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The Tacoma really didn't get much of a "makeover." 3.5l engine is completely different, but it really doesn't belong in a truck IMHO. Everything else about the foundation and chassis is pretty much the same with minor refinements here and there. It's a great truck nonetheless, but the fanfare...

We'll just have to agree to disagree. A shot that destroys the entire heart (to include the connecting aorta) will put an animal down relatively quickly. Shots that only induce partial destruction of the heart allow for the possibility of the animal moving some before it expires (as you...

Disagree vehemently with that mentality. Shooting at a stationary target at your own pace is an entirely different experience from shooting at something that wants to kill you. You should be practicing frequently with a firearm if you intend to quickly employ it in a life-or-death scenario...

I'm betting this will be a SUV version of the Ranger platform. Likely one engine option to start (the same ecoboost that the Ranger will get). Possibly other engine options later on down the road. I wouldn't hold my breath for this thing to be a Jeep-fighter. I think it will be a...

Practice with a cartridge that costs 2x as much .357 or 10mm (two cartridges that are already relatively expensive) and has significant recoil? From my own experience, .44 mag is not a cartridge that I would want to practice with extensively. I'm sure a large, +6" stainless steel revolver with...

I don't think anyone was asking for your views on hunting. BTW, people have actually hunted bears with spears (where it is legal). There was a s@#tstorm on social media over the whole thing, so I don't buy the "make it fair" argument. Bear hunting is hard enough with a rifle or compound bow...

As I said earlier, there probably is a very good argument against having 9mm as a dedicated bear-defense cartridge. It can work, but that's not the same as being well-suited for such duties. That said, the trending mentality on the internet is that 'bigger is better' (insert sexual innuendo...

For the record, brown bear have been killed with pistol cartridges as small as 9mm (Alaskan Guide Kills Brown Bear). So 9mm is definitely capable of killing a bear (either black or brown), though it can be argued it is not the optimal cartridge for such uses. As for .44 magnum being a bare...

Yep, but that's applicable to pistols, not firearms in general. Most states that have extensive federal lands (especially parks and wildlife preserves) allow for open carry of rifles and shotguns, as well as pistols. But it behooves the individual to check with the state's regulations. My...

You can legally carry firearms into National Parks (excluding certain administrative areas and buildings). Black bears really don't warrant firearms, unless you're hiking in areas with lots of trash. But if you do carry, 9mm, while better than nothing, is not ideal. .357 mag is generally...

Wearing gloves and using a weighted cable bag are 2 easy solutions. I do think cable is inherently more durable (perhaps only relevant if someone intends to frequently drag trees and/or uses the winch in rough terrain). That aside, synthetic rope has its advantages too, namely that its lighter.

So is the 1GR-FE. You get a bit more horsepower and torque as well.

Only have experience with the 4th and 5th gen's. I don't know of any "bad years" to avoid for the 4th gen. It really comes down to whether or not you want a v6 or v8. Toyota put 4 cylinder engines into some of the early 5th gen's (I believe 2010). I wouldn't get a 4 cylinder 4runner; the...

@Clutch, go back to your personal thread if you feel the need to vent like this. I didn't come into this thread aiming to start a personal argument with you, or anyone else. It's very obvious, from your original comments, that your participation in this thread had an ulterior motive. I'm done...

@Clutch, do you have other things to do with your time? Or are you that bored that you feel the need to question me on every statement and post that I make? You seem to be following me everywhere that I make a comment in regards to diesel topics. Driven diesel Hilux's overseas. Owned and...

In answer to your first question: yes. In answer to your second question: no. And to be honest, I've said more than a few times that I don't categorically dislike gasoline engines, nor do I consider diesel engines to be inherently better. You specifically have made numerous attempts to frame...

What diesel engines have you owned? Not doubting you, just curious. See, I think @Clutch likes to label me as diesel-phile who hates gasoline vehicles. That's not true at all. I totally believe @vintage914racer that a well-maintained, and well-designed, gasoline engine can last a very long...

No offense, but this 'want' vs 'need' debate is mostly irrelevant. The OP doesn't need a van, gasoline or diesel. He could probably see most, or all, of what he wants to see with an old ratty subaru wagon. The ownership of a diesel van very much falls into the 'want' category, but then again...

Actually no, that's not the case at all. When you actually use diesel engines the way they're intended to be used (towing, hauling, driving under load) the modern diesel engines do just as well, some do slightly better, relative to their predecessors. The exhaust temperatures are high enough...

This is one of the few times I'll recommend someone to preemptively buy some gear for their 4x4. Look at getting a good, but mildly-lifted, suspension (OME would be a good bet). The 4th gen's are great platforms and very reliable. Their stock suspension doesn't give you a whole lot of wiggle...