Search results

I ran a soft shell Tepui RTT on my fiberglass ARE Z Series with standard tracks and Yakima round bars and towers for a couple of years and 20K miles. Obviously mostly highway but some rough washboard etc in Utah and California. No issues.

I added Bilsteins to my otherwise stock T100 not long before I sold it (pause to kick myself, and ask why I sold it). The buyer took it to a mechanic for a pre-purchase inspection. The mechanic cautioned him that since the truck was lifted, it might have been abused offroad. I had to point out...

http://stretchmytruck.com/

I haven’t looked at Tundra recovery points, so take this with some grains of salt, but on my 80 Series I used the factory items quite a bit, including acting as an anchor for a Unimog winching up Walker Hill on the Rubicon. So in my experience the Toyota parts are pretty beefy, and both my...

After I had owned my V6 automatic 3rd gen Tacoma TRD OR for about 6 months and still wasn't too happy with the powertrain, my local dealer had about 3 or 4 new white SR AccessCab 4 cylinder 5 speed Tacomas in stock, with an upgrade package that included a few of the SR5 goodies, for about $27K...

I’m pretty sure the OEM size in the KO2 is a P metric tire. Probably not a big deal but I did have a rock cut in one of the Goodyear’s plus a small hole in another that has to be plugged, while the Load Range E tires have been perfect. Also, I think the sidewall height on the 245/75’s is the...

I’ve got about 30K miles on my KO2 265/75-16’s, Load Range E, and I have indeed noticed about a 2 mpg loss over that distance compared to the 40K mikes I put on my OEM Goodyears. I think about 0.5 of that is the larger diameter throwing the odometer off, but the rest is clearly weight and...

Times have changed ... I used both rear and forward facing seats in the back of my '86 Ranger SuperCab. Which had sideways facing jump seats and lap belts. And I thought we were very safety-conscious for the time.

What’s the fuel tank capacity on a V10 Excursion?

Thanks for the replies on sleeping inside a Suburban. Last SUV that I owned was an 80 series LC and it was OK for solo sleeping but short and lumpy and not that roomy for two. And removing seats and installing/removing platforms wasn’t very practical as it was a kid hauler 90% of the time. But...

I park on the street anyway because my DCSB Tacoma is too long for the garage, even too long for the driveway, and I do live in a city as well. I’m trying to rationalize a full-size by thinking I’d never actually use it town ... I already walk and bike a lot, maybe use my dual-sport more for...

How do the ‘Burbs compare with a pickup plus shell for sleeping in? For two people, plus usual camping gear which ideally we wouldn’t have to completely move outside if we get somewhere late at night and just want to crawl in back and crash. Currently tent camping out of a 5’ bed Tacoma, looking...

I’m in my mid-60’s and have never owned a full size truck. 4WD Datsun 720, Ford Ranger, 80 Series LC, T100 and now a 3rd gen Tacoma. And all have been “lifestyle” vehicles, and I don’t use that term pejoratively. For example, the 80 Series was a perfect fit for a lifestyle that included...

DM sent.

That’s sticker. And I assume these trucks aren’t flying off the lots, so I’m sure an OTD price would be much less.

I haven’t actually seen it in person, but from pictures, the Honda Ridgeline setup looks great. Seat cushions are off the floor so there’s more underseat storage accessible when the seats are in use, and more room when they’re folded up.

I found a dealer in the Bay Area with a 5.0 regular cab 6.5’ bed F150, locker, tow package (9.75” diff etc), 17” steelies. Only one around. But after some thought I realize that the back storage volume and access of our DCSB Tacoma is a key part of how we camp. Unlike a lot of folks, we don’t...

My friend’s 2018 4wd F150 with 5.0 gets about 15 with his FWC mounted up and around 19 empty. I’m impressed with that.

I owned an FZJ80 for many years and for US conditions it was good - suitable size, triple lockers, good suspension articulation and nice AWD for all wether use - and quite reliable. I remember in about ‘96 or ‘97 driving my brother-in-laws Tahoe. Comfortable, good power, but awful steering and...

I want a pickup. But regular cab XL FX4 F150 is intriguing. A bit of space behind the seats, and room for a small duffle - or a 3rd person - between the driver and passenger. I haven’t had a V8 since my 1981 Firebird. And I’m sure a modern Coyote has 2.5x the horsepower and gets much better mpg.