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I am a fan of the current automatics compared to the automatics from the 1970's because now you can utilize compression braking. Commuting - I used to commute in LA traffic with a manual transmission and my old knees don't like that anymore. Trails - I noticed the automatics are much...

Last May, I faced the choice between ICON and OME. My 2012 4Runner TE came with ICONs and Light Racing UCAs. And after test driving ARB's 4Runner at Jambo I decided to sell my ICONs in favor of OME for my 4Runner. On my previous FJ, I ran both brands too. I feel the ICON was more plush but...

X2 - I absolutely agree

Any update yet? Just really curious about the brand of oil he was running. Thanks, Brett

Thanks, I would be interested in knowing.

Just curious, what oil was he running in the motor? In the last couple of months, a couple of FJs blew motors at 51-55k miles each.

I noticed the difference from Rugged Trails (P rated) to KOs (D rated) then to KM2s (E rated). Now, I am running Nittos 265/75R16 (D rated). From Rugged Trail to KOs - I immediately noticed a heavier feel and more rolling resistance, like changing from tennis shoes to boots on my feet. They...

Okay, let me add my two cents to the mix here. I can give personally witnessed event of adapters failing. It was summer 1982, I lived in Oxnard, California. The lowriders cruised Saviors Blvd. on Sunday nights. I stood next to a white Cadillac with the front left wheel snapped off and...

I am reading this debate on a couple forums right now and it makes me think. As a mechanical engineer, could I design a set of spacers or adapters that are safe and won't fail? Yes, at Cal Poly, SLO, we did this exact type of work. As a mechanical engineer working in manufacturing, would I...

Finally, people discussing spacers in engineering terms. Thank you. :lurk:

In San Antonio, neither Discount nor NTB will touch a set spacers for the reason stated above. NTB will tell you it is because of the lawsuits. I had used Discount for 15 years, in both Texas and as American in SoCal. Lately, they started being really prickish about stuff. 1. They wanted...

El Cheapo from Northern Tool and I am very happy with it. It installs in all positions and adjusts very easily. For my use it is perfect, I recommend it. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200324707_200324707

Lodge cast iron is the best.

I can do it for the kids but only on special request of my youngest daughter. Other than that, I am striving for that perfect stack.

These are my favorite. I grewup on Bisquick and then discovered Pioneer Brands. I am one of those people that have to make them look picture perfect. I set the cast iron skillet temperature just perfect to get an even golden brown. Spread and even coating of oil so there are no blotches...