Hi all,
After frightening the wife by taking her old Rav4 several places where it maybe shouldn't have gone (Fourth of July Trailhead, Greys and Torreys Peak, Loch Lomond in the snow) I was given the go-ahead to get something more capable/comfortable/reliable. I've ended up with a lightly used 2017 premium in Nightfall Mica/Noble Brown:
The current plan is to do a light go-anywhere build as time allows (and with an 18 month old son, time is rarely allowed). In order of priority:
After frightening the wife by taking her old Rav4 several places where it maybe shouldn't have gone (Fourth of July Trailhead, Greys and Torreys Peak, Loch Lomond in the snow) I was given the go-ahead to get something more capable/comfortable/reliable. I've ended up with a lightly used 2017 premium in Nightfall Mica/Noble Brown:
The current plan is to do a light go-anywhere build as time allows (and with an 18 month old son, time is rarely allowed). In order of priority:
- Wheels and tires: Current tires are just about shot, so this will need doing sooner rather than late. Thinking to pick up some 17" TRD Pros, though the price of used TRD Offroads is appealing (I wish they had a bit less offset to avoid rubbing). Undecided on tires.
- Silders: RSG is close by, and RCI is just a short drive away so I'll need to decide between those two.
- MTS and CC
- Roof rack: Gamiviti is in my backyard and I like the flexibility of the system, so that's my likely choice.
- Front bumper: I like the CBI Stealth, but by the time I get around to this there may be other options
- Lift: Likely Ironman FCP, since they seem to hit the price/performance sweet spot. Wish they still sold the orange coils!