Author - Christain Parker

Georgia Traverse – Oct 21 – Oct 24

Christain Parker2026-10-28T20:04:45+00:00I’m planning a run of the Traverse next month. I’m going to run it during the week to avoid the weekend crowds. I plan to camp at Cherry Hill Recreation Area on SC-107 near Walhalla, SC, Tuesday night. This should be a good place for everyone...

Leatherworking

Christain Parker2026-10-28T20:02:57+00:00I didn't find an existing topic for leatherworking, so I thought I'd start one. Do you make stuff out of leather? Post it up. Here are a few pieces I've been working on lately, messing with some new patterns: Bifold with cash pocket, four card slots. Last...

Mixing in E85 for fun and profit

Christain Parker2026-10-27T20:00:45+00:00Trigger warning: ridiculous California gas prices are quoted. I was filling up today and found a gas station that had gas at the low end of price for the area($5.79) and E85 gas($2.89). So I put 1.5 gallons of E85 and filled the rest up with...

TRD intake

Christain Parker2026-10-27T20:00:23+00:00Is the TRD intake it worth the money on a 2025 imax engine?

Throttle bodies?

Christain Parker2026-10-27T20:00:18+00:00Looking to squeeze anything out of my stock 2.7 and while doing some research i came across big bore throttle bodies but i can't seem to find any being sold, does a big bore really make a noticeable difference in throttle response? I've purchased an...

Cold start noise

Christain Parker2026-10-27T19:59:42+00:00I'm going to replace the oil pickup tube and o-ring on my 2019 SR 2.7 2wd automatic. Anyone have the procedure that shows step by step?

Why doesnt Toyota offer this Kick Azz feature which appears to only be avail on Canon/Colorado

Christain Parker2026-10-27T19:58:49+00:00Finally sold my 2015 gen 2 and was ready to move on to a 2026 LTD when I discovered that Colorado/Canyon have Auto 4WD (AWD), 4H and 4L and an auto locking diff ALL ON THE SAME TRUCK. Auto 4WD(AWD) is the most useful tool for...

Car Car Nut’s comparison of the 2nd/3rd Gen to 4th Gen reliability.

Christain Parker2026-10-26T20:00:34+00:00Not the Car Care Nut's video, just another Youtuber who has a car enthusiast channel and a 4th gen Tacoma (maybe he's a member here). Pretty interesting discussion, especially pointing out the forum myths of the 2nd/3rd gens bullet proof/reliability and the engine design comparison...

Overland Torque Tune (OTT) by Overland Tailor

Christain Parker2026-10-26T20:00:19+00:00Overland Tailor Tuning was established in 2018 to bring custom calibration services to the 3rd Generation Toyota Tacoma platform. Since our establishment, we’ve worked diligently to bring something to market that elevated performance and drivability in different areas than in other calibrations. We had an...

Shop quote for lift kit.

Christain Parker2026-10-26T20:00:14+00:00I was quoted 600 to install my bilstein 3 inch 5100s (shocks, struts, add a leaf 1.5” ). JBA Upper control arms and my total chaos lower ball joint uniball kit. Alignment included with the price. With that being said the shop has really good...