Recent content by JBMcG

I went with the Tacoma tires which have a +10mm offset relative to the stock wheels and I'm pretty sure they're the same width. Also, I run OEM tire size and already had the 16" snow tires. I don't notice a difference with handling or road feel. I'm happy with the decision. Down the line may go...

I found a couple deals on a 2019 and 2010 Tacoma Wheel sets. If I understand correctly, the offset on a stock Sequoia is +15 whereas the Tacoma of those years had +30 or +25 which would bring the tires/wheels 10 or 15mm closer to suspension components. I threw one of the 2019 wheels (which...

That's noisy enough I could envision becoming annoyed by that pretty easily, at speed. I think for now I'll look at getting the Trutrac installed on the rear and do more research to decide on the front end. Actually just did 100+ more miles of the Washington BDR in the last couple days, and...

I don't think I'll be doing any crawling. Mostly just want something that can get through a variety of "loss of traction" situations. Thanks for the feedback!

Would love to test drive a front and rear axle Truetrac.

I appreciate the unwarranted vote of confidence, and I wish I were handy enough to tackle a job like this, but I know my limits! I talked to another shop and the guy sounded like he'd been doing working on differentials in his sleep for about the last 50 years. His take was to do the Truetrac...

Thanks for the thorough endorsement. Everything I've seen and read is pointing me in the direction of Truetracs, front and rear. I don't plan to do any rock crawling, mostly messing around in loose gravel, maybe some mud, and definitely snow and ice. I'd called a local 4x4 shop and he'd...

Looking for a bit better traction in slippery conditions. Anybody have experience installing Eaton Detroit Truetracs? If the 2002 Sequoias have "A-Trac", it seems to be pretty primitive and not terribly effective.

Ahem, or 4.7s. ;)

I had one of those phone/cup/fast charge things (as shown), but it was taking up valuable cup holder space. I took it apart and mounted it to the stereo trim. You can see I initially center mounted it, but that was the wrong place as it was blocking my view of the temp control display.

Got tired of my cups flopping around. Borrowed some foam padding from an old computer case. Foam from computer case was 1/4", and I had to double it. Factory foam ring holds the cut pieces in place. No need to glue, so you can remove to clean. Might find some sturdier foam at some point, but...

My daughter and I completed section one, two, and most of section three of Washington BDR. Had a blast, but kinda wishing I had some upgrades to help me get through the washout section. Bone stock got us pretty far, though! Beautiful views of Mt Adams, St. Helens, and Rainier.

That's unfortunate! I hope you didn't need the video!

I was thinking maybe you just get in through the cab? Very curious about this project!

I've yet to get stuck behind a washout or slide. Trying to think who I'd even call. Maybe DNR since they manage the land in that area? Call the feds if it's NFS land, if anybody would answer the phone?