It is strong PERIOD. There are guys running Cummins with them and in Saudi Arabia they are running 1,000hp+ doing sand drags.
I have never met a guy who has wrecked one, or even heard of it. I'm sure it has happened.....but it seems VERY rare. I think you would grenade the front differential...
Great question!
I used Focal Integration 6-3/4" components. I mounted the tweeters high on the door but close enough to the drivers to not cause any issues IMO.
I'm running them in a 3-way active system (no rear door speakers) and they sound amazing. They do like power, at least 50W, so I...
Update:
These have failed, one is leaking oil. They no longer support the hatch at all.
I called the number on the support and aside from a $9.70 shipping charge, they are honoring the lifetime warranty and sending out another pair. I'm fine paying the shipping and the whole process took...
I ended up removing mine after the hardline split. I kept the heater from under the seat. One day I might reinstall it with new lines, but for now the front heater works well.....the kids don't complain THAT much.
Denso makes a good Rad absolutely. However, their packaging is absolute garbage. I had to send the 1st 2 rads for my '97 4Runner back because the plastic nipple was busted off. On the second one I was fed up and was just going to use JB weld....except the broken piece wasn't even in the box...
25% premium for diesel? Yikes. I guess it depends what region of the world you live in. Here in BC diesel has been cheaper than gas over the last 5 years. Usually $0.05 to $0.18 per liter cheaper. I've never seen a gas variant in anything get better fuel economy than it's diesel...
Looks good. If you plan on keeping it for a long time and don't mind the pitfalls of selling a vehicle with a salvage title then GO FOR IT!
Oh, and make sure to secure that roof rack.