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How do Timbrens differ from air bags?

$15k? Perhaps if the job was done by a shop. DIY, I think your overall cost would be a bit lower. The whole setup can be had $9k, sometimes less depending on available rates, and that's everything you need for the swap, minus some brackets/mounts and exhaust fittings. Honestly, that cost...

The big OEM's are in a bit of a torque war, which I agree is somewhat petty and foolish. I would much rather they focus on refining the existing engines' reliability and longevity (not that they haven't made some progress in that regard). With that said, no one is forcing you to use all of...

The diesel's efficiency and it's low-RPM torque are somewhat related to each other. Diesel engines don't have to rev as high as a comparable gasoline in order to deliver a certain amount of horsepower. But in general, I agree with you. A lot of people try to analyze the diesel's worth purely...

18-19mpg is the norm for my 4runner's highway driving (granted, I deal with cold weather and hilly terrain). Fuel efficient it is not. Something similar to the 2.8l diesel in the Colorado would be a good fit for the Tacoma and 4runner. I believe Toyota uses such an engine for the 4runner and...

I don't think you've fully analyzed your position on this matter. You started off by deriding this guy for "poking" a bear with a spear that had a gopro on it. Your latest post is stating that he has no obligation to hide or edit footage of his legal hunts. The guy is doing his own thing...

All right, so if the hunter is free to broadcast his legal hunting activities, and people are free to voice their opinion on such content (which I wholeheartedly agree is their right to do so), why are you singling the hunter out as the a$$hole? And why do all the people writing hateful...

Awesome feedback! I think you're shifting issues will be resolved once you get re-geared. How hard was the install of the Asfir skid plates? I know they're aluminum, but I figure for the usage a typical 3/4 ton will see (especially with an overland-oriented owner) they should be more than...

You didn't make it all that clear that the gopro was the main issue you had with his hunt. It sounded like you had an issue with his method of hunting overall, but if I misinterpreted that, it was due to ambiguity with your wording and not because of my lack of reading comprehension. As for...

Asfir sliders? This is the first time I've heard someone hear mention using their stuff. I didn't know they made sliders for the 2500/3500, but I know they make skid plates. Really, they're the only ones who provide full coverage for all the major components underneath (engine oil pan...

@Clutch I've looked on ARE's website and I haven't found any canopies which fit those tray beds. Where are you finding them?

He didn't "poke" it, he speared it with a pretty hefty throw (no easy feat). It is a traditional form of hunting. It's how our ancestors used to hunt and in fact certain aboriginal cultures still hunt that way. And hog hunters in many western cultures use a similar method (knives) when...

Actually, yes I do think that. The actual storage platform on a regular bed sits lower versus what you have with an Aussie-style tray. There is plenty of storage space in that bed for heavy items, like fuel and water. There is so much space in fact, that I'd see little need to put a roof rack...

What's interesting about that sentiment is that when hunters actually use traditional methods (knives and spears), the animal-rights crowd throws a hissy-fit and cries 'bloody murder.' There was a fellow who recorded footage of himself hunting black bear in Canada with a spear (a province where...

I don't think Toyota's interiors are really all that different from GM's (excepting a few vehicles like the LandCruiser). My 4runner's interior is decent, but I certainly wouldn't consider it high-class or refined. The recent GM products I've seen (mostly trucks) don't seem all that different...

I agree. For a $70k truck, I'd expect a $70k style and quality of interior. But the flip side of that coin is that you can still buy fairly basic and utilitarian trucks for $45-$50k from the big 3 (GM, FCA, Ford). Are the interiors for those trim levels great? No. But for the money you're...

An interesting aspect to so-called trophy hunting and fishing : in North America hunting and fishing (regardless of whether or not it is considered "trophy" style) is the main source of conservation funding (think land acquisition and management, species studies, animal recovery efforts, habitat...

Does Carli recommend them for certain lift heights? For example, will they work with a minimal 1"-2" lift?

You're right, but speaking in general terms, you will save $ if you buy used versus buying new. This is especially true for the optioned-up pickup's, which are in hot-demand throughout the country. It's a seller's market right now. You can't tell me that you won't lose money on a $65k-$70k...