Recent content by MikeD

Hmm.... I used a very old round connector last week and it worked. I thought those things were all standard and we have the two main standard variants available on the 6G4R (7 pin SAE Round and 4 pin flat/straight - I think). I think there might be a 6 pin round variant out there and maybe...

Congrats! Did you do the # 2135K kit (with the UCA) or the one without? Did you buy direct from ARB? Sounds like you did it yourself. (right?) I am contemplating that and wondering how tough the UCA is to remove and replace. Any photos or videos of the install itself? What were the...

TRD ORP, normal mode, 70/30 mix highway/city/ 93 Octane, 14.5K miles: With 67# 285/75 Toyo A/T III on TRD Flat black option wheels: - Average over ~6.5K miles: ~17.5 MPG (with odo adjustment for tire circumference difference (6.75%) With 37# 265/65 Mich Trails (OEM) on TRD PRO wheels: -...

I'm considering the OME and was curious about that "med 20" so asked Gemini. This is what it said: In the description of an Old Man Emu (OME) MT64 strut assembly, "Med 20" indicates two separate tuning and configuration specifications: [1] Med (Medium Load): This refers to the spring rate and...

Solid choice. After a number of mods (full steel skids, rock sliders, etc.) I realized that I just should have gotten a Trailhunter - then I would have SDM and not have to do this for the challenging rock crawling I've found my way to: Sway bar link disconnected. BTW - My view is that those...

Apparently true. Unfortunately.

Good question with a somewhat interesting answer. I NOW have a full size spare that I carry in the back (too big for underneath). But I only had OEM spare when that E load sidewall cut occurred on the 285/75. We attempted to patch but we're not successful. We put the 265/70 spare on, aired it...

Thanks Pinstriping was not bad on either Big Levels or Union Springs but it was still "winter" for both (3 Jan and 28 Feb, respectively). I can imagine it will get worse as the growing season moves forward. My worst pinstriping was on Walter's Gap (off of Peter's Mill Run) in August. But...

If you have a Hybrid (can't tell from sig) the storage areas in front and behind the battery are good locations if the jack you pick is long but not wide. I have a heavy come-along (since I am still winch-less), some tools, a fire extinguisher and my Wolfbox jump starter/compressor and a few...

Will the dealer provide a credit for the KO3s vs. the tires they will keep when making the swap? If not, you can likely save a bunch by selling the virtually new OEMs - ditto if you are swapping wheels for the optional flat black or TRD PRO wheels. Then you could sell the OEM wheels and tires...

Over on the "What did you do to your 6th gen 4runner today" thread I was asked about a recent off-roading adventure that another member remembered I was planning. Administrator Jay asked me to expand my answer to that question and post here. So, here we go... Starting with a pretty picture on...

Cam: Really appreciate the scientific approach and controlling variables but that last graph is so compelling I've got to ask.... If you applied "a complete calibration — including airflow modeling, torque request strategy, fueling, ignition timing, boost control, and transmission tuning" for...

YW! Also, I must agree with you on this: " There are more than a few newest gen Tacoma and 4Runner owners out there using OnX. OnX may have already dealt with this issue and could have a solution for you." I've been meaning to bug them and describe the issue but just haven't gotten around to...

There is a screen that pops up saying how easy it is to get the remote access active again. I think this is all you get on the "navigation" icon (arrow-like icon). No maps. Caveat: I've not done anything in the Toyota app except use the radio tuner and adjusted audio fade when a back seat...

Sorry. Multi Terrain Monitor. When in 4HI or 4LO when you hit the MTS (Multi-Terrain Select) button on the mode selector dial and are going slow enough (under somewhere around 6 MPH) the screen will switch to the MTM view showing the front and sides (or other selectable views) so you can see...