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I removed my spare, and the lift mechanism (so easy) just for weight reduction, but primarily because I've never needed it, have multiple other options if I get a flat, and I too have larger tires. However, I don't off-road, mine is more of a work truck use case, including towing. The small...

Good to know, but still, heavier oil has its benefits. I was errant, however, in my reporting of the 0-30 in Australia. Wrong motor in that version. Though, the verbiage did state the 0-20 was for fuel economy...a question I continue to research to see if 0-20 is really best for our turbo...

I do love the red accent, but for me, I just had the factory recovery points (2 front, single right rear) removed, powder coated, and installed. Cost just under the price of aftermarket, and the red accent is more visible too since they are larger and have integral tie-downs. However, I see...

I did not discuss with dealer, no. I have found that this is not an uncommon "adjustment" by manufacturers where they under-rate the speedo; you're always going slower than what speedo conveys. The big question for me is odometer accuracy as this affects registration and value of a vehicle...

I would think yes, you could put your 17" winter tires on your 6G 17" rims, though no tire size and aspect ratio was listed, but my guess in winter tires aren't too big. The spacing would really be a factor of the rims. As far as speedo, they are already off from the factor...mine by 3mph when...

Reddit? I am talking about differences in Toyota owner's manuals in different global locations, and research (e.g., "Motor Oil Geek") that are in contrast to all. Again, I recognize the motor won't blow up by following any one of those, but I am looking for the right answer, not any answer.

Anything to shut down the rigid "cuz it says so in the manual" arguments!

Yes, thank you for posting...most persuasive argument since "The Oil Geek's" 20-plus minute video on the same topic.

So, I came across information about these motors of ours that have different oil weight recommendations in other parts of the world...namely heavier viscosity. Makes me begin to wonder if CAFE is a reason for 0-20. This oil debate is brutal...I mean, I know my engine isn't going to blow...

For someone who may know...there are two noise-cancelling devices on most, but not all, 4 Runner exhausts, including the factory exhaust. The mid and the tailpipe sections each have one. Some aftermarket sets only have the mid, and just a pipe where the current OE muffler sits. Is the...

Yeah, it's annoying, but I don't believe it is sensor driven, just a user-selected warning. That said, you can turn it off in the dash settings (not the app). Gotta dig a little, but you'll find it...then select "OFF"

I'm a "Sport" man all day, every day. Not because I'm a 50-something looking be youthful, but because it's a truck, and handling is terrible, so the Sport Mode increased that somewhat....says the manual. For MPGs, I still get about 25 with the way I drive, so no downside. I do like the sound...

Great post, thanks...really saved me! Just trying to tow my race car, and surge brakes are not easy to come by, and my bare-bones SR5, of course, has no brake controller for ebrakes. I'll be dropping the extra coin for this setup. Will posted any new feedback when I get it set up. Thanks...

Brumey, would you use higher octane if it did, in fact, raise power?

Not for me, but super cool!! I am looking to do a subtle accent of the TRD tri-color.

I drive my SR5 in Sport mode all the time...I really like the engine sound (for a 4-cylinder). I don't care for the sound in other drive modes, but I'm always in Sport. Regarding octane, there's video of a shop running this motor on a dyno with 87 and 91 and they claim 20 more HP. Apologies...

Those are the factory recovery points...you had them painted/powder-coated red, right? I know Toyota has red aftermarket hooks, but they ain't it, and pix I see have them as black. I got mine powder-coated on my SR5 and love it...was just wondering if Toyota did offer them in red as well.

I have the same question. Just bought a totally bare-bones SR5 RWD, and I really want a proper TORSEN differential with a bit better gear ratio. My understanding is that these SR5s come with an electronic LSD feature clamping brakes on the slipping wheel....and the ratio is 3.58. Would like a...

It was the cheapest MSRP on a 4Runner, 41,863. I paid around $38,000

I took a closer look and just pulled the whole mechanism...just too easy (12mm ratchet box wrench). I may reinstall it all later, but I just have other options for flats I just don't want to lug the lump around. Thanks for all the inputs.