ARB is the only solid choice IMO. Had one on my ‘10 Tundra and it was a beefcake. Rated to 15k lbs if I recall, and they have better frame reinforcement than any other bumper manufacturer.
You'll get terrible mileage towing in any vehicle at real highway speeds (70-80MPH). In the video they are clearly doign ~75 MPH. 12.4 MPG is better than I would expect. 24.2 MPG is also higher than I would expect, not towing, even with an I4. 4 cylinder or not, it's still shaped like a brick.
No, far from it.
Is it a great truck? Yes.... The only truck I would say is marginally better is the 2nd gen Tundra with a 5.7. 3rd gen Tundra is just a bloated pig with more lipstick.
"Best Platform"? presumably for overlanding? Hell no, not even close.
The aftermarket for a 1st gen...
Thanks! I agree ARB is a timeless design. The American made bumpers all look cheap to me.
ARB is also the only company that crash tests their bumpers to ensure they work with airbags, etc.
There is minimal info out there on this installation, and there are a lot of reasons ARB does not say this fits a GX. I took a gamble and installed one of these. It kinda works.
Here are a few take-aways.
1) Fitment is questionable at best. It does kind of fit but there are a lot of little...
Irrelevant metrics.
The GX550 is the same base vehicle as the new Land Cruiser. Are you trying to prove that wrong? It's the same vehicle... just with more crap to break.
More fuel is consumed from stop and go driving than at highway speeds. Why does this not make sense to you? That’s where any hybrid excels, city driving. Guess what else happens real slow, stop and go, most of the time? Off roading…
The new LC is reported to get 27 MPG combined which is considerably more than the GX550’s reported 17 MPG. Not even close. Toyota is also the pioneer in hybrid vehicles, you don’t seem like you’ve ever owned one… they are rock solid.
As for range, it’s likely to have a much smaller tank to...
I think my point remains, how many fancy features & added weight do you want?? They'll both be great I'm sure, but it's basically the same vehicle.
The base 1958 LC is the obvious choice to me... plenty of power, better MPG, lighter weight, and simpler. They all come with a rear locker and it...
Ineos seems like a fringe, cringe? brand. Going for land rover looks, and hopefully better-than land rover reliability. Good luck finding parts. I wouldn't go anywhere near one compared to a reputable model line like the Toyota Land Cruiser.
As for GX vs LC? Same vehicle. The GX550 is just...
Shiftpod was designed for summer use at burning man. Having used it, it's great. There are vents all around if you don't have portable AC. The whole thing is shiny and reflects heat. It's also great in the winter with a Mr Buddy, as it is somewhat insulated. Based on the fishing shelters...
Why don't we see more Shiftpods in use? I have one and love it. Sets up in 3 minutes, insulation is way better than any rooftop tent, and you can stand up inside. You can run a heater in it.
"But I like sleeping up high"; Maybe you are high? If you're in Grizzly country, first of all a RTT...
https://werewolftech.com/en/catalog/portal-axles/portals-for-toyota/portal-axles-for-toyota-tacoma
These look pretty bad-as$; A 130mm lift, 1:1.35 gear reduction, and HUGE clearance improvement all in one. $16k to turn your IFS Toyota into a legit off road beast of unimog proportions. They...
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