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Thanks!That Big Gurl is badass! Love the winch mount!
Well to tell you the truth, I have yet to need it. At the time, it was about the largest thing that would fit. That said, I didn't personally do the leg work to understand what would and wouldn't fit. I have a couple of snatch blocks if I need to do any really heavy work or get a favorable leverage ratio. I'm leaving for Death Valley in May and will see if it's needed then...Have you found the 8k winch to be sufficient for such a big tree?
My thoughts about the IRS? It's an absolute pita getting any aftermarket support for it. At the time I started working on my rig (2010), nothing was available. Since then, I know of a couple of outfits that are starting to make stuff which is awesome. I think there's a lot of potential for the Sequoia or at least more than what people give it credit for. Sure it's big w/ IRS but it's super comfy to travel with.thanks for documenting this! What is your thought on the rear IRS?
Thanks! I love the 5.7. Super powerful. As for the traction control, it's the same/similar drive train as the LC200 without the solid rear axle. So I have H/L transfer case, center diff lock, and the accoutrement of electrical nannies, i.e. ATRAC. So far the rig has performed great. It hasn't limited me in any task. Sure it may take a little more finesse or tries to complete an obstacle but it gets it done. It's not going to be a great rock crawler, break over can be limiting but it's been fun going places and challenge fun obstacles. I'd say for most it will work fine. I hope they don't neuter the next gen.That is a gorgeous rig! I have toyed with switching up and getting a 2nd gen. The 5.7 alone is about worth it to me, I wish I had that power in my 100, and with a slight lift and aggressive tires it looks straight badass.
What does it have for factory traction control? LSD or ATRAC, and do you like how it performs? Any plans on locking up the differential, or have you not had enough of a need to? I figure with independent rear you probably wouldn't be tackling too hardcore of trails, and judging by your pictures/videos the truck handles just fine as is with your driving skills and precision.