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Clutch, is that trailer pic from ID? That mountain range looks real familiar... We were just exploring the Snake River Canyon area and McCall two weeks ago during the dry weather, and it reminds me of the 7 Devils wilderness.

I was talking with the owner of VRV Toy Haulers yesterday, and they will be having some interesting smaller products coming out, including an update on their 614 trailer and a small "expedition" trailer. I haven't seen anything they've built yet, but the construction and specs look interesting...

A little 4Runner History: In the mid to late 80's there were "quotas" on how many trucks Toyota was allowed to import. They cleverly designated the 4Runner as a station wagon, allowing more flexibility on how many could come into the country. They paid an extra tariff on them like the cars...

You're right about trying to stay on top of aging vehicles. I don't believe its practical to keep one totally stock, and I really don't want to get to the point of having to make sure the paint marks are original and correct for the diff assembly on a 60's era collectible muscle car. I drive...

I got rear-ended on I-5 a few years ago in my '85 FJ-60 when the traffic suddenly stopped and the guy behind didn't want to... It didn't even scratch the powdercoat on my 4Plus rear bumper. Ins Adjuster, body shop, and I all looked it over and could find no indication of any frame...

I've never seen crumple zones built into an ARB. ARB advertises they analyze the OEM airbag and crash absorption systems for each vehicle to maintain the OEM performance and function. I believe this includes crumple zones behind the bumper, not the bumper itself. If the bumper itself were to...

Congrats on bringing a fine old ride back to life. The pre'84 grill looks good, but why round headlights? If you can find'em, Hella made a replaceable bulb square lens assembly that would take H-4 55/100wt bulbs. Lots of light and very durable. I see lots of talk about motor swaps, but that...

I've made my living on technology as an engineer, and appreciate some of the features common on current trucks. Saying that, I'd gladly have bought another '84-'88 Xtra cab with the original features, except a newer, more powerful, more efficient engine. I don't mind locking hubs and hand...

From the video, that new Ranger looks like a decent mid-size truck. It's interesting that of all the features highlighted, the interior and dash layout most impressed the reviewer, being the most evolved. Otherwise, it sounds like pretty much me-too performance and features. Rear locker...

I was told repeatedly that the Tundra would be getting the V-8 diesel Cummins like the Nissan, but nothing to my knowledge has materialized and its truly a full-size (too big for me). Haven't seen anything about the new Ranger, but the diesel will be an option for the 1/2 ton 150 soon; supposed...

I've never been one to get on the "trade in" treadmill, as I see others leasing or trading every few years. I've had 4 mid '80's Toy mini-trucks (pre-Tacoma) and have gotten at least 175K mi, with two going 250K+, with only regular maintenance needed. When I started shopping for something new...

I've been following this thread as many things resonate. I was fortunate enough to retire early two years ago, and was faced with the need to update vehicles for my wife and I. Understand I've driven Toyota trucks since the mid '80's and am still nursing along multiple vehicles from that era...

You don't mention specifics about your gear storage; have you considered drawers for the box, or even just a platform? I made a simple plywood platform for the box on my old '89 p'up and it allowed me to store a lot below it while still having a good sleeping platform. Pipe legs in the corners...

Here are the torsions I had the best luck with: Sway-a-way torsion bars for Toyota They're still listed for sale at least, and aren't too $$$. Stay away from the "dual-stage" ones as they are a pain to install and didn't make any difference in ride. Keep in mind your vehicle came stock with a...

Late here, but we have a Camp Chef camping stove which has one burner and a grill section combined. I don't see it listed on their website anymore, but makes for a great combination grilling and cooking all at once for my wife and I. No bigger than the classic Coleman stoves, has a nice padded...

Those Sheridan's were quite nice rifles; wood stocks, pump-up pneumatics. The 20 cal was always a pain to find pellets though. My younger brother still thinks I stole his when I left home for college 35 yrs ago; I wish I had now. I do a lot of competitive shooting and have used airguns for...

Agreed, ideally I want to get far enough away from the trail so we're not eating dust or mud, or... I had a breakdown on I-90 outside of Missoula once where we were sandwiched between the shoulder and a guard rail with a river along side. The ARB awning was quick and handy to provide some...

Are you planning to do anything to the front susp? Given the condition of everything else, you might consider new heavier front torsion bars to go with your new rear springs. They made a big handling difference on and off road on my '89 4Runner when carrying any load or passengers. What ratio...

I've always preferred passenger side, so activity stays away from the trail side if you have a limited pull off. This seems to be the convention for most. Australian rental we had many years ago: RH drive...

I was able to mount an extinguisher under the driver's seat of my FJ-60, using the existing factory jack keepers attached to the floor sheet metal. Bungee's hold the extinguisher, and it can be quickly pulled from the side if needed.