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    235/80R17's on a 7.5" wheel?

    Question for the skinny tire crowd. Will a 235/80R17 fit well on a 7.5" wide wheel? BFG lists the wheel range as 6"-7.5" so it would be at the max for width. Thoughts?
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    To lift or not to lift, that is the question

    Don't lift it. You can do a lot to improve offroad performance without big tires and a lift. New shocks (I'm a huge fan of the Bilstein 5100's) and a good set of tires would be good enough. Resist the need to go big and ask yourself if you really need it.
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    FS: 1991 FJ80 Land Cruiser $5,000

    1991 FJ80 Land Cruiser 212k miles $5,000 firm Lots of pictures here Highlights: -Purchased in San Diego, CA in 2012 -3FE -4.88 gears -ARB air locker in rear axle -315/75-16 Goodyear Duratracs on OEM steel wheels -ARB front bumper -Toyota factory snorkel -Fox shocks -Old Man Emu springs...
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    Big Bend National Park and Ranch State Park - January 2016

    Thanks for posting this! I'm heading down there from Kansas City in 12 days for the first time. Can't wait!
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    my new Toy (ota), 2004 4Runner

    i am a recent convert to the 4th gen 4Runner as well. I love everything about it. Looking forward to seeing what you do with yours and where it takes you.
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    $379 to change at timing belt at the Toyota dealer?

    Likely it's just the belt and labor. They'll give you a full quote for the the rest after they pull your truck in to do the work.
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    4runner camper ideas

    I used to have a 3rd gen and when the wife and I would travel we'd take the back seats out and put in a sleeping platform. There was just enough room for the two of us to sleep. I didn't have a fridge back then so when we were on the move, we'd just put everything on top of the platform. When...
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    Why we buy Toyotas

    I worked for Lexus for a number of years and I promise you Toyota's have their issues as well. I've owned 3 Jeeps (93 XJ, 99 TJ, 05 Unlimited Rubicon) and never had any major issues with them. I grew up in a Toyota family, went away and bought 3 Jeeps and then went back to Toyota. I feel like...
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    R50 Nissan Pathfinder vs. Gen3 Mitsubishi Montero vs. Gen3 Toyota 4Runner

    I absolutely loved my 3rd gen 4runner. I foolishly sold it to buy an 80 Series and now 4 years later, regret that decision. I just recently bought another 4runner (4th Gen). I really wanted another 3rd gen, but to find one with 100k miles or less, you're looking at $10k plus. For a few...
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    check my reasoning on getting a 4th gen 4Runner

    Your requirements in a vehicle are identical to mine. I have been daily driving a 91 Land Cruiser on 35's for the last 4 years and had finally decided it was time for something more civilized. Enter the 4th get 4runner. I just bought my 2004 V6 last week but love it. I'd never sat in one...
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    Subaru Outback After 8500 adventurous miles

    Reading stuff like this is making it easier for me to decide to sell my Land Cruiser and buy a Subaru.
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    No power at Altitude?

    Gears...
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    Owning and Overlanding in a FJ40 - What are the Pros and Cons?

    Watch the first minute of this video and you'll see what it's like to drive a 40. Looks like fun to me! Back in my younger days, I used to drive a Jeep TJ and did many trips in it. For one person, there was enough room, 2 it got a little more cramped. You just get better at packing, better at...
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    Drivability of 35" tires compared to 33"

    I went from 33x10.50-15's to 315/75-16's on my 3FE 80 with 4.88's. I did notice a little bit of power loss on acceleration but nothing I couldn't live without. I can cruise at 65 comfortably (75 is no problem either). This summer I towed my loaded 1/4 ton military trailer from southern CA to...
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    1999 4Runner Highlander- SC, 5spd, Diff Lock! $5000 (PA)

    Man, that is a good deal and very tempting.
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    magic gas?

    I would love to see the chemical analysis of this.
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    DEATH VALLEY RUN - President day weekend

    Looks like I will be doing some of your same route, but starting a day earlier. If you guys see a red 80, that's me.
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    Japanese SUV goodness: 2001 Isuzu Trooper

    New hubs and a nice front bumper...What else is in the plans?
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    Joshua Tree NP & The Desert

    Cottonwood is usually a good place to camp, but because it is the first campground coming into the park from the 10 and because it's paved, it's the easiest for the masses to camp in. There are some great backcountry places to camp where you won't see another soul. There are some great spots...
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