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Even with unlimited budget - the LX still doesn't look like a very good platform for a dedicated trail vehicle for this type of mod to me. It has a lot of strikes against it for this - namely weight and size. After adding portals and tires it'll...

I've said it in another thread - it doesn't make much sense to me to do this on an LX because you're taking away the main reason to own it - comfortable highway cruising - to make something that's going to end up about as capable on a trail as a...

I have no idea what's behind that panel. Just a picture I found on the google machine. I'd sure hope they at least have a fuse or breaker on it. On my own junk - I'd use one of these type of flush mount receptacles with a door so it's nice and tidy.

1 - The whole package is not my cup of tea. Too much IMO and more fitting for a 5th gen 4Runner to run Rubicon. 2 - The above said however, I like the bumpers design. Well integrated. 3 - Interesting comments about the 3rd row. Exactly my...

I can't see any images. But if you lift it - the track bar remaining the same length will shift the rear axle to one side because the track bar swings in an arc. This is common and rarely causes serious issues. It tends to ride a bit rougher due...

I emailed back and forth about 6 or 7 years ago with the manufacturer in China for the black series about having one custom built. Was about 1/4 the price of the landed version, but I couldn't get the wife onboard with the smaller trailer. The...

This is how I would do it. Looks like a some other folks have done this. It would be nice if Toyota had provided a direct battery terminal post to each pole under the hood. Battery location isn't ideal for things like winches, snow plows, etc...

Just use your existing compressor. Splice the power cable for Anderson 120A quick connects so you can use either Anderson or clamps. Install quick connect mounting panel in suitable location in the trunk, near battery on the 250. (I use...

I've looked at that kit. I'd really like to see a simpler(?) version of it that doesn't require the meth injection system. Just a nice intercooler setup instead. Ideally a liquid to air intercooler that sits right on top of the engine where a...

I'm in the inverse camp - I liked the v6. I'd trade my v8 for a turbo v6 (I'd much rather have a turbo I6 but that's another story), but I wouldn't trade the rest of the truck. I don't like the new cabin size/visibility/layout and it had visible...

There is no logical premise to this. Because a supercharger isn't about horsepower. It's about making every trip to the mall feel like a Baja run. It's to haul gear and ass to camp, and making the trip itself part of the adventure. It's about...

Exactly. Modern tech done “well” is great. I tried putting a 7 pin test plug in it so it would read resistance and hopefully see it as a trailer (simple solution, and my service manger tried on his Taco too) but it didn’t work for either of us...

I ordered 285/75/18s that I’m planning to mount on the factory wheels. They may not fit, but we shall see.

That's frustrating. I've had two similar experiences. Once was in Italy in a rental Skoda (I think) - it was a diesel manual with stop/start (I didn't know it was a start/stop engine) and it stopped in the middle of an intersection and wouldn't...

It depends on generation. Gen2 tundra is a lot different from the gen2 Sequoia. The Tundra has a c-channel frame from basically the transfer case back. The gen2 Sequoia is a fully boxed frame all the way back and has IRS. New Sequoia and Tundra...

My wife, 7 month old daughter, and I did the rubicon trail a couple weeks ago for rubithon. The trail was a neat experience, we were in a group run with cruisers and company, 8x 80’s and then me, the lone 200. I was surprised to see in the...

At the end of the day - either the body has to flex, has to have more flex between body and chassis (body mounts), or have a more rigid chassis that doesn't flex as much. The 3rd gen Tundra has a lot less chassis flex than the earlier...

I’m sure there were lawyers in a room somewhere drawing red lines through anything and everything that presented even a modicum of risk. “Cruise control?” “Straight to jail.” https://g.co/kgs/ZETtNaa Toyota is mostly run by the bean...

I've never used that type of WDH so I can't really compare to what I've used. The one I have is like this: Toyota really needs a Sequoia TrailHunter with 35s and the 3" lift. Toyota should be putting AHC in the Sequoia also as an option. I...

A few thoughts/questions for the OP - Does your hitch have an anti-sway function. I usually think of those side sway damping things as a bandaid for poor trailer dynamics, but I did notice a significant benefit when towing a full size box with...

No horse in this race, but I'm keen on hearing about the 300-series tow performance. As one that tows on the upper end and past 200-series spec'd capacities, there might be some things that can improve the experience. For reference, I tow a 28'...

Damn this thread really went off into the weeds fast.

Appreciate the super thoughtful response. Makes total sense why you picked that tire - I’m in the same boat!

The KO3 probably is a bit tougher. I just haven't seen it make a difference in my own experiences. I haven't had a sidewall failure on the Michelins and haven't seen one on a KO3 either. So, the KO3 might be tougher - I just haven't had any...