Off-Roading – Hoodlm's Thoughts, Reviews and How-To's

April 19, 2017April 19, 2017

4Runner ECT Button. Should You Push It?

The infamous ECT button has caused quite a bit of discussion over the years. To push it or not to push it. What the heck is it anyway? The Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT) allows the transmission to rev higher producing more output for situations like climbing hills, pulling a trailer, etc. Many folks use it …

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March 24, 2017April 4, 2017

What The Heck Is “Wheelin”?

When I've told folks "I was going wheelin' this weekend" they look at me funny and ask what I mean. Well, I mean off-roading in my truck. I bought my 4Runner in February of 2012. I bought from a friend's son who was wanting a car. I had owned one once before and LOVED it! This time, however, I was set on keeping forever and turning it into my zombie escape rig.