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I don’t think it’s a bad idea, add a thermostat to your cart as well. I like slippery slopes for some reason so I’d likely do the radiator if planning on keeping truck into the 200k+.

From what I know of geothermal loops you need a velocity of ~2fps or more to remove air bubbles from the system, I imagine this is similar. In hvac we achieve this by using a flush cart with powerful pumps. Sounds like a closed system do you have a way of bleeding the entrained air once you get...

I found out on my Chinese heater if the temperature sensor on the combustion chamber fails in a way that causes high resistance the fan will not shut off, and it will not fire off. Maybe a person could wire a switch and resistor into that circuit for your purposes.

I have a 6 amp marine on board charger in my van. Works great for my needs. Solar controller throws code for over voltage if I use the charger while also making solar.

Just exploring possibilities, I have a kei truck and f150 that don’t touch the road. 10k for that truck sounds better than 22k for a new daihatsu hijet that also isn’t road legal.

I imagine it wouldn’t be possible to import one from Mexico for off-road use? People are spending 10k+ for Kei trucks that were built pre y2k. Another thought I had is maybe this will keep some of the older toy pickups in the US from being sent south, although 10k gets you 3-4 decent 80s/90s...

I put moog ball joints in my e250 at 50k miles, the oem joints were getting quite sloppy and you could visually see the camber change. Lots of corrugated gravel, railroad crossings and just plain rough roads in that 50k, the van is at 85k now with no appreciable wear in the joints but it's been...

Curious if anyone has experience with running a 5/16" rope on a 9500# winch or similar. The ropes I've been looking at have an average breaking strength around 11000#, I don't like the lack of safety factor, close to half what my current 3/8" line is rated to. Masterpull has 5/16 superline rated...

This one popped up in a local group yesterday.

I figured out the hammer type works pretty well when paired with a balljoint press and impact. Now I use an Amazon or Ebay hydraulic crimper, works well if the dies are correct.

Zero regrets here for swapping a factory bed to aluminum flatbed on my Tundra. Mine is a cheap semi mass produced bed so with tool boxes, fenders and mudguards I'm ~$2200 US into it, pre covid pricing. I personally can't swallow the price of a Norweld or similar bed although I understand the...

I could do without most of the off-road stuff honestly. I like the towing reviews mainly, far less cringe.

It is "their" defender though, unless Roman has outright lied about purchasing it. Does it get any more real world than hitting the trails with the oe tires? Not saying they couldn't have avoided popping them but immediately swapping to meaty a/t or m/t tires kind of messes up the reviewing...

I just buy semi flaps and cut them to my desired shape, pretty inexpensive that way. The stock flaps on my zuki were too small. Stock on the right side. Buyers Products Polymer Semi-Truck Mud Flaps - Pair, 24in. x 30in. Black, Model Number RC30PPB

Have you thought about selling it when you leave Hawaii? I've often read that the market for cars on the islands is pretty hot under normal circumstances. Is it possible you could recoup most if not all of your associated costs by doing this and have a vehicle you know and trust to drive during...

Longest I've owned something is 11 years but I'm only 30, however I was pretty sick of it by year 5 or 6. Long term to me is probably ~10 years. Not really keen on keeping something longer than that mainly for reasons you highlighted.

If I were going to own one long term keeping in mind the mileage and age of the vehicles I'd want the Tacoma. Parts availability and price is something I weigh heavily when buying a vehicle. Same reason I'll likely buy a 4runner over a gx460 when/if the market cools down.

Different truck and different bed but my Tundra lost weight by swapping to an aluminum flatbed.

Thanks, I found them on ebay a few years ago. Back then the selection outside of Australia was extremely small. Hopefully there are more options available for you. I have concluded I'll either have to build some front boxes or have them custom made. If I could fit a trundle tray somewhat easily...

Looks good, nice seeing more 1st gens with flatbeds. Especially trucks that previously had the hideous stepside bed like yours and mine. I couldn't get my stock bed off quick enough.