BIG ISLAND HI Thread

dave: yeah. the xb...its good but it doesnt really do it for me. it does give me storage capacity and mpgs, and thats great but it doesnt fit the kids comfortably. with the rav (the choice that im leaning towards, it gives me that and more! not to mention leather (easier to clean), sunroof, reclinable backseat, and awd. the rav really did sell me over and it suprised even me. with the forester, you get its legendary awd, the panoramic sunroof, and the six speed transmission. no leather and not too sure about the reclinable seat.

i was thinking about the tacomas, and at first it did sound like a good choice, but then i think about the non reclinable reat seat and the shitty gas milage, even with the 4 banger. i DID want the tacoma cause then i could keep it stockish with the exception of supercharge, but the mileage would be even shittier lol. ultimately, the tacoma is scratched off my list since i already have my silver beast.

in the end, its more than likely going to be the rav, cause although its pricer, you get a heck of a lot of value for your money. only downside about it, its the automatic. but if im going with full anemities, then i can go without standard LOL.

 

The ride on road is pretty close to stock. Real smooth still can barely tell its not stock. havent gone off road yet. lol

 

Is that the AAL? Mines is stiff as f

 

really?
when I ran my AAL it was pretty soft

 

My suspensions just f'd I think lol

 

my leaf pack was 11 years old and saggy, though....haha

 

I wanna try get my hands on a icon setup when I get home.

 

i have a full icon setup with the dakar leaf pack and overload. its ultra stiff. to me thats good. it gives you a more positive feel. i hate that soft feeling. if i wanted that i would drive a lexus LOL.

 

They're stiff? Damn I wanted something softer haha. Ruin my dream

 

A good coilover with a leaf pack not meant for heavy hauling should ride great
(I.E dakars without the AAL or all pro standards)

the difference between my 5100s and my fox's are almost night and day

 

I always liked the softer ride that feels like your floating, absorbing bumps and still keeping smooth after an hour of use. If I wanted stiff i'd put on the sway bar. Hopefully the ap expos arent a stiff ride, but I may have to just go with it since I do need to haul weight.

 

Yea the 2" AAL. Surprisingly smooth but not too soft.

 

With weight in the back they're awesome. You already have a plate rear, and whatever stuff you throw in back'll soften it up

I ride around empty and dibt really mind

 

I always wondered if you used your racks.....


Yeah, im curious as to see how it goes. If anything I wanna do a pallet order..me and my brother both need 05+ expo springs. Im kinda considering buying a one piece driveshaft. I just went thru 2 ccb's within 3k, but i think the dead rear springs, 1" block, plus still hauling the shitload of stuff didnt help.

 

My AAL is pretty smooth...I've taken down gravel roads smoothe...Waipio next month...we shall see...

 

I don't use them often, but I've used em a bunch and just ended up liking the look haha

 

Me and a few friends are planning a makalawena trip this weekend. how do you think a prerunner w/lockers would hold up?

 

Take mine. Nah f that

 

ive been taking 2wds down there since I got my license. Just dont try the right side. People still get stuck in 4wd, but have confidence and watch where you going.

 

I like the look too, but too bad the yakimas I had werent adjustable...they looked too tall for my 05s cab.