Recent content by TimCFJ40

They'll fit fine if they fit the 5 lug Tundra. I wouldn't be too concerned about the +18 offset, this is almost exactly the same offset as the many folks on here (including me) running TRD Rock Warrior Rims and 1.25" spacers. As long as you're running a 33" or bigger tire, the offset should be...

Machined out of black UHMW might be the sweet spot for price, function and weight. Also won't look as bad once scraped up. Machining time might be slightly less than Aluminum depending on who is machining them and how hard they push.

Bought my 08 with 200k miles on it 6 years ago. Now has 278k with normal maintenance under my care, and unknown maintenance prior. No unexpected issues that would imply a need for more maintenance. The only thing I wish had been done earlier is I wish the first two owners had regularly used...

On the AT3 specifically, the tread pattern on the SLs is less aggressive than the LTs for what that is worth. When I think overland build, I think of carrying a lot of stuff over rough roads and uncertain conditions. Personally on the LC that pushes me to an E.

Bummer. It sounds like you have a good shop there willing to do the work, so I'd quote #1 and #2 if they are willing, and make your choice there. I think you'll get buyers at $10-15k for a complete truck with a blown motor, but if you're going to look for another 200 you might come out ahead...

At $50k, it's a no from me. KBB for good condition shows private party at $43-48k. If you're planning to keep it for a long time and can get it at a steal (Say $30-35K) then it might be worth taking a hard look at it all over and taking a chance. I seriously doubt if they have it listed at...

I'd try a good aluminum polish with an orbital buffer, and you could make them look much better. You might even start with some fine grit sandpaper first. You won't get the curb/rock damage, but you could clean up the white spidery looking oxidation. Or, remove the rings and don't run them...

Sure, they're just a piece of machined then polished aluminum. You could attempt to buff/sand out any scratches and polish back to new (if they're not too deep), you could sand and paint them, or have them powder coated. It's also possible that you could have them fixed by a company that...

Hate everything about the KO2 on my Tacoma except the look. I’ll probably replace with Michelin Defender MS2 for my next set on that truck as it sees a lot of highway for work. The cruiser runs Firestone Destination XT and they ride better and have better wet traction and ride than the KO2 and...

Draw as much out of the reservoir as you can. Then replace with clean fluid. Flush at each wheel until you get clean fluid at the brake. Don't let the level in the master cylinder go low enough to draw air into the master cylinder. You can go below low, but not too far...

I have a coworker who worked for a number of years at Michelin, and he worked with a number of OEMs on OEM tires. We talked about this at length a number of times. The takeaways match most of what has been said, but in general, OEM tires have three metrics: 1) Cost - Cheapest possible to meet...

The valley plate gasket seems to almost always last WAY past the 6/60 powertrain warranty. Many have lasted WAY WAY beyond that. (Mine's at 16 years and 276k miles). IMO, some people expect way too much out of these trucks just because they are Land Cruisers. They are well built, and last...

They're basically an US Nissan Patrol, which has decent following globally but doesn't have the reputation the Land Cruiser does for reliability and longevity. There's a reason they're a lot cheaper than a Land Cruiser. If you want a real "value", look at the Infinity version, those have...

I actually really like the look of those wheels, but the extra poke is not for everyone. You'd probably be very happy with +35 methods, and they may improve handling as scrub radius is closer to stock. Too bad you aren't closer I might take those off of your hands..

ET Style lug nuts should fix your thread engagement. Something like this...