Recent content by Cmspears

Im following you on that one my friend. A stock 4x4 can get pretty damn far if you let it. Not to mention strapping on everything metal that you can buy for your vehicle being not only expensive (Upfront cost and increase in fuel cost) but also mechanically damaging from being over GVWR. On the...

Would you mind explaining a bit more why you feel it is not necessary? Do you feel like the con's out weigh the benefits, and if so... what cons do you have a mind? Thank you for the reply P nut!

What makes you say that? I understand what you are saying about the effects of radiator damage. But I am a bit lost about your concerns with the ARB bumper. http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/72642-arb-bull-bar-vs-deer.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lugab0ehZM...

This is definitely something to listen to. I know that I am putting an ARB Deluxe bar up front for protection against Animal strikes, and branches coming for my headlights haha. As well as a place to mount a winch up front for clearing trails of obstructions and recovery. Beyond that maybe...

The goal for the Taco is to be dependable and purpose built overland rig. I want to be able to safely traverse a majority of off-road terrain such as rock, snow, sand, and mud. I am not looking for a rock crawler of any sorts, but more a dependable truck that can get you there, and get you back...

Hey ExPo! This is a question I am sure will cause some controversy, but I am curious so I will ask nonetheless. What is your build order for your rig? Where would you start? What would you put off until later down the trail? I've heard so many differing opinions over the years such as...

Thanks man, I appreciate it! Honestly, I knew the answer before I asked, I just thought the general census might have been different. But alas, common knowledge is good knowledge. We wouldn't all agree on something if there was not overwhelming truth. And its moments like these were I look at...

There has not been a point where I have gotten suck without the locker... however, these times usually come with me bumping it up the trail or obstacle. From a price point perspective, a locker is almost like insurance. $900 for the locker versus a totaled rig from a cracked frame or failed...

On the fence about regearing! But it is an option. I might go up to 33's here in the future, so it is something to think about because I have the option to re-gear for no extra price. While the performance boost would be good, I am already at the gas station every week haha! How much do you...

Hey ExPo, hopefully you can help settle my mind on this. I currently drive a 1999 4x2 Limited 4Runner. When I picked it up, I got a crack on price for it, for a low amount of mileage (132K) at a price I could afford. My focus since purchase has to always build an overland rig with this vehicle...