then can a hybrid be jumped from a jump starter if the battery was dead?
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mars001 reacted to Dead Horse's post in the thread Jump starting another car battery with the hybrid 4Runner with Like.
As far as I know, it's only the hybrids with the auxiliary switches. They're standard equipment on the Trailhunters and Pros, and...
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mars001 reacted to John2112's post in the thread Jump starting another car battery with the hybrid 4Runner with Like.
The Trailhunter like I have and the TRD Pro do have alternators, they assume you're going to put accessories like winches on them. The...
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mars001 replied to the thread Jump starting another car battery with the hybrid 4Runner.Which hybrid has or didn't have an alternator?
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mars001 replied to the thread Three things I miss coming from my 4th gen....What's "pizza box compartment"?
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mars001 reacted to shine's post in the thread Three things I miss coming from my 4th gen... with Like.
1. Driver's side grab handle. I use it all the time to get into the truck, makes it easier to not slide across the seat as I get in. I...
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mars001 reacted to TyRoosevelt's post in the thread Why only 2025 4Runners (no 2026 4Runner) on dealer lots? with Like.
I don’t know if that is necessarily accurate. I have always seen the upcoming year models usually drop by December. I have purchased 9...
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mars001 replied to the thread Looking to charge Jackery 1000 v2 in non hybrid.Your best bet probably to get an alternator DC-DC charger like Ecoflow or Bluetti That can have up to 800W (with the engine running) to...
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Anything is possible with money. is it practical, that is the question
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mars001 reacted to FoozGrind's post in the thread Brakes squeal horribly backing out of driveway each day with Sad.
The 3 arbitrators said that the brake noise didn’t qualify as being a performance, safety or impact to value…. I have brought it to...
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mars001 reacted to Nodak's post in the thread Hybrid system failed - "System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" with Like.
go watch AMD on care car nut youtube channel. he recently did a video on replacing every fluid in a toyota engine
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mars001 replied to the thread Hybrid system failed - "System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer".That doesn't sound too hard?
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mars001 replied to the thread Tire Rotation - TPMS Recalibration needed or not.Pretty sure they can't know or remember every single thing on every models.