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  1. Ben Cleveland

    Recovery points for 4th Gen 4runner?

    Check trail tailor back out...they have more in stock now. Just ordered these: http://trail-tailor.com/store/p115/Rear_Tow_Points_-_GX470_and_others.html and these http://trail-tailor.com/store/p92/Tow_Points_GX470_120_Series.html the GX470 front frame is identical to the 4th gen 4runner. And...
  2. Ben Cleveland

    Not as helpful or as friendly as I’d hoped.

    Rich i saw your thread a couple of days ago and ALMOST responded, read through it, figured it was just inflammatory and clickbait, and moved on. My initial impression though is obviously not correct. It seems you're legitimately frustrated, and trying to break into a new community and new...
  3. Ben Cleveland

    Bed liner as Paint

    Never done it before, but I WILL be doing monstaliner on my 4runner at some point down the road. Look up monstaliner, seems like a good cost conscious but very high quality paint substitute. And from my research it seems that its friendly to the DIY approach. From my research, supposedly...
  4. Ben Cleveland

    Do you use your awning?

    I appreciate this thread. My wife and i have put an awning at the top of our "need but don't have" list after every trip we've done this summer. This is good confirmation. We do in fact NEED an awning.
  5. Ben Cleveland

    Doing what we can to help

    FOR REAL. No need to turn this into a guns convo, but this is a pet peeve of mine. Muzzle and trigger discipline are the MOST BASIC of gun safety rules. Someone breaking those rules unawares should not be carrying a weapon in an environment like that. Not because they're incapable, but...
  6. Ben Cleveland

    Roof / tool storage conundrum!

    Appreciate y’all thoughts! I guess y’all are pretty much confirming some directions I was already going in. Drawer system will probably be a project for this winter, which I believe will really improve the cleanliness overall of the vehicles storage. I had NOT really thought about the molle...
  7. Ben Cleveland

    Choosing a full roof rack for a gen 5 4Runner w/ no drilling required.

    Gobi is amazing from what I’ve heard. But for the OP’s benefit, customer service and lead time is a major issue with them. Do some searching on gobi lead times and responsiveness to customers. If time is no issue then they’re great. Their products are bombproof. But if you want to get a...
  8. Ben Cleveland

    Choosing a full roof rack for a gen 5 4Runner w/ no drilling required.

    Pretty sure front runner AND eezi-awn both have a full length rack option for the 5th gen, and neither one require drilling. Check out the 5th gen forum on t4r.org. Quite a few threads out there on this topic. Prinsu also makes a no drill option but it’s not quite full length for the 5th gen...
  9. Ben Cleveland

    Back door into Glacier National Park

    This is cool. The camping you mention, is it all on the park land, and is it designated dispersed camping area? I didn't know Glacier allowed for any type of dispersed camping.
  10. Ben Cleveland

    Roof / tool storage conundrum!

    Hey good folks! I need some help and suggestions. Edited-re-read this post and holy lord it is long. Shortened because it was ridiculous. I have some storage issues on my 4Runner, and I'm trying to lay out how to use the remainder of my roof rack space! Could use help or suggestions in...
  11. Ben Cleveland

    Newbie tire question

    Random thought. If you’re planning on upgrading wheels as well, then you can actually get more money for good brand new tires combined with good condition OEM rims. If you are NOT planning on upgrading rims, this probably isn’t worth it. You’d still end up spending more money. But if you are...
  12. Ben Cleveland

    Camping waste disposal?

    I’m going to step out on a limb here. I’ve always dug cat holes. I’ve always buried the toilet paper in the cat hole. Away from the campsite, not in any areas where water run off could leach fecal matter into natural water sources etc. Also always buried at least 6-10 inches. This is how I was...
  13. Ben Cleveland

    Newbie tire question

    I don't spend nearly as much time off pavement as I would like, and I wouldn't consider myself experienced. But, over half of the time I have spent off pavement has been on street tires. I wasn't on rough gravel, and I wasn't rock crawling, and it was fine. I have also learned a lot about...
  14. Ben Cleveland

    On trail oil cleanup

    I love this. I've ALWAYS wondered what one does with a messy trailside repair and how to handle the oil or fluid spills that could happen, this is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
  15. Ben Cleveland

    To Share or Not to Share (Dispersed Camping)

    I've been on both sides of this coin. The first comer that had to deal with others cramming themselves into our space, and the second comer who was nicely invited to stay. Honestly, I don't automatically trust people. I tend towards cynicism. Also, when my wife and I are out camping, the...
  16. Ben Cleveland

    What would be your first MOD to a new Toyota Tacoma?

    Take it out somewhere, start using it how you plan on using it. Toyotas are very capable bone stock. If you're wanting to do heavier, rougher offroading, you could do tires, but even that isn't necessary to try it out. Just get out there, start learning and enjoying the truck, and you'll...
  17. Ben Cleveland

    Considering attending Overland Expo West 2019?

    Yall this is great info. Thanks for the speedy responses! One of the many reasons I love this forum. I've always been involved in online vehicle focused forums, but the trolls exist in force, and it often makes the experience of asking a question unpleasant. I feel like i'm actually...
  18. Ben Cleveland

    Suspension ideas for a 3rd gen Tacoma

    All good man. Sounds like I may have extrapolated more incorrectness than existed, based on some simple semantics. Hope my post didn't offend! Just want to make sure we're all upholding good standards for communication and info. I would hope you would also offer me correction if you found one...
  19. Ben Cleveland

    What's the best order to build a rig?

    I've gone all over the place. Started with maintenance stuff, then got sidetracked by some good deals and ended up with a prinsu roof rack and cvt rtt. Then I did suspension, because honestly, I hate OEM toyota suspensions. I like a stiffer upgraded suspension. Then I did a bunch of interior...
  20. Ben Cleveland

    Considering attending Overland Expo West 2019?

    Hey guys! My first thread, I've really been enjoying this community though. Friendly informative place. My wife and I are seriously considering attending OEW 2019 and making a long trip out of it, we've never been out west, and I've always wanted to get out on some of the awesome trails and...