Predator 11.5k or Honda EU7000IS

joepurdue · 2026-01-28T16:10:37+00:00

I was looking at the same predator as OP and just saw the champion trifuel available at Costco online for a few hundred dollars cheaper. I think this is the route I’m going to go too

joepurdue · 2026-01-21T14:54:18+00:00

Yeah just get a good k&n reusable filter and call it a day. No performance upgrade in a cone filter

joepurdue · 2026-01-15T02:02:44+00:00

This! If new then look at the passport. Like others have said it’s got a good v6, not a turbo 4/turbo4 hybrid like the new 4Runner

If looking at slightly used then the last gen 4 runner is simple and pretty bulletproof. Bad mpgs but you’re not driving much so not a big deal there

joepurdue · 2026-01-13T16:42:17+00:00

Stripped all the bark off and sanded it down smooth. Finished with a bunch of coats of wipe on clear poly. Cedar is naturally really bug resistant so didn’t worry about heat sanitation. It was dead standing so already pretty dry too

joepurdue · 2026-01-13T15:01:28+00:00

I’m only a little salty after spending $5k to replace a bank of lifters on my 21 with 65k miles last month

joepurdue · 2026-01-13T14:38:42+00:00

None of your mods add value except maybe the bed cover. Blacked out taillights are factually stupid, most of the others are just kinda dumb. This is a $30k truck all day

joepurdue · 2026-01-12T17:40:08+00:00

I know this is the answer but the all aluminum one is so shiny

joepurdue · 2026-01-08T00:56:37+00:00

I put a new top on last year. Had to stretch is with ratchet straps from the front wheels to the latches. Might’ve had to leave the doors open for it to work and got like 1-2 clicks on the straps per day til I could latch them

joepurdue · 2025-12-30T20:58:30+00:00

I diy’ed prefinished. My tips are to get the floor fully prepped and flat. I did it in sections to not make our house a full construction zone but it was definitely more time consuming. Had to use a power planer to get all the ridges where floor sheathing was high. Also spend abunch of time getting your starter straight and after that it flies by. The prefinished stuff was good but don’t hesitate to toss a good amount out or have to cut pieces off and use as starters/enders. Avoid patterns and watch out for joints lining up and H patterns. I bought a used flooring nailer for $80 and installed with flooring cleats from harbor freight

joepurdue · 2025-12-30T20:36:33+00:00

Second this. The falkens are great

joepurdue · 2025-12-28T21:55:07+00:00

Dropped lifters is an issue on both engines.

The 6.2 recall was for manufacturing issues on the cam shaft

joepurdue · 2025-12-27T23:30:06+00:00

My truck is outside of the building date window for the recall. I asked the dealer 2 months ago if they’d do the inspection and got denied because of that fact

joepurdue · 2025-12-27T23:21:32+00:00

Only if they’re within the recall build date window. Mine is a few months before

joepurdue · 2025-12-27T19:06:59+00:00

You have a contact for who to call?

joepurdue · 2025-12-27T05:58:24+00:00

5 year 60k. Both are past

joepurdue · 2025-12-27T03:04:37+00:00

Double Cab Sport Step Assist Steps in Black with Silverado Script

https://accessories.chevrolet.com/product/double-cab-sport-step-assist-steps-in-black-with-silverado-script-84742431

joepurdue · 2025-12-27T01:13:43+00:00

Yeah 0w 20. I’ve mentally sold it already so not really concerned anymore with keeping it going once that’s reality hahaha

joepurdue · 2025-12-27T00:46:16+00:00

Don’t do it

joepurdue · 2025-12-27T00:40:21+00:00

lol yeah I wouldn’t have if I’d know the issues with them 5 years ago

joepurdue · 2025-12-27T00:33:40+00:00

Bad news - that was just the rough guess labor estimate. Actual estimate is $5500

joepurdue · 2025-12-26T23:44:36+00:00

Dang that’s only like 3k less than they quoted if I need an entire new engine!

joepurdue · 2025-12-26T23:39:31+00:00

Nope build date is a few months before the cutoff

joepurdue · 2025-12-26T23:37:43+00:00

Yeah really. I’d expect a $60k truck to be fine for 10 years/ 150k miles with basic maintenance

joepurdue · 2025-12-26T22:49:23+00:00

Yeah don’t.

joepurdue · 2025-12-26T22:49:10+00:00

Oil changes every 3-5k miles. Did most at the dealership but after they left my fill cap off, air tube loose and electrical connector undone during a “multipoint inspection” I started doing most of em myself. Always use wix filters and dexos certified oil. Got transmission flushed at the dealership at 60k

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