Recent content by MikeD

The DTE is always there - until it changes to "Refuel" when it gets to zero. The Fuel Low banner comes on and fuel icon changes from white to amber with 2.8 Gallons left in tank (somewhere between 17 and 23 miles DTE in my experience). The DTE changes to "Refuel" when it hits zero. And here...

Really great work. Am dreaming about someone taking your code and creating a version for Android Auto. (And I would opt for as much resolution on the fuel levels as possible) But on your final point: Is there any way to see EXACTLY the algorithm the vehicle is using to calculate distance to...

I'm not sure I exactly understand the question but I really like the automatic unlocking of the back doors when I touch the inside of the drivers (or front passenger) handle. I'll note that I had the dealer adjust the delay time down to minimum (1.5 seconds per manual) but still hated waiting...

If "foot of the Blue Ridge Pkwy" means Waynesboro/Afton where its Skyline Dr. to the north and Blue Ridge Pkwy to the south than you are SO close to Bald Mtn (where I went last week with Rock Doc) and relatively close to Union Springs (where I went yesterday when a golf outing fell through)...

I think without the upgraded axles and knuckles you need to drop the diff to keep the CV angle from being marginal with a 2.5" lift. (That is what was recommended to me by a shop I went to for estimate on the OME MT64 kit) The longer/beefier axle handles the angle better. But this is just a...

Note that the kit includes new axles and knuckles so that is not quite it. (And the axle removal means a drain of the front diff - which is probably worth doing anyway.) I could probably have done it myself but decided the personal time saved and having it installed with warranty protection...

You ought to look for the several threads that cover lots of details about the Toyota TRD Lift kit - including these two: Updates on OEM TRD Lift kit TRD 2.5" Lift suspension installed - Ed Martin Toyota I think most of your questions are addressed and lots of questions you didn't think of...

Just picking one example, Toyo A/T III specs say that a 295/75R17 will fit on 7.5" wheel. Now at that diameter (34.4") and width (11.6") you will need to remove air dam, bend back tab and remove crash bracket - and on SR5 it might still rub, but you certainly could go 285/70R17 (33" dia/11.5"...

285/70R18 are 34s not 35s (33.7" typically). And MANY folks on here have mounted them without issues (other than crash plate maybe). And my experience (on TRD OR, not PRO so not exactly what you are saying - and offset does matter) is that 35s can fit. I've posted my specific experience...

I'm sure I've posted this before, but yes: am running 285/75R18 Toyo ATIII - which are 34.8" diameter (and .3" larger than the same tire in a "true" 35" (35x12.5R18 Toyo ATIII are 34.5" diameter). Toyo A/T III specs. I had 285/75s originally installed with +20 offset TRD Pro wheels - stock...

I literally just took this photo of mine yesterday (lift was 4 weeks ago): I really don't understand the numbers, but I would observe that your right rear toe is not too different than my left rear. OTOH my thrust angle is spot on zero, yours a bit off (but just a small bit and I don't know...

Challenging but very doable for stock SR5 on main trail. Its probably closer to a 4 rating right now than the 5 that onX gives it because the most significant challenge are deep mud holes that are not so deep now given the drought situation. Alternate trail is more challenging - probably a...

(Potential) NOVA 4Runner friends: Per entries above, I've got two trips planned and would welcome others to join if interested. First one is rather short notice: 7/18 (tomorrow) morning ride on Bald Mtn. Meeting location: Intersection of Forest Road, 162 & Coal Rd, Stuarts Draft, VA...

The OEM cargo light improves the interior illumination immensely. And $50 Amazon light does a great job illuminating the area outside below the hatch. I consider both to be worth the cost and small installation effort.

Am planning to take my daughter and her boyfriend on an excursion to Bald Mountain on Saturday morning. Was planning an early arrival (8ish) at Coal Rd entry but would delay an hour or two if others would join. I suspect its still dry enough that I don't need to be too nervous about getting...