Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

I think my tank hangs lower on the 4runner. I actually thought uphill would be better since you're less likely to start sliding down from momentum. But, you have a good point about letting gravity do the work. I'd like to do both once I'm properly equipped.

 

It’s not steep enough to slide downhill out of control. It was raining a little while I did it and had no issue with sliding. It’s more about choosing your line to keep the bigger rocks where you need them. Which I did not do perfectly... . Perhaps a spotter would have been helpful.

The issue uphill would be the smooth rocks and the fact that there is some sand between the rocks. Getting traction to make it up over some of the rocks uphill would be tough. Downhill the sliding helps.

 

I'll definitely keep that in mind. I saw a Jeep go up in June and he got to a spot where he couldn't get over a rock because of no traction. He had to back down. I think it was the sand that screwed him. He also mentioned that more sand and gravel wash out every year so it's progressively getting more difficult.

 

@deekyn I need some more of your sexy second gen in my life.

 

Who doesn’t?!


But soon I will be moving out west. Man I miss the mountains. The first weekend we move back to Albuquerque, we are going camping and wheeling in southern Colorado before the passes close. Then a winter of NM, AZ, and Utah wheeling.

 

Are you going to get in any last minute trail runs here?

I wish you guys the best! Feel free to post pictures here to inspire us to travel!

EDIT: what kind of awning is that?? I want it!!

 

Some pics!

pond water!

 

I wanted to get in another WI offroad adventure or two but it’s been non stop family( her family ) obligations.

I also figured out my steering rack and LCAs need replaced. So free time I have will likely be replacing those before i move. I think the steering rack is gonna be a huge pain in the ass

***The awning is an Overland Vehicle Systems 270. I’ve only used it a little but it seems like it’s an amazing awning. And literally half the price of the other one I was considering. I picked it up for 20% off through campsaver.com

 

Bummer! Sounds like an excuse to get long travel.

Thanks for the information. It really looks awesome! I am looking into options so I can keep windows cracked open while sleeping in the 4runner.

 

I dream of proper long travel. But LT plus steering upgrade, axel upgrade, coilovers, rear shock relocate and new shocks leaf, plus gears. $12k easy. Which is dumb cause my suspension was already expensive.

For some weird reason the wife isn’t supportive of upgrading the suspension again

 

Just get some of these.

https://www.weathertech.com/toyota/2019/4runner/side-window-deflectors/

 

Damn, that sure looks fun! I’ll be up that way in a week.

 

Nice pictures
Looks like you all had good time.

 

I thought about those, but I have screens that I want to put on the windows as well, which apparently make the door leak at the top. A canopy will keep the rain out. And look way cooler.

 

Screens?

 

You know.. For bugs. They have a little awning but they cause water to seep in at the top of the door.

 

Love the credits!!!

 

Nifty

A sprig or two of citronella plant will keep them out as well

 

I'd rather get bit than smell that all night.