Recent content by NWRes

Function over form. I'm the same way. Why spend money you don't need too. When a stock wheel on our 03 Sequoia showed signs of corrosion a couple of years ago I found a refurbished direct replacement rather than purchase four new rims as new OEM wheels were no longer available.

You have Les Schwab tire stores in CO. Take your ride to one of their shops and I'm betting one of their employees can test fit a pair of socks for you check. I too took note of what the manual says. I looked at a pair and did not think they would be up to the task I wanted them for which is...

I have driven 4X4s as my daily driver and as work vehicles since 1976. Sold our 2003 Sequoia to purchase the 4Runner and my 04 2500HD is still in the driveway. I never exercised the FWD systems on a regular bases, just used as needed especially in the fall and winter. Never had one fail on me...

Just what I am looking for. Minimal weight, minimal cutting, low profile and easy access to the winch. Like you my concern is snow. I figured a leveling kit to bring the nose/fairlead up and compensate for the added weight. Been looking and was going to decide in the spring. Please let us know...

Consumer Reports is still a good source of information for a lot of things but you are right about automotive evaluations. They tend to rate trucks and SUVs poorly because of ride and on road handling but that's what I think people look at these days. They want a truck or SUV with a rough and...

We sold our Sequoia that we purchased new in 2003 to buy the 4Runner. Interior furnishing/storage is my only real complaint. The ride is what I expected it to be and it both handles better and has more pep than the Sequoia did. However the 4Runner has less storage and what there is I consider an...

For those interested the Consumer Reports evaluation of the 2025 4Runner is out. Right now access is on-line only, Has not hit the printed edition yet. As one would expect it is rated much better than the Bronco or Jeep Wrangler. For this evaluation they rented a 2025 TRD Pro. They also...

These are the easiest and probably the safest, most versatile way to anchor/attach a tow strap or chain. Purchased this one from Warn Industries years ago and it has seen a lot of use on my 3/4 ton truck. Just ordered another one off Amazon so I can have one in each vehicle. Several different...

That is normal. Bothered me a bit when we first got our 4Runner but used to hearing it now. At first I thought it might create a battery issue but after leaving it parked in the garage or elsewhere for a couple of week long plus stretches with no issues I no longer worry about it.

Not sure why I have not had any problems with anything about our ride as others have. I realize that folks forgo the Zurich coating that Toyota pushes but I had it done anyway on our Cutting Edge finish just to try it before taking delivery back in March plus both upper and lower PPF. After...

Yes, that is correct.

If you have a case on your phone the charger is not going to work. Minus a case the charger works great for me and I'm using Android Auto, Bluetooth and Google Maps. Will completely charge my sometimes nearly dead phone and keep it charged while using the apps. I have had four adults with...

I purchased chains for our 4Runner at our local Les Schwab a week or so ago. We test fitted them in the parking lot. Looked good so I picked them up. Test fitted them again at home and gave them a thorough look from every angle. Could not see any issue. They also mentioned tire socks.

With winter snows coming or in some locations already here a few have been concerned about their 4Runner manual stating that they cannot utilize tire chains. With the 265/70R18 Falken factory tires on our Off Road Premium I have that problem as the manual states that chains cannot be fitted to...

Just the back. Not enough clearance in front. Suspension components. In all but the worst cases all most will need is just a set on the back.