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Offroading in non-Prerunner 4x2

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by Vrbas, Nov 30, 2010.

  1. Dec 1, 2010 at 9:25 AM
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    ARB air locker new is $850 shipped + $250 for air compressor + $200 - $400 for professional install. So you are looking at $1200 - $1500 installed.
     
  2. Dec 1, 2010 at 10:24 AM
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    Yeah i'm quickly coming to terms with that. However, i'm at the point where i have a brand new truck with brand new tires... why drop money when there is still TONS of tread life left. I know they aren't the best tires, but they're new and i can't help but feel it'd be wasting money to swap them out until i wear them down.
     
  3. Dec 1, 2010 at 11:48 AM
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    oil change...
    thats how we feel about buying a 5 lugger to off road with :p
     
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  4. Dec 1, 2010 at 11:51 AM
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    my t100 is spring under so id assume non prerunner tacos are too ... seemed like my 99 mazda had more ground clearnece which was spring over.
     
  5. Dec 1, 2010 at 12:25 PM
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    That's my problem too. I have only 6600 miles on my 2010 5 lug and the Dunlop's are brand new still....they still suck though. I am going to try to make them last a while longer but they are driving me crazy. I want to get bigger better tires soon. But if you don't lift it, and/or get some better tires, then you are pretty much stuck with how it is other than adding some weight and maybe investing in locker. But without better tires, I can't see a locker doing much good, you will just make both tires spin in the mud and muck easier. I feel your pain, and I think I am just going to bite the bullet and get new tires before winter is up.

    One thing to think about is some places will give you some sort of credit for your tires if they are in good shape. I think some Discount Tire places will credit you something for good tires. Or you could ask for them back if you get new ones and try to sell them on Craigslist or something? Just a thought.
     
  6. Dec 1, 2010 at 12:29 PM
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    :)
    I'm waiting until my stock tires wear out before I upgrade. At least these tires don't usually last too long anyway...hahaha
     
  7. Dec 1, 2010 at 12:40 PM
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    yea id like 17" tundra rims on my rig but also gonna wait till the bfg long trails on here wear out
     
  8. Dec 1, 2010 at 6:51 PM
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    I know that...That's why I said "it depends on which company you go with" :cool:


    ARB is much more expensive but it top notch in quality
     
  9. Dec 4, 2010 at 12:01 AM
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    You mean something like old fire roads? I don't know how they are in your area, but here you could easily take a 5 lugger truck with no height adjustments down our fire roads. Some branches/fallen trees may pose a problem...bring a hatchet or chainsaw ;)

    I say head out there on the roads you want to explore...if it gets too hairy or you get worried you may become stuck, simply turn around. Exploring is so much fun and it's one of the reasons I bought a truck and not another car.

    Now go enjoy your truck and take some pictures of your travels for us.
     
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  10. Dec 5, 2010 at 11:47 AM
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    Thanks. That's what i had in mind when getting a truck too. I just wasn't sure if a 4x4 or a lifted 4x2 was necessary to "go where most cars can't".



    Also, how much do you think i could trade my factory tires in for? They have just about 3k miles on them.
     
  11. Dec 6, 2010 at 9:46 AM
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    So could i trade my 3k factory tires in for anything? Or should i just wait till they wear out?
     
  12. Dec 6, 2010 at 9:53 AM
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    You can try selling them on craigslist. You might get $40-$60 out of the deal.
     
  13. Dec 6, 2010 at 10:06 AM
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    So meh, not worth it after all. I'll just wait till they start biting the dust, no sense in wasting money if i got a brand new set of tires on there :cool:
     
  14. Dec 6, 2010 at 10:11 AM
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    I got 40,000 miles out of my stock tires and when I took it into the dealership to get some warrenty work done they were amazed that the stock tires made it that long. The only reason I keep them for that long was because I was compleatly broke the whole time. If you have the money just change your tires if not keep them.. the stock tires suck and you wont hardly get anything for them. As soon as I saved up some extra cash i got some new allterains and they really helped out with my traction. I drive my truck all the time out it the woods and I drove my 2 wheele drive 81 toyota truck all the time out in the woods and never had a problem. just dont try anything stupid unless you have some friends to pull you out.. the only thing you have to worry about are those crappy tires getting popped by a sharp rock.. get some good 8 ply's and you will do just fine
     
  15. Dec 6, 2010 at 1:16 PM
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    figured id update, just went to the snow for the first time on friday and these tires SUCK ... ill put some more weight in the bed next time and see if that helps, but i had shit car street tires on my old truck that werent even m/s rated and that thing did better in the snow
     
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    Hey, I'm glad I found this thread because I'm looking to upgrade tires and wheels in the coming months on my 06 access cab. I actually want to change out my tires on the stock 15" steel rims for snow tires with the winter months coming (live in NJ so I'll see some snow). Then in the spring I want to get new wheels and tires because I hate how the 15's look...

    So I was wondering if anyone had some recommendations for winter tires, Tire Rack gave me 2 options at 235/75-15, Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 & Michelin Latitude X-IceDoes anyone have any other suggestions (size and/or brand)?

    Part two would be recommendations for new wheels and tires to go on them in the spring. Anyone have something for that. I really like the way the FJ cruiser rims look but can I get those as a 5 lugger?

    Or should I just do one upgrade and get new tires and wheels that will do well in the snow and cover me for the rest of the months?

    Any thoughts, comments, and recommendations are welcome since I am new to truck owning in general haha.

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    I know there have been no responses yet but I think I have found out what I want to do by looking at tires and wheels all day haha, I'm going with some 235/75/15 Kumho Road venture SAT KL61 as a general year round AT tire. As far as new wheels go I am still kind of in the air, I have only really found the cragar soft 8's to tickle my fancy. As before any other suggestions are welcome.
     
  17. Dec 31, 2010 at 10:29 AM
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    08 5 lug still running 2 of the original 215/70-15 at 81,000 miles. bought 2 235/75-15 used for the rear. I take fire trails,dirt roads,snow,beach sand never needed a 4wd drive myself, true not rock climbing. I air down add and remove weight depending conditions.
     
  18. Jan 3, 2011 at 5:00 PM
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    I hit a curb avoiding a putz in St Pete and I popped one of the rear tires, Replaced them with 235-70-15s at 23,000 miles I was amazed at the difference in the handling. The stock fronts have recently been replaced at 51,000 miles, again with 235-70-15s. Truck is much more stable now and floats better across the sandy trails.

    I can testify the Auto LSD works real, real well at getting out of a mud hole. I have also driven right out of a muddy ditch without the LSD on and the traction control just walked me right out.

    As long as you aren't stupid you'll do fine. I have gotten more stuck with 4wd than 2wd thinking I could get out. With the 2wd I make sure before driving in the hole.
     
  19. Jan 3, 2011 at 7:17 PM
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    Doing some research, I was pleased to find my basic 4x2 5-lug has decent clearance. (8.1" - similar to many AWD SUVs.)

    Not that that's the only spec that matters, of course. But in Northern Nevada, even on some "primary" gravel roads (like Soldier Meadows Rd up towards Summit Lake) I would definitely prefer my stock 4x2 over most passenger cars.

    Also, I like having that "Auto LSD" mode handy. (I've gotten stuck before with just one drive wheel slipping and that certainly is frustrating.)

    Pretty much the only thing on my wish list is an extra set of rims with winter/desert tires.
     
  20. Jan 3, 2011 at 7:21 PM
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    If your going through sand you can always let some psi outta the tires itll help
     

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