Author - Christain Parker

Wisconsin Tacomas, with bad financial advice + oil discussion

Christain Parker2026-08-14T16:36:34+00:00I was given OP status. Thank you TcBob! Here's a thread for Wisconsin area members to chat and discuss events in the area!

Anyone into R/C?

Christain Parker2026-08-13T16:29:50+00:00Just wondering if anyone else is into R/C cars? I love them, and have been playing with them since i was real young, i even joined a league at one time and raced them, LOL. I have had a bunch of different cars, stadium trucks,...

Is the Hybrid Worth it

Christain Parker2026-08-13T16:28:02+00:00I haven’t been able to test drive the hybrid yet. Coming from a 2015 TRD OR, I don’t really off road anymore so im looking to buy a TRD Sport (had an 01 SR5). Anyhow I like the idea of the added torque but finding...

Plug-and-Play Signal Mirror Harness for Base Models

Christain Parker2026-08-13T16:26:38+00:00Here’s another project I’ve been working on with @caribe makaira. The purpose of this kit is to allow base models without signal mirrors (SR and SR5 non-premium) to add signal mirrors by simply using this harness kit (no splicing). This...

Realistically, when do you think you can retire?

Christain Parker2026-08-12T16:28:41+00:00i WAS shooting for 55, but i dont think that is gonna happen. i want to be super effen comfy in retirement. i'm healthy now..i think i can make 65 now. i have a long way to go. everyone tells me...

Push me in a direction, what would you pick?

Christain Parker2026-08-12T16:28:34+00:00Ok guys, its obvious im indecisive... So got myself in a pickle. Dont want a 4 wheel drive so lets not go there, this is about a white sport vs an sr5, both with upgrade packages I have 2 vehicles reserved & I keep flip flopping sr5 upgrade is...

From Mickey Thompson Boss AT to Cooper Stronghold AT

Christain Parker2026-08-12T16:27:02+00:00I have been a huge fan of the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT. I had the 285/75-17 E for a couple months, but opted for the Light Truck version due to the massive weight difference. The Boss At has been one...

285s are a more noticeable difference than I expected

Christain Parker2026-08-12T16:26:41+00:00I just put 285s on my 2026 TRD Offroad Premium auto that came with 265s. I previous had 285s on my 2nd gen 6-speed and I could feel a difference but it was a good difference, in that the 6-speed has taller gears so taller...