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These are questions I would love answered. While I personally really like my ATX14A, it seems to remain a bit of a “black box” to me. I too have a set of Mile Marker hubs I kindly was gifted by[mention=36148]hawairish[/mention] but I have to admit I’m given pause by the recent destruction of a set & reports of other failures. I have only heard of OEM auto hub failures in theory but I’m unaware of any actual failures. Saving a single mpg is inconsequential to me but I see value in preserving wear on the OEM CVs (especially in light of recent discoveries that not all aftermarket CVs fit without binding in cases where the OEMs are fine). The primary reason for installing manual hubs for me is to allow for a CV replacement on trail without removing the wheel - though I have to admit that, with the kind of offroading I do, I will consider an OEM CV failure to be operator error on my part. Anyways, more info is great as there doesn’t seem to be much definitive on the ATX14A. The use of an undercarriage camera is an excellent idea.

I’m not sure anyone knows the static load rating for the Pathfinder, I believe the dynamic load rating is 100# though many of us have exceeded that with regularity. To stand up there consider adding FarmTek chicken coop flooring-it’s a common mod in Land Rovers.

Daytripping in the Cascade Foothills with@TowndawgR50

What year?

You’ve come to the right place. Excellent help around here from people far more skilled than myself. Always try searching first as common problems have likely been addressed.

$2,000! Honestly, that’s insulting, that truck looks great. Good grief don’t sell it for that. You certainly couldn’t buy anything even remotely comparable for that price.

$2,000! Honestly, that’s insulting, that truck looks great. Good grief don’t sell it for that. You certainly couldn’t buy anything even remotely comparable for that price.

For what it’s worth, while ours is going strong a friend has had some issues with the adhesive. I rewired ours this weekend & incorporated another LED strip (11” 6000K) under the front radiator cowl in order to illuminate the winch controls. I really like how it turned out. A fun side effect of the hood lights is that they turn on when you pop the latch- consequently at night they let you know the hood isn’t latched & show you the outlines if the hood to open it. I tried to take a photo but it’s not very good.

@Slartibartfast Fantastic! That’s exactly the kind of explanation I was hoping to receive. I’m also particularly grateful for the warning on the GM diode as I’m likely to replace our original T4R battery with an AGM in the next year. I think I’ll look at taking occasional measurements on both trucks in the interim. I’ve been wanting to put a dash voltmeter in both anyhow. While I’ve got you, my Mom’s truck had the winch installed with a full bumper installation & I can’t seem to see any fuse between the winch & the battery. It’s thick gauge wire but it’s been bothering me as I was always taught to fuse everything (that said, my electrical knowledge is what I learned in a single high school & college physics course - plus practical home wiring, hence, I have much I don’t know). Curious on your thoughts on that?

https://www.arclightleds.com/collection/dual-state-voltage-booster-5th-gen-4runner-fj-cruiser-pg2tb-brs6a

So, I concur that I’ve run Optima, which are rolled gel mats without ever worrying about it. My initial Red Top lasted forever - like 8 years, notably less on the follow up Yellow Tops but I see that as simply chronicling the decline of Optima. I now have a X2 Power AGM & I’ve actually checked it as I maintain it with an Optima battery charger. It doesn’t ever get up into the 14s anymore. There are multiple products available for “Overlanders” to increase voltage in Toyotas, specifically T4Rs since that’s what I follow. They usually aren’t cheap either - like $80-100. I honestly don’t understand what they’re trying to say so I’ve let it be (I also don’t have an AGM in the T4R yet). I’ll see if I can another & post it just to see if anyone knowledgeable in battery science & electricity can explain or understand it.

Voltage Booster Systems for AGM batteries are pretty popular on the Toyota forums. Here is just a quick YouTube explaining a fix for a 5th Gen 4Runner. Does anybody know if there is a similar fuse slot for the R50.

Just used ours tonight - my Mom couldn’t have seen her winch controls, clutch, power switch, remote plug in or the drum if it weren’t for that light. In fact, I might put a 12” or some small LEDs under the grill cowl to better light it up for her.

Yeah, I totally agree you got the wrong color & it’s totally wrong they didn’t refund or send a replacement. Hopefully either eBay or PayPal can rectify it. That said, all eBay purchases are a crap shoot and LED strip quality & adhesive quality are hard to find - this product is excellent. I do think I’ll consider buying my 3 separately as a hedge that I don’t get one order that’s 3 blue. Now if I get 2 out of 3, I guess I’ll consider myself a winner. On the other hand, if anybody has one they’ve used for a year or two & is still sticking well & functioning in that hot environment, I’m open to alternatives. The other strips I’ve bought from Amazon in the past have all been junk.

Hmm, that does look like the same link. I’ve known other people who bought that on my recommendation and had no problem. To be honest, at $19 for it, given how well it’s held up, I’m probably buying another 3 (one for each of my vehicles). I’ll try & follow up on how that goes.

I couldn’t get the link to work. I bought this one for our T4R. It’s been on there 18mo in a truck that sits out in Kansas hot summers & cold winters & I’m very impressed with how bright it is and how well the adhesive has held up. https://www.ebay.com/itm/291157773341

How about touching on your method if cleaning the sunroof drain. I undoubtedly need to do that. I’m also going to consider a rug doctor - my carpets are clean but yours are amazing. Knockout job btw, that truck is going to be incredibly mint when you’re done. Also, I expect you already have done it but I didn’t see it so - don’t forget to fix the power valves. It would be a shame to lose the engine on that beauty.

4x4Parts is also a notorious Pathfinder aftermarket supplier. Definitely check the shipping - it’s unreasonably expensive in the US, I shudder to think what it will be to Canada.

Those are two great looking trucks!

Was the problem with the running board mounts rust? Was it the whole mounting area or just the bolts? Personally, I’m an advocate as I think the truck looks unfinished without running boards or sliders. The low profile LE sliders offer some protection, are useful for accessing a rack up front, are a necessity for women & kids & just add a nice complementary line across the bottom. I would think spare bolts or even running boards should be a dime a dozen. So the fenders are going back on? Honestly, CB is really dated. Some people run them but GMRS & Ham have largely replaced it. I bought a fancy new CB but it’s still in it’s box because myself & those I travel with have all come to prefer GMRS. I regret buying my CB & will likely never mount it. On the other hand, I’m buying additional GMRS units for my kids & wife & anyone who joins us without one. The hand units have impressive reach & allow easy communication with spotters on foot. They can also talk with both Ham & FRS which increases their versatility (non-licensed can be on FRS channels). Ham has many of the same benefits but requires a test for licensure & that license doesn’t cover family members (GMRS is simply pay & your whole family is included).

I’ve carried one for decades “just in case” but I think you’re the first that I know of other than a recovery instructor that has actually used the HiLift as a winch. Pictures?

Interesting note on the Warn hubs - did you do that? If so, pictures please. I think you’ll find the running boards useful over time, especially with kids, women or a roof rack. They are fairly stout & provide some measure of protection. Personally, while I don’t care for the “nerf bar” look of the tubular ones, I think those low profile ones give the truck a more finished look than when they’re off. They were well styled to fit the trucks aesthetics.

Coming down from Colockum Pass on the old wagon road that connected Ellensburg & Wenatchee, WA. That’s the Columbia River Gorge in the distance there. It was a lovely day & a great little daytrip with the kids & friends. One of the best things about living here is that little adventures like this are doable, door to door, in 12 hours or less.