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Neither. Don't count on necessary a better ride quality than what is finely tuned from the factory. There are also those that have swapped to Tundra arms and kept AHC so that's not a limitation either For general use and even into sporty...

Counter point: at the limits of the traction circle, everyone becomes a 'performance user'. I could make an argument that the less astute the driver, the more important it is to have the best in tires. Emergency braking, evasive maneuvering...

Breakings this down from two perspectives: 1. Casual Users I would argue that perhaps for this audience, that actual tire qualities and performance matter little. I can see an argument for tires as a commodity. Where paying more for a tire...

Side note- on the Harrop supercharger conversion the IAT sensor is relocated below the intercooler core in the supercharger manifold. Agreed most of the underhood heat is shed from the radiator while running, and then I suspect the engine...

IAT is measured at the MAF, which is on the intake tube immediately off airbox. The coolant loop at the TB would have no influence on IAT measurements as it'ss situated further downstream at the throttle body. Sure, there could be some warming...

What do we have here. To be continued...

Love how you have a FLIR handy.

Yes! @lx200inAR had a nice table earlier in this thread below. +35 offset seems to strike a good balance for typical upsized tires between 33-35". It also makes clearance and fitment about as easy as possible for those sizes to drop in.

I’m going to try to find a way to duct some cooler air from a high pressure area back to the battery.

If there were a lithium to put underhood, LiFePO4 chemistry as you have would be the better option. I've found in extended slow speed crawling off-road, that the underhood temps can really start to climb. Here's what the Intake Air Temp (IAT)...

Bringing this thread back up to the top as there's offset and scrub radius questions in other threads of late. The compromises and symptoms to aggressive offsets I think are clear. Understanding why might be a bit more difficult. Re-using...

That's a good question. It has been awhile. I'd like to think it drives pretty close to stock, except the CG is higher. In the grand scheme of things, the mods that affect daily drivability is a sensor lift (1.75" F / 1.25") and 35s. My wife...

Any concerns with damage to the frame horn or threaded inserts if someone comes down hard on a rock with one of these off-road?

Short answer, nope. In the 100-series AHC architecture, the pressure sensor lived in the actively pressurized circuit of the AHC system In the 200-series AHC architecture, the pressure sensor lives outside the actively pressurized circuit. It...

I get what your saying. The way I understand your point - for those that don't truly use their tires in A/T fashion, that any tire might be suitable? Lots and lots of A/T tired vehicles out commuting and mall crawling. IMO, A/T tires should be...

“So there I was, trail braking my SUV While towing” -Legend #racecarthings

The most adventurous thing the pavement princess has done in a while…. Hoping to take my daughter camping soon

KO2s were a benchmark in their time. They built upon and superseded the original KO, of which arguably defined the segment. Time and expectations don't stand still. The competitive set has caught up since the 2016 KO2 release. The new kids on...

Yes, very possible. I was somewhat trail braking and turning on a downhill section (not the best thing to do when towing), so it could have been my fault. I have heard recommendations to reduce anti-sway friction on weight distribution hitches...

Now that I have had more time and varied use with the mildly relaxed front sway bar bracket, I'm pretty happy with the results - Incrementally more flexy front axle. Useful more articulation. - It just completely eats up rally type running. It...

I should maybe post a reference to my post where I show how the land cruiser and trailer were finished to solve the trailer charging under tow problem. It was after all, the entire point behind the alternator upgrade. Trailer power -...

An interesting and evidently a very performant path. For those that follow Matt Off-road, the Banana and Morvair have serious technical chops and they both use Spicer limited-slips in the rear axle. With Detroit front auto-lockers. Sure, they...

Bit of a hilarious exchange today……. Me, calling the ———— Toyota dealer service department: Hi, I’d like to get new shocks on a Land Cruiser Service: I can help you, who makes the Land Cruiser? Me: Toyota Service: Oh, I don’t know anything...

Agreed! My buddy has 285/70s that I helped him fit on his GX. Using the same recipe from the LX for 35s. Still got hung up on a huge rock last weekend. This is after some stacking to get his rear axle off said rock.

These particular tires run much narrower than a typical 315. They are more like a 285. Im hoping they will be ok, but I’ll guess we will see.